The answer to the original question is that the newer NACRA boards are slightly thicker than the boards for the 5.2, but with only slight modification to the trunks you can use these thicker newer boards on the 5.2. I needed a replacement board some years back and got the thicker board and made the minor modification and it works just fine. I have also modified my old board to have the nice handle in it, so they both match in appearance too.
For sure the new shape is slightly stronger than the original 5.2 board, but with that comes some additional drag. I have since also repaired the older damaged board and am using it as a spare.
Edited by dmgbear55 on Jun 25, 2018 - 11:36 PM.
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NACRA 5.2 #400
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Original owner since 1975
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