Starboard Hypernut 7'4 x 30.0

SUPboarder gives you an independent review of the 2016 Starboard Hyper Nut 6'10''. A surf stand up paddleboard (SUP) designed for small/med weight riders. But it is also available in many different sizes to suit all weights of riders. An incredibly stable board to surf for its size. Easy, Responsive and Fast are the three words that sum up the Hyper Nut.

The Hyper Nut offers the stability from a larger board and performance of a smaller board. A new found love in every quiver, it offers excitement to the most mediocre conditions. The new shorter outline, thinner rail and updated tail shape transforms the performance. Key Features for 2019: NEW WIDER AND SHORTER NOSE THE STRAIGHTER OUTLINE THE INVERTED NUT RAILS FLAT STANDING AREA FLAT ROCKER THINNER RAILS CHANNEL BOTTOM SHAPE

THE HYPE IS PROVEN The HYPERNUTS: Fast, stable and reactive shapes in short length. These proven shapes changed the way we look at SUP surf designs and that futuristic nutted outline makes all the difference. The NUTS: 2 boards in 1. THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS. Combining short board characteristics with longboard style of riding. Glide or ride. Glide into a wave like a longboard and ride like a shortboard when stepping back on the tail.

The Hyper Nut are fast, stable and reactive in a short length. Set to redefine the direction of SUP surfing. Wide nose and tail allows riding a shorter board. Inverted nut rail for faster acceleration and tight turning. Pro rocker down the center of the board for tight turning. Channel tail creates flat spot in front of fins for extra acceleration. Flatter rocker along tail rail enhances speed and drive. Quad fin set up matches the wider tail outline enhancing squirt, acceleration and speed. Wide tail and straight outline give drive and acceleration. Rail thickness is in line with the Pro range to keep sensitivity and responsiveness at their peak.