One of the stiffest boards we have ever used! / HONU Sorrento 2022
12'6 x 30 x 5.9 - 330L Reviewed by us on Dec 22, 2021
Category: Touring & Exploring Equipment & Reviews Featured Level: Advanced Intermediate
“The Sorrento is a standout stiff and light board. Tourers or fast cruisers will love it.”
We reviewed the
12'6 x 30 x 5.9 - 330L
Construction: Inflatable
Technology: X Woven, Welded Carbon Rails
RRP: $1090,
Level: Advanced Intermediate
Category: Touring & Exploring Equipment & Reviews Featured
Year: 2022
Max rider weight: 110kg
Size variations
12'6 x 30 x 5.9 - 330L
What we say
Last year the 2021 Honu Sorrento was a test winning board in our Touring board. But that didn’t stop Honu from working hard on their 2022 board to make it even better. With its new rail construction the 2022 Honu Sorrento is, for its weight, the stiffest board we have ever tested! This is a board that many different paddlers will enjoy for many different reasons.
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Our RCMD rider weight: 110kg
Board weight: 9.8kg
Fin set up: Single
Pros: A really well finished board with great brand backing. The overall weight and stiffness is a massive pro. Handles and bungees are well placed, ready for the more adventurous tourer. Comes with a very comfortable bag.
Cons: The board is so good the plastic fin seems cheap and basic for the level of package. A more refined nose with less thickness would give the Sorrento even better performance in choppy waters. Lighter paddlers who aren't loading the board up and touring, should maybe look towards a thinner board, with a lower paddling feel.
Consider buying if... you want to get the lightest and stiffest board that you can find to go touring or faster cruising.
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All size specifications
12'6 x 30 x 5.9 - 330L
Construction: Inflatable
RRP: $1090,
Level: Advanced Intermediate
Category: Touring & Exploring Equipment & Reviews Featured
Year: 2022
Max rider weight: 110kg
Board ratings
12'6 x 30 x 5.9 - 330L
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“Great performance, especially at this price.”
How product could be improved
“Handle is a little off with fin attached (back heavy). Handle would be better fully wrapped in neoprene, Better fin. Sharper noise would make it faster.”
“Being 4.7"”
“I've bough the 2021 version and I'm very happy with the performance.”
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What the brand says

“Go far, go fast”
Forget everything you think you know about inflatable SUP's. This award-winning touring SUP combines technology, materials, and advanced construction to deliver an inspired paddling experience. And it does so in a sleek, timeless style.
When the 2021 Sorrento won the award against the biggest SUP brands in the world, we were already deep into the 2022 redesign. We had some bold plans to take what we already knew to be a great board and make it an industry benchmark, and was in the early stage of prototyping our new rail construction.
We have taken a great board and made it even better!
Designed for those wanting to paddle further, it has enough anchor points for your backpack, water bottle, snacks and extra clothing. At 12'6" long by 30" wide, the Sorrento paddles easily in a straight line while remaining stable enough for all but total beginner paddle boarders. This sweet spot of speed and stability makes it the perfect board for riders who want to go far, fast, on their morning SUP paddle or lead the way on a weekend camping adventure.
So what is new in 2022? The board keeps its 5.9" thickness crafted from our light & strong X-woven material and overall outline, but from here, we launch into a list of improvements, some of which are 100% unique to Honu. The welded rails is something we are very proud of, but as you will see, we have made improvements just about everywhere.
Welded Carbon Rails
The rail is now constructed using heat+pressure welding that mechanically fuses the inner rail with a 25mm wide strip. This process is complex and tedious but forms a highly durable join. Then a 50mm carbon rail is bonded into the rail for added stiffness and protection before the outer rail is finally applied. When taking a close look at the rails on the new Sorrento, you will see a series of parallel lines. It is this complexity of our construction that creates these.
Stacked Carbon Stringers
The carbon stringer is now reduced to 50mm top and bottom for 2022, but is bonded under a 150mm vinyl strip. This stacked construction has improved the board's stiffness while simplifying the styling of the board, something we are sure our paddlers will appreciate.
Upgraded Accessories
It is delivered with the all-new Sorrento SUP backpack with a larger front pocket and improved side storage areas. The wheeled backpack also gets improved shoulder straps that are more contoured and padded for longer hikes into remote paddling spots.
And like all the range of 2022 boards, the Sorrento comes with a Bravo SUPer pump, the best hand pump available. (in our humble opinion )
Hi SUPboarder, very impressive stiffness indeed!
What board would you recommend for my partner and I who are 1,69m for 60kg, and 1,82m for 72kg, for day cruising or overnight adventure? (if that board would be too big/sick)
Hi Antoine, thanks for the comment. If you haven’t already, make sure to check out the iSUP touring test we did: https://supboardermag.com/2021/08/16/inflatable-touring-test-2021-supboarder-pro-head-to-head/ – lots of great info in there to help you with a decision. As you’re both lighter riders, opting for 5″ thick board might offer a better feeling if you don’t plan to take lots of gear with you. Choosing the right board has a lot of factors to think about like your ability level, paddling conditions and location for boards available. Look at the range of touring boards from Shark SUP, Starboard, RED, Gladiator, etc for ideas… Read more »