Hi
Can anyone give me a comparison between the original North Nuggets, and the later model 5'2 versions?
The later ones appear to have a more surf oriented shape, does that translate to better performance in the surf?
How does the build quality compare between the years? Seems North had a few quality issues with their 2014 surfboards boards with regards to rails splitting & delamination problems from reports here on Seabreeze. Has that been fixed in 2015?
Thanks guys 
Own both the 2012 and 2014. had the 2012 about 2.5 years and the 2014 about a year.
Yep the 2014 is better in the surf. even better again when you chuck a set of mulcoy future fins in it. I feel more comfortable strapless on the 2014. Can't quite put my finger on why tho.... maybe it sits deeper in the water than 2012?????
I haven't had a problem structure wise with either of them ( that wasn't blatantly my fault) .
I mainly ride the 2012 strapped as a light wind free ride board and have thrashed it. I bought it second hand for $600 and have had at least 200 sessions on it. (a lot of those would of been seriously boring if I didn't have the board in my quiver as well due to light conditions) I did smash a fin box out when I run aground sideways into the beach one day - stupid rider not fragile board.
The 2014 I ride strapless 100% now and love it. Don't think you will find anything else that's so easy to ride and stable or has the same bottom end with the same carving/wave ability. One time, I ran into a shallow patch of reef head on and smashed a fin out and seriously damaged another but again stupid rider.
I will always have one in my quiver......... cant complain when you having a ball in 13-14 knots on a 12M.
Thanks Spark
Can you tell me what weight your are. I'm 77kg.
Have you used the 2014 Nugget in high wind conditions, or only as a light wind option?
Cheers
85 kgs mate.
Its fine in higher winds............ how good it is really depends on your own personal kiting skills.
I've been out on it in 25 on a 9 and 30+ on a 6 and I'm nothing special
the 2014 is the better board IMO
My nugget 2012 had cracks on the deck. The board doesn't like strapless jumps as landings can be painful for the board. I repaired it, epoxy ..., but I don't use it much anymore. It's still a very fun board to play around in light wind and small waves, It has a playful feel. Cannot speak of the new ones.
