{"id":36719,"date":"2023-03-09T02:03:22","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T02:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoptraveler.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/09\/nsps-cocoflax-review-these-surfboards-paddleboards-made-from-coconut-are-the-real-deal\/"},"modified":"2023-03-09T02:03:22","modified_gmt":"2023-03-09T02:03:22","slug":"nsps-cocoflax-review-these-surfboards-paddleboards-made-from-coconut-are-the-real-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoptraveler.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/09\/nsps-cocoflax-review-these-surfboards-paddleboards-made-from-coconut-are-the-real-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"NSP&#8217;s CocoFlax Review: These Surfboards &#038; Paddleboards Made From Coconut Are the Real Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Coconut, flax, plant-based \u2014 no, you aren\u2019t studying the components in a smoothie, however reasonably, a surfboard.<\/strong> In an trade that tends to make use of numerous chemical compounds and supplies which can be harmful to the setting, NSP is providing greener options by incorporating coconut husks, flax fibers, and bio-based resins into its surfboards.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m an environmentalist. I\u2019m additionally a surfer. But claiming to be each is a little bit of a contradiction: browsing is horrible for the setting due to the development strategies and supplies used to make surfboards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In brief: <\/strong>NSP is among the few corporations which will have a sustainable and still-durable answer to the issue. We examined just a few totally different boards in its lineup, most not too long ago, the Endless surfboard mannequin made with the distinctive Cocomat supplies, constructing on the model\u2019s earlier CocoFlax invention. Less fiberglass and much fewer chemical compounds, however a stronger board? We needed to surf check to learn the way these coconut and flax rides carried out. <\/p>\n<p>Note: NSP\u2019s distinctive coconut and flax board development has been on marketplace for a number of seasons and counting. NSP\u2019s CocoFlax boards received the 2019 Paddle Expo\u2019s Product of the Year. We\u2019ve additionally been testing since 2018. Here\u2019s our verdict. <\/p>\n<div class=\"product-info \" id=\"nsp-cocoflax-surfboards-sups\">\n<div class=\"product-info__content\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\">\n<div class=\"product-info__image-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"c-entry__thumbnail wp-block-image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nspsurfboards.com\/product-category\/surf\/\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\" aria-label=\"Product Affiliate Link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocoflax-and-cocomat-scaled.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocoflax-and-cocomat-scaled.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, 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off as a clean, which is actually a giant chunk of froth that serves because the core of the surfboard and is formed into the board. Typically, blanks are constituted of polyurethane foam (PU). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surfertoday.com\/surfing\/the-main-types-of-surfboard-foam-blanks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PU blanks<\/strong> <\/a>originate from petroleum-based chemical compounds, that are poisonous to the setting; additionally they aren\u2019t recyclable, renewable, or biodegradable. The extent of the toxins utilized in surfboard making is documented pretty broadly throughout the trade \u2014 and these supplies and chemical compounds both find yourself in landfills or waterways. <\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the polyester resin that\u2019s used to seal surfboards is poisonous and has water-contaminating chemical properties. Not solely is the manufacturing of surfboards dangerous to the setting, however inhaling the mud and chemical toxins through the shaping course of makes it harmful for the shaper (i.e. staff) as nicely.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see the subject come up on-line, like on this <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/188773704\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>2016 brief documentary, <em>Surf Wasted<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, in addition to the more moderen documentary movie, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/774177195\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Big Sea<\/strong><\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>NSP CocoFlax Surfboards: Surf-Test the Alternative<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/coco-Rebecca-Kristin-Hrenkevich-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/coco-Rebecca-Kristin-Hrenkevich-700x467.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" data-dominant-color=\"56616a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #56616a;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/coco-Rebecca-Kristin-Hrenkevich-700x467.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"A surfer on the water\" class=\"lazyload not-transparent wp-image-205194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/coco-Rebecca-Kristin-Hrenkevich-700x467.jpg?ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/coco-Rebecca-Kristin-Hrenkevich-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/coco-Rebecca-Kristin-Hrenkevich-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/coco-Rebecca-Kristin-Hrenkevich-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/coco-Rebecca-Kristin-Hrenkevich-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/coco-Rebecca-Kristin-Hrenkevich-720x480.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo\/Kristin Hrenkevich)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In an effort to create extra sustainable choices for surfers and reduce its affect on the setting, NSP launched its patent-pending Cocomat assortment of surfboards. To create the boards, NSP makes use of uncooked coconut husk fibers sourced from regenerative farms and an eco-friendly bio-resin to create a board with sustainable development, <em>and <\/em>a reasonably excessive strength-to-weight ratio. To reduce mud waste, NSP incorporates SecureCell EPS blanks into its manufacturing course of. It additionally makes use of an eco-friendly, bio-based epoxy resin from Sicomin\u2019s epoxy techniques and water-based dye pigments.