In this SUPboarder PRO head to head test we put 11 surf iSUPs priced between £400 and £1400 up against each other. Surf iSUPs have been on the market for afew years now, and in 2022 there are definitely more than 2 to choose from! Whether you're looking for a compact surf SUP to take on holiday with you or leave in the back of your car, or for easier storage at home, the range of surf iSUPs now available has something for everyone. Heavier riders will most likely be looking for more stable boards with more glide. And lighter riders will be looking for boards with less weight and thickness. Our head to head comparison will help you decide which board is right for YOU!
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jeroensurf@gmail.com
1 year ago
Great test! Question, you guys tested the Hipster with the pintail. In the past Reuben tested the Hipster with the swallowtail. Can you say something about how they compare/where they differ in feel/performance?
I have the swallowtail model in 8.3, but struggeled a bit with it in really fast hollow waves, so paired it with an Spitfire8.6 but if this could do both….
Thanks and glad you liked the test. I also have ridden and tested the Hipster Twin in a swallow tail before so can offer some insight. The pin tail helps with hold and tighter turning arcs on the wave. This translates into getting more vertical with turns and performing better in bigger waves. I really struggled with the swallow tail to get it working in steep waves, but the pin tail works so much better. I do find that the slightly extra width in the nose catches and doesn’t feel great in bigger, more hollow surf. If the waves are… Read more »
A fascinating review as always. Its been a long summer waiting for decent waves (& reviews) I’m interested in a quiver killer to fit between my 113l jp surf & 139l infinity new deal (or maybe replace both). I’m 85kg without UK wetsuits & think my sweetspot for performance & all day riding comfort is around 125l. Both my boards are 29″ wide & I don’t like the idea of being 30″+ for width for that sort of volume – which puts me off going for another board (which maybe I won’t like / or really need). I have had… Read more »
Thanks for the comment. Hard to find those sizes of boards for sure! Sunova have the Kanga GR 8’6 x 30″ x 120L. Gong have the Karmen at 8’4 x 30″ x 120L. Starboard have the Pro in 8’7 x 29.5″ x 130L. My best advice would be to order a custom SMIK. I know Scotty can do custom shapes based of the Hipster Twin or any board in the range, and then possibly get it in the next shipment to the UK. That way you can be sure to have the right size for you.
After much deliberation I’m going for the 8’10 JP surf. I have the 8’6 & love it, but I’ve just holidayed Barbados & rented the 8’10 & surfed several spots (up to double overhead) & it’s given me the performance, stability & dimensions I’m looking for
Great choice! Good you were able to try one before buying it. Enjoy!
DAVIDE MESSINEO
1 year ago
Great test! Question, you guys tested the Hipster with the pintail. I’m 80kg intermediate rider and usually ride my Quatro Carve pro 8.2 120lt that feels perfect on big ocean waves during my holiday but is difficult to paddle in Italian choppy waves, so unstable for that volume. I’ve been wanting to go down in volume for a long time but changing the board for a more forgiving one. Looking at your test I ‘m sure that the Hipster Pin 7.10 would be perfect. What do you think?
The SMIK felt very stable and if you are looking to go down in volume, the 7’10 Hipster could be a great board. I think you still may find it sightly unstable when surfing in Italy because of the reduced length and volume, but not as unstable as you Carve Pro. Hope that helps and happy surfing!
I have the 7.10 hipster pin, it’s marginally more unstable than an infinity blurr v2 at 8.2, at the same width and volume, due to it being shorter. Both are manageable for me at 58 yo 83 kg, even in quite choppy conditions. Tend to ise thr V2 in bigger waves, but it takes time to adjust between the two boards, as I mainly ride the hipster.
I’m 80-85kg and recently got an 8.0 Hipster Twin because I wanted something stable but agile in all conditions. It’s a great board and feels surprisingly small and agile for its size. I would reccomend it.
