Great review, thanks! I just broke a 7'2 funboard and am at that early intermediate stage looking to eventually transition into to short board so I think this is for me! I'm 6ft and 80kgs, any guide on what size/vol you think would be suitable?
Just discovered you great vids! Also checked out the G-skate vid and I am torn between the two boards of what to get... I'm 6'2 weigh 90kgs and beginner / intermediate surfer who is looking for extra volume to get into the wave early. Any advice on which one to go?
Thanks for the review! For someone who’s progressing their surfing like you mentioned at around 10:57, would you recommend this model or a reasonably sized hypo? I’m 5’9 150 lbs and my current board is a 6’0 egg, around 37L.
Looking into getting one of these, I’m 5’9 about 215/98 kg. Would the 6’8 be too big as my first step down to shorter boards? Normally ride egg shapes 7-7’6 50+L. I know some boards too oversized just don’t work.
Hey, I am definitely interested in this board as someone who is progressing into a shorter board. I am 5’ 8” at 150lbs. My only concern is that it might be a little too much volume for me at 150lbs. How much do u think this would affect my performance turning in the water? Or do u think I could get away with it and just enjoy the extra paddle power ? Also what board would u compare This model to when it comes to wave range/size?
Hey mate! Pending what you’re coming off, maybe grab it in a smaller size? You just don’t want to be coming from too big a board/foam as you’ll struggle with the jump…
Where did the fin recommendation come from? I ask because when I spoke to a guy a HS, he suggested an F6 Medium for this board, not the HS1 Gen. Any advice on making the call on which fins?
Same - it was a pleasant suprise. While I thought it was more for the beginner/intermediate surfer, I think it also holds a nice little spot in the quiver for intermediate/advanced surfers who want a performance cruiser… ✌️
Great review! Im 5’10 150lbs, i feel the 6’0 at 42 liters is too much foam for me and I wont be able to turn that well. they are sold out of the 5’10 at 39 liters. Would the 5’8 at 35 liters be too small you think?
@@TheSurfboardGuide that settles your two board names ... mine is called The Secret Sauce ... Let's start a brand or partner with someone for a line of boards
@@TheSurfboardGuide I'd like to. At 42 litres it sounds very chunky for a 6'0". How do you find it compared to the sub 30 litre boards you ride? I'm amazed they can pack that much volume into a 6'0"! Seems to flow fine tho?
@@patrickyoung2106 very different to a normal 6’0 shorty I’d ride, but surprisingly you can still throw it around and do some decent surfing on it, plus it paddles and flows between sections like a dream ✌️
@@patrickyoung2106 very different to a normal 6’0 shorty I’d ride, but surprisingly you can still throw it around and do some decent surfing on it, plus it paddles and flows between sections like a dream ✌️
Hey! Not sure what that board is but, I do know that Hayden and GSI haven’t done boards together for many years as he moved any offshore production to Surftech, and now is managing this himself. Also, this is made in Mona Vale, Sydney Australia ✌️
One word dude...Eeek! That is the funkiest thing ive ever seen. Nice salmon spray...you looked way more stylish on the mid than you did on this monstrosity. This thing fills a void between shortboard and mid that should remain empty.
Great review Craig! Spot on with the board’s surfer type and use case opinion.
Yeah - kinda could slide into anyone’s quiver…
Awesome.been waiting for this
Enjoy! 💪
Nice review! Board looks sick.
Easy to surf, and catches lots of waves! Can't complain!
@@TheSurfboardGuidejust ordered mine! Can’t wait, thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience on this!
Nice review Craig.
Atelier or loot for average waves…? Which is your favourite..
Thanks
Great review, thanks! I just broke a 7'2 funboard and am at that early intermediate stage looking to eventually transition into to short board so I think this is for me!
I'm 6ft and 80kgs, any guide on what size/vol you think would be suitable?
Hey! You could go almost any size from the 5’8 up - but maybe similar to mine at around 6’0 is a good balance of paddle power and maneuverability ✌️
Just discovered you great vids! Also checked out the G-skate vid and I am torn between the two boards of what to get... I'm 6'2 weigh 90kgs and beginner / intermediate surfer who is looking for extra volume to get into the wave early. Any advice on which one to go?
