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Why We Make 4.7” Paddleboards?
There are three main reasons that make 4.7" SUPs more superior than thicker SUPs: connection to the water, stability, and overall performance. We now have customers that sell or send back their reputable 6” board once they realize its weight and/or get it out on the water. Read more about why we make 4.7" boards here.
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Honu Sorrento: "One of the stiffest boards we have ever used!
We were so busy in the lead up to Christmas that we did not see the release of the SUP Boarder Mag review of the 2022 Sorrento.
We knew we had designed something very special.
We thought it had the potential to be considered an industry benchmark
We were waiting nervously to hear what the SUP Boarder crew thought....
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Introducing the 2022 Honu Sorrrento
While the Sorrento was winning awards against the best in the world, we were out of stock in Australia and unsure if we would even have a new Sorrento for the 2022 season. This was because of the complex rail construction we were trying to achieve and were still in the middle of testing mid-year.
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Why Choose an Inflatable SUP Over a Fiberglass Board?
No discussion of why you should choose an inflatable SUP is complete without first addressing the big question: Hardboard OR Inflatable?
If performance is your most important consideration, then a hardboard is for you--or at least that is what you'll often be told. But while this is correct in most instances, it isn't absolutely right. Even when you put aside all the distinct transport and storage advantages, inflatable SUPs perform better in some cases...
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Honu's New Board Release: The FAIRLIGHT
These past few months, we have been working really hard on the design and construction of our newest board, the Fairlight. Its got a slightly different purpose and function, and even more stability than our existing all-rounder SUP. Read on to find out more about it.
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What to Look for in a Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP)
How do you go about finding the right SUP just for you? What are the qualities to look for and what should you avoid? There is so much information out there and the best thing you can do is arm yourself with some knowledge so at the very least, you know what questions to ask. We've listed three basic questions you should have the answers to before buying a SUP.
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SUP Boarder Mag Review- BONDI HYBRID SURF
The Bondi Hybrid Surf Break model from Honu is a quality iSUP at a competitive price. It’s very lightweight and surfs well for a board of its size. Flat water paddlers looking to get into the waves will transition effortlessly to this stable and forgiving board thanks to the generous width and performance surf elements built into the design.