Great review. Definitely a tight choice between the splice and hipster. The pin tail on the smik is a great improvement. Personally I ride my 8”8 and 9”3 splice as twin fins with a small Center fin ( smik hipster inspired lol ) and this really brings the splice to life. Both amazing boards, I do find the hipster a little faster and better down the line. Both are light years ahead of the crowd in my opinion. I have a custom 9”0 x 31 hipster twin pin coming to compare to my already 8”10 x32 and 9”2 x32 hipsters.
I set my 8.4 Sunova flow 2 up as a Twin, and it transformed its performance. I think in general most SUP of this genre, bit wider, less rocker, work well with twin fins, due to their wide positioning, giving them a good pivot point, making the board a lot looser etc.
Congratulations for the excellent choice of products and test approach. Since I don’t understand English very well or quickly, it would be really convenient to be able to read the transcript of the test on the web page. I really appreciated the test because it concerns the search for my new quiver for an all-round board especially on Italian breaks. I am an intermediate surfer 1.75 m tall and 65 kg in weight who currently uses a Gong Zero FSP PRO 9×29.5 115 liters which I use in situations with rougher or coarser seas and a Gong MOB FSP PRO… Read more »
Hey Fabrizio , Thanks for your comment. I will send it to Beau so he can get back to you. We are going to put subtitles over the video also. So I hope this helps. Thanks for the subscription.
Hi Fabrizio! Thanks for the comment. We are looking to translate our tests into the future. Thanks for the suggestion.
For a board that will suit your weight and size, plus the conditions you ride, the 7’10 x 109L might be the better option. The 7’8 x 28″ is narrower than your Gong Mob and the Mob shape is very wide throughout the whole board which is why you find it stable. The 98L SMIK might not be very stable for you.
I hope this helps.
Christina Doviak
1 year ago
Really enjoyed this, good to see how the different tail shapes and thicknesses affected the wave riding. How did Lucy get along with the boards? I’m guessing she’s a lighter weight rider so would be curious if these were all over volumed and a bit sluggish. At 60-ish kg I think I have always over volumed myself just because of what was available on the market and my turns have suffered from it. Any chance of having a similar review session for lighter weight/female riders?
Hi Christina. I’m 67kg and yes like you often find myself riding boards with too much volume, which then feel slow and hard to manouever on the wave. The Smik however, despite being similar in volume to the other boards in test felt so much more enjoyable to ride, even for a rider of my weight.Lively and easy to turn on the wave, and yet still plenty of stability. Definitely my favourite on test by far. We will certainly try our best to ensure lighter riders are more included in future tests. If you have any questions about specific boards… Read more »
Steve Williams
1 year ago
The template of the Spice and SMIK are pretty identical ….but that’s not to say the rocker, hull features etc are the same. One board that would have been interesting to have tested is one of the smaller Jimmy Lewis Destroyers.
Hey Steve, We did almost get a Jimmy Lewis in the test, but it didn’t make it unfortunately. It sounds like a lot of readers are riding their Spice’s with a hipter fin set up and loving it.
Fantastic test! Thank you so much to the three of you!!! I’m happy that both, the Spice and the Placid made it to the top three! I WISH the SMIK would be available in the U.S.. Do you happen to have some information how / where I could get a Hipster Twin in the U.S.? Also, I wonder how the GenRation SP25 would have scored in the test instead of the Sunova Placid, as well as Rick Weeks’ newest creation, the Sunova “Ghost” (which hasn’t been released yet). In case I would not be able to get the SMIK Hipster… Read more »
Hit up Eric at https://discospaddlesurf.com/ as they are bringing some SMIKs into the US. I’d be keen to try those other Sunova shapes. They have such a wide range of boards. The limited construction is a little heavier than the carbon. I quite like the value for money you get as the shape is the same. You just sacrifice a little bit of faster reaction compared to the carbon models.
Russell Davidson
1 year ago
Great test. After advice from Beau earlier this year I got a SMIK Hipster twin and absolutely love it. Was torn between it and the Spice, but after talking to Beau decided Hipster better for my style of riding. It is awesome. I know your equipment is not meant to make you a better rider, but feel like my backside riding has gone to a new level with the Hipster. Awesome bit of kit. Cheers guys!
