Naish Glide

[tbsurf]

Has anyone ridden the Naish Glide?  I have his 9'6" quad fish, which totally rips and is very high quality.  I haven't tried a speed board, but it looks like fun.  Are the longer boards, i.e. 14'+, much faster than the Glide (12')?  I'm interested in a board which will be stable in chop and can ride open ocean swells.  Is it possible to ride ocean swells in glassy conditions, or do you need a strong wind at your back?  Thanks for the information, Terry

[DavidJohn]

I should have my new Naish Glide in about a week.. I'll post some pics and let you know how it goes.. I can't wait.. 

DJ

[tbsurf]

Looking forward to your review and photos.  Would someone take a stab at my other questions?  Does riding open ocean swell require a strong tailwind?  Thanks, TB