NSP was born in 2001 from the vision of Bruce “Buzz” Hansen, a lifelong surfer, skater and all-round waterman. While working in Maui as a custom surfboard builder, Buzz had an epiphany about producing affordable, versatile, durable and great performing surfboards.
Buzz correctly realized everyday surfers needed an affordable board that performed in Hawaii, yet they didn’t require “custom” or specialized competition or extreme surfboards.
His dream was a utilitarian surfboard that could ride in the back of a pick-up truck to the beach, be left in the sun all day or loaned to a friend without fear of damage - of course it had to surf well enough to be given to his long-time surfing buddies, neighbours and friends and save face.
Great Performance
The quest began, Buzz summoned his friends working for a leading composites manufacturer to create a light, very durable surfboard at highly competitive prices. Working together, they introduced a new epoxy technology that would go on to revolutionize the industry and quite possibly recreational surfing. Weekend and occasional surfers no longer had to rely on the ill-performing “foamies” or be relegated to the used board market.
What does NSP stand for
The code name during development was “New Surf Project”. Somehow the name stuck and “NSP” was established. The word “New” reflects the brand’s identity, using innovative technologies that are new to the market and a new way of thinking about the surf industry.
NSP began selling in Hawaii and Australia in 2002 with immediate success, making surfing more accessible. In 2007, NSP was one of the first brands to produce SUPs based on the brand’s original concept of performance and value.
OUR STORY
Today, NSP is one of the world’s largest brands in recreational surfing, stand-up paddle boarding and now foiling. Everyday new enthusiasts, young and old, go out and introduce their friends and family to the freedom of the sport and the brand. Since 2013 NSP has produced some of the fastest SUP race boards on the planet, quickly racking up some of the most sought after and prestigious titles with the help of national and international athletes.
In almost 20 years, with hundreds of thousands of boards produced, our core values remain the same. NSP stays true to the vision of creating great performing, affordable, durable surf and paddle boards that allow everyone to catch more waves and fly even higher.
Foiling and NSP
With high-level sailors on the management team, hydrofoils have been on our radar since day one. The ability to ride un-breaking waves and to enjoy downwinders at speeds that were previously unthinkable, has fueled our desire to create affordable and high-performance foiling products.
Key foiling athletes like Annie Reickert, Dale Chapman, Beau O’Brian, Alex Bicrel and Ty Judson, along with F4 Designs, all contribute to a foiling range that includes SUP boards, surfboards and a top of the line foil. The entire board range uses a proven twin track mounting system.
NSP Airwave Hydrofoil
The modular Airwave hydrofoil comes with a wide range of masts, wings and shims for a perfect tune. By using both carbon composites and CNC aluminium for key components, the NSP Airwave is a high-performance hydrofoil, outperforming conventional and pricier hydrofoils. The entire NSP Foil range relies on the twin-track mounting system, as it is more convenient to assemble and easy to tune the perfect foil position for ability and rider weight.
David Edmondson Bruno Pitanga Sri Lanka
SUSTAINABILITY
At NSP we respect the environment and the world we play in. We are constantly looking for new ideas and technologies to reduce the impact on our planet as we build surf and SUP boards.
NSP CocoMat technology
NSP CocoMat technology is the world’s first and only Patent Pending construction that uses natural fibers from coconut husk to create a light and strong micro sandwich.
NSP introduced Flax Fiber Rail technology to the CocoMat series in 2019. This already eco-friendly product benefits from this highly durable reinforced fiber made from the flax seed plant, helps NSP in reducing the use of fiberglass and overall carbon footprint.
SecureCell EPS cores eliminate waste
NSP was the first to incorporate shape molded SecureCell EPS blanks in our Surf, SUP and Foil board manufacturing process. Compared to conventional surfboard shaping, the result is almost zero waste of foam dust.
