CJ nelson APEX vs Sprout

[mattiaho77]

Hi everyone!

I am wondering if anyone has surfed these two models before, I'm considering getting myself a new board, I currently have 9'5 CJ neo classic model, it's a great board, but want to look for a board that has more ability in the nose.

Since there is no one around me has surfing the new model apex, so I'm hoping I can get some suggestions here.

I'm 5.9 feet tall, 167.55 lb weight, usually surf at the beach break, if I'm getting these 2 models probably go for the 9'6 models.
can anyone give me some suggestions should I go for apex or sprout?

following is the spec of two models:

Apex: 9'6" x 23 ¼" x 3 5/16" x 86L
https://imgur.com/a/TWazEQb

Sprout: 9'6'' x 23 ½" x 3" x 78L
https://imgur.com/a/Mkd7XB2

Thanks.

[waikikikichan]

I currently have 9'5 CJ neo classic model, it's a great board, but want to look for a board that has more ability in the nose.

What about it's design / outline of the Neo Classic that make it difficult to noseride for you ? Is it because it has a pin tail ?

I'm 5.9 feet tall, 167.55 lb weight, usually surf at the beach break, if I'm getting these 2 models probably go for the 9'6 models.

I wouldn't surf a 9'6" at a beach break. How about a 9'0" ?

can anyone give me some suggestions should I go for apex or sprout?

Before I give my opinion on the apex which is a Pig shape ( wide point back ) and the sprout ( more classic parallel outline ), what are you thoughts on each model and why it would suit you better than your current board ?

[IB_Surfer]

To nose ride the bigger the better, for performance the smaller one…