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Head To Head Wide Body Surf SUP Board Test 2022 / SMIK Hipster Twin

In the first instalment of our 2022 SUPboarder PRO Head To Head Wide Body Surf SUP Test, we ride the SMIK Hipster Twin 8’10” x 32″ @ 145L.

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Dave Smith
1 year ago

I have never liked the wide fat board concept, but really like the idea of the hipster twin, asked Scotty if they would work ok as a narrower board and he confirmed they do. Ordered a custom 8’6” x 29” x 115L as I like a bit of length for paddle speed, I’ve had this board for 12 months now and it has exceeded all expectations by a very long way, I would recommend if you aren’t into fat boards to consider going for a custom size.

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Salmonpincher
1 year ago

I think Beau liked it (lol)

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jeroensurf@gmail.com
1 year ago

I,m one of that heavier riders, too close to a 100kg 😉 and have the Hipster 8.3x31x123l. The hipsters are awesome. It isnt the most stable board in its size-range but you can get a lot of stability by standing/ leaning more forward, almost in frot of the handle when paddling out. On a really slow wave it doesnt pick up speed as fast as my Hypernut, but when the wave are a bit faster and the Hypernut become a handfull the Hipster is fast, nimble, turns pretty tight with a loose feel. The only thing i,m really missing on… Read more »

Troy Cleary
1 year ago

Having owned a 8’7, 9’2, 10’2 wedge, a 9’1, 9’4 9’7 placid and 8’10, 9’3 Hipster l can honestly say the Hipster twin is by far my favourite, to the point l just ordered my 3rd hipster twin as a custom 9’2 x 32. l am 6’3 tall 96kg

Bastiaan de Leeuw
Bastiaan de Leeuw
1 year ago

Great review! I have the 7’10 Hipster Twin and absolutely love it. I am lighter rider at 70kg and of intermediate standard. I am finding myself surfing for longer as it’s so much fun.
Would you recommend trying a different set of twin fins or are the stock fins the way to go?
Cheers
Bas

Bastiaan de Leeuw
Bastiaan de Leeuw
1 year ago
Reply to  Beau Nixon

Awesome. Thanks Beau!

Cyrille Bunel
Cyrille Bunel
5 months ago

Bonjour Beau,
Quelle taille conseilles-tu pour un utilisateur avancé de 85kg? Je suis sur Sunova Speed 8.5 et Gong Mob. Rad 7.6.

Cyrille BUNEL
Cyrille BUNEL
5 months ago
Reply to  Beau Nixon

Thanks Beau!

Alessandro
Alessandro
5 months ago

Hello Beu, nice test. I would Need an advice, i have a good level and actually i am surfing in Portugal with a starboard pro 2023 8’2 x 29 x 118 LT. I love this board. Se Super more competente than me suggested to use a board with a reduced width, possibily 28′ and minimum volume 110 LT. I could find Just a few boards with this carachteristics. 1) gong nfa xs (9 x 28 3/4 x 110 LT) and 2) Smik twinpin longobard (9 x 28 x 114 LT) . At home in the mediterranian Sea i use a… Read more »

Alessandro
Alessandro
5 months ago
Reply to  Beau Nixon

Thanks a lot for your clear and Quick reply. My concern was that with a less Wide board i could turni a Little Better … But It appears not to be like this.. and It Is a good news Indeed. I think i Will try to squeeze all the potential from My board ( of i am able to do It..) and perhaps trying other boards to make some comparison. Thank you again. Cheers. Ale

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