Bio-friendly green epoxy by Sicomin
NSP uses green epoxy resin by Sicomin Systems. Sicomin is a company investing considerable resources into innovation and the distribution of green epoxy systems which are based on natural ingredients and more environment friendly. NSP CocoMat boards for instance, are manufactured with high performance bio epoxy resin, based on no less than 28% of plant-based organics.
Water-based dye pigments with 0% solvents
Another industry leading innovation by NSP is the use of water based dye pigments in our CocoMat construction. These dyes use zero percent solvents or other toxic additives.
Deckpads from recycled EVA
To minimize the ecological impact of our production processes, NSP collects the EVA scraps from our cutting floors and recycles them into after-market deckpads. Extremely durable, these thermoformed deck pads will outlast conventional EVA, while reducing waste in our landfills.
Sustainable Surf certification
In acknowledgement of NSP’s sustainable efforts and years of implementing new technologies and techniques that help reduce the environmental impact, NSP has partnered with Sustainable Surf’s Ecoboard project. Today, 90% of the NSP line up meets their strict requirements, justifying the use of the highly respected Sustainable Surf Ecoboard logo.
Sustainable Surf is a California-based non-profit charity organization focused on transforming surf culture into a powerful force for protecting the ocean playground. Learn more at: http://sustainablesurf.org
CocoFlax construction was awarded “Product of the Year” at the 2019 Paddle Expo, as well as the Sustainable Surf Gold Level ECOBOARD certificate.
Harmless Harvest supplies NSP
Harmless Harvest envisions a world where nutritious, clean, organic and healthy food and beverages are the standard rather than the exception; where all people involved in creating the product are treated with fairness; and the planet is treated harmlessly.
Harmless Harvest supplies NSP with coconut husks from Organic for LifeSocial & Fair Trade Certificated Organic Farms, which is used in all CocoMat and Cocoflax boards. Learn more at www.harmlessharvest.com.
The new NSP Airwave is perfect for small to medium-sized waves for both lighter and heavier riders. Designed for regular surfing and SUP, the NSP Airwave can be towed, used for wakeboarding, surf, SUP and kite wing foiling as well.
The 78 wing is simply amazing. It’s suitable for riders of all skill levels. This is because it not only lifts early, but is super FAST. It’s a medium aspect ratio design that combines a draft forward profile with an elliptical planform.
F4 Foil Design Team
I would go as far to say that we found the FERRARI of foils. Ty Judson International Team Rider
With low-speed take off and excellent rider feedback, the NSP Airwave lifts early. Efficient wing design in combination with an incredibly stiff fuselage and mast allow for an unusual amount of control and stability, making the NSP Airwave perfect for all disciplines of foiling.
Smooth elliptical curves give you the drive to surf and commit to effortless rail-to-rail transitions. Stability comes in buckets at all speeds, and glide characteristics are great. Foiling is all about feedback and this foil package gives you the feedback required to execute committed turns and extend your glide. A 78 cm front wing in combination with the 11 cm rear wing leverages your pumping action while creating appropriate lift and stability.
The vertical component of the rear wing on the tail combined with fuselage length and shape plays a role in the directional stability, however the amount of curve on the rear wing largely helps to determine directional stability and is directly related to roll or side to side stability.
The rear wing tunes how much effort and force is required to initiate turning or how loose the foil is. Our wing design with tips curving up, combined with the overall front wing and fuselage design, provide plenty of directional stability.
Control the angle of attack of your rear wing with three high-quality shims, all included in this complete foil package.
Tune your NSP Airwave with the wide range of aftermarket options to customize your unique foiling style.
The standard flat back stabilizer wing is great for pumping and straight line speed. The optional after market M wing provides better stability while turning compared to the flatter wing (great step up for waves and big carving turns).
Foil Travel Bag (Included in each complete set)*
• High-quality 600D fabric.
• Highly durable zipper.
• Padded custom shape to size interior compartments and fits additional aftermarket front wing, rear wing and mast.
* Foil kit contains : 1325 front wing, 330 rear wing, mast, fuselage, top plate, shims, screws and assembly tool.
