OUR STORY

NSP was born in 2001 from the vision of Bruce “Buzz” Hansen, a life-long surfer, skater and all round waterman.

While working on Maui as a custom surfboard builder, Buzz had an epiphany about producing affordable, versatile, durable and great performing surfboards. Buzz correctly realized there were everyday surfers who needed an affordable board that performed in Hawaii, yet they didn’t require “custom” or specialized competition or extreme surf boards. His dream was a utilitarian surfboard that could ride in the back of a pick-up truck to the beach, be left in the sun all-day or loaned to a friend without fear of damage - of course it had to surf well enough to be given to his long-time surfing buddies, neighbors and friends.

The quest began, so Buzz summoned his friends working for a leading composites manufacturer with the goal to create a light, very durable surf board at highly competitive prices. Working together they introduced a new epoxy technology that would go on to revolutionize the industry and quite possibly recreational surfing. Weekend and occasional surfers no longer had to rely on the illperforming “foamies” or be relegated to the used board market.

The code name during development was “New Surf Project”. Somehow the name stuck and “NSP” was established. The word “New” reflected the brands identity, using innovative technologies that were new to the market and a new way of thinking about the surf industry.

NSP began selling in Hawaii and Australia in 2002 with immediate success, making surfing more accessible. In 2007 NSP was one of the first brands to produce SUPs based on the brand’s original concept of performance and value.

Today, NSP is one of the world’s largest brands in recreational surfing and stand-up paddleboards. Everyday new enthusiasts, young and old, go out and introduce their friends and family to the freedom of the sport and the brand.

Since 2013 NSP has produced some of the fastest SUP race boards on the planet, quickly racking up some of the most sought after and prestigious titles with the help of national and international athletes. In over 17 years, with hundreds of thousands of boards produced, our core values remain the same. NSP stays true to the vision of creating great performing, affordable, durable surf and paddleboards that allow everyone to catch more waves.

At NSP we respect the environment and the world we play in. We are constantly looking for new ideas and technologies to reduce the impact on our planet as we build surf and SUP boards.

NSP was the first to incorporate shape molded SecureCell EPS blanks in our surf and SUP manufacturing process. The result is almost zero foam dust waste.

NSP CocoMat technology is the world’s first and only Patent Pending construction that uses natural fibers from coconut husks to create a light and strong micro sandwich.

NSP uses green epoxy resin from Sicomin epoxy systems. Sicomin invests considerable resources into innovation and supplying new, environmentally enhanced green epoxy systems based on natural ingredients. NSP CocoMat boards for instance are manufactured with high performance bio epoxy resin, based on no less than 28% of plant-based organics.

Another industry leading innovation by NSP is the use of water based dye pigments in our CocoMat construction. These dyes use zero percent solvents or other toxic additives.

In acknowledgement of NSP’s sustainable efforts and years of implementing new technologies and techniques that help reduce the environmental impact, NSP has partnered with Sustainable Surf’s Ecoboard project. Today, 90% of the NSP line up meets their strict requirements, justifying the use of the highly respected Sustainable Surf Ecoboard logo.

About Sustainable Surf:

Sustainable Surf is a California-based non-profit charity organization focused on transforming surf culture into a powerful force for protecting the ocean playground. Learn more at: http://sustainablesurf.org.

Harmless Harvest supplies NSP with coconut husks from Organic for LifeSocial & Fair Trade Certificated Organic Farms, for use in our CocoMat boards. Learn more at www.harmlessharvest.com.

About Harmless Harvest:

Harmless Harvest envisions a world where nutritious, clean, organic and healthy food and beverages are the standard rather than the exception; where all people involved in creating the product are treated with fairness; and the planet is treated harmlessly.

In keeping with our pledge to pursue sustainable materials and manufacturing, NSP introduces Flax Fiber Rail technology to the CocoMat series in 2019. This already eco friendly product will benefit from this highly durable reinforced fiber made from the flax seed plant, and help NSP in reducing the use of fiberglass and overall carbon footprint.

P2 Soft technology focuses on durability and ease of teaching.

Loaded with features, easier to inflate, the new O2 inflatable range provides those interested in traveling with their boards or with limited storage space a great option for all-around, touring, racing, fitness or paddling adventures.

Historically our strongest and most durable technology.

At NSP, we hand-pick and test all of our materials to understand the full scope of their durability, flexibility, strength and eco-friendly characteristics. This extensive testing all serves to provide you with the very best performing product, every time you get out on the water. We hope you have as much fun riding them as we have creating them for you.

The all-new super durable High Impact Technology (HIT) is now available in a new NSP recreational shape.

Durability, value and performance – the go-to board for any recreational paddler.

Wooden standing area

Biaxial glass

Deck pad

EPS SecureCell core is wrapped in lightweight fiberglass and molded creating a durable shell.

The ultimate choice for retailers looking to stock a single SUP range.

Offers the recreational market great performance shapes at attractive prices.

The amazing blend of construction features, including eco-friendly bio-resin, is a game-changer in its category.