Hello Beau/ Reuben, You guys did an awesome job with the quiver killer review, in fact, I joined the SupboarderPro site, just for the review and I appreciate the info as I’m in the market for a board as we speak and I am trending towards the Hipster Twin Pin; which looks amazing. A couple quick questions, I didn’t see a mention of you or Reubens body dimensions (Height and weight, with or without wetsuit)?, which would help in this process. What was your thought on your ability to stand up for a session without the need to go prone… Read more »
Hi Kurt. Thanks for your comment I’m glad you found the test useful. Yes we do need to add our weights onto the post and in the future we should definitely add this information into the video as well. I also think talking about what the boards I like to stand on on flat water and the general stability of the boards with maybe a few extra shots would be beneficial as well. Thanks so much for the input on this. For me I weigh 75 kg maybe 76 with a wet wet suit and I didn’t have a problem… Read more »
Hi Kurt, thanks for the suggestions and your comment. I weigh 85kg (without wetsuit) and never had to sit down or lie prone between waves on any of the boards. Like Reuben though, I usually ride 90L boards so these felt much more stable. All of this really depends on your ability level, fitness and what boards you are riding now. Hope this helps. Thanks!
Beau & Reuben, I can’t thank you and Reuben enough for the quick response and input, it’s greatly appreciated. In my opinion, both you and Reuben have excellent points regarding all of the boards and no doubt, everyone appreciates your impartiality for each of the manufacturers presented. When I watch your videos, I can visualize what my experience would be like on the same board (obviously I am not at your level of expertise), however, I can look at all of the other factors involved in the ride of that board i.e. Paddling, float, wave entry etc.. The reason why your reviews have… Read more »
Hey Kurt. No worries at all. I’m super glad you found the video and post helpful. We do both personally really enjoy making sure people get on the right equipment for them. And obviously love trying all the boards as well :-). Can’t wait to hear your feedback of your board when it arrives. I’m sure you’ll enjoy ripping with it as much as we have been. Thanks again for the comment it’s always great to hear.
Awesome test and pretty good conditions to test them as well! I was a bit later to see the video but never the less I saw it. Also cool that I guessed the outcome correctly back in June on the introduction of the “quiver killer” and good that you made the definition clear of the quiver killer. Like Jeroen, Cheers from the Netherlands!
Glad you like the test and good to hear you guessed the results ;-). Happy SUPing
Johan Maritz
10 months ago
Hi Guys Thanks for this interesting test. I am 70kg and went from a 8×30 115L Jimmy Lewis Superfrank ( fantastic board up to head high btw) to a 7’11” 98L Infinity RNB. I can’t comment on Smik etc but as an intermediate surfer in US east coast beach break that’s often choppy, I love the RNB and would recommend it to any early intermediate and beyond surfer. Maybe your views on it would have been different if you’d used one size smaller. Cheers
Thanks for the comment! Glad you are enjoying your RNB. They are such great boards and I really enjoyed riding it. It felt smooth and really easy + stable to ride. It is personal preference too so stick with what works for you. I’m sure the smaller sizes surf really well. Thanks again.
Rob Shaul
10 months ago
Hi Beau –
I’m currently on a 2023 8’2″ All Wave and looking to for the next progression. Should the Spice be a consideration, or is it too similar to the All Wave? Thanks! – R
Hi Rob. The Spice is definitely a step up in performance from the All Wave. The rocker, nose and tail widths and rail shapes are much more refined making it turn easier. Would you be thinking the 7’11 size? I think that would be a good next step, so long as you feel super comfortable with stability and catching waves on your current All Wave. The Spice has great stability and you still get loads of performance out of it so it’s a good choice for the long term. Hope that helps. Cheers!
cam
10 months ago
Hi. I hope i am not too off topic but have you guys ever ridden the Starboard Hero 9.0. I have seen a few come up in the used market and as a beginer 180 pound sup person. It looks like it could be fun. Fairly lite and relatively decent in flat water and looks really good in the surf. Any thoughts ? Thanks
Hey Cam , Yes I have its very similar to the older Whooper also. It was a great fun board to use in the smaller surf and on flatwater. This boards are well worth looking at. Pretty easy to buy and sell too!
