Hi, I am looking for a sup to surf small waves where my Hokua is too short. Also, it should double as a wife/children board (this is only second priority).
Our only Naish pusher in Denmark tries to sell me a Nalu 10'10" (the only Nalu they have in the shop) but with 201 litre, 32 inches wide and ability to carry 109 kg, I think it will be too big.
I am considering driving to Gernmany to get the 11'0, since it is 31" wide, and 175 litre.
Or maybe 11'4" (180L).
Touring abilities of the board is not primary, but it would be nice to be able to paddle a little with the wife.
What do you think? Unfortunately, where I live it is very rare that I can catch any waves on my Hokua.
If I am wrong and the 10'10" is perfect for this (which I do not think), then I can avoid a 800 km drive to pick up one in Germany.
PS I am around 95 kg with drysuit/wetsuit etc.
Thanks and greetings from Denmark
You Hokua is not too short: It has too much rocker and too narrow tail & nose. They are board designed for powerful oceanic conditions, on average euro spots they (this style of boards, there is nothing wrong with the Hokua per se) just don't work.
For weak waves you want a fast rocker and a wide plan shape if you want to plane, or a very long board if you want to glide in "displacement" mode and noseride.
Try to see if there are other danish SUPers on the forums with boards more adapted to your conditions that you could try.
A ~8' Simmons shape could be a pure, easy joy for your waves for instance.
On the Nalu specifically, I didnt try it a lot, but it seemed to me an hawaian shape rather than an euro one: for short period choppy waves, there may be better longboard shapes.
Thanks All, I will go for the 11' Nalu.
Anyway, driving to Germany to get the SUP will give me the chance to fill up the car with cheap beer.
DJ, great video, it put a smile on my face to see the relaxed surf, but also your choice of music. You must really love that board :-)
Yes, Colas, the Hokua is a fun board if the waves are there. Nothing wrong with it at all. Conditions on my side of Denmark, is rarely good enough for it.. unfortunately..
Can't comment on the 11' but the 11.4 is also a great board ...glides nice ..and have had it in 6 foot waves ..a few times .
you can get right up on the tail and throw it around ...like a long board ..catches waves and swell good ...it was one of Robbie Naish' s favourite ..
Im glad our family owns one ..both would be great to add to the collection .