TUNING SHIM COMPARISONS
Rear Wing Trim Shims
Change turning and balance with interchangeable rear wing shims.
The shims can be used to adjust the angle of attack of the rear wing to tune the lift off behavior, balance, speed and turning.
We recommend you start with the 2-degree shim (orange) and play around with the 1 (silver) and 3 degree (black) as you increase skill and the conditions change.
Greater angles with certain profiles help with pumping. A larger angle on the rear wing makes the upstroke (pushing down with back leg) easier and provides greater thrust relative to the downstroke (pushing down with front leg).
Anodized extruded aircraft grade T6 aluminum.
Mast 70: Length 70 cm.
- Width 13.2 cm.
Pre Preg Carbon Rear Wing 330
Span 39.5 cm - Width 11 cm
Area size 330 cm2
This hydrodynamically shaped fuselage measures 70 cm. Made of anodized aluminum.
Mounting Plate for Twin Track System. Super strong CNC cut aircraft grade T6 aluminum.
Pre-Preg Carbon Front Wing 1325
Span 78 cm - Width 22 cm
Area size 1325 cm2
Designed by
Front Wing 1325 - NFOIL05
Front Wing 1700 - NFOIL02
The pre-preg carbon front wing is held in place with three screws.
Rear Wing 330 - NFOIL07
Rear Wing 340 - NFOIL08
The pre-preg carbon rear wing is held in place with two screws.
Mast 60 cm - NFOIL03
Mast 70 cm - NFOIL06
Mast 80 cm - NFOIL04
Mast 90 cm - NFOIL017
Mast 100 cm - NFOIL018
Anodized extruded aircraft grade T6 aluminum with re-enforced internal ribs for unparalleled rigidity.
Available in 5 sizes
• 60 cm (23.6″)
• 70 cm (27.5″)
Sq in)
• 80 cm (31.4″
• 90 cm (35.4”)
• 100 cm (39.3”).
Mounting Plate
Mounting Plate
NFOIL10
Designed to spread the load, the anodized aluminum base features screw slots instead of holes, allowing for additional fine tuning.
Fuselage
Fuselage 70
NFOIL09
The centrepiece of the foil. This hydrodynamically shaped fuselage measures 70 cm (27.5″). Made of CNC cut anodized aluminum, it slots seamlessly onto the mast and holds the front wing, the rear wing and the tuning shims.
RW Tuning Shims NFOIL15
Three rear wing anodized aluminum shims allow you to trim your foil for different water conditions. Available in 1, 2, and 3 degrees.
M6
Mast Screws M6 x 45 NFOIL13
M6 long countersunk torx screws mount your Airwave mast to the fuselage and mounting plate.
M8
FW Screws M8 x 30 NFOIL15
Mount your front wing to the fuselage with three high-grade stainless steel bolts, featuring M8 countersunk torx screws.
Four M8 x 30 bolts NFOIL14
Four high-grade stainless steel bolts with M8 countersunk torx screws will take the required torque to secure your foil to the board without stripping. Corrosion resistant nuts, sourced for marine appliations, allow tuning of your setup as you slide them up or down the twin track mount.
Recommendations :
• Beginner foilers: 1325 is an all-around awesome wing, some might start on the 60 mast and use the 3 degree shim. Best to learn behind a boat, jet ski or on a 2.0 cable, if your local cable park has one. Bigger riders (90 kg +) will want to start on the 1700 wing.
• Weekend foilers - 1700 or 1325 front wing.
• Downwinders will want the bigger wing - 1700 front wing.
• Surf - 1325 front wing.
• Sup - 1325 front wing.
