You've got my vote, DJ.

I remember reading once that Robbie tended to make gear that he liked. I love naish stuff the design of all their gear, SUP, windsurfing and kiting is consistent and of a high quality. The comment does stand though, Robbie makes gear that suits him and he is a little bloke (and freakishly talented to boot). I would like to state for the record that I am not sponsored by anyone (although I would be more than happy to talk to any potential sponsors so I can be an undercover pimp)

DavidJohn said...

Actually Robby's not that small.. If he's not at least 75-85kgs I'd surprised.. I'd say he's pretty average in hight and solid as..

I'm sure Robby gives his feedback about new boards but I think it's Michi that is the driving force behind the Naish sup boards.

DJ

If you think 75 to 85 kgs is a big guy DJ ?? Well you Melbourne boys must be tiny !! I'm 75kgs and I'm bloody tiny compared to all me mates !!

Haha yeah but I've got big hands!!! ;)

Area10 said...

Any update yet from Naish about the width and other details of the new 18fter? It's still not given on their website. Any rumours, DJ?

I've heard that Naish (here) have no more 17' Glides and I think that's it for them.. So I feel lucky to have one.. .. Because it is a beautiful thing..

I've asked about the new LE18 and they don't think we will see them available till early next year.. I'm very interested to see what they are like.. I imagine they will be a very similar width to the 17 (if not slightly less) because the 17 is very stable and adding a square tail and a slightly less pointy nose as well as a more forward standing area should make it even more stable.

DJ

DavidJohn said...

Area10 said...

Any update yet from Naish about the width and other details of the new 18fter? It's still not given on their website. Any rumours, DJ?

I've heard that Naish (here) have no more 17' Glides and I think that's it for them.. So I feel lucky to have one.. .. Because it is a beautiful thing..

I've asked about the new LE18 and they don't think we will see them available till early next year.. I'm very interested to see what they are like.. I imagine they will be a very similar width to the 17 (if not slightly less) because the 17 is very stable and adding a square tail and a slightly less pointy nose as well as a more forward standing area should make it even more stable.

DJ

I never thought I'd get an interest in race boards. But my local shop just got in a new 12'6" Naish GS...... Been looking(& starting to drool) over it. Can see myself cruising through our beautiful Harbour on one.

How many boards have you got DJ?

DavidJohn said...

"How many boards have you got DJ?"

Umm.. About half a dozen.. or more..

BTW.. I used my 12'6" GS (Glide) the last few days and yesterday I had four total strangers hop on and have a go.. and now are hooked for sure.

It was perfect glass and sunny.. How could you not get hooked.. .. Besides being so stable and 30" wide how could you fall off in those conditions.. (They were all in their street clothes).

DJ

Yeah I'd love to get a new 12'6" Glide. The missus would blow up for sure though!

ShireSup, don't say anything!

Zeusman said...

DavidJohn said...

"How many boards have you got DJ?"


Yeah I'd love to get a new 12'6" Glide. The missus would blow up for sure though!

matt,

hey mate,

i'm looking at that 12"6 too...
the 10'0 is going and being replaced with either a 14 or 12'6 or both!!!!

She said yes!?!?

I got the green light to buy a 12'6"

So I've been looking at the Glide & Glide Javelin & now wondering which one?
In Robby Naishs videos he says the Javelin is for guys up to 95kg/200 lb & Glide is 200-220lb or 100+kg. I'm in the latter category but is the Javelin faster due to being narrower? Can it handle 102kg?

Zeusman said...

She said yes!?!?

I got the green light to buy a 12'6"

Well done

Picked up my new 12'6" Glide this arv. STOKED!!! Will try it out on the harbour tomorrow. Fits nicely in the rack too.

DJ, you'll notice 4 out of 5 boards are naish now too. Who knows.... May end up being 5 out of 5 one day.

Nice rack - is that thing in your lounge????

PeterP said...
Nice rack - is that thing in your lounge????

No its in the bedroom.

Zeusman said...

ShireSUP said...

Zeusman said...
Picked up my new 12'6" Glide this arv. STOKED!!! Will try it out on the harbour tomorrow. Fits nicely in the rack too.

DJ, you'll notice 4 out of 5 boards are naish now too. Who knows.... May end up being 5 out of 5 one day.

Looking good Matt, just perhaps a bit too much yellow for my liking

Its about time you and Kel came down to the bay - early Saturday morning is looking spec, and i mean early 5.30 am on the water before daylight savings........let me know if your interested

Won't be able to this Sat I'm afraid. Having my b'day drink on Friday night then off to a wedding Sat arv. Could make it the following Sat though.

Soft............

I will keep you posted for the next weekend, it wont be as early, as it will be dark and scary [}:)]

I've done heaps of DW'er on my 12'6" Glide..

DJ