Gun slinger – Hypr Hawaii Gun 9 ’ 6 ” x 29 ” 121L
Review & pics : Tez Plavenieks Hypr Hawaii has certainly hit on something unique with their range of Gun hard board SUPs . Bucking the trend these shapes - initially designed as big wave paddle board machines - have gained an audience because of their individual design and broad versatility . Having tested a number of Hypr Hawaii Guns the 9 ’ 6 ” comes looking like a traditional pin tail surfboard shape . Think Lightning Bolt style from the 70s ...
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£ 1599
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CONCLUSION
The Hypr Hawaii Gun 9 ’ 6 ” harks back in some ways to how surf SUPs used to be ( pre 2010 ). Longer outlines , with doable volume and performance orientated widths . The Gun is , for most , a real world performance surf SUP that doesn ’ t take the balance of a gymnast to unlock its potential . It works in small waves , as well as big , and does have some degree of flat water prowess . Lighter riders in particular will discover this . Another fine example from a very individual range of SUP boards .
The described UV ( purple and gold ) livery give the Gun a distinctive look . Coupled with that sharp pin tail and signature hull chines it ’ s these traits which have unique appeal . As well as performance .
Other , bigger Guns I ’ ve tested ( for me as a heavier paddler ) have plenty of touring SUP performance inbuilt . This size errs more towards waves . For sure , it will cover some water on the flat but underfoot it prefers swell . Lighter riders will find more flat water performance alignment .
Testing Hypr ’ s Gun SUP boards I ’ ve been relatively unlucky during review periods for surf . With the 9 ’ 6 ” though I managed to get on a few bumps . Not big , but enough .
These boards may have big wave pedigree but their small swell prowess is undeniable . True to my earlier comment it loves a liquid wall . There ’ s plenty of glide for early roll ins and the Gun generates speed with minimal drag . The tail releases and with enough juice it ’ s a nimble and throw about sled that ’ ll slap a smile on your face .
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