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10.6 Nalu GT thruster in big waves

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Created by Tardy > 9 months ago, 2 Apr 2016
Tardy
5085 posts
2 Apr 2016 2:32PM
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Hi all .10.6 nalu its the only nalu i haven't really surfed.but can get a 10.6 at a good price.as I'm finding the 11' a little too big in bigger waves.
just wonder if it is good in the bigger waves .as said on the web page.It reads any size or over head waves.I still have my hokua,but still like to do a bit of long boarding .Its great fun.A friend of mine said the 10.6 is faster on a wave than the 11' which could be a big bonus,i reckon being smaller ...its a go,

Any one out there surfing this long board. and my weight is 94.5 kgs..

Area10
1508 posts
2 Apr 2016 2:55PM
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I've had mine in DOH windy choppy conditions and it was rock solid. Any long board is going to be a challenge in very steep waves with late take-offs, but the 10-6 Nalu handles better than you'd expect for something that stable and long.

Farquo
QLD, 108 posts
2 Apr 2016 5:58PM
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Tardy, you selling the 11 nalu?

Tardy
5085 posts
3 Apr 2016 3:22AM
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Farquo said..
Tardy, you selling the 11 nalu?



Nah..just building a collection Of nalu's .
its still a handy size for 1-2 foot waves .
Ive had it out in 5-6 ,but it feels big then
but still enjoy it if its not too steep,as a
long board is prone to nose diving if not
in the right position.i think the 10.6 being
narrower ,will have the extra performance
Im looking for .in a longboard.But if you haven't
got a Nalu you need to get one

Tardy
5085 posts
3 Apr 2016 3:35AM
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Area10 said..
I've had mine in DOH windy choppy conditions and it was rock solid. Any long board is going to be a challenge in very steep waves with late take-offs, but the 10-6 Nalu handles better than you'd expect for something that stable and long.


Thanks area 10 .I think it's a green light .i also am finding the longboards good in choppy on shore wave days .
sometimes you just have to head out no matter what the conditions ..but yes on big days a fair bit of shoulder hopping is required on a longboard.
haven't come unstuck yet.

collection is building .

Bretto74
NSW, 49 posts
3 Apr 2016 7:32AM
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I'm 105kgs bone dry, have had both the 10'6 and 11'0 Nalu's in GTW. Currently of my three boards two SB Widepoints and the 11'0 Nalu, the Nalu gets wet twice as often as the other two put together.
I had it out in solid 4-5ft waves a month ago, it's length makes it more difficult to ride out of a big drop and coupled with offshore wind you'll be on the tail feeling very light. Having said that, that's one surf in my last 20.
For anyone questioning their popularity show me a secondhand one, less than 3yr old, that doesn't sell on Seabreeze or Gumtree within 2days flat.
I reckon at 94kgs your right in the sweet spot for the 10'6, I got away with it but when shopping for a second one went 11'0, which works for me. Secretly still also want another 10'6, just got a few other toys ahead of it on priority list.
Only had to buy another cause snapped the first in shore dump, which is a good tip for new players when going longer.

Farquo
QLD, 108 posts
3 Apr 2016 8:17AM
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This is probably for the board section, has anyone got feedback on the 2016 10'10 nalu

Brenno
QLD, 891 posts
3 Apr 2016 1:12PM
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Farquo said...
This is probably for the board section, has anyone got feedback on the 2016 10'10 nalu


Had the 10'10" and the 10'6". The 10'10" was a tanker with channels underneath. Hard work turning in big waves. The 10'6" handled as big as i could take it out in, only needing an angled take off for the steep stuff.

rodriguez
VIC, 883 posts
3 Apr 2016 5:46PM
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10-6 is all good at doh,just make sure you push your centre fin all the way back.

Tardy
5085 posts
3 Apr 2016 5:08PM
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Bretto74 said..
I'm 105kgs bone dry, have had both the 10'6 and 11'0 Nalu's in GTW. Currently of my three boards two SB Widepoints and the 11'0 Nalu, the Nalu gets wet twice as often as the other two put together.
I had it out in solid 4-5ft waves a month ago, it's length makes it more difficult to ride out of a big drop and coupled with offshore wind you'll be on the tail feeling very light. Having said that, that's one surf in my last 20.
For anyone questioning their popularity show me a secondhand one, less than 3yr old, that doesn't sell on Seabreeze or Gumtree within 2days flat.
I reckon at 94kgs your right in the sweet spot for the 10'6, I got away with it but when shopping for a second one went 11'0, which works for me. Secretly still also want another 10'6, just got a few other toys ahead of it on priority list.
Only had to buy another cause snapped the first in shore dump, which is a good tip for new players when going longer.


Thanks bretto.I'm just hitting the 11' limits now in sized waves .but had a great 2 foot day today ..the 11' stays no matter what.
i reckon a 10.6 in the quiver will be good .
My Nalu hit the water more too.

caltrano
VIC, 87 posts
4 Apr 2016 4:08PM
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The main difference is the rocker in the nalu boards. The size is one thing but the rocker makes much more difference as the waves get steeper you definitely want more rocker.

Tardy
5085 posts
4 Apr 2016 3:38PM
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The 10'6" handled as big as i could take it out in, only needing an angled take off for the steep stuff.


That's good to know ,Brenno ..as I crap myself if i come over the hill and see its 5-6 foot ...
I know I'm gonna be pushing the 11' limits .and can't be bothered going back for a shorty.

caltrano .the 11' has plenty of rocker ..it's just the 31 width and volume that make it a handful in big stuff.
other that that its a great board .but I guess every board has its limit and range in what condition s is suited too.




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