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Longboard Protech
The longboard Protech is part of the refreshed NSP Longboard range: A perfect addition to any surfer’s quiver and an exceptional shape for longboard surfers looking to fast-track their skills. The NSP Longboard Protech is a proven shape in premium construction, at a very attractive price point. Riders looking for the same classic shape but in a slightly heavier and more ding-resistant construction should look into the Longboard Elements or Longboard E+. Longboard Protech design • Newly designed reinforced carbon tail patch helps tune the tail flex, mimicking the flex patterns of pro customs • The best in versatile longboard performance, using technically advanced construction at extremely attractive retail prices • A classic shape for swooping bottom turns high trim lines, and drop knee cutbacks. • New sharper rails in the tail, modern performance rocker combined with mellow V bottom blended with a subtle double concave • Easy board to trim on the wave and dynamic when riding off the tail. Constructed in NSP’s high-performance Protech technology with a 36g molded SecureCell EPS core with custom wet lamination. Colours NSP's tint lamination process gives each board a unique, artistic, and custom-like finish. Go check them out at your local shop - it's a visually appealing longboard. Fins: The new Longboard Protech has 2 FTU fin boxes (all compatible with Futures® Fins) and comes out of the box with 2 MFC-designed side bites and one 8” center fin. High-Performance accessories by NSP Scroll to the bottom of the page for other longboard shapes by NSP and suitable high-performance accessories for your longboard.
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Funboard Protech
Designed for the weekend warrior. The Funboard Protech is renowned as NSP’s durable, high-performance custom laminated board offered at the most attractive price point. Paddles easily and catches waves early gets you up and riding more often. The NSP Funboard is a classic mid-length Malibu and our most popular shape ever. The NSP Funboard is the clear “next-step” board for surfers looking to downsize, and an overall great board to have for all kinds of conditions. The Protech version comes as a thruster only, so riders wanting additional fin options should check out the Elements version of this shape. For 3ʳᵈ party reviews of the Funboard in Protech construction, scroll further down or click here. Rail: Medium Bottom: Single to Vee Ideal waves: 1-6ft Level: Beginner – Expert Funboard Protech Design: • Newly designed reinforced carbon tail patch helps tune the tail flex, mimicking the flex patterns of pro customs. • A stunning combination of fantastic value, durability, and performance, the Funboard is one of the most popular boards in the NSP range for progressing skills. • Semi-rounded nose with low entry rocker design puts more volume up front to give more paddle power to catch waves early and easily. • Domed deck profile allows a forgiving but sensitive rail feel while the rounded pintail is pulled in, adding control in bottom turns and cutbacks. • Concave bottom creates a fast water transition through to the tail, providing balance and control in a wide range of conditions. Colors NSP's tint lamination process gives each board a unique, artistic, and custom-like finish. Go check them out at your local shop; it's a visually appealing look. Fins: The Funboard Protech models are available with NSP’s 3x FTU boxes (all compatible with Futures® Fins) and come out of the box with 3 MFC-designed fins. High-Performance accessories by NSP Scroll to the bottom of the page for other funboard shapes by NSP and suitable high-performance NSP accessories for the Funboard Protech
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Double Up Protech
Double the paddle power with a Double Up Protech Imagine taking your favorite longboard, and squeezing all that stability and ease of use into a mid-length surfboard. The volume would remain, giving you lots of flotation and paddle power. And just imagine your balance! This is what the Double Up is all about. NSP created a shape aimed at beginners and intermediates looking to progress beyond the board they learned on and retain that sweet flotation and paddling power. Big boys are also going to appreciate the Double up as more of a performance board in line with their specific volume requirements. Rail: Full Bottom: Beginner to Intermediate Ideal waves: 1-6ft Level: Beginner – Expert An elegant rocker with a mild lift on the nose and tail translates to solid paddling power and wave-catching prowess. Advanced riders will enjoy the swift directional changes thanks to a double-rolled concave at the back portion of the board. Colours NSP's tint lamination process gives each board a unique, artistic, and custom-like finish. Go check them out at your local shop - it's a visually appealing look. Double UP Fins: Comes with NSP’s FTU side fin boxes (compatible with Futures® Fins) and a Surf 10 center fin box. MFC-designed nylon side bites and 8” center fin included.
