In the second video of our 2022 SUPboarder PRO Head To Head Longboard Surf SUP Test, we ride the Gong NFA FSP Pro 10′ x 28 13/16″ @ 130L.
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seanross
2 years ago
thanks for that. Might just fly to europe to buy one of the Gongs from NYC. They look beautiful. So, I have a chance to buy a Sunova Style (used) 9’6″ (x 28 9/17″). and it has 112 or so liters. I am an intermediate, 90kg, and 54 years old in decent shape. I surf on a Sunova Steeze which is 8’10” fun board shape at 125 liters and have no issues. But I want to get to the nose, and I feel that the board just doesn’t hold that well when I am getting forward, and wants to pearl..… Read more »
Hi Sean, thanks for the comment. Can you maybe try out the Sunova Style before buying? Even just a quick 5 minute flat water session and you can get a good idea if the board will float you. I’d say it’s on the narrow side, but the length does help with stability too. For the wind swell conditions, it sounds like the water surface is textured so opting for a slightly wider board could be the better option. Gong have some great boards for sure!
Kind of my feelings too. I think it will float me okay but worry that the lowish volume wouldn’t be enough for me to get to the nose. Plus, I am thinking of getting a shorter board, maybe the starboard pro that has maybe 120 liters, so that I can throw it around. But was tempted as it seems like a good price.
Pete Starr
2 years ago
Hi Beau, you asked for feedback on the 360 camera. Personally I’m not a fan as for me I want to see a more natural 1st or 3rd person perspective. Thought the Gong looked really good & great price point. Has given me a new option to mull over as I consider getting my first hard & long board!
Hi Pete, glad to hear the feedback. Very much noted and your feelings are the same as a few viewers. We will take this on moving forward. The Gong is a very nice board and may make an appearance in the awards video 🙂
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thanks for that. Might just fly to europe to buy one of the Gongs from NYC. They look beautiful. So, I have a chance to buy a Sunova Style (used) 9’6″ (x 28 9/17″). and it has 112 or so liters. I am an intermediate, 90kg, and 54 years old in decent shape. I surf on a Sunova Steeze which is 8’10” fun board shape at 125 liters and have no issues. But I want to get to the nose, and I feel that the board just doesn’t hold that well when I am getting forward, and wants to pearl..… Read more »
Hi Sean, thanks for the comment. Can you maybe try out the Sunova Style before buying? Even just a quick 5 minute flat water session and you can get a good idea if the board will float you. I’d say it’s on the narrow side, but the length does help with stability too. For the wind swell conditions, it sounds like the water surface is textured so opting for a slightly wider board could be the better option. Gong have some great boards for sure!
Kind of my feelings too. I think it will float me okay but worry that the lowish volume wouldn’t be enough for me to get to the nose. Plus, I am thinking of getting a shorter board, maybe the starboard pro that has maybe 120 liters, so that I can throw it around. But was tempted as it seems like a good price.
Hi Beau, you asked for feedback on the 360 camera. Personally I’m not a fan as for me I want to see a more natural 1st or 3rd person perspective.
Thought the Gong looked really good & great price point. Has given me a new option to mull over as I consider getting my first hard & long board!
Hi Pete, glad to hear the feedback. Very much noted and your feelings are the same as a few viewers. We will take this on moving forward.
The Gong is a very nice board and may make an appearance in the awards video 🙂