![]() ![]() ![]() When it was launched over 5 years ago the surfboard industry was very firmly focused on high performance shortboard and the market wasn’t nearly as diverse as it is today. What Made It Such A Success First High Volume ShortboardĪrguably the Hypto Krypto was the first high volume shortboard that targeted the everyday surfer. For myself the size calculator on the Haydenshapes (I’m 6 foot and around 90kg) put me on the 5’11 with 34.72 litres. Running from 5’2 (which comes in at just over 23L) through to a chunky 7’0 (packing in 58.6L!) there’s a huge range of sizes. It also comes in the patented FutureFlex technology – combing a stringerless, high density EPS core, finished off with biaxial fiberglass, epoxy resin and a parabolic carbon fibre frame. Well the Hypto is one of the best selling surfboard models of all time and brought in the dawn of the high volume shortboard which worked in a huge variety of conditions.įeaturing a pretty flat rocker, with a slight flick in the nose, double V through the tail and a single to double concave running through the main part of the board it’s often referred to as the one board quiver (although admittedly I’ll contend that statement later on!) and can handle everything from 1 to 8 foot. So what is the Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto? Hypto Krypto – Is It Worth The Hype? (+ 4 Other Surfboards To Consider). ![]() This would allow you to benefit from a little extra volume, always appreciable in the speed setting. However, if you plan to surf this board rather in soft waves, we advise you the size superior to that which is indicated to you. ![]() Regarding the preferred size for your template, we recommend you refer to the grid developed by Haydenshapes. Possibility to mount the fins in thruster if you seek more freedom of maneuver, or quad, for better resistance in hollow or tubular waves. The Hypto Krypto is equipped with five plugs allowing you to adapt it to your desires. The raised nose will avoid stinging in the hollow sections when the back of the board taking the form of a "pin tail", will give you the opportunity to tighten your curves for ever more radical.Īs for the back of the board, it reveals a simple concave ending in double concave tail, source of responsiveness by the rapid transfer of a rail to another. If you like to attack the trough and send rollers at noon, this board is for you. Thanks to these characteristics associated with a rather straight outline as well as with a great thickness, taking speed and long curves will have no more secrets for you. This is partly due to the width of the nose and the flat rocker that allow him to enjoy good stability on the water. Regarding the technical aspects, the Krypto Hypto offers ease of paddling and excellent recovery in the softer sections of the wave. It will delight both surfers in search of the daily surfing, as globetrotters wishing to travel with a multi-purpose board for maximum sessions. Waves of 50cm or 1m50, hollow or not, this board does wonders. Thanks to its retro design straight from California, the Hypto Krypto has won 3 times the board of the year award. ![]()
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