Here's some pics from today.

It's fast.. It's light.. and it's pretty tippy.

DJ

Looks nice - have you measured flatwater speed on it? What is a good flatwater speed anyway? 7-8-9km/h?

Looks nice have you measured the flatwater speed

Sorryit does look nice though.

looks awsome DJ. I cant wait to try one once im back in the water...

I paddled it in everything from 20 knots Down wind to nice glassy water yesterday and it went pretty good in all of it.

When the board arrived i was just about to go for a DW paddle and thought why not take it i know its not meant for full DW conditions but was worth ago. Yes the board is tippy but over 9km i fell of twice and yes the nose was under allot on the DW run but it was doable. I think the other 14 glide would have been quicker in the conditions i was in but i think with about 10knots behind you this board will fly as a light wind DW board.

Then just after work me, ang and 2 mates took it for a paddle we also took the old 14 glides, we did a 8km paddle and the difference was huge!!!!! even ang who i can usually beat on any board absolutely smoked us. We were working super hard and and she was just cruising. In a straight out sprint it just pulls away from the other glide but then when you settle in to a stoke it just fly's away.

I timed a 1km run and in to a 15knot head wind and strong current against me, it came to 6:15

Boards weight is a bit lighter than the other 14 glide but still looks super durable like the other glides

Yes i am sponsored of Naish and i do sell Naish

Jacko

Any questions on this board i'm more than happy to answer them

No legrope DJ? Tsk Tsk...

I have been looking at this type of board for some time.

I have a few questions for the learned guys?

1) The photos taken look like at St Kilda Pier in pretty flatish conditions is it a DW or FW designed board?

I ask this question as we have what is suposed to be a flatwater river board that is not supposed to work in chop waves etc that is remarkably similar in shape rocker and other aspects except for the tail and smokes along in rougher conditions with lighter weight on it.

2) Has anyone take it out in serious chop yet if so how did it go?

3) What is a realistic weight range for the rider? 80 - 95kg

4) Looks like a very narrow thin based fin, do deeper more raked fins provide more stability in your opinion. What fins have you tried what was the best and why do you think it worked out that way?


Phill

Yo Jacko/DJ, Yeah similar questions to Phil,

I'm 95 kg looking for a 14' board for heavy winds (20knt+) but only smallish swell height (> knee)

Also want to do some longer inter-island paddles, maybe up to 30km in a range of conditions (but rarely if ever big swells). This is looking like it might be a better option than the DW 14', fair to say?

Also how will this board compare to the 17' Glide?

Lobes said...

Yo Jacko/DJ, Yeah similar questions to Phil,

I'm 95 kg looking for a 14' board for heavy winds (20knt+) but only smallish swell height (> knee)

Also want to do some longer inter-island paddles, maybe up to 30km in a range of conditions (but rarely if ever big swells). This is looking like it might be a better option than the DW 14', fair to say?

Also how will this board compare to the 17' Glide?

IMO..as far as down-winding on it.. Don't even think about it.. For what you want you'd be much better on the 14' Glide.

I struggled to paddle back from the breakwater to the beach in one foot waves.. I almost fell at least half a dozen times.. It's hard work and you really need to concentrate.. Lighter people will find it much easier I'm sure.

It's so different to the 17 it's not funny.. The 17 is so stable and such a different board.

The 14' Javelin is a race board for flat water.. It will be interesting to see if people use it in the BOP this year.. Those with better skills than me might be ok.

DJ

Good onya Angi.
Now I want one of these too, damn.

Hey DJ from that vid you need to move forward a bit and you'll find it will go quicker again. When you paddle it should have full water line from nose to tail and there should be a perfect barreling wave coming off the nose. I stand on the edge of the rough part of the grip where rough meets smooth.

Jacko

Ted the Kiwi said...

paul.j said...

Lobes said...

Yo Jacko/DJ, Yeah similar questions to Phil,

I'm 95 kg looking for a 14' board for heavy winds (20knt+) but only smallish swell height (> knee)

Also want to do some longer inter-island paddles, maybe up to 30km in a range of conditions (but rarely if ever big swells). This is looking like it might be a better option than the DW 14', fair to say?

Also how will this board compare to the 17' Glide?

Yeah i agree with DJ for heavy winds go the 14 or 17 they will out proform this new 14 in those conditions. For how tippy it was when i first jumped on i was quite surprised how well i stayed on in a 20 knot DW run. Just did a 8km run that usally takes around 54 to 58 mins in 47:44 so i would say it's a fair bit quicker.

Jacko

So did Angie beat your time then?

HaHa not a chance

paul.j said...

Hey DJ from that vid you need to move forward a bit and you'll find it will go quicker again. When you paddle it should have full water line from nose to tail and there should be a perfect barreling wave coming off the nose. I stand on the edge of the rough part of the grip where rough meets smooth.

Jacko

Thanks Jacko.. I was thinking that myself.. It's so much easier to watch some else and tell if they're too far forward or back.. I noticed that when I moved forward the release off the tail was a lot more clean.

I was in a huge rush to get a paddle in before I started work and mucking around with the vid took extra time.. Next time I'll play around more with my position on the board.

DJ

They will be the same $$$$ as the other 14ft naish boards

Strong current and wind against me one way but off course whats against one way is with on with on the way back.. The biggest advantage i could see is punching in to the wind and tide and the way it just glides.

Jacko

DavidJohn said...

I struggled to paddle back from the breakwater to the beach in one foot waves.. I almost fell at least half a dozen times.. It's hard work and you really need to concentrate.. Lighter people will find it much easier I'm sure.

DJ

Hey DJ,
forecast for Sunday at the SHQ event is similar one foot waves so I guess I'll be happy to look after it for you on the day,just bring it down by 9am so I can take it on a few trial runs first,
cheers,
Camo.