Got a sneak peak at the brochure for the Naish 2012 range at the weekend (sorry no photos). The new 12'6 race board (glide javelin) is supposed to be amazing. Takes some cues from the Fanatic 12'6 but is supposed to be more stable in the narrower width making an ideal flat water racer and downwinder. The first one is due to arrive in the country in the next week, so there should be some photos creeping out.
The Hokua range has a change with the 9'6 being replaced with a 9'5. There is also a new range which looks as though it might be inflatable (sorry, I only had the brochure in my hands for about 30 second and my memory isn't great so if anyone else has some more info it would be great).
M
Here's a pic that I found of Robby with a new board that shows the new 2012 graphics.
DJ
I orderd a 10'6 naish nalu, wil be deliverd in Juli and woud be a 2012 model!
I wil post a picture when board arrives.
Hey boys this photo appeared on Naish Itailys Facebook page. Looks like no boards ive seen from Naish. Must be 2012 range.....
I recently bought a 9'6" hokua and absolutely love it. It is the lightest board I have ever tried and it surfs unbelievable. The new handles are also a great addition.
It improved my surfing instantly as it is so light and loose and much more responsive. It is also just long enough to still get up on the nose for a bit of a nose ride.
I find it a little unstable between waves but that is just getting used to a smaller board.
I saw a new 2012 board today and it had channels running through the base of the board. Would be great for tracking I imagine. Would like to see the whole range.
thanx for posting !
they didnt change the hokua line except for the 9,6...i was hoping for a some changes.
could you also post the mana/nalu range ?
I think there now maybe a contract out on your head from Robbie Naish, Mbuzz
!! I'd seen the brochure but was told by the dealer that they were instructed in no uncertain terms, to hold off on releasing any images. That was last Tuesday.
I hope you don't get a visit from a couple of big Hawaiian "Brahs"
. Cheerio
Hi naisheads I just wanted to add some piccies of the boards in the 2012 range that will absolutely rip:
!! I'd seen the brochure but was told by the dealer that they were instructed in no uncertain terms, to hold off on releasing any images. That was last Tuesday. I hope you don't get a visit from a couple of big Hawaiian "Brahs". Cheerio
If you are interested check out the latest US US Surfer Mag, there is a two page spread ad for the new range of Naish SUP's. My copy is due to arrive soon but the US SUP forums have mentioned the ad.
New site should go up tomorrow. Will be good to see some photos of the new boards. The pics in the ad don't really show much detail in terms of profile.
The 12'6" glide should be in Australia now. Anyone tested it? Surely DJ must have taken it for a spin?
Paddled the Glide 12'6" x 28" on Maui recently and was impressed. Didn't paddle it on the flat or BOP style conditions just on the Maliko run but it still felt pretty at home there. Would have been nice to test it against the SIC 12'6" in those conditions as that board is a pretty good benchmark for any downwind 12'6" but you don't see too many of those on Maui.
On the water the Naish cut nice and cleanly then lifted quickly when runs came with a nice glide. Even with it's aggressive, low looking nose I didn't find myself running to the back anywhere near as often as I thought I would as it was nice and controllable from the middle.
Looking forward to cross checking it soon back home against the SIC's and Fanatic 12'6"'s when we can to see where it really sits. So far so good though.
Sam.
Sam,
Did you get a ride on the other 2012 naish race boards? Hear the 14 footer has changed? What about the 14 jav, is it different shape? Sunken the deck a little?
Regards,
Scott