LEARN TO FOIL
Rip Curl School of Surf
Melanie Lochhead Bali, Indonesia
FOIL BOARD OVERVIEW
SURF SUP
Surf Foil Code 4’6’’ x 20” - 35.0 L • NCSE0703 5’2’’ x 21” - 43.0 L • NCSE0701 5’6’’ x 22’’ - 48.0 L • NCSE0704
DC FOIL X DC FOIL X FLAX
BOARD SHAPER
Dale Chapman
Growing up in Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast, Dale Chapman (owner, shaper of DC Paddleboards) has been designing boards for riders, all over the globe, for the last 30+ years. Dale’s passion to put the best design under each individual’s feet is what drives him to continue shaping. “Our success is based on the fact that we listen to what our customers want, understand what they are hoping to achieve on the water, and deliver a board that will exceed their expectations.”
DC Paddleboards and NSP joined forces in 2012 to produce a wide range of foil surf and stand up paddleboard designs. Dale personally shapes the prototypes in Australia. This relationship enables us to create superior, Australian designs and shapes that reach the enthusiastic sup and elite surfers internationally.
“Any good shaper will tell you, it’s all about touch and feel. This comes from experience, and most importantly, you have to love it.”
Dale Chapman - Shaper
Tanavut Wattanasomwong
Dale Chapman Phuket, Thailand
HYBRID SURF FOIL TECHNOLOGY
Amazingly light, yet strong, high end eco-friendly performance boards featuring natural flax rails.
NSP introduces uni-directional (UD) flax fiber rails to our already eco-friendly CocoMat series. Flax is a highly durable reinforced fiber made from the flax seed plant and will help to reduce the use of fiberglass, in turn, reducing our overall carbon footprint.
Natural flax fiber rail and tail patch.
Visually unique board with an unmatched strengthto-weight ratio.
Light to carry, easy to maneuver and even lighter to paddle.
Responsive flex and strength gives confidence to push your limits in any conditions.
The Hybrid foil has the DNA of a surfboard with a thickness of just 2.5” and 3 FCS11 fin boxes.
The proven twin track mount converts the surfboard into a high performance foil board.
Sustainable Surf Gold Level ECOBOARD
Twin track mount and FCS II
Hand polished UD Flax Rails Coco fiber sandwich
DC SURF FOIL TECHNOLOGY
Fiberglass
Secure cell
EPS core
Fiberglass
Biaxial fiberglass reinforced standing area
Fiberglass Carbon vector net
Dual UD Carbon stringer nose to tail
Foil tracks laminated bottom to deck in reinforced HD PU boxes for maximum strength
CARBON
Super Durable, Impact Resistant and Great for Surf Foiling.
SLX – Super Light Epoxy. Lightweight, responsive and extremely versatile boards.
The standing area is reinforced with biaxial glass adding extra strength to avoid dings or dents from excessive pumping, while also helping to prevent delaminating.
The rail-to-rail carbon vector net wrap creates optimal board performance by providing unmatched flex and strength throughout the board, while making it less prone to breakage. The board has a consistent feel and flexes naturally with the water conditions or when pressure is applied from the rider pumping the board.
Dual Uni-directional Carbon bottom stringers provide the optimum flex needed for enhanced performance. All boards come equipped with a NSP foiling tail pad and twin track mount. Designed for the NSP Airwave Hydrofoil, but will accommodate other foils on the market as well.
DC SUP FOIL X TECHNOLOGY
Carbon-Innegra rail (DC Foil X)
Hand polished UD Flax Rails (DC Foil X Flax)
Uni-directional carbon stringers
Go Foiling.
SLX : A premium and high performance package. Features multi foil fin box option strategically positioned to optimize control.
Biax glass and Paulownia veneer wood deck for improved impact resistance.
Full length uni-directional carbon stringers for added strength and foil drive.
Biaxial carbon reinforced foil box.
Carbon-Innegra rail with deck/bottom matte color and polished rails (DC Foil X).
Hand polished UD Flax Rails (DC Foil X Flax).
Secure cell EPS core
Biaxial carbon reinforced US fin boxes with tuttle box (DC Foil X)
Biaxial carbon reinforced US fin boxes (DC Foil X Flax)
Vacuum molded epoxy
Biaxial glass
Fiber glass
Paulownia wood
DC SUP FOIL TECHNOLOGY
Foil tracks laminated bottom to deck in reinforced HD PU boxes for maximum strength
CARBON
Extremely Durable, Lightweight and Fun to SUP
Foil.