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Fish Protech
A Fish Protech is not just a groveler - stable, wide, and flatter-rockered and will out-paddle most shortboards. They are fast, fun, and perfect for ripping in all kinds of real-world conditions. Rail: Boxy Bottom: Concave into V Ideal waves: 1-6ft Level: Beginner - Expert Fish Protech Design: • Constructed in NSP’s high-performance Protech technology with a 36g molded SecureCell EPS core with custom wet lamination. • Newly designed reinforced carbon tail patch helps tune the tail flex, mimicking the flex patterns of pro customs. • Wide nose creates more volume for added buoyancy providing more stability, faster paddling, and easy entry into the smallest waves with quick acceleration. • Rocker and rail outline are combined with single to double concave bottom, with V through the tail incorporated into a wide swallowtail. • The slight hip behind the front fins reduces the area under the back foot creating a pivot point for snappy turns. Boxy and full rails also add to the overall volume and forgiving nature of this model. • The Fish Protech performance delivers traction, down-the-line speed and maximum drive over the attest of sections. • A tri-fin thruster setup guarantees speed and liveliness, with enough hold to ride out a line. Colors NSP's tint lamination process gives each board a unique, artistic and custom-like finish. Go check them out at your local shop - it's a visually appealing look. Fins: The Fish Protech models are available with NSP’s 3x FTU boxes (all compatible with Futures® Fins) and come out of the box with 3x MFC- designed fins. High-Performance accessories by NSP Scroll to the bottom of the page for other fish shapes by NSP and suitable high-performance accessories for the Fish Protech
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Tinder-D8 Protech
The Tinder-D8 never lets you down, whether you swipe right, left or even up! Designed by Marcie O’Neill, the Tinder-D8 in Protech construction is your perfect match if you’re looking for a high-performance, all-round shortboard that works in all conditions. Wave type: All conditions Ideal Waves: 1-6ft Level: Intermediate to Advanced Tinder-D8 Shape The Tinder-D8, with a rounded square tail and quad- or thruster fin set-up, a single concave from the mid-section through to a double out the fins, combined with a flatter rocker, gets you down the line fast, keeps you in the pocket and enhances your maneuvers. Construction/Lay-up Protech performance custom lamination provides the sweet spot between custom shaping and high-end manufactured boards. This layup combines a 36g secure cell EPS core, laminated with a full 6 + 4oz deck and 6 + 4oz fin patch, carbon fiber-reinforced tail patches to distribute power to the fins, with a UV-stable resin tint and satin rub finish. Tinder-D8 Protech Colours NSP's tint lamination process gives each board a unique, artistic and custom-like finish. Go check them out at your local shop - it's a visually appealing look. Fin setup The Protech Tinder-D8 has 3 FTU boxes (compatible with Futures® Fins) and we include a set of MFC-designed thruster fins. The CSE version has a five-fin cluster, just like the Elements version. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the NSP Performance Thruster 4.7 and other high-performance accessories for your Tinder-D8 by NSP.