I found one cheap but hummed and hawed too long and it sold quickly.It had a hole intentionally placed on the bow. I think that the version with the hole had a slower layup. . It would be easy to lockup though
Thanks Reuben. I just watched the video. I am surprised that with your experience you would prefer 33 wide over 32 wide. I lost 20 pounds so I am getting closer to your weight.
That is true a narrow board is usually more fun. But the Whooper is a super fun board.
Berrie
7 months ago
I loved the review, thank you very much.! Good information to choose my new board. I thought I was there until I found brand “Allwater” which I never heard of.
Hey Berrie, We have not heard of that brand ,but having a look, they do look good. Nice shapes. This board could defo be a great quiver killer. What width of board are you thinking? Any chance you could demo one?
Hi Reuben, Thank you for your response. I would consider the 31.5 ” ( l believe 128l) or even ask for i little bit bigger. (Between 130 and 135 liter). The problem is there is no demo in Europe. So i would just have to take the risk for a considerable amount of money. I’m afraid that’s to big of a gamble for me. That’s a shame because somehow I have a feeling this board would fit me. Maybe you guys can test it for me? There a few sold in Europe, maybe one of the owners is reading this,… Read more »
Yeah be great to know how they ride. We will try and get one. It could be worth a gamble tho!
Stefan Vander Elst
6 months ago
Having tried most of these boards, I would also like to mention the late Pocket Rocket for ease of use and general fun in all circumstances. RIP good buddy.
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Great test!
Question, you guys tested the Hipster with the pintail.
In the past Reuben tested the Hipster with the swallowtail.
Can you say something about how they compare/where they differ in feel/performance?
I have the swallowtail model in 8.3, but struggeled a bit with it in really fast hollow waves, so paired it with an Spitfire8.6 but if this could do both….
Thanks and glad you liked the test. I also have ridden and tested the Hipster Twin in a swallow tail before so can offer some insight. The pin tail helps with hold and tighter turning arcs on the wave. This translates into getting more vertical with turns and performing better in bigger waves. I really struggled with the swallow tail to get it working in steep waves, but the pin tail works so much better. I do find that the slightly extra width in the nose catches and doesn’t feel great in bigger, more hollow surf. If the waves are… Read more »
A fascinating review as always. Its been a long summer waiting for decent waves (& reviews) I’m interested in a quiver killer to fit between my 113l jp surf & 139l infinity new deal (or maybe replace both). I’m 85kg without UK wetsuits & think my sweetspot for performance & all day riding comfort is around 125l. Both my boards are 29″ wide & I don’t like the idea of being 30″+ for width for that sort of volume – which puts me off going for another board (which maybe I won’t like / or really need). I have had… Read more »
Thanks for the comment. Hard to find those sizes of boards for sure! Sunova have the Kanga GR 8’6 x 30″ x 120L. Gong have the Karmen at 8’4 x 30″ x 120L. Starboard have the Pro in 8’7 x 29.5″ x 130L. My best advice would be to order a custom SMIK. I know Scotty can do custom shapes based of the Hipster Twin or any board in the range, and then possibly get it in the next shipment to the UK. That way you can be sure to have the right size for you.
Thanks beau. I like both the idea of the starboard pro & the smik custom too – I’ll have a look at the others too
After much deliberation I’m going for the 8’10 JP surf. I have the 8’6 & love it, but I’ve just holidayed Barbados & rented the 8’10 & surfed several spots (up to double overhead) & it’s given me the performance, stability & dimensions I’m looking for
Great choice! Good you were able to try one before buying it. Enjoy!