SLX – Super Light Epoxy. Lightweight, responsive and extremely versatile boards.
Reinforced Carbon standing area positioned just above the foil box to provide added strength during board pumping while foiling.
The standing area is further reinforced with biaxial glass to avoid dings or dents from excessive pumping, while also helping to prevent delaminating.
Center ridge just below the EVA deck pad runs conveniently along the entire length of the deck pad allowing you to position yourself on the center of your board without looking down.
Full-length uni-directional carbon stringer on the deck and a uni-directional hybrid carbon stringer on the bottom add strength, flexibility and foil drive.
The twin track foil mount fits perfectly for the NSP Airwave Hydrofoil, but allows for installation of many other twin track foils on the market.
HYBRID SURF FOIL
The great one board option for those who may want to travel with one board for surfing and foiling.
• Based on the 6’0” Hybrid shortboard, the Hybrid Foil is extremely responsive, maneuvrable and fast.
• Combining our lightweight CocoMat technology with our new CocoFlax rails creates a unique look that is unusually light and also eco-friendly.
• Flatter rocker provides faster take off, while the thicker nose rails add more volume for easier touchdowns.
• 3 FCS II boxes allow riders to tune the board for regular sur fing.
• Twin track mount for easily changing your surfboard into a foil board.
Verified “Gold Level” sustainable materials
NSP Cocoflax boards carry the desirable Gold Level certificate, issued by Sustainable Surf. Our ongoing cooperation with Harmless Harvest and our commitment to recycling and sustainable manufacturing makes this one of the most eco-friendly boards on the market.
Flax rails
Our dedicated foil surfboard is available in three sizes and in our light, durable and highest performance SLX Carbon construction.
DC SURF FOIL
Our dedicated surf foil - only available with the incredibly strong twin-track mount. Available in several sizes and built in all-new SLX Carbon, it is our lightest and highly durable construction, designed for experienced foilers who want the very best performance from their setup.
Design
SLX Carbon boards are reinforced with biaxial glass, avoiding dings or dents from excessive pumping. They come with a pre-installed custom EVA-tail pad, right on the sweet spot over the twin rack mount. Riders may use their preferred wax for the center section or opt for an aftermarket deck pad.
Dual uni-directional stringers allow the board to be light, yet rigid and durable.
4’6” x 20”
Your pocket rocket in the range and built for advanced foilers.
5’2” x 21”
The preferred size of Dale Chapman himself. Amazingly easy to catch waves, this board has a fair amount of chine on the rails to avoid catching an edge.
5’6” x 22”
The largest in the range and more of a surfboard shape. 22 inches wide, stable, easy to lift and forgives occasional touchdowns, it is well-suited for larger riders and those who are new to foiling.
Twin Track Mounting system
Recessed deck
EVA tail pad with center arch bar
Dual UD carbon stringers
Andrew Shields
Tanavut Wattanasomwong
Dale Chapman
Dale Chapman
Jorge Venancio
Hisataka Ishii
Thailand Japan
DC FOIL X DC FOIL X FLAX
• Maximize every wave with power and speed.
• With a huge sweet spot for a board this size, this foil board is designed for maximum stability.
• Features multi foil fin box options strategically positioned to optimize control.
• DC Foil X - Twin track with tuttle box.
• DC Foil X Flax - Twin track only.
• Full-length uni-directional carbon stringer for added strength.
• Carbon innegra rail (DC Foil X).
• Flax rails (DC Foil X Flax) for durability and strength.
• Biaxial carbon reinforced foil box.
• FCS II fin system.
• Diamond grooved EVA tail pad with side and a center T-bar ridge for easy foot placement while foiling.
• Paulonia wood deck for added strength. A great addition to our eco-friendly / sustainable materials.