Glass stringer

SecureCell EPS core HDT vacuum molded construction

Matt deck & speed finish bottom Durable gelcoat skin

Hand polished rails

Unrivalled strength and high durability.

E+ is the next evolution of NSP’s famous E2 Classic molding technology.

The E+ range features NSP’s most popular board designs.

Military grade fiberglass Reinforced standing zone

Locking and anchor hole

Fiberglass tape

Ultimate choice for rental centers with proven return on investment. Deploys extremely tough military grade fibers and ASA sheet creating a ballistic skin on deck and bottom.

EPS SecureCell core and eco-friendly bio-resin.

Durable epoxy

Cargo plugs on nose

Full length EVA deck pad

Ballistic skin top & bottom

Glass stringer

Fixture points for PFD, drinks and snacks www.nspsurfboards.com

SecureCell EPS core

Eco-friendly precision molded SUP boards utilizing coconut husks.

Coco fiber sandwich Reinforced standing zone

CocoMat is an innovative, sustainable, proprietary and patent pending technology.

NSP uses raw coconut husk fibers from naturally sustainable plantations and eco-friendly bio-resin.

Visually unique board with an unmatched strength to weight ratio.

Light to carry, easy to maneuver and even lighter to paddle.

Responsive flex and strength gives confidence to push your limits in the conditions.

Cargo plug on nose

EVA deck pad

SecureCell EPS core

Hand polished rails

NSP introduces flax fiber rails to an already environmentally-friendly CocoMat series. This highly durable reinforced fiber from the flax plant helps inreducing the use of fiberglass and further minimizes the carbon footprint of NSP’s ecological manufacturing.

Coco fiber sandwich Reinforced standing zone

Cargo plug on nose

EVA deck pad

Fiberglass

Natural flax fiber rails.

Visually unique board with an unmatched strength to weight ratio.

Light to carry, easy to maneuver and even lighter to paddle.

Responsive flex and strength gives riders the confidence to push their limits, regardless of conditions.

SecureCell EPS core

Hand polished flax rails www.nspsurfboards.com

Fiberglass

Vacuum molded epoxy

Re-inforced standing area

Foil

Let’s Go Foiling.

Vacuum molded epoxy

Uni-directional carbon stringers

SLX technology delivers wave riding performance and reduced weight without compromising durability.

Vacuum bonded SLX (Super Light Epoxy) core offers a light weight SUP surf option.

Biaxial glass and bamboo veneer deck for improved impact resistance.

Uni directional carbon rails for superiors flex control and increased durability.

A premium high performance package.

SecureCell EPS core

Bamboo Biaxial glass

Uni-direction carbon rails www.nspsurfboards.com

Performance package. Features multi foil fin box options strategically positioned to optimize control.

Carbon-Innegra hybrid rail with deck/ bottom matte color and polished rails.

Vacuum bonded SLX (Super Light Epoxy) core offers a light weight foil board option.

Biaxial glass and bamboo veneer deck for improved impact resistance.

Full length uni-directional carbon stringers for added strength and added foil drive.

Biaxial carbon reinforced foil box.

Bamboo

Biaxial glass SecureCell EPS core

Carbon-Innegra hybrid rail

The all-new High Impact Technology (HIT) is now available in a new NSP recreational shape

HIT technology utilizes our eco-friendly SecureCell EPS core that’s fully wrapped in military grade fiberglass and laminated with epoxy resin. The board is then capped with a super tough “Bullet Skin” (Styrene Acrylonitrile), which drastically increases impact resistance and overall longevity of your boards. We added a reinforced rail band for added protection against paddle impacts and general knocks.

The deck features NSP’s premium thermoform EVA full deck pad; delivering the ultimate in comfort, a ledge handle for easy carrying, a large locking point on the nose to secure your board while in storage, fixture points for PFDs drinks and snacks.

NSP continues to integrate eco-friendly material in the production process with green epoxy resin around its SecureCell EPS core. The new Cruiser also features a center reinforcement band and an extra-sturdy center area. To increase the durability of the board, the rails are reinforced with additional high impact rail tape.

Military grade fiberglass full wrap

Reinforced standing area

Large locking point Ledge handle

Fixture points for PFD, drinks and snacks

P2 technology focuses on safety first and ease of teaching.

Reinforced standing zone

Military grade fiberglass

Neoprene handle on nose and tail

Crocodile texture soft top

UD Stringer

SecureCell EPS core

Bullet Skin (deck & bottom)

Fiberglass tape

Premium Thermoformed Full EVA deckpad

Reinforced rail band

The P2 core is NSP’s SecureCell EPS, fully glassed in a durable fiber epoxy shell with eco-friendly bio-resin.

Finished with a soft-top deck with protected rails and slick PE bottom.

All P2 Soft boards are fitted with high end accessories for safety and ease of use.

Rubber bumpers on nose and tail and neoprene handles for instructor board control.

P2 series offers a proven return on investment for surf school/rental operators worldwide.

Durable epoxy SecureCell EPS core

Solid rubber bumper nose & tail Rail protectors

PE slick bottom www.nspsurfboards.com