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GONG SUP NFA FSP PRO

Name: GONG SUP NFA FSP PRO
SKU: GON3SUPNFARP
Availability: InStock

849,00€ – 1059,00€ Price includes VAT, shipping excluded

The high performance of a modern longboard SUP that is easy to use.

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Size (Size chart)

8'0

9'0 XS

9'0

9'0 XL

10'0 XS

10'0

10'0 XL

12'0

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849,00€ – 1059,00€ Price includes VAT, shipping excluded

Quantity

Direct sale from shaper to surfer.
Quality boards conceived in France
Pay in multiple installments or deferred payment 30 days Service available for orders of €100 or more.

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Description

Program

The high performance of a modern longboard SUP that is easy to use.

Introduction

A pure modern longboard, shaped by a passionate longboarder, it can only make your mouth water ?

When paddling, the NFA is very stable while maintaining good speed. We are well balanced and we can concentrate on paddling. The best to get over the waves and catch them easily.

In surfing, you drop from the distance without forcing. Immediately and with a little pressure on the rail it engages in the curve. Two crossed steps and you are on the nose for a ride on a flying carpet! Its width at the nose makes it a real platform for sticking hang fives, hang tens and 360’s.

For beginners this front width guarantees the much needed stability. We’re super comfortable, we can take a light passenger for a ride; it’s a board for relaxed rides.

But don’t imagine it to be too gentle, because as soon as you put its tail in action, it will be cut-back city, rollers and re-entries. Just step back the back foot and its diamond tail does the job.

Always comfortable, always smooth, always sharp, the NFA perfectly blends the high performance of a compact longboard with the accessibility of an NFA. A unique mix in a style that’s resolutely longboard.

The NFA has long been the best-selling SUP board in the world. We offer it in 8 sizes in FSP Pro : 8’0, 9’0 XS, 9’0, 9’0 XL, 10’0 XS, 10’0, 10’0 XL and 12’0 to satisfy all builds / levels.

Our best selling lengths are declined in three different widths and thicknesses so that you can find the ideal board for your build and skill level. And new this year : The 8’0 makes a come-back.

3D view

Note that our SUPs are shaped by L’Ours, a true perfectionist and pioneer in SUP; so your boards will always have a shape close to excellence. So, no need to add 20 liters to feel comfortable. The volume is ideally distributed to give you just the right amount and preserve handling.

The NFA is our best-seller SUP that works for everyone and in all types of waves.

Shape

Rocker: very pronounced for a Longboard for 100% maneuverability and comfort..
Rails: thin and soft for that clean and smooth surf feeling.
Volume: not excessive and ideal for early take offs and mad performance in smaller waves.
Outline: pure longboard and wide nose for a huge diversity of moves.
Deck: domed for thin rails and a better rail to rail.
Bottom: spoon to single concave to double concave to Vé.
Tail: mini diamond tail for a smooth tilting point from one rail to the other and big acceleration.
Nose: round nose for endless gliding and pulling 360°.

The nose of the NFA is wide to wedge your toes at the end of the board in all serenity, well helped by the beautiful spoon on the hull which concentrates the lift. But its round and soft outline also gives it a lot of tolerance at the bottom of the wave.

The advanced beam provides more lift at the front and helps you to move on the board. There is a huge advantage to use a long length of rail in the curves. It offers a super stable board, even in fast waves. So you can really go hard and handle it almost like a shortboard.

The diamond tail is fine to radicalize your maneuvers. It lifts a little less than a square tail, but allows more rail to rail to your ride. We really feel the board lighter under the feet.

This pure longboard rocker is relatively pronounced to provide softness. It allows you to wrap turns instead of stalling. We are really focused on curves, and not on stalls to cheat. This rocker naturally fits the board into the curve, so all you have to do is to give the impulse and the NFA will follow.

The hull is particularly worked, in connection with all the other parameters. A nice spoon on the nose to carry, lighten and stabilize. The concave in the center of the board gives a lot of stability when paddling and accelerating in bottom turns. The double concave in front of the side fins distributes water over these fins dedicated to acceleration and creates a central V as a rail to rail tilting point. Finally, the tail ends in a pronounced V to assert the rail to rail and free the board in the curves.

