The 12'6 Race

Twelvesix w

No compromise is accepted; forward is the way to go!

This is with this motto in mind that we have developed our New Race 12’6w.
W stands for « wider »; this new shape is wider, more so aft, offering more stability and performance, therefore a better glide on the flat downwind and for larger riders.
On a further straightened scoop-line, the front outline and bow are thinner to slice through the water and chop.
With a max-beam brought further aft and associated with a wider OFO, the rider’s positioning has been optimized and requires less moves on-deck according to water condition.
W also stands for « Wild Concave Tail Kick »; this configuration aft of the fin box enhances the water flow exit and minimizes the stern-wave, just as if the board was longer!
The rails are less tucked-under than on the regular 12’6 to provide a higher carrying power and a better glide.
W ultimately stands for « Winner » as our NAH SKWELL RACE 12’6 » W only goal is to finish first!

Shape caracteristics

• Scoop: straight with a true bow
• Bottom: a true bow followed by a vee on the whole length
• Wide tail: stability & surf downwind
• Concave tail kick: to enhance water-flow exit

Twelvesix Classic

With a super glide, our 12’6 Comp has been refined and developed by entering long distance races all around France. This gave us the opportunity to try and prove its efficiency in a very wide range of sea and wind conditions, where it always performed, even when facing boards up to 3 feet longer.
Its size remains reasonable, and this is still an easy board to handle and carry for anyone looking for sensations and performance in their « fitness » practice, both on lakes and the sea.
12’6″ is the maximum length of the US « Stock Class », now adopted in the UK and soon to be in France, a class which has led some 300 competitors to enter races such as the « Battle Of The Paddle ».
Its shape, incorporating a true « bow » followed by concaves, makes the Nah-Skwell 12’6 » a true fighter!
Its curved scoop-line enhances the water-flow along the board while offering excellent gliding capability.
The bow slices the chop. A polyvalent board, the Nah-Skwell « 12’6 COMP » performs upwind, in side winds or down-wind. It can be surfed down the swell, while remaining manageable.
Its equipment has got all our attention. We have designed a specific fin, both to help speed and cope with any sea-weed on the water. Inserts at the nose alllow to fix web-handles for more safety, simplify transport or get over the shore-break. The large foot-pad is comfortable and is only grooved along the length, not to affect blood circulation in the feet. An additional leash-plug, located between the rider’s feet, allows fitting a short leash and prevents trailing the leash behind the board.
There would be no excuse to jeopardize safety for the sake of performance!

Shape caracteristics

Gun type outline: optimised water-entry and limited windage.
Curved scoop-line: maximises glide
Rails: rounded in the lower section to enhance glide capability.
Bow: slices through water and chop, brings further inertia to the board. Bottom: a double-concave from bow to tail enhances water-flow and glide
Deck: flat, maximising comfort and stability, as the rider has to move easily and fast on his board in order to adapt his board’s balance to the swell and chop.