Naish Hover Surf Ascend PU Foilboard 2020
IN A NUTSHELL...
If catching small waves early and getting to your feet quickly is the key to surf foiling, the 2020 Naish Hover Surf Ascend PU unlocks the ride easily and intuitively. The Hover Ascends are recommended for riders who are looking for a dedicated design that allows them to go shorter without sacrificing paddle ability.
Design details
SURF FOILBOARD
Who is it for?
Hover Surf Ascends are for surfers who want a compact foilboard with plenty of volume.
What does it do?
These boards paddle comfortably, take off easily and have minimal swing weight.
Why is it unique?
Hover Surf Ascends are super compact yet still has plenty of volume to catch waves with ease.
What’s new?
The rockerline is flatter for increased paddle power.
Hover SURF Ascend 4'4" PU is ideal for rider up to 180 lbs/81 kg.
Hover SURF Ascend 4'8" PU is ideal for rider up to 200 lbs/91 kg.
Hover SURF Ascend 5'0" PU is ideal for rider up to 220 lbs/100 kg.
Hover SURF Ascend 5'4" & 5'8" PU is ideal for riders up to 220+ lbs.
While the Hover Surf Comet echos a traditional surfboard silhouette, the Hover Surf Ascend packs more volume per inch (in height). Wider than our Comets, with a more square and parallel outline, the Ascends pick up even the tiniest waves with little effort. The concave deck section is not only more comfortable when paddling, it is also a “self centering” feature when popping up—guiding the feet into the ideal position in relation to the foil.
Building from the success of the previous year, the 2020 model has been refined with new sizes and adjusted specs. The overall outline is more parallel for better stability while paddling and take off. The new 5’4” and 5’8” sizes also feature slightly narrower widths for better efficiency while paddling. A new rockerline with a flattened nose entry for increased paddle power also contributes to these boards ability to catch waves with ease.
Shaped with pure foiling performance in mind, the Ascend range features beveled rails running from nose to tail. These smooth the transition while getting up onto the foil and allow you to carve hard without catching rail.
| SIZE | LENGTH | WIDTH | THICKNESS | VOLUME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hover SURF Ascend 4'4" PU | 4'4"/132 cm | 20"/50.8 cm | 2 3/8"/6 cm | 32 L |
| Hover SURF Ascend 4'8" PU | 4'8"/142.2 cm | 21"/53.3 cm | 2 1/2"/6.4 cm | 36 L |
| Hover SURF Ascend 5'0" PU | 5'0"/152.4 cm | 22"/55.9 cm | 2 1/2"/6.4 cm | 41 L |
| Hover SURF Ascend 5'4" PU | 5'4"/162.6 cm | 22"/55.9 cm | 2 1/2"/6.4 cm | 45 L |
| Hover SURF Ascend 5'8" PU | 5'8"/172.7 cm | 22 1/2"/57.2 cm | 2 5/8"/6.7 cm | 50 L |
FEATURES
Concave Deck = Reference for sweet spot + paddle comfort
Polyurethane/Glass Construction with Wood Stringer = Light & strong
Carbon Net in Stance Area = Improved durability
High density PVC foil track system with (2) 10” US Boxes = Easy, fine-tuned foil placement compatible with plate designs as well as with Naish Abracadabra system
Wide & Parallel Outline = Paddling & take off stability
Compact High Volume Design = Allows to ride shorter boards with less swing weight
Beveled Rail Design = Ultimate clearance in turns & soft touch down performance
CONSTRUCTION
Carbon Net in Stance Area = Improved durability
S-glass Lamination = Better skin tension & durability
CNC Cut PU Core = Absolute precision shaping