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Naish javelin 12'6" GX or javelin 12'6" LE ?

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Created by tommie > 9 months ago, 30 Nov 2013
tommie
7 posts
30 Nov 2013 12:46AM
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I have to choose between 2 race boards for this saison long distance competitions in Belgium:

the new 2014 javelin 12'6" GX: 260L / 28-1/4

or the 2013 javelin 12'6" LE : 202L / 24 widt

So, I am 1m73, about 74kg and I won all the race competitions in Belgium last year on the 2012 12'6" GX
Most of our competitions are on lakes but I live by the sea, so I was wondering if the 24 is not too small for me on choppy water...

I really need some advice! I think it is a more difficult board (less volume and smaller) but a faster one....the only thing is that I do not know how the stability is on it....

anyone with experience?

thanks!!!

nickmcd41
QLD, 187 posts
1 Dec 2013 8:43AM
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Hey Tommie
Why not get the best of both worlds and order a new 12'6 LEX26, stable, and fast, and a lot more stable than the skinny LE model.
Cheers
Nick

JB
NSW, 2232 posts
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1 Dec 2013 10:13AM
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Hey Tommie,

Nick is spot on, the Javelin X26 series is awesome. Suit what you are after to a tee!

Ride safe,

JB

DavidJohn
VIC, 17569 posts
1 Dec 2013 10:23PM
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I agree on the LEX26.. I paddled one today and it was awesome.

DJ

tommie
7 posts
7 Dec 2013 10:32PM
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thanks guys! I tought the same...the X26 seems for me the ideal board!! :)

nickmcd41
QLD, 187 posts
8 Dec 2013 9:45AM
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Excellent decision Tommie. I love mine, have had it 2 weeks and still getting used to it, but better than anything I have ever tried before. Mine is 14". I am sure you will fly on it.
Cheers

tommie
7 posts
21 Jan 2014 2:44AM
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nickmcd41 said..

Excellent decision Tommie. I love mine, have had it 2 weeks and still getting used to it, but better than anything I have ever tried before. Mine is 14". I am sure you will fly on it.
Cheers



thanks nick :)



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