So is it stiffer or softer than the '09 NHP?
More rocker or the same as the '09 NHP?
I'm sure you can guess what i'm getting at.
When the '10 NHP came out there were a lot of Nobile fans that didn't like the increased rocker and slower speed. I initially didn't like the change from the '09 to '10 but have learnt to love it as it's saved my knees the abuse they were copping from the '09s no-compromise approach to performance.
The '09 NHP pads were the older style ones that really didn't have much padding or cushion at all, so if Nobile have used the '09 NHP design, softened it up a tiny bit and put their great new squishy pads on it then it'd just about be the perfect fast high performance flat water board.
The '09 NHP is one of the fastest boards i've ridden and definitely needs the tail landings to keep you in check, which is one of the reasons i always thought the 55mm fins worked really well with it. I don't think i'd swap back from the '10/11 NHP, but if i ever get the chance i'll give the '11 2HD a run just to appease my curiousity. If they have used the '09 NHP design, then it's a winner... just don't try and ride it aggressively in chop if you want to walk the next day.