NSP Sleep Walker PU Noserider Longboard 9'2" Pink

The NSP Sleep Walker PU Longboard is a classic single-fin longboard designed by Tully St. John, master shaper at Laguna Bay Longboards. Developed around a proven all-round longboard shape, the Sleep Walker has been refined and tested by some of the world's best longboard surfers, while remaining an approachable and enjoyable option for everyday surfers.

With its forgiving 50/50 rails, generous nose area and well-balanced rocker, the Sleep Walker is designed to make traditional longboarding feel accessible while still offering plenty of performance. It's equally at home trimming, turning and walking the board as it is noseriding when the conditions allow.

The vintage-style PU construction adds to the board's classic appeal, giving the Sleep Walker the look and feel traditionally associated with high-quality performance longboards. For surfers who want the same proven shape but prefer the durability and construction characteristics of epoxy, the Sleep Walker Elements is the alternative version to consider.

Why Choose the Sleep Walker PU?

The Sleep Walker is built around a straightforward idea: create a dependable, versatile longboard that is easy to paddle, catches waves efficiently and gives surfers plenty of room to develop their longboarding.

Its forgiving rails help reduce the tendency to catch an edge, while the generous nose provides the platform needed for classic longboard manoeuvres and noseriding. The good thickness through the middle of the board also provides plenty of paddle power, helping you get into waves earlier.

The combination of a medium rocker and forgiving outline keeps the board manoeuvrable without making it overly sensitive, making the Sleep Walker suitable for everyone from developing longboarders to highly experienced surfers.

Technical Breakdown

50/50 Rails

The forgiving 50/50 rail profile is designed to make the board predictable and smooth underfoot. It helps the Sleep Walker turn easily while reducing the likelihood of catching a rail when walking the board or setting up for a noseride.

Single Concave to Rolled V

The bottom contour combines a single concave with a slight chine before transitioning into rolled V through the rear of the board. This helps balance glide, stability and manoeuvrability across a wide range of conditions.

Deep Entry Concave

The deep entry concave helps the Sleep Walker generate lift and maintain efficient trim, contributing to its easy paddling and wave-catching characteristics.

Generous Nose

The large nose area provides plenty of platform for traditional longboarding and gives experienced riders the space they need to move towards the nose and hang ten.

Medium Rocker

The medium rocker line helps prevent the nose from diving while retaining enough curve through the board to keep the Sleep Walker manoeuvrable and responsive.

Single-Fin Design

The single-fin setup gives the Sleep Walker a classic longboard feel, encouraging smooth lines, controlled turns and traditional trimming and noseriding.

Bob Gnarly Verdict

The Sleep Walker PU is a beautifully traditional longboard shape that manages to offer plenty of performance without becoming intimidating for less experienced surfers. Its generous volume, forgiving rails and large nose make it particularly appealing to surfers who want to develop their longboarding, while the single-fin setup and balanced rocker provide the ingredients experienced loggers look for.

Whether you're learning to walk the board, working on your first noserides or simply looking for a classic longboard that can handle a wide range of UK conditions, the Sleep Walker has a very versatile design brief.

A proper all-round log with a classic feel — forgiving enough for developing surfers, but with the pedigree and performance to keep experienced longboarders interested.

About Laguna Bay Longboards

The Sleep Walker was designed and refined by Tully St. John, master shaper at Laguna Bay Longboards. The shape draws on a proven all-round longboard formula developed and tested with experienced longboard surfers.

Specifications

Rail: 50/50 forgiving
Bottom: Single concave with slight chine to rolled V
Fin Setup: Single fin
Ideal Waves: 1–6ft
Ability: Beginner to World Champ
Construction: PU

About NSP

NSP (New Surf Project) is a globally recognised surfboard brand known for producing accessible, performance-driven boards for surfers of all abilities. From beginner-friendly shapes through to high-performance shortboards, NSP focuses on combining modern board design with practical, durable construction.

The brand's range covers a broad spectrum of surfing, including shortboards, fish shapes, funboards, mid-lengths and longboards, giving surfers plenty of options as their surfing develops. NSP's approach is centred around making well-designed surfboards that are fun, reliable and capable across a wide variety of conditions.