The rails are very soft in front and clearly typed shortboard from the beam. We are on a modern board that likes to surf with speed and liveliness.

The volume is delicately distributed with a dominant part just in front of the paddling feet to keep a fine tail and precisely distribute the liters where you need them. No worries about the thickness of the rails at this point as the domed deck plan erases the volume near the rails on this wide board.

Instructions

Innovation is at the core of our products

3D shape on modeling software.
Preshape by numerical control for total reliability.
Shape control by traditional templates, finishing off the last mm 100% by hand.
100 % epoxy resin and EPS foam blank: solid and lightweight.
Deck, hull, and rails in vacuumed PVC sandwich: incomparable solidity and incredible dynamism.
Deck: full PVC/fiberglass and carbon sandwich composed of a high-density PVC foam core and 1 layer of 4oz fiberglass and 1 layer of 6oz biaxial carbon fiber, fiberglass reinforcements on the sensitive areas.
Hull: full PVC/fiberglass and carbon sandwich composed of a high-density PVC foam core and 1 layer of 6oz carbon fiber, fiberglass reinforcements on the sensitive areas.
Rails: the PVC sandwich structure completely covers the rails: increased structural strength, very good impact resistance (paddle hits).
Integrated carrying handle in the top PVC sandwich : limits settling, avoids breakage in the surrounding area.
Resin tinted hot coat : nobility of the process, weight saving and solidity of the finish.
Hand-made matt “custom finish” for weight saving and a better glide.

The FSP Pro technology is easily repairable as new in the event of dings or accidents. The PVC foam of the sandwich is waterproof and prevents water from entering on everyday impacts. EPS foam blank does not deteriorate because it is really protected from water. And repairs have a much larger support to lean on and blend seamlessly with the surrounding material.

These boards are equipped with our innovative and high-end technology called FSP Pro. This full-carbon full sandwich PVC offers the best dynamism while preserving strength, at an incredible weight. It’s quite simply the ultimate in vacuum technology for customs, used as standard on our production models.

The shape is cut with a numerical control (CNC) from a high-end and lightweight EPS foam blank.

We glue in vacuum on the entire board, at a pressure of several tons, a fiberglass and high density PVC foam (called Airex) which forms a hydrophobic shell of 3mm that’s super strong and rigid.

We then apply a carbon fiber layer which completely covers the sandwich of the board. This high end layer gives this shape amazing responsiveness. The covering with two of these layers on the rails reinforce this part of the shape and gives a lot of extra rigidity to the board.

These outer layers are also placed in vacuum. This modern process densifies the composite and leaves it only the exact dose of useful resin. The rest is absorbed by a blotting cloth to make your board as light as possible.

Then come the finishing coats with a first hot coat in epoxy resin, super resistant to impact. Then a polyester hot coat which will equalize the micro variations of the surface (less than a millimeter).

And finally the decoration which is as light as possible, therefore with transparency effects which reveal the construction for the greatest pleasure of the eyes. We don’t like painting because it puts on a lot of weight and it’s fragile. We prefer noble materials directly accessible under your eyes and sublimated by some stylish decorative elements.

Our technology is truly the pinnacle of board building. Durable, efficient, repairable, the brands capable of offering a total PVC sandwich in large series in SUP can be counted on the fingers of one hand and GONG is the leading one!

We were the first to mass-produce SUP boards in the world in 2006. This unique experience makes GONG the experts in the design and manufacture of the sport.

At GONG our boards are the highest quality. Our low prices may come as a surprise, but they can only be explained by our direct sales model which eliminates margins.

Finally if by bad luck you damage your board, it will be easily repairable because it was well built. We stock components for your preferred repairer and publish dozens of tutorials to help you maintain your equipment throughout its life.

Your benefits are clear:

An efficient shape created by one of the leaders in the SUP world.
A design at the cutting edge of R&D and ahead of its time.
A construction proven on thousands of boards.
The “Full Option” finish at a crazy price.
A light, solid board, with one of the best tech on the market !!!
An incredible price that can only be explained by our direct relationship with you.
Simple maintenance and easy repairs because we have all components in stock.

