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Re: NELO is in for the games with Light Signature Race
« Reply #285 on: April 20, 2018, 10:51:33 AM »
For now, however, I am using their demo boards - until mine arrives.
(it's been built, it's ready for shipping... but I am still being hopeful that it will arrive within the next few days)

Cool. Then you will probably get the new signature 2.0, which only gives it as 14x23.
SIC RS 14x23, 2018
SIC RS 14x26, 2018
Lightcorp Signature Race 14x24.75, 2018 (sold)
JP Australia AdventurAir 12x36, 2017
Starboard Allstar 14x24.5, 2017 (sold)
SIC Bullet 14x27.25 TWC, 2015
Jimmy Lewis Sidewinder 14x25, 2016 (sold)
Sprint 14x23, 2015 (sold)
JL Stiletto 14x28, 2014 (sold)

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Re: NELO is in for the games with Light Signature Race
« Reply #286 on: April 20, 2018, 10:53:15 AM »
I think the one I am on is the 2.0 - only because it has the carbon drain tubes. I'll only know for sure when I get mine though.
Nelo SUP - 14' x 23"
Nelo Surfski 560M - 18'4" x 17"

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SIC RS 14x23, 2018
SIC RS 14x26, 2018
Lightcorp Signature Race 14x24.75, 2018 (sold)
JP Australia AdventurAir 12x36, 2017
Starboard Allstar 14x24.5, 2017 (sold)
SIC Bullet 14x27.25 TWC, 2015
Jimmy Lewis Sidewinder 14x25, 2016 (sold)
Sprint 14x23, 2015 (sold)
JL Stiletto 14x28, 2014 (sold)

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Re: NELO is in for the games with Light Signature Race
« Reply #288 on: April 20, 2018, 10:54:56 AM »
Btw. mine has also the carbon drain tubes and is not a 2.0.
SIC RS 14x23, 2018
SIC RS 14x26, 2018
Lightcorp Signature Race 14x24.75, 2018 (sold)
JP Australia AdventurAir 12x36, 2017
Starboard Allstar 14x24.5, 2017 (sold)
SIC Bullet 14x27.25 TWC, 2015
Jimmy Lewis Sidewinder 14x25, 2016 (sold)
Sprint 14x23, 2015 (sold)
JL Stiletto 14x28, 2014 (sold)

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Re: NELO is in for the games with Light Signature Race
« Reply #289 on: April 20, 2018, 11:00:08 AM »
I have mixed feelings about the higher sidewalls, especially with my lightweight and how the wind will affect me. I guess only time will tell.
Nelo SUP - 14' x 23"
Nelo Surfski 560M - 18'4" x 17"

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Re: NELO is in for the games with Light Signature Race
« Reply #290 on: April 20, 2018, 08:18:22 PM »
Btw. mine has also the carbon drain tubes and is not a 2.0.

nice board, it looks like the NSP ninja and it could do with the better color and graphics.

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Re: NELO is in for the games with Light Signature Race
« Reply #291 on: April 20, 2018, 10:35:50 PM »
Btw. mine has also the carbon drain tubes and is not a 2.0.

nice board, it looks like the NSP ninja and it could do with the better color and graphics.

They are both "SUP boards" but that is about the only extent of their resemblance. The bow on the Nelo board is inverted, the hull is completely different - in every way imaginable.

Color-wise, you can get any custom design you want when you order through Nelo. I opted for a simple graphic on a blue board - coming SOON.

For info... and unless I am mistaking...
NSP was working on their model in late 2016. They didn't copy Nelo.
Nelo was working on its Mold in late 2016. They didn't copy NSP (and could not have).
Nelo SUP - 14' x 23"
Nelo Surfski 560M - 18'4" x 17"

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Re: NELO is in for the games with Light Signature Race
« Reply #292 on: April 21, 2018, 03:27:23 PM »
I have mixed feelings about the higher sidewalls, especially with my lightweight and how the wind will affect me. I guess only time will tell.

I wonder if higher sidewalks could improve the stability ?

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Re: NELO is in for the games with Light Signature Race
« Reply #293 on: April 22, 2018, 03:00:15 AM »
I have mixed feelings about the higher sidewalls, especially with my lightweight and how the wind will affect me. I guess only time will tell.