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Pit Cruiser PU
Created on the North Shore, Pit Cruisers are the culmination of 45 years of designing, shaping, and building boards by Carl Schaper. Tested in various contests by Team Riders, Pit Cruisers are well-balanced shortboards that excel in the most demanding of conditions. Available in seven sizes ranging from 5'6" to 6'5", a Pit Cruiser is built for shoulder-high to triple-overhead. Rail: Full Bottom: Single to V Ideal waves: Shoulder high to triple-overhead Level: Expert Pit Cruiser PU design: Consider the Pit Cruiser the big brother of the Slot Machine. Added volume and width make it ideal for larger surfers or as Carl likes to say “age-appropriate” riders. High-performance nonetheless, with a little extra volume. Fins are positioned close to the tails and a squashed tail allows you to ride hard and launch yourself from grunty waves. About Carl Schaper With decades of experience in the shaping bay, Carl Schaper belongs to the higher echelon of shaper royalty on Oahu. Knowing a thing or two about high-performance surfing, Carl builds boards for some of the very best surfers out there, including a longboard 2x World Champion pipeline charger, and industry legend Garrett McNamara (Guinness Book of record for the biggest wave ever ridden). Pit Cruiser PU fin setup: Only available with FTU fin boxes (compatible with Futures® Fins), Pit Cruisers are pure thrusters and fins are not included. For the NSP 4.7 thruster set by NSP and other accessories for your Pit Cruiser PU, scroll to the bottom of the page.
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Slot Machine PU
Created on the North Shore, the Slot Machine is the culmination of 45 years of designing, shaping, and building boards by Carl Schaper. Used in a variety of contests by NSP Team Riders, these are well-balanced shortboards that excel in the most demanding of conditions. Available in seven sizes ranging from 5'6" to 6'5", it is built for the big stuff. Rail: Full Bottom: Single to V Ideal waves: 2-6ft Level: Expert Slot Machine PU Design This is a thinner, lower-volume version of the Pit Cruiser with a slightly more pulled nose and tail outline. Fins are positioned close to the tails and a squashed tail allows you to ride hard and launch yourself from grunty waves. About Carl Schaper With decades of experience in the shaping bay, Carl Schaper belongs to the higher echelon of shaper royalty on Oahu. Knowing a thing or two about high-performance surfing, Carl builds boards for some of the very best surfers out there. Count 2x World Champion pipeline charger, and industry legend Garrett McNamara (Guinness Book of Records for the biggest wave ever ridden) amongst regular Schaper Hawaii customers. Slot Machine PU fin setup: Available with FTU fin boxes and compatible with Futures® Fins (fins not included), Slot Machines are pure thrusters and fins are not included. For the NSP 4.7 thruster set by NSP and other accessories for your Slot Machine PU, scroll to the bottom of the page.
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Speed Line PU
The Speed Line PU is your all-day, everyday mid-length with a modern classic design. A wide point forward section, a pulled-in tail, and soft rails contribute to ease of paddling and effortless trim. Rail: Full Bottom: Single to V Ideal waves: 2-6ft Level: Beginner - Expert Speed Line Design: A Speed Line has a drive for miles and a loose tail, thanks to a single- to double concave. Available in three sizes and two different designs, there is a classic Noosa Speed Line PU for everyone. This shape design has the added foam of a mid-length but maintains the ability to explore the open face. Single box fin with quad FTU side setup permits adjustable fin configurations for a superior all-round board experience. The 6mm stringer doesn’t just look great, it improves strength and rigidity of your board for a superior ride. Speed Line fin cluster & construction The five-fin box system on the tail section that’s Futures compatible offers plenty of tuning options. Combine a center fin with side bites or go quad on average-to-smaller days. Keep the thruster setup for the bigger days when conditions allow for committed turns. Scroll to the bottom of the page for NSP's Performance Quad 4.7 and other accessories for your Speed Line.
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SURF Foil Pro
The Surf Foil Pro is our dedicated surf foil board. They paddle fast, getting you into waves faster and on your foil with ease. Evolved from the last generation of foil boards that often featured flat-bottom hulls, these advanced shapes feature concave and pronounced center stringers that create a totally new experience for intermediate-to-expert foilers. With the Surf Foil Pro, riders can hit the water hard, lose minimal speed or momentum, and recovery is smooth after an accidental touchdown. Design: • The volume distribution is concentrated around the chest area to give surfers a perfect platform for paddling into waves. • A completely new rocker with a unique front stringer line optimizes paddling speed from every paddle stroke, getting you on the wave and on the foil faster than ever before. • A low stringer and double nose concave actively help directional efficiency, making sure that every paddle is converted into forward movement, getting you into the waves quicker. • The forward bottom shape and chinned rails avoid any sticking or catching when they touches down, instantly rebounding the board back into flying mode. • A refined nose volume minimizes the swing weight of the board in the air, allowing foilers to snap fast turns with confidence and balance. • Thermoformed EVA tail pad with arch bar, side kick and pronounced tail kick and side wedges. • Twin track foil tuning guide.