Buying guide

For Whom?

The NFA 8’0

For smaller builds and technical riders, this NFA will be very versatile without being as radical as a small Zero.

The NFA 9’ and 10’

Beginner + to semi pro, the NFA is made for you: the queen of longboard versatility.

It will adapt to your needs, your desires and your conditions.

So this is the board for almost everyone.

The NFA 12’

You need to love longer boards and what comes with them. Because a long board is one thing, a 12’ long board is another entirely !

When riding a 12’, there is a shift in the way things feel, and there is a good chance that this is exactly what you are looking for if you are considering this board. Long curves, wide moves, ultra early take off, high paddling, a very wide stage on the spot and on the board…

Lighter riders will find it absolutely massive.

Heavier riders will consider this board as the pillar of their quivers, with a good amount of revival.

For what ?

The NFA 8’0

It can do anything and it’s easy. No need to be world champion, or to have perfect waves: it works!

It’s the small longboard that will make you discover noserides without being technically demanding.

The NFA 9’ and 10’

It can do anything and it’s easy. No need to be world champion, or to have perfect waves: it works!

It’s the longboard that will make you discover noserides without being technically demanding to drive.

The NFA 12’

Longboard love long waves. They need room and a wide stage to really express themselves fully. The NFA 12’ is the very definition of this rule.

But since it takes off and glides on pretty much anything, it might actually be the best bang for the buck in the world of SUP.

12’ yes, but decisively modern. The NFA is not a board to laze around. On the contrary, its scissored shape puts it on par with many 9’ on the market. It is precise and thin at the tail, so it can be handled beautifully but will require force and some serious involvement.

Cruising is obviously a wonderful thing with the NFA 12’, because even though it is not hindered in any way when it comes to glide, you clearly did not come here to beat speed world records. So it will be stable, but super versatile, which you will love whenever the slightest wave makes an appearance.

How big?

The 8’0 is aimed at lighter riders, under 70kg.
The 9’0 XS is aimed at lighter riders, also under 70kg. But a heavier skilled SUP rider will be able to get the most out of it.
The 9’0 suits everybody. It’s the centerpiece of the range.
The 9’0 XL is the reassuring version of the NFA 9′. Super stable, it ensures maximum enjoyment.
The 10’0 displays all the qualities of the 9’0 with the amplitude of a 10′.
In XS, the NFA 10’ is performs amazingly. Fast, punchy, light in the air, it is amazing how maneuverable this board can be.
In XL, the NFA 10′ is certainly one of the easiest boards. Ultra-stable, it doesn’t forget its modern Longboard program.
The NFA 12’ is for those rare riders who love clean and beautiful lines, be it on a wave, a board or a curve… Like its cousin the Zero 12’, the NFA 12’ will make you crave for longer surfs. It is an endless enjoyment punctuated by moves getting very close to freestyling.

Which board bag?

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR SUP BOARD BAG GONG FOR YOUR SUP NFA FSP PRO

Quiver partners?

The NFA goes with everything and is essential. It’s the Swiss Army Knife of the SUP.

This immense versatility will allow it to eat a lot of the territory of other boards, on the side of the cool ride, noserides, 360’s, small waves.

It is not a board that we will try to supplement because it could do almost everything by itself. It’s different feelings that we’re going to look for in other boards, mainly in different rhythms.

Its opposite would be an Alley or a Fatal. Hyper dynamic boards that you have to constantly push within their limits and yours.

A good idea for a quiver is NFA + Karmen. There we have two different rhythms but we have common points on versatility.

A little more ambitious would be NFA + Mob + Alley (or Fatal depending on the speed and cleanliness of the waves). A versatile longboard, a soft wave shortboard, and a fast shortboard.

It’s also the ideal girlfriend in the quiver of a surfer who wants a maneuverable SUP to supplement his surfboard collection with. Something that works in tiny micro waves and for cruising. They will find a lively SUP board without having to collect different SUPs to do everything.

Which fin set-up?

