Hi all,
I was offered a deal on a Naish Glide 14 x29 and an NSP 14 x29 Ocean Race in Brushed Carbon Does anyone have an opinion on how these two boards compare to each other?
I'm happy to go in either direction. I'll mostly be paddling in open ocean chop without any surf. 82Kg and 5'10 newbie paddler.
The Naish costs substantially less than the NSP here but I'd get the NSP quicker. Thanks!
I would say the Glide is the more stable of the two with the NSP having a quicker initial tip/rock.. and IMO the Glide is a better allround board with its piercing nose shape.. But if it's top speed that concerns you the most there's probably not much in it.. You should try and demo both first because they are very different boards..
Maybe get the cheaper board and a more expensive paddle.. 
I reckon the Glide would be a good all round board for a first 14' board.
The NSP would be more performance board and should be faster and great for downwinding and in ocean chop.
Having had both id definitely go the NSP. Quite similar in a lot of ways tho. I found the glide just a bit heavy youll be glad you spent the exta money. You could toss a coin, both are quality
I'm less concerned about speed and more interested in a board I can have more fun with in ocean chop while remaining stable. I'd also say I'm a bit concerned with regards to ensuring the construction on my first board to be solid enough to with stand a tad bit of beginners abuse.
A bit of a confusing dilemma between the two but a good bit to think on here.
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I'm less concerned about speed and more interested in a board I can have more fun with in ocean chop while remaining stable. I'd also say I'm a bit concerned with regards to ensuring the construction on my first board to be solid enough to with stand a tad bit of beginners abuse.
A bit of a confusing dilemma between the two but a good bit to think on here.
I'd be a little concerned about a light brushed carbon board and beginner abuse.. The Naish might be heavier but it will take the bumps and knocks better than the eggshell thin carbon board..
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I'm less concerned about speed and more interested in a board I can have more fun with in ocean chop while remaining stable. I'd also say I'm a bit concerned with regards to ensuring the construction on my first board to be solid enough to with stand a tad bit of beginners abuse.
A bit of a confusing dilemma between the two but a good bit to think on here.
If durability (more so) and stability are your priorities as a first board I would go the Naish Glide.
Does everyone agree that the Glide will also be slightly more stable as it has less side to side "roll" on the hull which the NSPs are known for and take a bit getting used to.
I rode both boards quite a lot when i first started paddling and i found the Glide to be the faster of the two.
Perhaps that's because it was more stable for me i could concentrate on paddling rather than balancing...
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I rode both boards quite a lot when i first started paddling and i found the Glide to be the faster of the two.
Perhaps that's because it was more stable for me i could concentrate on paddling rather than balancing...
what he said.
I had the NSP for a while, the 29" Glide came out a few months after my NSP. The NSP was great but I generally preferred the Glide for its stability.
I own a 30" Glide now (but I'm a fat bastard), at 82kg you'll be more than fine on the 29.
Have you had a chance to try either board? I just got an NSP DC Open Ocean downwind board (14'), and REALLY like it. I have an SIC F14 and a Bullet V2 as well. I am VERY pleased with the stability of the NSP, which is 14x28". There's a bit of a tippy feeling at first, but once you get the feel for where the secondary stability comes in, it's a very easy board to paddle. I also tried the Ocean Race 14x26" and was extremely surprised at how stable it was. I would not consider it for myself because I don't race, but it was a sweet, fast board.
In my case, i can easily see the NSP becoming my go to board for all but the gnarliest conditions.
I wish someone sold Naish near me.... I'd love to get on a Maliko or a glide at some point.
+1
I have the 14 x 29 and stability is not an issue. primary is good, secondary is excellent. I did have a different 14 where both were excellent but frankly it felt dead, might as well have been standing on the land.
Reviews mention the DC is great in chop, maybe its the rounded rails that give it that ability. everything is a compromise? You really need to spend 30 mins on one to judge it.