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SURF Foil
The NSP Surf Foil is part of our recreational series, featuring the same outlines and rocker as the Pro Series, but with a less pronounced concave and a less pronounced center stringer. The recreational Series also has a bit more volume up in the front section of the board and slightly fuller rails compared to the Pro Series range. These differences translate to increased stability, allowing riders to focus on getting onto the foil. This shapes also assists in recovering from dramatic touchdowns while on the foil. A mild scoop helps to avoid abrupt nosedives as well. NSPʼs Protech technology is an ideal construction for this type of application, as it combines performance and price in a very attractive package for beginning- to intermediate foilers. Key Features: • The volume distribution is concentrated around the chest area to give surfers a perfect platform for paddling into waves. * Refined rocker for faster paddle speeds. * Shallower concaves and less pronounced stringer make manoeuvring in the line up a breeze. * Fuller rails and forward volume provide great stability, allowing for quick recovering in steep take-off situations • Thermoformed EVA tail pad with arch bar, side kick and pronounced tail kick and side wedges. • Twin track foil tuning guide.
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SUP / Wing Foil
A dedicated SUP and Wing foil board This new generation of SUP / Wing foiling shapes takes engineering cues from the Americaʼs Cup foiling boats. This line-up of SUP Wing boards in Protech construction are designed with the same outlines and rocker as the SUP Wing Pro Series, but with a dialed down concave and a less pronounced stringer line. These boards also have a bit more volume in the front section of the board and fuller rails compared to the Pro Series range. Overall, the increased stability makes it easier to focus on getting onto the foil and really helps to recover from dramatic touchdowns while flying. SUP / Wing Foil features: * Perfect for first-time sup and wing foilers. * Increased volume in the front half of the board and fuller rails compared to the pro series range, provide increased volume and stability. *Dynamically efficient bottom shape allows you to get on the foil with minimal effort. *Increase nose volume and chined rails make it easy to recover from dramatic touchdowns. • Thermoformed EVA deck pad with pronounced kick tail and side wedges. • Twin track foil tuning guide. • Multi-positioning foot strap inserts mid-deck and tail. Click here for a review of the NSP SUP/Wing Foil
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Twin Tab J RTM Fins
RTM Technology The NSP RTM Fins are after-market accessories for riders wanting to tune their fin cluster. RTM, or "Resin Transfer Moulding" produces lightweight performance fins, offering great flex, speed, maneuverability, and responsiveness. Best used in a variety of all-round surf conditions. NSP J7 RTM Fin Suitable for: Riders wanting to upgrade their NSP Elements, Protech, or E+ boards and those into SUP surf who want to get more performance from their Allrounder in Cocoflax or Elements construction, try the J series fins with a little more bite. Best used in a variety of all-round surf conditions, riders whose style is back-foot heavy will benefit from the added bite, and their board will slide less and slash more with RTM fins. A pair of J RTM fins work well in combination with the Wave 6 Centre Fin, in simple thruster setup on surfboards, while sup boards in the DC series, like the DC Surf Wide or the DC Surf X, respond well to bigger fins when the waves are powerful and you need that extra bite. Heavier surfers tend to favor bigger fins, so keep that in mind when you are looking to upgrade. NSP J7 RTM Fin Sizes: Available in three sizes; J3 (112.5mm) J5 (115mm) J7 (120 mm) Position: Center/ Left / Right
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Tinder-D8 CSE
The Tinder-D8 CSE never lets you down, whether you swipe right, left or even up! Designed by Marcie O’Neill, this is your perfect match if you’re looking for an accessible, high-performance shortboard that works in a wider variety of conditions. “I ride my 5’8″ in all types of waves and conditions – a perfect 10” Tomás Lacerda – NSP Teamrider Wave type: All conditions Ideal Waves: 1-6ft Level: Intermediate to Advanced Design: A rounded square tail with quad or thruster fin set-up, a single concave from the mid-section through to a double out the fins, combined with a flatter rocker, gets you down the line fast, keeps you in the pocket and enhances your maneuvers. Fins Every Tinder-D8 in CSE comes with 5 FTU fin boxes (all compatible with Futures® Fins) so you can ride as a quad or thruster (fins NOT included). The Elements version and Protech Tinder-D8 come with MFC-designed fins. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the NSP Performance Quad 4.0 and other high-performance accessories for your Tinder-D8 by NSP.
