Hi, I'm looking at getting a Naish Nalu 11' GT (6'4 tall and 97kgs), and it seems that these are two different boards, the GT has a square tail, slight point nose and channels on the bottom (?), and the GTW is a rounded tail, round nose and flat bottom. Is there any benefit or reasons for the two slightly different shapes? See the pics attached.
I'd be using this mostly flatwater noosa canals/river and small waves.
Thanks in advance.
the 11 footer in all constructions has the rounded pin tail. I think that is the 10 footer which has the square tail and channels - someone with more knowledge of naish will confirm but I'm pretty sure that is the case...
I'm your height and weight.. I know both of these boards well and have the 11' Nalu now.. They are very different boards.. The 11' Nalu is an awesome surfing board that will still paddle flat water ok.. The 10'10" Nalu ( with the square tail ) is a great all round flat water paddling board that will still surf a small wave ok.. So.. For your type use I'd be recommending the 10'10" Nalu for sure.. It will float you better.. It will be more stable.. Track better.. and it has tie down points on the deck for carrying stuff.
The new 11'2" Odysseues should also be considered.. I'm concidering getting one.. 
10'10 if you are mainly flat water paddling .
11.4 might be worth a look too .it paddles alot better than the 11' and surf better than the 10'10.
I feel the 11' Nalu is best suited to wave riding .its a pearl a .
the mrs bought the 11ft GTW and I think I'll get a dedicated flatwater later. Thanks for all the help.
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the mrs bought the 11ft GTW and I think I'll get a dedicated flatwater later. Thanks for all the help.
Awesome.. Just remember when paddling this board (especially flat water) you need to stand slightly ahead of the handle.. Check to see if the tail has lifted slightly from the surface of the water.. and the nose sits low and close to the surface.. Most people stand a little too far back resulting in much more yawing (the board turning with each paddle stroke) and you will get much better glide being slightly more forward on the board.