<\/p>\n<p>In 2019, to make its boards much more eco-friendly, NSP launched uni-directional flax fiber rails to its Cocomat boards. A extremely sturdy and naturally bolstered fiber, flax permits NSP to assemble boards utilizing much less fiberglass, which reduces their general carbon footprint (some fiberglass continues to be required). The result&#8217;s a visually distinctive board that\u2019s gentle to hold and simple to paddle, whereas remaining versatile and powerful. <\/p>\n<h3><strong>NSP Boards<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>NSP has a reasonably huge line of sustainable standup paddleboards and surfboards, so clients can simply discover a board that matches their stage of paddling. The CocoFlax line of boards contains 4 standup paddleboards: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=10248&amp;pw=7185&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3DCocoflax%2BPerformance%2BTouring&amp;ctc=gjproutdoorpaddling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CocoFlax Performance Touring<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B098KJ21TF\/?tag=gjproutdoorpaddling-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CocoFlax Cruise<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/us.nspsurfboards.com\/products\/allrounder?variant=43254415950062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CocoFlax Allrounder<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/us.nspsurfboards.com\/products\/cocoflax-dc-surf-wide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CocoFlax DC Surf Wide<\/strong><\/a>. Included within the line of CocoFlax surfboards are the <a href=\"https:\/\/us.nspsurfboards.com\/products\/endless\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Endless<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;mi=10060&amp;pw=7185&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Fnsp-cocomat-hooligan-longboard-surfboard&amp;ctc=gjproutdoorpaddling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hooligan<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/us.nspsurfboards.com\/products\/dream-rider\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Dream Rider<\/strong><\/a>. The Endless and Hooligan are longboard surfboards and the Dream Rider is a mid-length \u2014 all three can be found in numerous sizes and widths.<\/p>\n<h3>NSP CocoFlax: <strong>On-Water Performance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-surfboard-Nomads-Hotel-Rebecca-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-surfboard-Nomads-Hotel-Rebecca-700x467.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-surfboard-Nomads-Hotel-Rebecca-700x467.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-surfboard-Nomads-Hotel-Rebecca-700x467.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-surfboard-Nomads-Hotel-Rebecca-700x467.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-surfboard-Nomads-Hotel-Rebecca-700x467.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-surfboard-Nomads-Hotel-Rebecca-700x467.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-surfboard-Nomads-Hotel-Rebecca-700x467.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-surfboard-Nomads-Hotel-Rebecca-700x467.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 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srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-surfboard-Nomads-Hotel-Rebecca-700x467.jpg?ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-surfboard-Nomads-Hotel-Rebecca-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-surfboard-Nomads-Hotel-Rebecca-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-surfboard-Nomads-Hotel-Rebecca-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-surfboard-Nomads-Hotel-Rebecca-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-surfboard-Nomads-Hotel-Rebecca-720x480.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-surfboard-Nomads-Hotel-Rebecca-700x467.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-surfboard-Nomads-Hotel-Rebecca-700x467.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-surfboard-Nomads-Hotel-Rebecca-700x467.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-surfboard-Nomads-Hotel-Rebecca-700x467.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-surfboard-Nomads-Hotel-Rebecca-700x467.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-surfboard-Nomads-Hotel-Rebecca-700x467.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" data-dominant-color=\"718aa6\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #718aa6;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-surfboard-Nomads-Hotel-Rebecca-700x467.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"A surfer on the water\" class=\"lazyload not-transparent wp-image-205196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-surfboard-Nomads-Hotel-Rebecca-700x467.jpg?ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-surfboard-Nomads-Hotel-Rebecca-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-surfboard-Nomads-Hotel-Rebecca-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-surfboard-Nomads-Hotel-Rebecca-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-surfboard-Nomads-Hotel-Rebecca-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-surfboard-Nomads-Hotel-Rebecca-720x480.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo\/Nomads Hotel)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cEco-friendly\u201d development for any sort of drugs is nice, but when it doesn\u2019t carry out nicely on the water then it\u2019s only a waste of supplies. I first obtained my palms on the CocoFlax Endless surfboard and the <a href=\"https:\/\/us.nspsurfboards.com\/products\/cocoflax-dc-surf-wide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DC Surf Wide SUP<\/strong><\/a> again in 2018, and I\u2019ve been placing each by thorough, long-term testing.<\/p>\n<p>With the CocoFlax Endless, it was love at first sight: The board was simple to regulate to and carried out nicely in a variety of situations. Although I used to be a fan of the DC Surf Wide and it was enjoyable to journey, I discovered it was too huge for my petite construct, and I opted to provide it to a heavier paddler.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>From an look standpoint, I like the appears of NSP\u2019s boards. The coconut fibers are clearly seen, giving the boards a novel look. Both the surfboard and the SUP are extremely light-weight, making loading and transporting them a breeze. I frightened the dearth of weight would make it troublesome to get into waves, however I found the alternative. <\/p>\n<p>The<a href=\"https:\/\/us.nspsurfboards.com\/products\/endless\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> Endless<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/us.nspsurfboards.com\/products\/endless\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/strong>is a paddling machine and it was simple to choose off each massive and small waves. Unlike different logs, I discovered I might shift my weight ahead to get into smaller waves with out the chance of nose-diving. Although the Endless is finest for small- to medium-size waves, it\u2019s simple to maneuver, turns nicely, and makes for a enjoyable journey in all situations.<\/p>\n<p><!-- .related-article --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-final-thoughts\"><strong>Final Thoughts <\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-Brenna-Devlin.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-Brenna-Devlin-700x502.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cocomat-Brenna-Devlin-700x502.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, 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They\u2019re light-weight (many below 20 kilos), sturdy, paddle nicely, and are enjoyable to journey. The flax rails and general different materials improvements are massive wins for the setting, and I like having a board that I can be ok with below my ft. <\/p>\n<p>In the long run, I hope NSP will add extra board sizes, widths, and shapes to its CocoFlax assortment in order that  paddlers can increase and even change boards of their current quiver. 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