The best fin set-up is a matter of style:

1/ For everyone: a single 7’’ or 8’’ fin with small side fins : maximum maneuverability. We have a little less acceleration but the board fits perfectly in the curves that go for. It is magic.

2/ For the Pros: a single 6’’ fin with a lot of surface (like a trifin that would be bigger) combined with small side fins of the size that would be used for a trifin set-up. For example, a 6” GONG and two Toledo M side fins if your usual trifin is in L. With this set-up you will have a snappy board, on which you can push without limits in the curves. It will be safe and radical at the same time.

The 2 + 1 trifin of identical lengths is a good basis, especially on the 9’. Front of the center fin 4cm behind the tips of the side fins. A 2 + 1 Performer set is perfect. Take your recommended fin size or just above. Not less. You’re going to need some grip to use it.

Reminder of the FCS2 fin sizes recommended in trifin (three fins of identical size):

XS for less than 55 kg / 120 Lbs
S for 55 kg – 70 kg / 120 Lbs – 155 Lbs
M for 65 kg – 80 kg / 145 Lbs – 175 Lbs
L for 75 kg – 90 kg / 165 Lbs – 200 Lbs
XL for those over 85 kg / 190 Lbs

Note that before the shape, it is the material of the fins that makes the performance. Remember that the stiffer the fins, the better it works. Yes, a pro needs good fins, but an amateur also needs to go fast because speed is the basis of all maneuvers.

Never take shorter, unless you’re as light and precise as a cat.

A surfer who wants more speed, more beautiful curves, cleaner surfing, working on his speed gain, will take one size above the recommended size. Be careful because more surface on a large board gives a rather amorphous whole. Don’t go too big if you want to keep mobility.

In a setup that mixes sets, consider that the total surface area of your fins should always be the same. If you lengthen the center fin, you have to reduce the side fins. These provide grip and acceleration; and the center fin does the pivot and the drive.

The solution 1 is the most versatile on the 9″ and 10″ NFAs. To optimize it, you can put 100mm side fins and mount a 7’’ or 8’’ Pivot, Clique, or Connect central fin.

Here is a reminder of the behaviour on 2+1 drift associations :

Side fins of 100mm + Center of 6″: not enough drive, it’ll skid out alot.
Side fins of 100mm + Center of 7”: ideal for a maximum of handling and freedom in the curves.
Side fins of 100mm + Center of 8”: perfect management of the turns and good noserides.
Side fins of 100mm + Center of 9 ”: a lot of drive, probably too much.
Side fins of 100mm + Center of 10″: it’s too much unless you weigh 120 kg.

In 2 + 1, the front of the base of the central fin will be set 2cm behind the rear tip of the side fins. The setting offers the best handling. For more control, simply move the center fin 2cm by 2cm or take a center fin one inch deeper.

A single fin set-up is possible on the NFA, but it will calm the board and cause it to lose acceleration when pushing in the legs. It’s nice with the 12’, but below it’s questionable. Everyone will see according to their desires. No less than 9″ in any case as a single fin. And in a rather modern shape to keep up with the tempo of the board.

How long should your paddle be?

Between your height and your height + 5cm.

A little length on a 12’ is no luxury, but never more than + 8cm in the waves.

+ 15cm for cruising.

Which leash?

Take the length of your board and a 10’ for the 12’. Under shoulder high waves, reduced diameter (6mm) will make you gain a lot of speed. Above you must have a minimum of 7mm.

Check its condition before each session and change it every year. This is your life jacket.

Included equipments

The NFA FSP Pro are equipped with our premium 5mm thick 3D Function pad for maximum grip and comfort. This non-slip deck coating is “smart” as it provides different sensations in different parts of the deck, with groovings and openings designed for proprioception. Your feet are better positioned and informed of their exact position to give you a more precise surf.

An ergonomic carrying handle on the deck makes it easy to handle the board out of the water. It also allows you to get the board out of the water with only one hand, which is handy!