• The DC Foil X is shaped and designed by legendary shaper Dale Chapman.
UD Carbon stringer
Twin track system (DC Foil X Flax)
FCS II fin box and twin track with Tuttle box system (DC Foil X)
Kick tail for SUP surfing
Carbon - Innegra honeycomb rail (DC Foil X)
DC SUP FOIL
The recessed carbon-reinforced deck lowers your centre of gravity, adding stability and control. A center ridge just below the EVA deck pad runs conveniently along the entire length of the deck pad allowing you to position yourself on the center of your board without looking down.
A full-length uni-directional carbon stringer on the deck plus a uni-directional carbon stringer on the bottom add strength and foil drive.
Chine rails on the bottom are very forgiving for those last minute touchdowns and the smooth rocker through the flat, towards the tail, is combined with a late kick behind the foil. Dale designed this board with a little more volume to help you generate early speed to get on the foil under the back-foot area – this helps catching bumps earlier for an easy lift-off.
The latest generation of NSP foil boards come exclusively with twin track mounts. Designed to withstand the increased torsional forces the hydrofoils can exert on a board, it is the widest accepted foil system in the industry and NSP’s preferred foil mounting system.
Twin track / foil tuning
Tail kick pad with center ridge and side wedges
SPEEDSTER PADDLE PADDLES
A perfect paddle stroke every time on the water!
• Speedster and Allround models have the same new designed power face.
• More pronounced dihedral - beginning right at the shaft we created a double concave to direct the water flow, giving stability and strength through the whole stroke while minimizing fluttering.
• The blade is only 1.7 mm thick which gives a super smooth water entrance.
• Raised tip of the blade is parallel to the shaft for aggressive catch and controlling the pace going through the power face.
Speedster Technology
Fast, Durable and Lightweight
• Super light Biax Carbon for best flex response
• UD Carbon stringer
• HD CNC cut PVC core, light weight and minimum resin uptake
• Pre molded carbon neck for maximum strength
• Full ABS rail around the entire edge of the blade
• Laminated with eco-friendly GreenPoxy® 33 bio resin
Higher profile dihedral See website for CocoMat and Carbon Hybrid Technology
Biax Carbon 2 layers
Biax Carbon reinforcement
ABS edge
High density
PVC foam
UD Carbon stringer
SPEEDSTER CARBON FIXED 81
81 SQI / 26MM Length 220 cm. Weight (+/- 5%) 425 g. NAPD0803
81 SQI / 29MM Length 220 cm. Weight (+/- 5%) 435 g. NAPD0801
SPEEDSTER CARBON FIXED 86
86 SQI / 26MM Length 220 cm. Weight (+/- 5%) 440 g. NAPD0804
86 SQI / 29MM Length 220 cm. Weight (+/- 5%) 450 g. NAPD0802
CARBON FILAMENT
• Flex 35 - medium to firm flex (Speedster).
• Flex 40 - Soft to medium flex (only available on adjustable shafts).
• Perfect for racing & long distance paddling
• Great energy transfer and easy on your muscles and shoulders
ALLROUND COCO CARBON HYBRID ADJUSTABLE - Available in 2pcs. and 3 pcs.
86 SQI / 2pcs. Length 170 - 212 cm. Weight (+/- 5%) 590 g. NAPD0805
86 SQI / 3pcs. Length 170 - 212 cm. Weight (+/- 5%) 640 g. NAPD0806
ALLROUND CARBON HYBRID ADJUSTABLE - Available in 2pcs. and 3 pcs.
86
86
ALLOY ADJUSTABLE - Available in 2 pcs.
94 SQI / 2pcs. Length 170 - 210 cm. Weight (+/- 5%) 1000 g. NAPD607
* Specifications subject to change without notice
A filament shaft is the perfect balance between tensile strength and torsion resistance. Due to the computer controlled continuous fiber wrap around the shaft, a high consistency is achieved. The result is a thin, durable and flexible shaft wall. New Grip Tech Texture for better grip and performance.
