live on the gulf side of Florida already own a oxbow 11 and am fixing to buy ether a naish 9 6 or 9 3 need opinions on the boards i weigh 160 lbs (70 kg) and 14 yr experience sup rider medium sized waves
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Hi Oakley, I'd say it depends very much on what the waves are like. I had a 9'6 and I'm similar weight, once I got used to it the 9'6 it felt too big and corcky for me, but I think the 9'3 is quire a different board - I'm sure someone who knows will comment. I've got an 8'5 Starboard that I'm enjoying now in beach-break. Trick would be to demo if you can.
camo, looking at his profile it looks like he is 14 yrs old.
Mate at that age and weight I would say go for the 9'3. I have a 9'6 and am about 85kg, it is well stable for me after getting used to it, suffice to say I have many years on you. Being that kids seem to have a bit better balance and pick things up so quickly I reckon you would have no trouble with the 9'3 at all.
you could go the 8'10 no problems, even the 8' with a little work. these two boards would have you really cooking
cheers
What Lacey Said
Kristi 48KG rips on the 8.0 Naish
Nesha 38KG easy on the 8'10 Naish
I would recommend either for kids that age
Alison circa 80kg rips on the 8.10
Jacko
Shreads on the 8.0
Phill
Haha great shot of little Tessha scaring them kooky touros with the suntan .
Looks like the girls are surfing well.
Maybe its a good idea to keep all the kooks in the one area,
perhaps compensation could be arranged for the OG crew who have to put up with them.
