SPOTLIGHT 99
Easy hardcore
Severne Nano 93L 2019 wave board
Info: www.severnesails.com/wave-sails/severne-nano Price: £1,799
WORDS: WINDSURFING UK PICS: JAMES JAGGER
HAVING TESTED SEVERNE'S DYNO 105 PARALLEL CONCEPT
FREESTYLE WAVE BOARD IN 2018 IT MADE SENSE TO SHIFT FOCUS
TO THE BRAND'S MORE HARDCORE PARALLEL RAIL BOARD: THE
NANO. IN THIS INSTANCE THE 93L VERSION.
As with the Dyno we doff our caps to
Severne's construction techniques which
sees the Nano 93L being a robust and
durable wave sled - exactly what's
needed for surf sailing. Another tick in
the box is the ability to swap out fins and
tune to your desired feel. For our money,
however, it's thruster mode that makes
most sense for the conditions we
normally encounter.
For many, 93L may be edging towards
the smaller end of the wave board
scale. The Nano's plan shape also
appears narrow and gunny - even
though it's actually not that long (217).
Parallel rail designs often give this
impression yet once riders are aboard
things become clearer...
...and it's no different with the Nano
93L. Featuring much more float than
you'd believe it supports bigger boned
riders in moderately blowy weather and
gets planing with the merest sniff of
breeze. If you're a back foot heavy
sailor then you'll find additional favour
with Severne's Nano 93L due to being
able to push slightly harder against the
central fin.
We were super impressed by the Nano's
speed. One thing all wave heads need is
a decent level of vroom. It's no good
trying to stomp high boosts without and
you'll certainly require it for outrunning
pitching sections or even picking up
swells. So in your face is the Nano's
speed that at times it felt more slalom-
esque. Yet in all situations, backing off is
easy to achieve when required.
Through rotations, such as forwards and
backies, the Nano's compact design
allows for whippy transitions. Whilst on a
wave it bites through the bottom turn
efficiently. Having connected with the lip
riders are free to bust out the fins or
keep in contact by engaging the Nano's
grip. Being able to switch between
different styles or wave riding,
determined by how the wave actually is
breaking, will ensure the Nano finds
favour with many.
We also should comment on the Nano's
backside riding capabilities which is one
of the best we've encountered. For a lot
of riders backside isn't their flavour yet
the Nano delivers superior surfing
prowess enhancing this experience no
end.Skyscape 7m as your engine.
Conclusion
Severne's Nano 93L isn't what it
first appears. Its compact nature
belies how balanced a board it is
and how easily/early it gets planing.
Once up to speed there's
manoeuvrability on tap with sailors
being able to milk conditions for all
their worth. Construction is bomb
proof as well as aesthetics being
easy on the eye. Our lightweight
rider commented how nimble it is -
considering this would be their
bigger board - while our heavier
rider appreciated the Nano's early
planing, upwind and efficient
backside wave riding
characteristics.
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