#surf sup

Fun times ahead – Hypr Hawaii Pono 10’ x 33” x 190L SUP review

Hypr Hawaii’s Pono 10’ is a classic example of a board displaying dimensions not reflective of its on water performance in any way. For many paddlers reading this a 33” x 190L board could possibly conjure images of a sled that’s benign and unresponsive, more akin to the beginner sweeper. Yet dimensions and looks can be deceiving…

First off is the Pono’s gorgeous looking Applewood veneer which is…

2 4 1 – Aqua Inc 4 Queens 8’2 x 28.5” x 110L surf SUP review

This the second ‘red rail’ board from Aqua Inc we’ve tested. We checked out the brand’s Kala 9’2 a few seasons ago to much success. The 8’2 x 28.5” x 110L 4 Queens version is the next model down and in terms of dimensions quite a jump. For many paddlers the lower volume and narrower width may be a turn off, but there’s more to this board that you’d first think…

Firstly there’s a considerable…

Light it up! – Laird StandUp Fire Fish 8ft x 28″ x 95L review

Just as with Laird StandUp’s The Surfer we reviewed last issue (standuppaddlemag.co.uk/2015/12/08/sweet-linescool-glides-laird-surfer-9-6ft-review/) the quality of finish on the Fire Fish 8ft is superb. Looking more like a custom surfboard than SUP Bob Pearson’s small wave performance shape would make a worthy addition to any serious wave head’s quiver – regardless of performance.

At 8ft x 95L x…

Conceptual surf – Lokahi Concept 7.9ft review

In terms of width Lokahi’s Concept 7.9ft is the narrowest board on test this issue – 27” wide. That said, the current crop of no nose board/wide tail surfers are all designed to be ridden a lot smaller – defining small (the brand also has a 7.3ft x 25”), however, isn’t always easy. After all the Concept isn’t the teeniest we have on test in terms of length or volume so it all comes down to feel.

Reviewed – Living the Stoke 2

Another SUPboarder video review, and this time it’s the newest film to come out of the Pacific… ‘Living the Stoke 2′. Have you seen it yet? If not then read SUPboarders review and verdict here:  It’s been 4 yrs now since ‘Living the Stoke 1′ was released, so it was about time we had something new from Von Piros Productions. ‘Living the Stoke 2’ is another really nice, chilled out 40 min surf sup…