Great test!
Question, you guys tested the Hipster with the pintail. I’m 80kg intermediate rider and usually ride my Quatro Carve pro 8.2 120lt that feels perfect on big ocean waves during my holiday but is difficult to paddle in Italian choppy waves, so unstable for that volume.
I’ve been wanting to go down in volume for a long time but changing the board for a more forgiving one. Looking at your test I ‘m sure that the Hipster Pin 7.10 would be perfect. What do you think?
The SMIK felt very stable and if you are looking to go down in volume, the 7’10 Hipster could be a great board. I think you still may find it sightly unstable when surfing in Italy because of the reduced length and volume, but not as unstable as you Carve Pro. Hope that helps and happy surfing!
I have the 7.10 hipster pin, it’s marginally more unstable than an infinity blurr v2 at 8.2, at the same width and volume, due to it being shorter. Both are manageable for me at 58 yo 83 kg, even in quite choppy conditions. Tend to ise thr V2 in bigger waves, but it takes time to adjust between the two boards, as I mainly ride the hipster.
I’m 80-85kg and recently got an 8.0 Hipster Twin because I wanted something stable but agile in all conditions. It’s a great board and feels surprisingly small and agile for its size. I would reccomend it.
Great review. Definitely a tight choice between the splice and hipster. The pin tail on the smik is a great improvement. Personally I ride my 8”8 and 9”3 splice as twin fins with a small Center fin ( smik hipster inspired lol ) and this really brings the splice to life. Both amazing boards, I do find the hipster a little faster and better down the line. Both are light years ahead of the crowd in my opinion. I have a custom 9”0 x 31 hipster twin pin coming to compare to my already 8”10 x32 and 9”2 x32 hipsters.
Great Comment Troy. Need to try the Spice as a twiny!
I set my 8.4 Sunova flow 2 up as a Twin, and it transformed its performance. I think in general most SUP of this genre, bit wider, less rocker, work well with twin fins, due to their wide positioning, giving them a good pivot point, making the board a lot looser etc.
Congratulations for the excellent choice of products and test approach. Since I don’t understand English very well or quickly, it would be really convenient to be able to read the transcript of the test on the web page. I really appreciated the test because it concerns the search for my new quiver for an all-round board especially on Italian breaks. I am an intermediate surfer 1.75 m tall and 65 kg in weight who currently uses a Gong Zero FSP PRO 9×29.5 115 liters which I use in situations with rougher or coarser seas and a Gong MOB FSP PRO… Read more »
Hey Fabrizio , Thanks for your comment. I will send it to Beau so he can get back to you. We are going to put subtitles over the video also. So I hope this helps. Thanks for the subscription.
Thank you for reply…
Hi Fabrizio! Thanks for the comment. We are looking to translate our tests into the future. Thanks for the suggestion.
For a board that will suit your weight and size, plus the conditions you ride, the 7’10 x 109L might be the better option. The 7’8 x 28″ is narrower than your Gong Mob and the Mob shape is very wide throughout the whole board which is why you find it stable. The 98L SMIK might not be very stable for you.
I hope this helps.
Really enjoyed this, good to see how the different tail shapes and thicknesses affected the wave riding. How did Lucy get along with the boards? I’m guessing she’s a lighter weight rider so would be curious if these were all over volumed and a bit sluggish.
At 60-ish kg I think I have always over volumed myself just because of what was available on the market and my turns have suffered from it. Any chance of having a similar review session for lighter weight/female riders?
Hi Christina. I’m 67kg and yes like you often find myself riding boards with too much volume, which then feel slow and hard to manouever on the wave. The Smik however, despite being similar in volume to the other boards in test felt so much more enjoyable to ride, even for a rider of my weight.Lively and easy to turn on the wave, and yet still plenty of stability. Definitely my favourite on test by far. We will certainly try our best to ensure lighter riders are more included in future tests. If you have any questions about specific boards… Read more »
The template of the Spice and SMIK are pretty identical ….but that’s not to say the rocker, hull features etc are the same. One board that would have been interesting to have tested is one of the smaller Jimmy Lewis Destroyers.
