Naish Mana, GS or GT Construction?

[jsprague-sup]

I'm thinking about ordering a 2014 Naish Mana.  What's the difference between the GS (composite) and GT (wood) construction (in terms of weight, performance and durability) and is the GT worth the extra $500

[jsprague-sup]

hmmm, no interest in my post..

Here's the 2014 Mana's if you haven't seen them: (Naish has them on their site but the info is password protected for some reason..)

https://surffx.com.au/products-page/2014-product/2014-naish-mana/

I'm planning on getting one of these or an allwave.. prob 9'1" or 9'5"..

Somebody out there's gotta have experience with the GT vs GS construction??

[Sup-position]

The Wood (GT) is stronger and lighter.
As far as durability, stronger wins...

Ralph
Sup-position
Huntington Beach, California, USA
(714) 899-3020

www.Sup-position.com

[DavidJohn]

I recommend save the money and get the GS.. Unless the exrta money is no problem for you.. Or you really like the look of the wood deck.. Or you are a board breaking type person (someone who surfs big beach break and someone who falls a lot) because the GT is a little stronger.. The GT boards often have better fins but they only make a noticable difference if you are a very good surfer.. The GT wood deck is glossy and very slippery and the GS has a slight matt finish and has a little bit more grip than the gloss.. If you have a bad back or are a small person and lifting the board on and off the roof of the car is a struggle then the GT might be the better choice because its a little lighter.

DJ

[coldsup]

I recommend save the money and get the GS.. Unless the exrta money is no problem for you.. Or you really like the look of the wood deck.. Or you are a board breaking type person (someone who surfs big beach break and someone who falls a lot) because the GT is a little stronger.. The GT boards often have better fins but they only make a noticable difference if you are a very good surfer.. The GT wood deck is glossy and very slippery and the GS has a slight matt finish and has a little bit more grip than the gloss.. If you have a bad back or are a small person and lifting the board on and off the roof of the car is a struggle then the GT might be the better choice because its a little lighter.

DJ

Yup - i was advised that cheaper one is stronger/more durable too....not sure how they would stack up against Fanatic for toughness.....but both tough enough for vast majority I expect.

[jsprague-sup]

The Wood (GT) is stronger and lighter.
As far as durability, stronger wins...

Ralph
Sup-position
Huntington Beach, California, USA
(714) 899-3020

www.Sup-position.com

Are you sure that the wood (GT) is lighter?  On the Naish website it lists the composite (GS) as lighter for all the sizes:

http://naishsurfing.com/Mana%208.10%20GS/

I've gotten conflicting reports from shops, some say GT lighter, some say GS.. regardless if it's that close I think I would save money and get the GS

[jsprague-sup]

Oops, my mistake, just looked at the website again more carefully.  The size I'm interested in, 9'5", the composite GT is lighter but the 10 foot version is the other way around..

[DavidJohn]

Yes the GT boards are lighter but IMO only noticeable out of the water..

The wood GT boards resist breaking in half type damage better but I think the GS bords resist the small bumps and knocks better.

DJ

[tautologies]

if you are planning to ever upgrade the wood will hold its value better...well I guess it depends on the market there..but here at least.

[BurlingameSUP]

Hi, I just bought the 9'5" GT and took in home (from Boston to CA)  on United in a FCS day runner bag with not much padding and had no dings in wood.  I surfed the 10'0 GS and love the GT as a first board. Its a wave catching machine!

[supthecreek]

Hey Burlingame... welcome to the Zone!
I missed your post cuz I've had a busy CCBC weekend... great to see you here!

Glad your vacation purchase is getting some action back home.

BurlingameSUP was a longboarder till I met him