Sufboard: NSP Elements 9’0 longboard
Price: $ 652.00 (in Ebay) or get the 8’0 board from Amazon at $ 575
Cheapest Buy: Ebay but Amazon might be better
Measurements: 9’0″ x 22 3/4″ x 3″ 73.2L
Attachments Included: FCS Sidefins, Center Fins and a leash included
My Rating: 7.5 out of 10
General Consensus
NSP is one of those trusted brands out there which you can trust with buying your first surfboard. These surfboards in general generally pop-out surfboards (factory made) so it is not unique brand but it does serve it’s purpose of introducing you to surfing. This surfboard had its design refreshed for 2018 so it has new designs, shapes and graphics. With sharper rails around the tail with improved performance rocker and combined with mellow V shape at the bottom of the board with subtle double concave shape it makes for improved ride on the wave. It is great for medium to small waves and easy to propel with not too much paddling on the take-off.
Personalized Review
NSP has improved on their classic in order to go with the times. Their design has made it even easier to ride on the rims of the wave and to ride straight off the ride off the tail. Compared to most new long boards the price is fairly cheap and the design the improved (rocker and shape) makes it quite sturdy. I do like its overall design on the board itself which makes it look very classical to those golden age during the time of the Beachboys, but that might just be me talking. I feel that it is a bit heavy with volume of 73.2L which comes with the size but there are some lighter ones out there. The weight and overall volume does make it buoyant on the waves which also helps to overcome the waves on your way to the lineup and also great in order to catch waves that just do not fold. I like the ease which you can move on the waves and how easy it is to catch the waves as well. Though I would not recommend these on larger waves as those could break the surfboard. I do recommend it to a surfers repetoire of surfboards as it is really good for those small wave days and you can get just as much fun from small waves in any given day. Still a classic NSP surfbaord which you can start off with if you are sure of buying a surfboard or want to keep it in your collection for those quiet days.
Overall Maneuverability
The design is still well done in which you can do swooping bottom turns, high trim lines and drop knee cutbacks on the surfboard. The length of the board also makes it fun to do all the longboard classics such as walking and hang-tens. The overall design makes it an ease to catch most waves and the movements are slow and easy going, which is what a longboarder naturally wants during smaller waves. The design also makes it good for paddling on your knees which some longboarders like to do as well.
Storage and Travel
I would not recommend builing a rack for your motorcyle in order to travel with the board the sheer size would make it difficult to turn especially on those windy days. It does fit well on a car maybe use a few fasteners to keep it stable and wrap it with a gentle towel to avoid scratches even if it has a surfboard cover. I would generally keep this in a storage closeby to the sea so that you do not have to travel with it often. I would definitely recommend taking another lighter board if you plan on bringing a surfboard for your trip.
Resell Value and Cost Effectiveness
Because it is deemed a classic surfboard and the overall look just appeals to most people it actually has a high resell value even with a few scratches to it. It is also a good starter surfboard for kooks and for traditional surfers who want polish up on their skills just adds more value it. And for a longboard I really like the price it is actually cheaper than most longboards as it is a pop-out but it does have the high quality that NSP surfboards should have as a trusted brand. I think most surfing connoisseur would still like to keep it for their collection.
Where to Buy
For the US it is also great to buy from Ebay as it is the most cost effective at the moment. The link only ships to the US, though if you are interested they have dealers across the world and you can check them out here. Though if there are any questions it is best to contact the nearest dealer with any details as well. If there are any cool links to other places where you can buy NSP Elements I will be sure to update it as much as possible. Surfboards also get redesigned often so please feel free to also give me heads up on anything new for NSP Elements as well.
NSP Elements 9′ – the practical NSP Surfboard
The NSP Element 9ft surfboard is just one of those surfboards with a classic design but refreshing new design to them. The overall ride is good it makes for a good starter board especially with its cost effectiveness but I do not feel it is a good all-rounder I would rather avoid waves of over 1.5m if I had to ride this board. Though similar to as many tools on a skiled worker would have, having this NSP surfboard in your set makes it a fine addition for the avid surfer if you encounter those small surf days; it really helps to have it with your other surfboard collection. I recommend this surfboard but I also feel that a buyer should check out other boards as well.
Have you used this board before or have a variation of it? Please drop me some comments and let me know what you think of it.
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