What is an NSP board?
NSP is New Surf Project and was born from the vision of Bruce “Buzz” Hansen – a life-long surfer, skater, and all-around waterman. Buzz, while working in Maui as a custom surfboard builder, had a vision about affordable, versatile, durable, and great performing surfboards.
Are NSP boards foam?
At NSP we respect the environment and the world we play in. reduce the impact on our planet as we build surf and SUP boards. is almost zero foam dust waste. to create a light and strong micro sandwich.
How are NSP surfboards made?
Protech boards are built from a secure cell EPS core, and reinforced with a combination of 6-or 4 oz* layers of fiberglass. The Fish and Hybrid are built with a combination of 6 and 4 oz. decks. The funboard and longboard use a double layer of 6 oz instead.
What size is a mini mal?
A mini mal surfboard of around 7′ 6″ – 8′ in length is a popular choice for adults and families looking for a versatile surfboard anyone can enjoy. For kids, teenagers and smaller or lighter adults, you could go shorter and opt for either a funboard of around 7′ or 7′ 2″ or even shorter for kids between 6′ and 7′.
What size surfboard should I get?
Funboard Sizes
Surfer Weight (lbs.) | Surfer Weight (kg) | Surfboard Length |
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140-160 | 63.5-72.6 | 6′10-7′4″ |
160-180 | 72.6-81.6 | 7′2″-7′8″ |
180-200 | 81.6-90.7 | 7′6″-8′0″ |
200 + | 90.7 + | 7′10″-8′4″ |
What does NSP stand for in surfing?
The name stuck and “NSP” was established. Over the years, they changed and evolved, and so did the name. Today, NSP stands for “Nature”, “Surfing” and “Products” because at the end of the day, that is what the company is all about. Today, NSP is one of the world’s largest brands in recreational surfings.
Is a mini mal good for beginners?
The Mini Mal surfboard or “Mid-length” is a great universal board that is well suited to beginners. It is a smaller version of a Longboard in a more forgiving and comfortable size range. Typically Mini Mals will range in size from 7 to 8ft in length.
Are Shortboards good for beginners?
Shortboards are really not a great choice for an absolute beginner. If you really want to shortboard, it is still recommended to start on at least a funboard if not a longboard to nail the fundamentals before giving a shortboard a go.
Are surftech boards good?
The quality is good- but not better than a handcrafted board. The pricing was pretty close to what I would’ve paid for a big-name polyester-glassed board. The bottom line is- performance-wise, this is one of the best longboards I’ve had.
Can a mini mal be used as a surfboard?
Mini mals, because they’re on the smaller range of longboards, will typically be lighter and easy to carry. This can make a huge difference when you’re surfing at a spot like Trestles, where the parking lot is a small hike away from the beach. Surfing a mini-mal is no different than riding any other board.
How tall is a 6’0 NSP surfboard?
NSP Surfboard 6’0″ Short Board. Usually boards of this size suffer from “toothpick” type dimensions but this board still has the volume in the mid section and tail to cope with various conditions.
What do you get when you buy an NSP product?
When you buy an NSP product you can be sure that only the best research, development, design, manufacturing and customer support goes into everything we do. We respect the environment and the world we play in.
What is the NSP stand up paddle board?
NSP = New Surf Project. Our Surfboards, Stand up paddle boards, Race and Foil boards, are now available in our award-winning, Gold level CocoFlax technology, along with our durable HIT, SLX, SLX Carbon, Elements, E+, PU, P2 Soft and Inflatables.