Maybe yes, But i have decided to start with this and the sell it off in a few months and then i will know what i like more.
Thanks DJ, It is a great board bloody big and yellow
But i think i will be happy as i know i will be able to stand on it 
My nextboard will be the naish hukua 2010 or if a **** like a indian and loose a lot of fat the 9'3 naish 
Good choice, Congrats. The board surfs well especially for people like myself in the 90kg+ club. I have had it out in big and small and it performs well. You may want to keep it instead of upgrade as it is a good option on windy days in summer when there is a bit of chop. On the sweeter days take out the hokua. For that matter you will find the 9'6" hokua surfs really well (again for the heavier species). Rail to rail it performs. You will also find it a faster board then the mana's to clear a section.
Enjoy your new sport as you have shown probably the largest pashion for it for a pre board owner.
1180 posts and a whole year later......I'm exhausted. But WAHOOOOOOOOOOO Congrats Boarders can't wait to hear all about your trials and tribulations as a kook supper!!
Have fun BP,
The 9'5 mana will serve you well both in the surf and on the flat.
Rip it up.
Pics please
Phill
Just got in from a 2 1/2 hour flat water paddle with boarder paul. Amazingly glassy with no wind and a view of the snow on the mountains.
I think the 9' 5 Mana will really suit him. Paddled about 5km and then took him out the Estuary river mouth to try and get a couple of little waves and almost lost him in the tidal rip. I did witness him catch a wave lying down though so I guess he popped his cherry at last! I believe he has pics to prove we really did go out so you will all here from him soon.
Good onya BP. I'm sure you will enjoy the new board - even if it is a N [;) Looking forward to sharing a wave with you - you know where (M/W)
Yep, was fun even if standupper was trying to kill me.
Naish is stable, Hard to track straight sometimes but i also felt the 190 litres was a lot for me vs the 135 of andrews starboard 9x30
But what a great time, I hope to head out tuesday for a wave
lieing down, I did try to get up honest, But between the wash and the tide i almost felt like i had a few to many.
Lovin it
190L won't be too much when you actually get out into waves 
and 9'5 is a pretty short board for a medium weight total beginner.
You'll love it. Just stick with it and stop looking at other boards!
Ha, I was just trying to get a bite Hell i cant wait to whip that big bitch round a few on tueday.