Hey Steve, We did almost get a Jimmy Lewis in the test, but it didn’t make it unfortunately. It sounds like a lot of readers are riding their Spice’s with a hipter fin set up and loving it.
love the intro music
Nice
Fantastic test! Thank you so much to the three of you!!! I’m happy that both, the Spice and the Placid made it to the top three! I WISH the SMIK would be available in the U.S.. Do you happen to have some information how / where I could get a Hipster Twin in the U.S.? Also, I wonder how the GenRation SP25 would have scored in the test instead of the Sunova Placid, as well as Rick Weeks’ newest creation, the Sunova “Ghost” (which hasn’t been released yet). In case I would not be able to get the SMIK Hipster… Read more »
Hit up Eric at https://discospaddlesurf.com/ as they are bringing some SMIKs into the US.
I’d be keen to try those other Sunova shapes. They have such a wide range of boards.
The limited construction is a little heavier than the carbon. I quite like the value for money you get as the shape is the same. You just sacrifice a little bit of faster reaction compared to the carbon models.
Great test. After advice from Beau earlier this year I got a SMIK Hipster twin and absolutely love it. Was torn between it and the Spice, but after talking to Beau decided Hipster better for my style of riding. It is awesome. I know your equipment is not meant to make you a better rider, but feel like my backside riding has gone to a new level with the Hipster. Awesome bit of kit. Cheers guys!
Nice one Russell.
Hello Beau/ Reuben, You guys did an awesome job with the quiver killer review, in fact, I joined the SupboarderPro site, just for the review and I appreciate the info as I’m in the market for a board as we speak and I am trending towards the Hipster Twin Pin; which looks amazing. A couple quick questions, I didn’t see a mention of you or Reubens body dimensions (Height and weight, with or without wetsuit)?, which would help in this process. What was your thought on your ability to stand up for a session without the need to go prone… Read more »
Hi Kurt. Thanks for your comment I’m glad you found the test useful. Yes we do need to add our weights onto the post and in the future we should definitely add this information into the video as well. I also think talking about what the boards I like to stand on on flat water and the general stability of the boards with maybe a few extra shots would be beneficial as well. Thanks so much for the input on this. For me I weigh 75 kg maybe 76 with a wet wet suit and I didn’t have a problem… Read more »
Hi Kurt, thanks for the suggestions and your comment. I weigh 85kg (without wetsuit) and never had to sit down or lie prone between waves on any of the boards. Like Reuben though, I usually ride 90L boards so these felt much more stable. All of this really depends on your ability level, fitness and what boards you are riding now.
Hope this helps. Thanks!
Beau & Reuben, I can’t thank you and Reuben enough for the quick response and input, it’s greatly appreciated. In my opinion, both you and Reuben have excellent points regarding all of the boards and no doubt, everyone appreciates your impartiality for each of the manufacturers presented. When I watch your videos, I can visualize what my experience would be like on the same board (obviously I am not at your level of expertise), however, I can look at all of the other factors involved in the ride of that board i.e. Paddling, float, wave entry etc.. The reason why your reviews have… Read more »
Hey Kurt. No worries at all. I’m super glad you found the video and post helpful. We do both personally really enjoy making sure people get on the right equipment for them. And obviously love trying all the boards as well :-). Can’t wait to hear your feedback of your board when it arrives. I’m sure you’ll enjoy ripping with it as much as we have been. Thanks again for the comment it’s always great to hear.
Awesome test and pretty good conditions to test them as well! I was a bit later to see the video but never the less I saw it. Also cool that I guessed the outcome correctly back in June on the introduction of the “quiver killer” and good that you made the definition clear of the quiver killer. Like Jeroen, Cheers from the Netherlands!
Glad you like the test and good to hear you guessed the results ;-). Happy SUPing
Hi Guys
Thanks for this interesting test.
