7'10 hipster twin transformed into fun windsurf/ windfoil / Sup foil board.

impressed with it's light wind wavesailing capabilities and would be the perfect tool to stop you cursing the wind coming in.

this was the second time I tried foiling for wind and sup and very much a fan of both aspects.

turns flat water with no waves into good times

All bases covered with just one board.....very cool!
Looks like just two front straps and single pos mast base insert Scotty? Choice of tracks and/or Deep Tuttle for foil?
How's that water clarity!

Not a bad spot, bloody beautiful !

Amazing part of the world. Not sure about the foil the rest looked great.

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Gashed said..
All bases covered with just one board.....very cool!
Looks like just two front straps and single pos mast base insert Scotty? Choice of tracks and/or Deep Tuttle for foil?
How's that water clarity!

Yeah. Just had two straps in but definitely will be running a third for the back foot.
Not really needed with windsurf wavesailing but for windsurf foiling would have a been a plus for sure.
Will be having choice of tuttle or track for people to be able to try different foils.
Mast track is a Short US box.

And hilly. I used to have your mindset as well. even though it rarely gets ****ty enough to use them around margs.

does the standard board come capable of mounting a foil or is it a special order extra

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damage said..
does the standard board come capable of mounting a foil or is it a special order extra

www.smiksup.com/foil-boards

thanks Hilly, sorry i was thinking the hipster twin in particular

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damage said..
thanks Hilly, sorry i was thinking the hipster twin in particular

Standard Hipsters don't come with foil and strap and deck box
They're an entity unto themselves
the Hipster Transformer. Same shape. Just with additions:)

Hey Scottie,
Thanks for the response. I don't know of anyone in Melb who will give out a demo board out to take down the coast. i'm about 82-85kg wet depending on the time of year, no pro, but can get around. I'm looking to progress from a 9'5'' widepoint which i started on a few years ago down to a smaller dedicated surf sup, usually surf beach breaks between fairhaven and Lorne. What board, length and litre's would you recommend? Foiling is something i'd probably get into at a later date, was just thinking ahead.

Stew

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damage said..
Hey Scottie,
Thanks for the response. I don't know of anyone in Melb who will give out a demo board out to take down the coast. i'm about 82-85kg wet depending on the time of year, no pro, but can get around. I'm looking to progress from a 9'5'' widepoint which i started on a few years ago down to a smaller dedicated surf sup, usually surf beach breaks between fairhaven and Lorne. What board, length and litre's would you recommend? Foiling is something i'd probably get into at a later date, was just thinking ahead.

Stew

G'day Stew, I am your weight and have the 7'8"x 28 98L. Its pretty stable but a very big size drop from your widepoint. I have ridden the 8'2"x 30 hipster twin and with the full nose I reckon it would be pretty close to what you are after. I think they are around 115L mark, but it's the outline that makes then so stable. At first anything smaller than your widepoint will feel small and tippy. It won't take more than a few sessions and you will be fine and staying dry. Cheers Bender

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damage said..
Hey Scottie,
Thanks for the response. I don't know of anyone in Melb who will give out a demo board out to take down the coast. i'm about 82-85kg wet depending on the time of year, no pro, but can get around. I'm looking to progress from a 9'5'' widepoint which i started on a few years ago down to a smaller dedicated surf sup, usually surf beach breaks between fairhaven and Lorne. What board, length and litre's would you recommend? Foiling is something i'd probably get into at a later date, was just thinking ahead.

Stew

Hey Mr Damage
Two production options would be the 8'6x 31.5 or 8'0 x 30.5
As Bender mentioned. They are very stable for their dimensions due to the outline.
It depends how quickly you want to step down.
At your weight, with mild proficiency, I don't think it would be asking too much to step straight down to the 8'0
we're actually coming out with a new size which is 8'3 x 31.
I reckon this could be your magic numbers
cheers
scotty

Nice one Scotty,it looks like its a great wave sailing board ,I think I need a Christmas present ,
tried slugga s Smik s in Maldives ,love the lightness of your boards .his where a little small for me ,
don't know how the lump surfs them . But he rips on the twin.
WA

Thanks for the advise guys. Scottie, How much extra above retail is a custom paint job typically?

Hi Scottie how much extra reinforcing do you need to drop in a deck box,and what's the magic measurement from the handle.8.0 x 28 pro.cheers.Hipster will be my next board ,eventually..