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SUPboarder gives you a review of the 2016 Naish Raptor V128 surf SUP. This is one of the shortest and widest surf SUPs on the market. The V128 Raptor will best suit a rider of a good surfing ability, weighing between 84-98kg, and someone who wants a stable but still loose and lively board under their feet. Lots of fun in smaller surf.
Size : 7’x33”
Volume : 128L
Fins : 4 / Quad FCS fin box setup
If you have used this board or have any questions or comments about this board please leave your comment below and we will get back to you.
For more information about the Naish Raptor check out their website here.
Is it better than the hypernut?
Hi Steve I think if the rider is of a good level and fits the 84-98kg range the Naish is going to give them a more lively, faster turning board in average surf conditions. At 128L in volume and only 7′ long the turns will be way more snappy. The equivalent Hyper Nut is going to be 8′ long and 31.5” and 133L. So it’s going to surf a bit smoother and be more drawn out on the turns and would be easier to surf for a not so experienced surfer. If the questions was ‘ I’m 90kg a good… Read more »
Hi Reuben, at your weight of 75kgs, did you ride the the 128l & if so was it ok/doable, or just too big & corky? I’m around 80kg but tall & was thinking the 128l could be good for small, weak waves. I have a lower vol board for good waves. Cheers, Tony L.
Hey Tony. Yeah, I surfed the Raptor V128 and I was thinking that it would be absolutely unrideable for my size, as you say way too corky & big. But I was taken back how much fun it was when the waves where smaller. It still felt to big for me, but surfed very well for it size with me on it. I think if you are happy riding smaller volume boards then you could happily go for ether V116 or V128 for your weight and height. It’s really about how stable you want it to feel under foot. I… Read more »
I am a 90kg rider and absolutely love my 128l raptor for beach breaks. It is super lively on the wave, yet very stable in chop. Catching waves was a bit tricky at first…was initially a bit difficult to get straight ahead drive when paddling…board kept turning…but that issue has subsided with more time on the board via positioning, footwork, stance.
Once on wave, boy is it fun…fast, super responsive.
For reference, the other primary boards in my quiver are an 8’8″ Naish Hokua x32 (quad setup) and a 9’4″ Laird Surrator.
Thanks for your feedback Blake. Sounds like your happy with the Raptor. Reuben
HI Reuben I demo the 116 raptor ..and in my 87 kilos experience ability ..ex surfer want to ask for your help.. It is on the way a jp slate 7.6 for me …but after the session I had with raptor I get crazy about how this board accelerate …so I am thinking that I want and a raptor for my home spot which is a slow mellow beach break… So the question is if I must go for the 128 to maximize performance in small slow waves in my kilos. And have jp 7.6 for a little more powerful… Read more »