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
9 months 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.
Awesome to hear you are loving the SMIK Hipster Twin. They ride lovely. We would love to see some narrower shapes and also understand the need for wider body shapes for those heavier riders or those looking for stability.
Salmonpincher
9 months ago
I think Beau liked it (lol)
jeroensurf@gmail.com
9 months 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 »
Glad you are enjoying riding the SMIk Hipster Twin. The Hypernut shapes definitely perform well in slower waves, but the Hipster Twin still feels nice. Thanks for sharing your comment.
Troy Cleary
9 months 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
Hi Troy, awesome to hear. Glad you are enjoying riding the Hipster Twin. Thanks for sharing your insights.
Bastiaan de Leeuw
3 months 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
Hi Bas, thanks for the comment and glad to hear the 7’10 Hipster is working for you. Such a fun board. I also have a Hipster and have been contemplating changing the fins. I have only used the stock fins so far as I’m just working out how it feels. Scotty would have made those fins especially for the Hipster, but trying some new fins is always recommend as you can get good gains in performance and feel sometimes. Only issue might be finding twin fins big enough to suit SUPs…? I’m kind of new to twin fins, but maybe… Read more »
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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.
Awesome to hear you are loving the SMIK Hipster Twin. They ride lovely. We would love to see some narrower shapes and also understand the need for wider body shapes for those heavier riders or those looking for stability.
I think Beau liked it (lol)
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 »
Glad you are enjoying riding the SMIk Hipster Twin. The Hypernut shapes definitely perform well in slower waves, but the Hipster Twin still feels nice. Thanks for sharing your comment.
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
Hi Troy, awesome to hear. Glad you are enjoying riding the Hipster Twin. Thanks for sharing your insights.
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
Hi Bas, thanks for the comment and glad to hear the 7’10 Hipster is working for you. Such a fun board. I also have a Hipster and have been contemplating changing the fins. I have only used the stock fins so far as I’m just working out how it feels. Scotty would have made those fins especially for the Hipster, but trying some new fins is always recommend as you can get good gains in performance and feel sometimes. Only issue might be finding twin fins big enough to suit SUPs…? I’m kind of new to twin fins, but maybe… Read more »
Awesome. Thanks Beau!