I wonder if higher sidewalks could improve the stability ?
Of what? Pedestrians passing you by :)

Stability comes from what is in the water, not what is out of it. There are a couple of reasons to have high sidewalls but IMO stability isn’t one of them.

Instead, it’s mostly about (a) achieving a low standing area while maintaining board strength and rigidity; (b) keeping water off the deck; (c) balancing out the windage of having a fat nose (ie. reducing weathervaning).
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Re: NELO is in for the games with Light Signature Race
« Reply #294 on: April 22, 2018, 10:13:27 AM »
I have mixed feelings about the higher sidewalls, especially with my lightweight and how the wind will affect me. I guess only time will tell.

I wonder if higher sidewalks could improve the stability ?
Of what? Pedestrians passing you by :)

Stability comes from what is in the water, not what is out of it. There are a couple of reasons to have high sidewalls but IMO stability isn’t one of them.

Instead, it’s mostly about (a) achieving a low standing area while maintaining board strength and rigidity; (b) keeping water off the deck; (c) balancing out the windage of having a fat nose (ie. reducing weathervaning).

If nothing else, the sidewalls will increase your secondary stability imo. As far as I could tell, keeping water off your deck will add stability.
The last point about those sidewalls is their role in volume distribution so the added volume off the center and towards  the rail will increase stability imo.

Then there is the matter of the added reserve Buoyancy but I don't think it really applies for the conditions this board is meant to paddle.
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Re: NELO is in for the games with Light Signature Race
« Reply #295 on: April 23, 2018, 12:50:03 AM »
I have mixed feelings about the higher sidewalls, especially with my lightweight and how the wind will affect me. I guess only time will tell.

I wonder if higher sidewalks could improve the stability ?
Of what? Pedestrians passing you by :)

Stability comes from what is in the water, not what is out of it.

That's not true because as a roll begins, more of the sidewall is then entering the water to then effectively provide resistance due to its flat face. It's also changing the position of the axis for the centre of buoyancy too (although I don't know how effective this would be with a SUP board).

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Re: NELO is in for the games with Light Signature Race
« Reply #296 on: April 23, 2018, 12:52:22 AM »
I have mixed feelings about the higher sidewalls, especially with my lightweight and how the wind will affect me. I guess only time will tell.

I wonder if higher sidewalks could improve the stability ?
Of what? Pedestrians passing you by :)

Stability comes from what is in the water, not what is out of it. There are a couple of reasons to have high sidewalls but IMO stability isn’t one of them.

Instead, it’s mostly about (a) achieving a low standing area while maintaining board strength and rigidity; (b) keeping water off the deck; (c) balancing out the windage of having a fat nose (ie. reducing weathervaning).

If nothing else, the sidewalls will increase your secondary stability imo.
The last point about those sidewalls is their role in volume distribution so the added volume off the center and towards  the rail will increase stability imo.

Then there is the matter of the added reserve Buoyancy but I don't think it really applies for the conditions this board is meant to paddle.

I think you said what I just did in a better way.   :D

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Re: NELO is in for the games with Light Signature Race
« Reply #297 on: April 23, 2018, 02:40:15 AM »
Ok, I’ll say it again: stability comes from what is in the water, not what is out of it.

Imagine sidewalls 6ft high. Would the board be more stable? Try it and see.

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Re: NELO is in for the games with Light Signature Race
« Reply #298 on: April 23, 2018, 03:29:13 AM »
Imagine sidewalls 6ft high. Would the board be more stable? Try it and see.

You misunderstand, Burchas and I are saying it is in the water. If the board rolled enough so that they engaged/entered the surface of the water, some of it would help yes. If you have a sidewall with an extra inch or two and the board rolls enough so that their face enters the water, it will create a rising rate of (likely) secondary stability. We're talking about mm's here, not inches. However, granted, if you're the kind of paddler that has possibly low torque and defiently great balance, no, it won't be as helpful in my view.
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Re: NELO is in for the games with Light Signature Race
« Reply #299 on: April 23, 2018, 03:48:01 AM »
No, I didn’t misunderstand at all. You just didn’t think carefully enough about what I was saying.

 


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