HONU Bondi Surf iSUP 2024
8'8 x 32 x 4 - 168L Reviewed by us on Aug 20, 2024
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Thanks for the review. I really liked the drone footage. Sorry but some one has to ask. Could you please say a few things on how this compares to the new Starboard surf deluxe ? Thanks
Hey Cam – make sure you haven’t missed the PRO video in the post above where Reuben Talks about how the Bondi compares to the Surf Deluxe – Cheers, Will
Thanks Will,
I just saw the extended video. I appreciate that Reuben made his position pretty clear. I just bought the Honu 11.3 Sorrento. I only used it once so far but I am very impressed with it. I have owned a few Red paddle boards as well including the Sport 11.3 and the older sport 12.6. and the 11.3 Sorrento could be my favorite by far.( I need to use it some more to decide ) and I think that Mark offers great customer service.
Also, Please ask Reuben to do a full Review of the New Bondi 9.5. These boards must feel different on the water. I think the 9.5 deserves a full review if you have the time
Hey Reuben, great review, does the Honu 3 piece paddle fit inside the bag and do you have any recommendations for a rechargable battery pump? Thanks.
Hi Craig – we will check if the Honu paddle fits in the bag ASAP. In terms of the pumps – we have had good success with the STX recharagble pump 🙂
Hey Craig. Regs the paddle… We haven’t actually got a three-piece Honu paddle here with us at the moment, during the review I was actually using the houn four piece travel paddle which was amazingly good in the surf to be honest.
But I’ve just gone down to the studio and checked three other three-piece paddles and they all fit in the bag. So I don’t think you’ll have a problem with getting a honu one in there either. I hope this helps? Thanks Reuben
I bought the 8’8 and absolutely loving it! Can’t wait to take it on some overseas adventures.
Nice one, glad you love it.
Tx for the great review, just ordered a Bondi 8´8 for my air travel trip to surf breaks. You convinced me to go inflatable…much better than no board when abroad!
Cheers
Nice one Felix. The Honu is a great iSUP for a traveling paddler. Have fun..
Will you be reviewing the new Gong I-SUP Inflatable Shortboard? Would be interesting to get an opinion on how it compares to Honu, especially as the smaller Gong models are much lower volume.
Hey Will, I would love to but at the moment we are struggling to get hold of any. We will give them a message. This could be a good contender for the Honu for sure
Hi, great review as always. Sold out unfortunately but looking for a surf ISup to take away on an upcoming holiday.
How would this compare to the Loco Shred Air?
Are there any reviews of this on the Pro site?
Or can anyone recommend a SUP rental shop in El. Cotillo Furteventura
Many thanks
Hey G Man, it’s a real shame about the Bondi, it is really a great board. Otherwise another top board is the sharks SUP new surf shape and of course Starboard. Fortunately I haven’t used that loco shred and there is not any reviews on the pro site. The overall outline template does look quite nice on that board. But from what I can tell the rockerline looks a little bit flat unfortunately. They used to be quite a few rental places in Fuerteventura but I’m unsure now definitely worth a Google search on this. I hope some of this… Read more »
Thanks Reuben.
Decided to go for the Bondi 8’8″ model as it was in stock.
Still has more volume than my Starboard Spice I usually ride and gives me incentive to loose some weight before my holiday!
Mark Travers actually replied to my queries over the weekend and is arranging shipping so it hopefully arrives before my holiday.
Great service from them.
I mentioned his interview with you in our chat and he mentioned the difficulty he had finding you due to the crazy lanes he had to go down!
Will let you know how I get on.
Cheers
Cool good stuff, Yeah please let us know how you get on with it. Remember its a really good surf iSUP but, its no starboard Spice! LOL
You will have to ride it off the tail a bit more. But once you get the hang of it, you will get some great waves
Hi Reuben, Just back from my trip to Fuerteventura and the board was awesome. Waited to use it before posting a honest review on the Honu site. https://honuboards.com/products/bondi-surf?variant=40995578314834 “Fantastic board, far exceeded expectations! Shortest paddleboard I own yet stable enough for a 56 year old overweight man (90 kg). Turns with ease, amazed I can do off the lips and floaters almost as easily as on my hard board even with the centre fin in. As a twinnie its even better. Highly recommend for SUP surfers who want a board to take on flights without the hassle of taking their hard… Read more »
Hey G Man, So good to hear you had a great trip and the board was a ripper for you. It really is a great shape and I bet Mark and the Honu team are well happy with your review/comment on there site. Thanks for sharing with us too, great for others to read.
Thanks again Reuben