Naish Javelin 14' GX 28"

[desfluranesup]

Another paddle in some sloppy chop and 20kn gusts.
Still haven't fallen or had any moments.
Maybe not so 'tippy' after all 

[paolosup]

Another paddle in some sloppy chop and 20kn gusts.
Still haven't fallen or had any moments.
Maybe not so 'tippy' after all 

where do you live? are they already available where you live?

I called Big Winds today and they are saying earliest end September/early October...

[desfluranesup]

Think I've the only one in New Zealand.
Pretty short supply all over at the moment.

[paolosup]

desfluranesup, did you own V2 or V3 Glide GX? or both?
i am thinking if I should get the V3 GX Glide or the Javelin GX....difference in price is some 600 USD...
and I am coming from inflatable, so this would be my first hard board...
any advise is very welcome..
thanks,
p

[desfluranesup]

desfluranesup, did you own V2 or V3 Glide GX? or both?
i am thinking if I should get the V3 GX Glide or the Javelin GX....difference in price is some 600 USD...
and I am coming from inflatable, so this would be my first hard board...
any advise is very welcome..
thanks,
p

Owned both, my advice would be to get the V3 GX.
Very stable, lot cheaper.
Also very pretty.
Look up DavidJohn on Vimeo, lots of videos of him on V3 GX.

[JF808]

jealous that you have one. I dont understand why Naish always distributes to overseas first, then the US gets it last. Worse yet, us who live in Hawaii. Most of us dont even know how much this board costs yet? My local Naish dealer has no clue... weak.

really up on the wall.  Love the idea of the new 404 V3 and 2015 Naish Jav LE x26. Two major price difference too, well... at least that is what I assume based on Naish history. I already know how much a new Custom homemade series V3 would cost... decisions decisions

[paolosup]

I was told yesterday by a US West Coast dealer that these boards are now available for delivery in US. I may order it today and delivery time would be 5 days. Price I was quoted.... USD 3199. I hope that is real MSRP...and not inflated. Any thoughts on that?

[paolosup]

Any more updates or thoughts on this board?

[desfluranesup]

That's more than we pay in New Zealand !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Few more hours, still no falls or moments, looks like I was wrong on tippy 
Certainly the initial stability feels less than the '14 Glide but it's a good board for me to progress onto.
The finish is starting to wear , where I strap down    Also the finish won't let me use my suction mount GoPro, sort of rough texture.
Before a a race on the weekend, board in the foreground 

[desfluranesup]

Does the price include delivery?
If so not too bad.

[paolosup]

apparently 3199 is MSRP....
Need to verify that.

Can anyone in US confirm this? ....as I am not going to over pay for this board.

Are you worried about this early wear? Could it be an issue later on?

[desfluranesup]

Think it's just the finish, will pad the straps for now on.
So not worried at this stage.
Our dollar about 85c US, list price here is about $3300, I think.

[paolosup]

Think it's just the finish, will pad the straps for now on.
So not worried at this stage.
Our dollar about 85c US, list price here is about $3300, I think.

Thanks for that! Very insightful.

Did you get a bag included in the price with yours?

[desfluranesup]

No bag, kept my one from my last glide, it fits quite well.

[paolosup]

No bag, kept my one from my last glide, it fits quite well.

Strange that with such a board they eliminated carbon and bag while making it more expensive from 2014 model....or I am wrong?