Superb performance after a year!
I bought the Honu Sorrento just over a year ago, and I couldn't be happier with it! I'm a year-round paddler, so it's been on many outings, including two SUP camping trips.
It has a bit of a learning curve for balance, considering that it has a tapered nose and tail, and the fact that it's actually closer to 29" wide instead of 30", but I went in knowing and expecting this. In fact, it helped me improve my balance and overall paddling skills! This isn't the kind of board for absolute beginners, but once you have basic paddling skills, and want to take it to the next level, I highly recommend this board.
This board is faaast, especially on flat water of course - the glide is amazing. It also performs well in rough water - I recently did a trip over 5km of open ocean, with fairly big swells. The nose rocker size is perfect for helping you get above the waves when they're hitting you straight on.
The Sorrento is extremely stiff with the side and top and bottom carbon stringers. No flopping, bouncy board here! There are enough tie downs to put your gear for camping trips. The back bungee area is a bit small, given the tapered tail, but it's no big deal - I was able to use extra bungees to keep more gear between the back bungees and the centre of the board by tying them to the middle handle.
If you're looking for a versatile board that is speedy, but also great for SUP camping, has has fantastic quality and design, consider the Sorrento!
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