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MFC-designed Nylon thruster set
MFC-designed nylon side fins and a center fin offer stiffness and a precision flex pattern; good tip flex and little base flex, for overall great performance at a lower cost. Great for all-around surf conditions and allows for tight turning. who's it for In our Elements and Protech range, we include these MFC-designed sets out of the box. NSP longboards that have a 2+1 or 4+1 setup and come in Elements or Protech construction will come with a different US10 center fin, but the side bites are the same, making sure you can ride your NSP the day you unbox it.
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Dream Rider PU
The Dream Rider PU is a new, higher-performance alternative to our regular mid-length funboards. Polyurethane and fiberglass construction feature distinct characteristics embraced by surfers worldwide. PU is ideal for riders wanting that classic and artisan feel. Rail: Full, tucked edge Bottom: Flat Vee Ideal waves: 1- 6ft Level: Beginner - Expert Dream Rider PU design: A longer performance board with features for both the aspiring surfer and style-conscious looking to fire up their surfing with a fun and versatile surfboard for catching more waves. Stable and performance-orientated for fast-tracking skills, ample nose area which adds paddle power for easy wave catching and drives in smaller waves. The exotic double-wing rounded pintail maximizes stability and shortens the radius of the turn giving a quicker and snappier riding board. The NSP Dream Rider is a Kym Thompson shape. Dream Rider PU fin setup: The Dream Rider PU comes with NSP’s FTU fin boxes (compatible with Futures® fins). Scroll to the bottom of the page for high-performance NSP accessories that work well with the Dream Rider PU.
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Magnet PU
The Magnet PU is a funboard shape for weekend warriors appreciating PU and glass construction and vintage surfing style in general. Based on our best-selling funboard shape, the Magnet benefits from a PU (polyurethane) core, adding some weight that translates to more hold in hollow waves, and a more composed riding character. Rail: Full Bottom: Single to V Ideal waves: 1-6ft Level: Beginner - Expert Magnet Design: A stunning combination of style and performance, the Magnet is one of the most popular shapes in the NSP range, built-in classic PU & glass construction, available in the clear coat, sky blue, or Sunburst design. The 6mm stringer doesn’t just look pleasing, it also improves the strength and rigidity of the board. A satin rub finish differentiates its look from more conventional designs. A semi-rounded nose with a low entry rocker design puts more volume upfront, giving you more paddle power to catch waves early and easily. The domed deck profile allows a forgiving but sensitive rail feel, while the rounded pintail is pulled in, adding control in bottom turns and cutbacks. The concave bottom creates a fast water transition through to the tail – providing balance and control in a range of conditions. Magnet fin cluster & construction In addition to the 8" single fin that the Magnet comes out-of-the-box with, the five-fin cluster on the tail section that’s Futures compatible offers plenty of tuning options. Combine the 8” center fin with side bites or go quad on average-to-smaller days. Keep the thruster setup for the bigger days when conditions allow for committed turns. Scroll to the bottom of the page for high-performance NSP accessories for the Magnet PU.