This is so easy to surf - so if you're looking for something with volume to get into waves early and is easy to surf, this might be hard to pass up...
Thanks for the review! For someone who’s progressing their surfing like you mentioned at around 10:57, would you recommend this model or a reasonably sized hypo?
I’m 5’9 150 lbs and my current board is a 6’0 egg, around 37L.
Either would be fine - the Hytpo is going to be more sensitive, especially off the back foot with that round/pin tail!
Looking into getting one of these, I’m 5’9 about 215/98 kg. Would the 6’8 be too big as my first step down to shorter boards? Normally ride egg shapes 7-7’6 50+L. I know some boards too oversized just don’t work.
Hey, I am definitely interested in this board as someone who is progressing into a shorter board. I am 5’ 8” at 150lbs. My only concern is that it might be a little too much volume for me at 150lbs. How much do u think this would affect my performance turning in the water? Or do u think I could get away with it and just enjoy the extra paddle power ? Also what board would u compare
This model to when it comes to wave range/size?
Hey mate! Pending what you’re coming off, maybe grab it in a smaller size?
You just don’t want to be coming from too big a board/foam as you’ll struggle with the jump…
Where did the fin recommendation come from? I ask because when I spoke to a guy a HS, he suggested an F6 Medium for this board, not the HS1 Gen.
Any advice on making the call on which fins?
Hey! Either should be good, I’d recommend the HS1 for maybe a more advanced surfer or if you want a speed generating fin ✌️
Can you please do a review of the DHD interceptor?
Is that the midlength?
@@TheSurfboardGuide yep
Nice review Craig, not really the kind of board that I’d ever ride or so I thought. Thanks for opening my eyes somewhat😑
Same - it was a pleasant suprise. While I thought it was more for the beginner/intermediate surfer, I think it also holds a nice little spot in the quiver for intermediate/advanced surfers who want a performance cruiser… ✌️
Great review! Im 5’10 150lbs, i feel the 6’0 at 42 liters is too much foam for me and I wont be able to turn that well. they are sold out of the 5’10 at 39 liters. Would the 5’8 at 35 liters be too small you think?
You said hypto kryptos are for intermediate sufers. Im a kook and I nearly bought one except it was pastel blue
Hypto's are for everyone!
Rip bowl slayer 😂 Great name for a board model
Right up there with the “Dad Bod”! 😂
@@TheSurfboardGuide that settles your two board names ... mine is called The Secret Sauce ... Let's start a brand or partner with someone for a line of boards
nice craig!
Thanks - hopefully you get a chance to check one out ✌️
@@TheSurfboardGuide I'd like to. At 42 litres it sounds very chunky for a 6'0". How do you find it compared to the sub 30 litre boards you ride? I'm amazed they can pack that much volume into a 6'0"! Seems to flow fine tho?
@@patrickyoung2106 very different to a normal 6’0 shorty I’d ride, but surprisingly you can still throw it around and do some decent surfing on it, plus it paddles and flows between sections like a dream ✌️
@@patrickyoung2106 very different to a normal 6’0 shorty I’d ride, but surprisingly you can still throw it around and do some decent surfing on it, plus it paddles and flows between sections like a dream ✌️
Isn't that just a Chinese GSI modern highline with HS logos, all the dims are exact. Wouldn't surprise me..
Hey! Not sure what that board is but, I do know that Hayden and GSI haven’t done boards together for many years as he moved any offshore production to Surftech, and now is managing this himself.
Also, this is made in Mona Vale, Sydney Australia ✌️
Sure looks like one to me but maybe a slightly finer nose. I actually have one that I call my mini mal and it's fun.
One word dude...Eeek! That is the funkiest thing ive ever seen. Nice salmon spray...you looked way more stylish on the mid than you did on this monstrosity. This thing fills a void between shortboard and mid that should remain empty.
Hey! Everyone to their own I guess.
I think you’d be pleasantly surprised if you rode one… 😉
Only women who see a spider in a cartoon say eeek.....