In addition, we set these boards up with an adjustable US box and two FCS 2 boxes. The anchoring is firm and therefore the most efficient and solid. It is simply the highest standard of fin box on the market. You can therefore set up your fins in 2 +1 or trifin according to your desires and your surfing style by accessing an almost endless catalog of top-of-the-range fins.

The pressure relief screw is automatic. It is made up of a waterproof membrane that allows air to pass through. It will handle the common variations in pressure between the outside and the inside of your board. The durability gain is considerable, without you having to worry about it.

The leash plug is indestructible as it is glued into the high density PVC sandwich of the deck. The guarantee of not losing your board in the rocks for example, nor of seeing water seep through the plug because the PVC is waterproof.

To summarize the features of the NFA

1 central US 7″/180mm fin and 2 FCS II Glass Flex S/100mm side fins for a 2+1 set-up.
Exception for the NFA 12′: 1 US 9″/230mm central fin and 2 FCSII Carver Glass Flex S/100mm side fins for a 2 + 1 set-up.
1 US central box et 2 FCS II side fins boxes high resistance reinforced with high density PVC for 2+1 set-up.
5 mm pad: deck covering designed for great comfort and absolute grip.
Integrated central carry handle on the board deck.
Leash plug Concrete fixed at tail to never lose your board.
Automatic vent screw.(LINK TO THE HOW TO)

Pricing

GONG SUP NFA FSP Pro: from 849€

We make quality products. We are not “low cost”.
We sell simply without an intermediary thanks to the internet: direct from shaper to surfer.
If we sold this board in a surfshop, it would cost 1699€ (taking into account traditional margins that we should offer to distributers and stores).

Shipping

Availability:

The dates of availability of all our products are written on each product page, in the size and colour of the product concerned.

These dates are valid at the moment you consult the site and/or place an order. It is possible that this product may be ordered a few seconds after your consultation. It then becomes unavailable. If you have placed an order, this change does not concern you: the product you order is still available on the date indicated at the time of your order.

We sell several thousand products per week. The stocks are therefore very evolutionary. But our management always shows you the real availability live.

If it’s available online: it’s available 😉

Pre-order:

Some articles are proposed in pre-order during their routing to our premises. You can buy this article which will arrive at our place in a few weeks. This method avoids the fair to grab upon receipt of the lot and the disappointed ones who would not order within the hour.

Upon receipt, we will ship it to you as a regular order.

The times indicated on the pre-orders are 95% reliable. First of all, because we only pre-sell finished products that are arriving to us after Customs, and therefore shipped right after. And also, because we add decent margins with concern to the dates announced by the shipping companies or railways.

However, a Worker Strike, a breakdown, an overbooking, can unfortunately happen. In the case of a delay, you will be notified by email (check your spam). It is generally less than a week and totally independent of our good will.

As soon as we receive the container in La Baule, we ship your order within three working days. Then the carrier takes over: delivery time and tracking numbers are under their responsibility.

It is possible that the date displayed on the online for the pre-order of the item you have ordered and paid for may change for two reasons:

All quantities of the batch are sold (most common reason). In this case, orders placed for the first container will be delivered as scheduled.
The container is late and we have to shift the date by a few days. (Strikes, breakdowns, overbooking, can unfortunately happen). You will be notified by email.

We never change the delivery dates of a container without notifying customers.

Delays:

The dates that we announce are shipping deadlines, which GONG has in stock and available here physically.

We usually give a shipping time within 3 days, but in most cases, we ship within 24/48 hours. Normally morning orders leave in the afternoon for example.

Then the transport service takes over. The variables are then important between the customer being delivered to France (very fast) or Bulgaria (a good week) or to a forwarding agent or to Asia or the USA… You understand that each location has its own type of delay.

We work with serious and well-known carriers. They do their utmost to make you happy even if a snafu can happen. In any case, we are there to make things easier and to arrange our customers.

Shipping Fees:

Contrary to others, we do not hide shipping costs in the price of our products. At GONG everyone knows exactly what he pays. The transport is charged at its strictest value, and the person who comes to pick up his products does not pay hidden transport fees.

Shipping costs are calculated according to the weight and volume of each package, and your delivery address. To this is added a labour time of order preparation.

