Looks like they're coming..

DJ

paul.j said...

It'll be interesting to see if someone is helping design these boards or if it's all blane. i do like the idea of these guys who have been around OC1, prone boards and skis getting into SUP racing as these guys have been thinking this siht for years before we were even born. Should be a exciting year i feel!!!!!

Agree 100%

CMC said...

Piros said...

paul.j said...

It'll be interesting to see if someone is helping design these boards or if it's all blane. i do like the idea of these guys who have been around OC1, prone boards and skis getting into SUP racing as these guys have been thinking this siht for years before we were even born. Should be a exciting year i feel!!!!!

Agree 100%

Yep.......

Stop it, there's to much agreeing going on here for this forum.

HHHMMM Looks nice!

XX angie

DavidJohn said...

It will be interesting to see if Blane goes with the persian slipper nose like the F 16 and Naish 14 or the lower piercing nose like the Naish 17.

It looks pretty low in this pic.

DJ

nice looking board. very excited by the number of boards coming out. looks to me like it has that slightly domed nose deck side which would suggest a piercer. piercing boards are getting better. dj, i reckon the naish 17' is the best one i've put the nose under on- very comfortable, the vortice is pretty good at coming up too if you do manage to get it under
cheers
psi have a feeling that surfing sups numbers might start receding at some time,but downwinder's and racing is going to be huge. i wouldn't be surprised if a few people went back to shortboarding as their surfing craft, but did dwer's and races as a backup or their main sport
cheers

I just hope some of these new boards find there way to the side of oz with all the wind

Piros said...

That outline looks good so does the nose & tail , when are they due to hit our shores.

Rob

Good question Rob. When I know I'll let you know.
Knowing Blane the 'perfectionist', nothing will happen unless it is something special and a class leader. Anything else would be a waste of time.
With all these talented shapers focussed on DW's and FW boards this is one area of the sport that is going to be pushed beyond current limits! Interesting times ahead!

I saw Blane mention that he believes this board is currently about 8 out of 10, and he only wants to make 10's. He had made some changes to the next iteration before the board had even hit the water and a few more changes to come now it has been tested.

Nice.. Thanks for the update AA..

DJ

There's a proto on Maui and it is pretty sick. I can't wait for more proto's but so far it rocks and a neat refreshing design.

Aloha

Byron

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Phil sorry can't post pics yet. I actually have to get it off the beach and in the garage after each run. As soon as I get the green light I will post up. I will get some shots of a run for ya.
Aloha