NSP's New 2023 Ninja Lineup Includes Two Junior Pro Models

SAN DIEGO, CA—The 2023 iteration of the NSP Ninja Pro Carbon has just been released by NSP. Immediate stand-out changes are the additional two 12'6" Junior versions of the existing Ninja, along with some refinements to the existing Ninja line-up. But let's see the dimensions first:

Length	Width	Thickness	Volume	Weight (Approx)
12'6"	20"	Flat deck	209 Liters	8.95kg
12'6"	22"	Flat deck	226 Liters	8.95kg
14'0"	20"	Recessed deck	247 Liters	11.34kg EST
14'0"	21"	Recessed deck	253 Liters	11.54kg EST
14'0"	22"	Recessed deck	264 Liters	11.98kg EST
14'0"	23"	Recessed deck	272 Liters	12.17kg EST
14'0"	24"	Recessed deck	279 Liters	12.47kg EST

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NINJA 12'6" Junior Pro Model

According to NSP, the rapid growth of the Junior Racing Class spurred NSP’s racing team to develop a shape allowing lighter riders to take full advantage of their weight. Starting with the proven DNA of the 14’ Ninja, the development team focused on the core principles of speed and versatility, recreating a 12’6” version of the original.

Coaches recommend that athletes between 30 and 50kg compete on the 12’6” Junior Pro Models for the best possible performance.

Photo via Euro Tour

2023 Design

• Optimized 12'6" shapes for lightweight athletes
• Recessed deck on all 14' boards for a lower center of gravity, adding stability
• Reduced outside walls at the tail to create a flatter area and be more usable and stable during buoy turns
• Accelerated Vacuum System (AVS) for quick water drainage on all dugouts
• Full length nose, maximizing the waterline and allowing higher consistent speed

Photo via Euro Tour

A word on versatility

NSP tells us the original Ninja started out as a purebred flat-water racer but evolved into a versatile racer that will hold up in mild sea conditions.

Over the 2022 season, Team NSP won numerous canal- and on-shore races on the Ninja, but the standout win of Titouan Puyo at Ardeche was on another level. He secured his overall EuroTour title there, but Ardeche is a downstream event, with mandatory helmets and white-water rapids. A true testament to the versatility of the Ninja shape outside flat water.

Photo via Euro Tour

Well-Equipped

All Ninjas come with the in-house designed 22 Race fins by NSP, except the widest 24” version, which features the 24” fin. The 2023 is also supplied with three neoprene handles, and all Ninjas also come with three handles, two short ones and one longer one.

If you are in the market for a high-performance full-carbon flat-water racer, contact your NSP dealer to talk about availability of the new 2023 Ninjas.

Photos via Euro Tour (left), NSP (right)

About NSP's Racing Division

Starting in 2013, NSP expanded its product range with a line of race boards and hit the proverbial ground running. Throughout the last ten years, 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.

Learn more about the Ninja on the NSP website HERE. 

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