STANDARD SHAFT DIAMETER
Our standard 29 mm shaft is the preferred choice for all paddling conditions.
Available for : Allround paddle shafts Speedster paddle shafts
RDM SHAFT DIAMETER
Our 26mm RDM diameter shaft is the perfect fit, at the perfect weight, for kids, women and anyone with smaller hands. Designed with the same strength and flex characteristics as our 29mm shaft.
Available for :
Speedster paddle shafts
TRACTION PADS
Traction Pad Front Front pad (Only)
NACC0710 - Blue
Tail Pad
Tail pad (Only)
NACC0802 - Blue
Traction Pad Set Sold as a package
NACC0708 - Black
Luis Castro
Bruno Pitanga Brazil
BOARD BAGS
Newly designed 4mm closed cell foam padded day bag with foil slot to cover your board even while your foil is still attached.
Super durable polysack, water and heat resistant inner and bottom fabric.
Other features include dual lockable marine grade zippers for easy opening, carry handle and removable padded shoulder strap.
Name Dimension Designed for Code
Specially designed for traveling, the 8mm closed cell foam padded travel bag with foil slot to cover your board even your foil is still assembled.
Super durable polysack water and heat resistant inner and bottom layer. The 420D polyester top layer, mixed with interwoven Dobby fabric giving this bag a unique look.
The new air vent helps to avoid moisture and odor in your bag.
Other features include dual lockable marine grade zippers for easy opening, carry handle, removable padded shoulder strap and name card holder.
Designed for
Carry handle & padded shoulder strap
Travel Bag
Day Bag
NSP traction pad
Whether you are foiling, surfing or paddling – the NSP traction pads provide long-lasting grip and confidence. Especially in foiling, a delicate balance is required to get you flying over the surface of the water and your feet need precise positioning to control pitch, roll and yaw.
Always centered
NSP tail pads feature a kick tail and a mild dome in the center of the pad. The ridges of the dome will make sure your back foot finds the dead center of your board without ever looking down.
Thermoformed texture ensures your back foot stays planted over the mast at all times. For hard pumping or committing to a tight radius, get that extra leverage by moving your back foot against the kick tail and force the last bit of performance from your board.
More durable
There is nothing worse than a peeling deck pad, which is why NSP uses premium 3M adhesives, as it provides the best possible bond between your board and the thermoformed EVA. Different from conventional EVA, thermoforming gives these pads a more abrasion-resistant layer that will hold up longer. Make sure your board is properly cleaned up before applying the pads, and wait 24 hours before hitting the water to get the best possible bond for years to come. Removal is easiest with a hot air gun and some soapy water.
Versatile patterns
A 3-piece tail pad is the most versatile pattern that still offers variable width and an arched center strip. It’s the easiest to install, offers tons of grip and will work on any board. In combination with the 4-piece pattern for the front part of the deck, you should have the standing area of your board covered.
Directional diamond-shaped pattern
The deeper the grooves, the more resistance against slipping and superior traction.
Kick & arch
Performance riders benefit from a 45 degrees kick whenever your foot needs to be well-placed to blow out a wave. Apart from the comfort aspect, an arch helps your backfoot instinctively find the centre line of your board without ever having to look down.
* Additional tail traction pads available on our website
Praiadaonda Bruno Pitanga Barra Lighthouse, Brazil
LEASHES
COIL LEASH
• High-quality BASF TM TPU
• Coil 7mm cord
• Double stainless steel swivels
• Double layer neoprene calf strap
• Integrated key pocket
• Rail saver
6’ 7 mm NALR0606
10’ 7 mm NALR0607
SUP/ SURF
• 7mm and 9mm TPU
• Double Stainless steel swivels
• Double layer neoprene ankle strap
• Integrated key pocket
• Rail saver
7 mm NALR0602 8’ 7 mm NALR0603 9’ 9 mm NALR0802
9 mm NALR0801
WAIST BELT Code : NALR0605
• High-quality nylon webbing belt
• Comfortable neoprene front liner
• Swivel mount to avoid tangling
• Quick release clip
• One size fits all
• Compatible with all NSP leashes
AIRWAVE Q&A
A lot of foils on the market have the back wing with the tips facing down. Why does the NSP design regular flat back wing have the tips facing up?
