Check out the latest from Naish SUP as 2018 Season goes live.
www.naishsurfing.com/
After having a look I feel like having a Tequila Sunrise, will be interested to see the prices now that they all seem to be GTW.
Hey JB, there isn't any Hokua LE models in the lineup. Are they coming later?
Hey Zeusman,
They are no longer in the mainstream line up. However I did get some specially made up for Australia. I will have stock of the New 8'0" and 8'10" and I believe OCean Addicts has a couple of custom Casper Steinfath models. But they're limited and first in best dressed.
Ride safe,
JB
After having a look I feel like having a Tequila Sunrise, will be interested to see the prices now that they all seem to be GTW.
Hold on tight, the prices went DOWN
The new look is awesome, very fresh, strong and sexy to boot.
Ride safe,
JB
Rainbow .
I'm saving for the 10'6 Nalu ...looks the best one yet ...
Looks even better in the flesh, by far the sexiest one to date.
And priced to dominate
Ride safe,
JB
When is the new range likely to be available in Oz?
Available now! In store in most staes now, and in the rest by end of next week.
Ride safe,
JB
When is the new range likely to be available in Oz?
Available now! In store in most staes now, and in the rest by end of next week.
Ride safe,
JB
Does that include the 10 Carbon Nalu..? or is that a custom order.?
I just checked out many new Naish boards on the racks at the Zu shop here in Melbourne.. Wear your sunnies.. the colours are bright..
When is the new range likely to be available in Oz?
Available now! In store in most staes now, and in the rest by end of next week.
Ride safe,
JB
Does that include the 10 Carbon Nalu..? or is that a custom order.?
The Nalu Carbon 10' is in stock now in 2017 model and will be here in 2018 at the end of the month.
When is the new range likely to be available in Oz?
Available now! In store in most staes now, and in the rest by end of next week.
Ride safe,
JB
Most states does that mean they might be back somewhere in WA????
Great to be able to see them.
loving the nalu colour choice
When is the new range likely to be available in Oz?
Available now! In store in most staes now, and in the rest by end of next week.
Ride safe,
JB
Most states does that mean they might be back somewhere in WA????
Great to be able to see them.
loving the nalu colour choice
Would need to see what the good people at Windsurfing Perth Ordered, give them a call to see if they have a Nalu GTW on it's way. Yes the 2018 Nalu GTW graphics look awesome, best yet by far.
JB
It is interesting to see that they are now promoting flat wings, as their previous and current offerings were all curved wings.
Being able to change the stab angle is indeed quite important. It is like changing the rocker of a board, it also makes the foil handle differently in turns.
The small rudder is intriguing...
It is interesting to see that they are now promoting flat wings, as their previous and current offerings were all curved wings.
Being able to change the stab angle is indeed quite important. It is like changing the rocker of a board, it also makes the foil handle differently in turns.
The small rudder is intriguing...
I think the turned down wing tips are only on their surfing and sup foils.
Could it be that the curved down wing tips are there mostly to alowe higher lean angles that's more needed for surfing than for windsurfing.. even if it means a slight loss in lift..
..and I'm thinking the small rudder that's there for windsurfing and not for surfing is to assist with straight tracking that might be more necessary for windsurfing than it is for surfing.
Hey JB, there isn't any Hokua LE models in the lineup. Are they coming later?
Hey Zeusman,
They are no longer in the mainstream line up. However I did get some specially made up for Australia. I will have stock of the New 8'0" and 8'10" and I believe OCean Addicts has a couple of custom Casper Steinfath models. But they're limited and first in best dressed.
Ride safe,
JB
Thanks JB
..and I'm thinking the small rudder that's there for windsurfing and not for surfing is to assist with straight tracking that might be more necessary for windsurfing than it is for surfing.
Thinking about it, it may also be for SUPing. If you are a competent SUPer, the row of a finless foil board is not a problem, but I have seen people attracted by foiling buying a SUP board + foil, but not having the sufficient paddling technique to master the row effect... and reselling their brand new gear out of frustration. They did not accept that they had to work on their paddling technique first. (and didn't thought to just keep the normal fins on the board for the learning phases...)
But this is pure speculation here, as I didn't try with and without a rudder to compare things.
The Nalu carbon pro looks great.
In my opiniom the collection have much nicer colours.
I can't believe one can not get an under 100lts surfsup...
Does anyone know why Naish deletes videos and specs of boards from past years?? I have tried clicking on such links but getting a 'Page does not exist' message. It used to be very useful to have access to that.
The new range looks good shame about the Hokuas ,I wouldn't part with mine ,but what would be really really good if Naish would sell replacement paddle shafts .Its very disappointing that you can not purchase paddle shafts , I have a collection now of paddles and handles but no shafts. SO if you could make a suggestion JB to Naish it would be much appreciated.
JB,
Do you know why Naish stopped the pro/le line of the hokua... An outstanding shape?
Globally the line was not viable. It is difficult to build boards that our pro riders want/need to ride and make them also appropriate for consumers. Our range now covers an excellent crsoss section of high performance boards with Mad Dog, X32 and Hokua.
This said I did do a sneaky order of new unseen 8' and 8'10" Hokua Pro's, available November. Limited numbers so speak with your local dealer and reserve yours before they're all gone.
I also ordered for Ocean Addicts some Casper Steinfath Pro Models, 7' and 8'. These are actually Casper's dims on his file. There is only one of each. If you're interested speak with Luke at Ocean Addicts.
Ride safe,
JB