The invoicing of the shipping costs is identical in continental France and in the bordering European countries. A surcharge is automatically invoiced for deliveries to the most distant European countries and all European islands.

For a shipment in French overseas departments and territories or outside Europe, our logistics department will contact you before the payment stage to give you an estimate of the shipping costs. You will be able to accept this estimate and pay your order, or refuse it and cancel your order.

Any questions:

We answer you within 24 hours by email. But 95% of your questions are answered on the site. Try to use our contact form which will guide you to all these answers.

Don’t forget to read the Forum, where thousands of users exchange information and experiences.

In any case, don’t panic. If you don’t get an answer during the weekend, it’s normal: the team is resting 😉

We are passionate and professional in our job. Our only goal is to make you happy, as much as possible 😉

Eco-responsible packaging:

Preserving the environment is a top priority. That’s why we are doing everything possible to reduce our environmental footprint.

The first thing is to sell quality products that will last, be repairable and will please you for a long time.

The second thing is to sell for less. Most of the pollution coming from a Board is in its use (the km driven to use it) and in the countless environmental damages you have to do to pay for it. Each euro spent is a sum of damage related to your life quite simply: eating, working hard etc… By reducing the price of our products, we significantly reduce your ecological footprint on this item.

For our shipments we use:

Flexi-Hex: ecological packaging of very high resistance.
Paper Craft Scotch Tape.
Final packaging made of high-end cardboard.

All this for:

Reusable and recyclable packaging.
An almost total reduction of single-use plastic.
Maximum protection and impact resistance thanks to the innovative design of Flexi-Hex honeycomb (35mm thick).

Tracking of your parcels :

The tracking of deliveries is directly ensured by the carriers to whom we have entrusted your parcels. They will contact you by email or SMS to allow you to choose the delivery methods and to follow the route of your package.

If you ask us for this tracking, we will have to do as you do: we will go see on the carrier’s app because they are the ones who manage and are responsible for this job.

Delivery:

We collaborate with the best transport providers to deliver you everywhere in Europe and in the world in very short delays.

We have chosen them for their quality of service and their respect of deadlines. 80% of your orders reach their destination in less than 48 hours of processing in metropolitan and continental France.

For Europe, the delays vary from 3 to 6 days depending on the country of destination.

For the rest of the world, delays can be up to 15 days.

Please note that the transport time is added to the preparation/shipping time. Two companies work on your order (GONG and the carrier). Each one controls its activity and commits itself to optimize its delays so that you are delivered as soon as possible, in good condition and at a reasonable price.

Reception of your Board:

Upon delivery, simply open and inspect the condition of your Board in the presence of the carrier. A complete email explaining the procedure to follow will be sent to you when your order is shipped.

In spite of our requirements and all the care we take in packaging and protecting your Board, transportation hazards may occur. Even if it concerns less than 2% of everything we ship around the world, a Board can suffer a more or less important transportation shock.

But in any case, don’t worry, just refuse it, and a new Board will be shipped back to you.

Returns:

You can choose to return your products if:

You are not satisfied (14 days right of retraction).
You want to change an item.
You have refused your package.

For each situation, contact us by our contact form to help you.

2 reviews for GONG SUP NFA FSP PRO

Rated 5 out of 5

Patsurf – 9 January 2024

La 9 xs même pour 85 kgs me permet d’avoir un Longsup plus incisif et maniable , relativement proche du LB surf tradi dans les mêmes conditions ou plus petites encore , à 20/30 cms ça fonctionne encore …
Evidemment décolle sur rien et de loin , c’est même stupéfiant , ensuite la glisse est sans fin avec une maniabilité évidente pieds bien placés , même à faible vitesse l’assiette est conservée sans freinage , marcher vers le nose un jeu d’enfant .
J’ai des shortsup que j’adore mais je redécouvre le plaisir de la glisse en douceur dans des vagues quelconques tout en ayant une planche facile à bouger , une réussite de plus .
Rated 5 out of 5

Hervé – 11 October 2023

Session SUP Finistère Sud 🤙
NFA 8 : le plaisir de la simplicité alliée à la réactivité

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