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After reviewing the Aztron 10' Nova last year we were keen to see the new additions to the Aztron small foldable compact iSUP range.
The Aztron Nova attracted a lot of interest from paddlers all around the world last year. As well as its good price point, it was a board that ticked the small and easy to transport box for many paddlers too. This year Aztron have added 2 more boards to the Nova range – the smaller 9′ Neo Nova that will be great for lighter paddlers and kids, and the 11′ Super Nova that will get mid weight paddlers wanting to paddle that little bit further.
The Aztron Nova 10′ we reviewed weighed 9kg / 19.84lb and had a deflection test of 19mm at 15 psi.
Did you as an adult try paddleing the kids board? I’m 6ft, but only 65kgs. I’m getting fed up fighting for parking near the water so looking for something lightweight to lug a distance and not worry about parking so much, maybe even hike up river and float back.
I use a 12’6 X 30″ X 6″ and my starboard airline 14′ X 26″ X 6″ already so expect this to me just used to mess about.
I did stand on it and at 75kg it was ok but I think it could work well for a play board for you. I real like the weight like you say. Not loads of performance but fun to just get out and paddle.
Thanks Ruben, I’ve ordered one, they seem to be £325 currently (rather than £299). I’ll let you know how I get on when it arrives. Looking forward to it!
It’s arrived and is really great fun. Takes more effort compared to my longer boards and twitchy as well, but adds to the fun. Less glide and more steering corrections Few deep crease marks on the fold line but hopefully won’t deteriorate further. Paddle as expected is too small, I’m 6ft. It’s probably fine for someone under 5ft 6. Pumps up very easily given the small volume and given the reduced length compared to my usual 14ft board it feels rather rigid. Great fun to turn, who needs a step back turn (especially on a smelly canal…) When it already… Read more »
Thanks for your great reader review Andrew. So good to hear your thoughts . Keep us posted about how it lasts too.
I’m looking at getting a smaller board for general use, as I have a 10’6 which is 32 wide and I do struggle with it. I’m very slight, 5’4 and 50kg. Would the 9foot Neo Nova perhaps suit me better?
Definitely, looking a board of that size would be much better for you. If you are just after an all round board to play around with and do general paddling the Neo would work well. But if you wanted to paddle that bit further then looking at a longer board would be better again.
Hope that helps? Thanks
Hi Kim, I’m pretty much same weight and height as you are and I was wondering if you went ahead with the 9foot Neo Nova and if so how do you find it?
Hi Rueben! Not sure if this is the right place to pose this question, but heck. I’ve done quite some reading on the various considerations when purchasing an iSUP board. Bit lost now and would like your expert opinion. I’m a beginner, 1.83m, 74kg, intent on using the board for (short 1-3hrs) tours on rivers and lakes (quite calm – small waves). To spare myself inflating and deflating x times a week I’ll store the board in my garage, which restricts the length to max 3.30 – 3.35m really. Oh and if possible I’d rather not spend over 400 euros… Read more »
Hey Nick. Thanks for your comment. If you are looking keeping the price under 400 you have less brands to choose from. But with AQ and Aztron you do get a fair amount for your money. Board size wise I think going for a board as long as possible (to fit in garage) is the way to go. This will give you as much glide as possible and will really make a difference when you’re paddling for a couple of hours. The Vap is also 31″ wide which will be faster to paddle too. It isn’t going to be as… Read more »
Would you go for the Aquatone 11′ wave or Aztron super nova? Never paddled before. It is for my wife and I to try. Also have two kids who are 3 and 6 so they might go on with us to start and if we all like it get more boards. Mainly used in a lake to start but do live close to the sea as well.
Hi Andrew. Thanks for the question. TBH I would go for the Aquatone 11 over the Super Nova if I didn’t need to pack the board down so small all of the time. I think the look of the board is nicer and when we used them the Aquatone where all finished off the bit better as well.
It will be nice and big to all play around on and the weight of the board is good too.
Super stable all round family fun SUP.