Hi there,
I'm pretty new to the sport and love it. I have a small apt and a small car, so I want an inflatable. After reading up on many ISUPs, I have narrowed it down to the two Naish models (11'6" Mana Air or The One 12'6"). I'm 6'2" 200lbs. Does anyone have any experience on these boards? I've read they are both very stable, but curious if the Mana Air is the better choice because it may be more versatile? I plan on using in ocean bays and lakes and am curious what would be best for a beginner to grow into. Thank you!
I've paddled both and I'd be choosing the One 12'6" unless you mostly want to be using it in the surf.
I'm about your height and weight..
I can see myself buying the Naish inflatable 12'6" one day because its so good.
DJ
If the choice is between those two boards, I'd suspect that the Naish One could also be better in the surf. Just a better size and shape all round. Where are you located Raginbird? There are demos in Melbourne this weekend.
I live in San Diego, there are many sup shops around, but haven't seen these boards in the showroom. I think for what I will be doing, The One is the way to go. I'm sure anything will be better than the shorter and cheap rentals I've been using! Thank you both for your input!
I own both boards, but my Mana is the 10'0" version. For flat water paddling definitely go with the 12'6" Naish One. The Mana was my first board and after two months I was looking for something a little faster. DJ's right, if you plan to be in the surf a lot the Mana has a lot more rocker, but for mostly flat water the Naish One is the way to go. After a couple of months with the Naish One, I'm now looking at a 12'6" or 14" Naish Glide, can't stop the fever
Tom
Select to expand quotePTWoody said..
If the choice is between those two boards, I'd suspect that the Naish One could also be better in the surf. Just a better size and shape all round. Where are you located Raginbird? There are demos in Melbourne this weekend.
Hi PTWoody, I've sent you a PM, but will post here as well. Where are the demos in Melbourne this weekend?
naish one is the best isup I have tested by far.stable ,quick and really light for it`s size;10kegs I think.
Select to expand quoteAramathorn said..PTWoody said..
If the choice is between those two boards, I'd suspect that the Naish One could also be better in the surf. Just a better size and shape all round. Where are you located Raginbird? There are demos in Melbourne this weekend.
Hi PTWoody, I've sent you a PM, but will post here as well. Where are the demos in Melbourne this weekend?
As per reply PM, demo at Sandridge Beach Port Melbourne on Saturday morning from 10.30am to 1pm.
thank you for letting me know. WIll have to see if I can get some time to come down and watch.
Don't just watch, paddle! I had a go on the One and if I was living in an apartment I'd grab one. It was a while ago when I was uber-wobbly, and I thought it pretty good on flat stuff. I have the impression its sweet spot is 85kgs, 5'11" or thereabouts. Or smaller maybe. It certainly is light. But a rigid board for me felt better.
Update: Naish One was out of stock everywhere I looked around me, so I ended up going with the 12'6' Race by Red Paddle Company. Although I don't have much to compare to, as I am new to the sport, I couldn't be happier! Top notch quality, stable, and faster than any of the crappy rentals I've used (those were shorter also). I've only taken it out in lagoons, but will try the ocean soon enough. Thanks everyone!