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Fighting Fish PU
Fighting Fish PU riders shred in all conditions. Polyurethane and fiberglass construction has distinct characteristics, embraced by surfers who want a classic and artisan feel. PU Heritage For those surfers insisting they ride nothing but PU, we created the PU Heritage series and the Fighting Fish is our go-to board when the waves are not good enough for your shortboard. Rail: Full Bottom: Concave into Vee Ideal waves: 1-5ft Level: Beginner - Expert Fighting Fish PU design: The heritage of this shape comes from the most successful twin fin designs of the late ’70s and ’80s updated as a modern thruster. The outline is wide with lots of area in the nose and a double wing swallowtail and a very distinctive and deep double concave V in the bottom. The double-winged tail is a delicate part of the design, with the fins set next to the wingers for a water flow release point right in the rail. This shortens the radius of your turns, giving you a quicker, snappier, and turnier ride. This shape quickly provides maximum lift and speed which translates into turning performance, allowing the rider to use the surface area to milk the juice from the smallest and weakest waves. Fighting Fish PU fin setup: The Fighting Fish comes with NSP’s FTU fin boxes (compatible with Futures® fins). Scroll to the bottom of the page for high-performance NSP accessories that match with the Fighting Fish PU.
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Longboard Elements
NSP’s Longboard Elements range consists of five different sizes, containing a perfect addition to any surfer's quiver. These are exceptionally durable longboards for recreational surfers to fast-track their skills on. Riders looking for a lighter and more performance-oriented longboard in the same classic shape should check out the Protech version. Rental venues, resorts, and surf clubs can opt for the E+ construction or the P2 Soft version of the NSP longboard. Rail: Full Bottom: Single to double concave Ideal waves: 1-6ft Level: Beginner - Expert Longboard Elements Design: One of our very best-selling boards, this longboard in Elements construction is available in three designs - white, red, and blue. Note that the 10-footer longboard is the only one in the range that comes with a single fin, whereas all the other sizes feature a 2 +1 setup. In addition to that, the NSP longboard shape has been around for several years now, steadily evolving into the ultimate and most accessible longboard we offer today. The Elements Construction is durable and comes at an attractive price point, plus the included fins make sure you get to take this board to the beach straight away and start styling. Fins: The Longboard Elements (8’0", 8'6", 9'0" & 9’6”) are available with 2x NSP’s MFC-designed side biters and a center fin. The 10’0″ comes with a single 9″ center fin. High-performance accessories by NSP Scroll to the bottom of the page for other longboard shapes by NSP and suitable high-performance accessories for your longboard.
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Fish Elements
Not just a groveler - our Fish Elements is stable, wide, and flatter-rockered and will out-paddle most shortboards. The Fish Elements is a combination of durability and performance. They’re fast, fun, and perfect for ripping in all kinds of real-world conditions. Note that there is a Protech version available as well, which is lighter, but comes with less fin boxes and fewer sizes than the Elements version. Rail: Boxy Bottom: Concave into V Ideal waves: 1-6ft Level: Beginner – Expert Design: • Wide nose creates more volume for added buoyancy providing more stability, faster paddling, and easy entry into the smallest waves with quick acceleration. • Rocker and rail outline are combined with single to double concave bottom, with V through the tail incorporated into a wide swallow tail. • The slight hip behind the front fins reduces the area under the back foot creating a pivot point for snappy turns. Boxy and full rails also add to the overall volume and forgiving nature of this model. • The Fish performance delivers traction, down-the-line speed, and maximum drive over the fattest of sections. Fins: The Fish Elements is available in NSP’s 5x FTU fin box set-up (compatible with Futures® fins). All boards come out of the box with 3x MFC- designed FTU fins, scroll to the bottom to see additional high-performance NSP accessories that fit on your Fish Elements.
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