At last we have a good hand-hole.. Today I was checking out a new Naish Mana and noticed that they now have a new hand-hole that you don't feel like your fingers will ever want to slip out of.. It's hard to get a pic that shows just how deep is goes to the side but here's a few anyway.. Let's hope other brands do the same.
DJ
hey DJ it's called the "Ledge" handle. I assume this is what you mean? The soft tops also come with this handle. See here:
Just got the Catalina and i must say the handle feels very nice. Won't be long before all the companies start doin it i'd say.
XX angie
This board was a 10' Mana and it was spot on (same as with my Mana).. 
I wish it was spot on on my 14' Javelin.. It's a bit off.. 
.. but I'm glad they got it right with the 17.. 
DJ
Has the new shipment of naish ,z made it out of customs im waiting patiently for the 14ft glide
DJ, while your there, can you explain the naish glide to me.
Was in the shop looking at the bark and jamie mitchell boards
Was told 14 ft for cruising and 12ft for racing ?
I was lost in all the info, And the price of naish is much better
Is the glide a race board or a cruiser, Or does this depend on length
In my opinion, anyone telling you a 12' Glide is a race board is having you on. The race board from Naish is the 12'6" Catalina.
I think they were refering to the mitchell 12ft
Im tempted in one of these boards, few race /events going on this yr
I guess a race board is not as friendly as a cruiser
So i guess in the naish range, There is cruiser boards and race boards
Is the glide old now?
Would a race board be hard work for most downwinders and events
BP,
The Glide 14 and 17 are designed for Down Winders.
The Javalin 14 is designed for flat water racing, with minimal rocker and a cutting/piercing nose.
Ditto for the Catalina, 12'6.
And as PT said, nobody is too sure about the Glide 12, but DJ had a good time windsurfing it !! 
I've heard the 12 surfs OK too. (I say "OK"). So the 12 might also be described as a bit of an accidental all rounder, surf, flat, cruise, race, windsurf, sight seeing.... Master of none ?
Thanks, so i would not race the 12 or 14 just for down winders etc and cruising
Just working out what i would need to used and buy
I would like to race it but also just do downwinders and cruise bodies of water
Confusing a little, Last time i looked at naish boards for this there was only the glide
Thanks, Just worked it out, 12 all round and 14 more performance
Hmmmm what one, Dont want to surf it my god how would you
Want to race it and just do personal distance paddles
I presume i cant use my paddle that i have now?
.meant in a nice way
You mean i need to upgrade at some stage 
Yea 14 sounds good, Shame i cant use the same kialoa methane
Great idea,however would the deeper handle course a week point in the middle of the board?
, but don't start on a tricky board. general consensus is the shaka pu makes a great dw paddle if you like to stick to the same brand- not to big, go for the lenght around 10" above the head
Thanks, I think it would have to be a naish paddle these are a lot cheaper here vs kialoa
A downwind board for me would just be a keeper, Not into racing it full time as such just a added bonus.
You mean upgrade to the javelin, More race board type