I am 70kg and went from a 8×30 115L Jimmy Lewis Superfrank ( fantastic board up to head high btw) to a 7’11” 98L Infinity RNB.
I can’t comment on Smik etc but as an intermediate surfer in US east coast beach break that’s often choppy, I love the RNB and would recommend it to any early intermediate and beyond surfer. Maybe your views on it would have been different if you’d used one size smaller. Cheers
Thanks for the comment! Glad you are enjoying your RNB. They are such great boards and I really enjoyed riding it. It felt smooth and really easy + stable to ride. It is personal preference too so stick with what works for you. I’m sure the smaller sizes surf really well. Thanks again.
Hi Beau –
I’m currently on a 2023 8’2″ All Wave and looking to for the next progression. Should the Spice be a consideration, or is it too similar to the All Wave? Thanks! – R
Hi Rob. The Spice is definitely a step up in performance from the All Wave. The rocker, nose and tail widths and rail shapes are much more refined making it turn easier. Would you be thinking the 7’11 size? I think that would be a good next step, so long as you feel super comfortable with stability and catching waves on your current All Wave. The Spice has great stability and you still get loads of performance out of it so it’s a good choice for the long term. Hope that helps. Cheers!
Hi. I hope i am not too off topic but have you guys ever ridden the Starboard Hero 9.0. I have seen a few come up in the used market and as a beginer 180 pound sup person. It looks like it could be fun. Fairly lite and relatively decent in flat water and looks really good in the surf. Any thoughts ? Thanks
Hey Cam , Yes I have its very similar to the older Whooper also. It was a great fun board to use in the smaller surf and on flatwater. This boards are well worth looking at. Pretty easy to buy and sell too!
I found one cheap but hummed and hawed too long and it sold quickly.It had a hole intentionally placed on the bow. I think that the version with the hole had a slower layup. . It would be easy to lockup though
The one that go away… Keep an eye out for the Whoopers as well! Yeah these boards are easy to fix really.
Reuben have you tried both the Whopper 10 and 9.4 ? If so which one did you prefer ?
The last Whopper I used was the the one in the video https://supboardermag.com/2019/04/19/wide-surf-shapes-from-starboard-compared-whopper-wide-point-and-hyper-nut/ the 10, But I know I would prefer the 9’4 because I weight 75kg and I would need the extra width.
Thanks Reuben. I just watched the video. I am surprised that with your experience you would prefer 33 wide over 32 wide. I lost 20 pounds so I am getting closer to your weight.
That is true a narrow board is usually more fun. But the Whooper is a super fun board.
I loved the review, thank you very much.!
Good information to choose my new board. I thought I was there until I found brand “Allwater” which I never heard of.
https://allwateradvantage.com/range/
Especially the New Beauty.
Do you have any experience on this boards?
The outline looks normal, but the bottom shape is new to me. Is it possible that it’s good as the claim it be?
I’m 56, had a lot of back surgery. So a need stability ans I also like performance ans speed.
Hey Berrie, We have not heard of that brand ,but having a look, they do look good. Nice shapes.
This board could defo be a great quiver killer.
What width of board are you thinking?
Any chance you could demo one?
Hi Reuben, Thank you for your response. I would consider the 31.5 ” ( l believe 128l) or even ask for i little bit bigger. (Between 130 and 135 liter). The problem is there is no demo in Europe. So i would just have to take the risk for a considerable amount of money. I’m afraid that’s to big of a gamble for me. That’s a shame because somehow I have a feeling this board would fit me. Maybe you guys can test it for me? There a few sold in Europe, maybe one of the owners is reading this,… Read more »
Yeah be great to know how they ride. We will try and get one. It could be worth a gamble tho!
Having tried most of these boards, I would also like to mention the late Pocket Rocket for ease of use and general fun in all circumstances. RIP good buddy.
Yes the PR is a great all round surf shape.
If anyone is struggling to find the video restart your internet browser
Thanks George , Sorry for the issue. Glad you have sorted it.