Have You Tried A "Performance" Softboard..? Haydenshapes Hypto Soft Surfboard Review - Kook Shed
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2023
- Taking a look at the HS Hypto Krypto Softboard. Are they any good?
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Really glad to see that your channel still exists!
Yeah mate still going! I've been super busy lately but definitely have some more stuff for the channel. Thanks for the support and positivity! Cheers -KS
Have had this board for a year and a half and it’s so much fun to surf
Great to hear mate! Thanks for the positive feedback, enjoy -KS
I demo'd the 6'8" and was super impressed, even in 2-3ft mushy onshore conditions. I'm a 6'2" 100kg 42yo intermediate, and after having surfed 6'6" Softech TC performance series and 7ft Something Special model boards for years I found this one waaaay more lively and responsive as it felt considerably lighter and stiffer. The 51L of volume was ample to catch even knee high waves, it turned on a dime and did easy floaters on end section whitewash. For a foamy it's the best I've ever tried, but unfortunately the futureflex soft construction is no longer available - the new soft top models now have a stringer and are epoxy only (no carbon rails), and were heavier. Unfortunately the demo board wasn't for sale (it was the shop owners), so if you find one grab it!
great feedback mate! glad you found them to be good fun. shame about the change in construction, glad i grabbed this one! many thanks for your review (it may help others too) and positive input, all the best -KS
Thank you from Ventura California!
no worries mate! hope you're enjoying the content. g'day from Oz -KS
Are the rails to thick to surf vertical waves? The thing is that I am not sure which board should i buy, if a mid lenght or a haydenshapes soft....
Hi. Are the rails to thick to surf vertical waves? The thing is that I am not sure which board should i buy, if a mid lenght or a haydenshapes soft....
hi mate, i'm assuming you mean vertical/steep/hollow waves, yes..? these softies can handle them to some extent. but yes the rails are bulkier than their pe/epoxy counterparts, the board is thicker too. a 'proper' midlength board might give you more performance in the rail department, but then there's all the other design factors to consider also (eg- length/swing weight/template etc), to find what works best for you in your waves you usually ride. be aware that this particular HK Soft apparently has better (stiffer etc) rails than the newer ones released, so try to look at older stock if possible to help your decision. hopefully you find what you're looking for! good luck - KS
@@kookshed Thank you very much for your help. Last question, I have a JS Monsta box 6.4 39lts. Malibu 7.0 47 litres. 93 kg, 1,74 m. I go once every month to the water, but I surf since my 12 yrs and have 45 now. Will this board add value to my quiver? I mean I would like to have the 6.8 55lts to paddle in rip currents and catch more waves. I have afraid of being (because it is a softboard) to slow and the feeling will be much worse than an epoxuy board
good question mate. i would say unless you're after a softboard like this for a specific reason, maybe a 'normal' epoxy or PU/PE board would suit you better. you could maybe look at an Epoxy or even PE Hypto Krypto roughly around the same size you were thinking, they are very versatile and perform very well! if the price is a deterrent, maybe you can find a used one for cheaper? there's also some other great models out there that might fill the gap in your quiver better than the HS soft if traditional board feel/performance is a concern. hope this helps! good luck -KS
Thank you
No worries mate! -KS
How does it compare to your 'normal' Hypto Krypto? And what fins do you use in both boards?
they are definitely very different due to materials etc mate, the normal HK is lighter, faster and more responsive for sure, a 'proper' board. But the soft HK is definitely usable, fun and has its place. In the softboard i've just been using the plastic thruster fins, and the Hypto i've been trying out 2+1 setups and really liking that! hope this helps -KS