There are many options in terms of tips up or tips down, where you put the surface area, etc and both can provide similar riding characteristics. Bear in mind that the rear wing is always pulling down so it’s acting opposite to the front wing which is always lifting. Tips up, we find provides more direction stability and less drag for a given area due to the wing geometry reducing tip vortexes (induced drag).
Why do some companies have a vertical wing at the rear of the foil and why doesn’t NSP?
Firstly, the foils are like airplanes and follow the same principles for stability, speed and lift off. The vertical component of the rear wing or extra vertical wing on the tail provide directional stability. There are other factors that contribute to this like fuselage length and shape, however the amount of curve on the rear wing largely helps to determine directional stability and is directly related to roll or side to side stability. So, with the rear wing we are tuning how much effort and force is required to initiate turning or how loose the foil is. Our wing design with tips curving up combined with the overall front wing and fuselage design provide plenty of directional stability.
What is the aspect ratio of 78 cm wing span?
4:6
What is the aspect ratio of 85 cm wing span? 4:25
Is the NSP airwave foil package suitable for kite, wake or wind foiling?
It’s designed for surf, SUP, kite and wake. Theoretically wings will work great for windsurf with a longer fuselage setting the wing further forward but a tuttle box adapter would also be required (NSP tuttle coming soon)..
What is the reason for the shims and in what situation should we change them?
The shims can be used to adjust the angle of attack of the back wing to tune the lift off behavior, balance, speed and turning. We recommend you start with the 2-degree shim and play around with the 1 & 3 degree as you increase skill and the conditions change. (Check page 10 of our foil shim tuning guide for more details).
Why should we use the M back stabilizer wing over the standard back wing?
The standard flat back stabilizer wing is great for pumping and straight line speed. The M wing provides better stability while turning compared to the flatter wing - (great step up for waves and big carving turns).
What are the main differences between an aluminum and carbon mast?
There are several factors, carbon is a bit lighter and more responsive than aluminum. However, aluminum is strong, durable, generally stiffer but heavier. Heavier underwater helps stability and glide (lighter isn’t always better). Everything above water needs to be as light as possible.
For the speeds we are aiming for with the NSP Airwave foils, the aluminum mast works amazingly well and offers lots of advantages with very similar performance to carbon.
Any recommendation where to set the foil on the board? Distance from tail? Mast in relation to the riders back foot?
The rear wing angle determines where the feet go. With the 2-degree shim normally the arch of the rear foot over the trailing edge of the mast is a good place to start. Move the mast forward for more lift and back for less lift. Everything is relative to your speed, size of the front wing and which shim you have on the rear wing.
How does the NSP foil design stack up against others?
• We learned early on that stiffness is critical for stability and performance and the attachment points are very important. Any movement in the wings or mast connection causes control problems. Also since most of the foil is underwater, the weight is mostly important for handling while out of the water, however contributes to stability while in the water. We’ve greatly simplified the design based on flat connecting surfaces; goes together easily with most of the angles built in with CNC machining tolerances. Modularity is built in and any of the parts are easily replaceable.
• Best riding foil – best combination of price and performance. Super stiff and easy to ride foil. Excellent wave riding performance with many tuning options.
• Stiffer and more modular – modular design with bolt on wings –easily change mast, wings without a hammer. Slip on fit designs are very difficult to get right, they are either too tight or too loose.
• Tune performance with rear wing shims – change turning and balance with interchangeable rear wing shims.
• Easily upgradable and maintainable – any part can be easily replaced or changed.
• Carbon prepreg wings – positively buoyant and super strong and stiff.
