Test 2016 - Allround InflatablesNaish Nalu Air 11'0''

Stephan Gölnitz

 · 08.04.2017

Test 2016 - Allround Inflatables: Naish Nalu Air 11'0''Photo: Stephan Gölnitz
Test 2016 - Allround Inflatables: Naish Nalu Air 11'0''
The Naish board stands out visually due to the very parallel edges, this shape feature ensures good directional stability.
Naish Nalu Air 11'0''Photo: Stephan GölnitzNaish Nalu Air 11'0''

What is made easier for you when paddling, you should compensate for a little with the balance, at least if you want a maximum secure board feeling, you will find more stable boards in the group. The board feels a little more wobbly, especially during turns - but also more agile and quick to turn. With a little skill, this can also make the board a lot of fun. In normal riding mode, you might wish for a slightly more tapered nose, the wide nose doesn't look very sleek and requires a little more paddle input.

Highlights A straight-running board for more leisurely cruising and touring

Price 1249 EuroLength 335 cmWidth 30''/76 cmWeight (Sup measurement*) 10.32 kgVolume 210 lWeb www.naishsurfing.com

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Stephan Gölnitz

Stephan Gölnitz

Deputy Editor in Chief surf

Stephan Gölnitz comes from Bochum and had Holland as his home windsurfing territory for many years before moving to Munich in 1996 for the job of test editor at surf magazine. The materials engineering graduate worked as a surf instructor on the Ijsselmeer during his studies and competed for several seasons for the Essen sailing team in the Surfbundesliga and the Funboard Cup. He completed a traineeship at surf-Magazin in the test department and since then has actively accompanied almost all tests on the boom and for more than 10 years also as a photographer. Stephan has covered many thousands of test kilometers, mainly on Lake Garda and in Langebaan, but also in Egypt and Tobago. He gets his hands on over 100 new sails and boards every year as his company car. Privately, he prefers to surf with a foil on Lake Walchensee or “unfortunately far too rarely” in the waves. SUP is Stephan's second passion, which he pursued for several years at numerous SUP races. Today, he prefers to paddle on river tours with family or friends - even for several days.

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