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Stand Up Paddle => Gear Talk => Topic started by: LoudounSUP on September 03, 2020, 04:33:08 AM

Title: 2020 NSP Ninja vs Naish Javelin
Post by: LoudounSUP on September 03, 2020, 04:33:08 AM
The 2020 model boards are starting to get discounted and I'm curious if anyone has a review to offer for the following two boards (14 x 24):

NSP Ninja
Naish Javelin


The appear to be quite similar...right down to their weight. I'll be using the boards on a flat lake that can get a bit bumpy and is suspect able to crosswinds.
Title: Re: 2020 NSP Ninja vs Naish Javelin vs Starboard Sprint (wood construction)
Post by: LoudounSUP on March 03, 2021, 06:28:17 AM
The 2020 model boards are starting to get discounted and I'm curious if anyone has a review to offer for the following two boards (14 x 24):

NSP Ninja
Naish Javelin


The appear to be quite similar...right down to their weight. I'll be using the boards on a flat lake that can get a bit bumpy and is subject to crosswinds.

Also want to consider the new 2021 Sprint in wood construction 14 x 23.5. So what is the consensus Javelin or Ninja or Sprint?
Title: Re: 2020 NSP Ninja vs Naish Javelin
Post by: LoudounSUP on March 03, 2021, 09:58:36 AM
To complicate matters consider the following purchase options:

New 2021 Sprint 14x21.5 ($2600); New 2020 Javelin 14x22 ($2300), Used 2020 Ninja ($1200). Which would you purchase?
Title: Re: 2020 NSP Ninja vs Naish Javelin
Post by: Bulky on March 03, 2021, 01:42:36 PM
Can't say I know much about any of these boards, but not sure I need to given the price difference.  If you're signature is accurate and you've been on an inflatable, I suspect any of these would be a good transition.  All reputable companies with good products and I'm always happy to let someone absorb the cost of a new board.  If it's a used board that has been well-taken care of, the Ninja is the clear winner.
Title: Re: 2020 NSP Ninja vs Naish Javelin
Post by: LoudounSUP on March 08, 2021, 05:06:17 AM
2020 NSP ninja for the win. For $1200 I just couldn't pass it up. Sure, the new technology for the SB Sprint might make it a faster board but its much heavier and $1400 more (w/o shipping costs). I have no buyers remorse 1 day later but still need to challenge myself on a much narrower board.  8)
Title: Re: 2020 NSP Ninja vs Naish Javelin
Post by: Bulky on March 08, 2021, 12:48:36 PM
2020 NSP ninja for the win.

Good for you.  Don't think you can have much remorse over that deal.  Paddle on!
Title: Re: 2020 NSP Ninja vs Naish Javelin
Post by: LoudounSUP on March 11, 2021, 06:16:18 PM
The only remorse right now is going from a 28 to a 22 is quite a jump!
Title: Re: 2020 NSP Ninja vs Naish Javelin
Post by: Rideordie on March 13, 2021, 11:58:34 AM
Go small or go home!!   Heh, heh,  couldn’t resist.  8)
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