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Starboard Hyper Nut 8’6” Starlite / Intermediate Surf £1079
SUPboarder looks at the bigger Starboard Hyper Nut 8’6” in a Starlite construction, after reviewing its baby brother the 6’10”last year. With its very similar innovative shape the 8’6” is a board designed for the intermediate rider or the heavier more advanced rider. A fun board that really works well in pretty much any conditions you can throw at it. Stable, fun, light and fast for its size the Hyper Nut 8’6” is a real intermediate SUPboarder winner.
Board details:
- Length 8′6”
- Width 31.5″
- Thickness 3.9″
- Volume 132l
- Fin set up Quad FCS 4.7” & 4.5”
- Weight 9 kg
- Rider size 75-100kg
For more information about the Starboard Hyper Nut 8’6” check out the Starboard website here.
If you have used this board or have any questions or comments about this board please leave your comment below. Also if you want to compare the Starboard Hyper Nut 8’6” with other boards on the market check out the SUPboarder equipment guide here.
Hello Ruben
Was wondering if you have tried the 7’4′ as a 70-75Kg rider.
Many thanks
Joe
Hey Joe, I used the 7’4” last year. But it wasn’t in the best of conditions. Its was a super small day but you could still work the board and throw it around. For me as a 75kg rider the smaller boards where better again. But then I’m used to riding small boards and the 6’10”was AMAZING! For your weight the 7’2” would be a killer!
Many many thanks for reply. I surf on the channel coast so pop up peaks are the normal. Choppy conditions usually mean stability is key and a sub, 30″ board tends to have poor lateral stability in those conditions. If you have any ideas for a wide 30″ but short short board would love to know.
The widest and shortest board we have ever surfed was the Naish Raptor V128 7’X 33” https://supboardermag.com/2016/01/25/sup-review-2016-naish-raptor-v128-surf-sup/
So lively. Compared to a Hypernut it felt like riding on ice skates. But still so stable. The Hypernut would be a better option if you are only having one board though.
That Raptor, way to wide but the 7’4′ Hypernut – that seems a good option only 1 litre more that the 7’2′, but 2 inch wider. Hummm, swap the fins for 4’5 front and 3’7′ rear and that maybe a cracking option. Would love to see a review from you on the shorter hypernut. For what it’s worth Reuben, great reviews – I have another request do you have any reviews for a longboard style SUP but for the lighter rider. The only board I could find is the 9’6′ 117 litre jimmy lewis blacknblue, ok its 28 wide but… Read more »
Hi rueben, great web page first. Im looking at getting another sup to go with my currant board ( loco 9 5 ).l like the look of the hypernut after watching your review of the 8 6 model but think it would maybe be to close to my loco. Ive been suping for 2 years now ( advanced windsurfing and ok surfer too) and can paddle onto unbroken waves every time and bottom turn well and am getting ok on the top turns. My loco feels very steady and not that lively so im looking for something with a bit… Read more »
Dear Paul
For what is worth you might, if you can find one, check out the old airborne range that starboard used to do…. awesome boards, based on your skill level the 7.10 If your looking for a shorter but stable board. Personally prefer lateral stability at 30″ in the mush rather than lower width. The 9.5 loco is wave catching monster, so go shorter. The airbornes 7.10 is sub 100 litres, 98. Or go with a shorter board with a higher volume.
Hey Paul, the Hypernuts are very stable boards for their sizes. They are radical but only if you want them to be. They can still produce smooth calm rides too. Your in the right ballpark with looking at the 8′ or 7’8” but also as Joe said the Airborn was a great board too. The stubby noses will not catch waves like your Loco. But with a bit of practice you will be catching anything that moves. The magic of the Hypernut is in the pulled in thin out rails. The 7’8” is thinner in thickness then the 8′ which… Read more »
Thanks for the advice reuben ive managed to demo a 8 6 hyper nut on a small clean day at hayling and couldnt belive the stability of the board ( thought it was as stable as my loco) and how quick it makes its speed. Not as easy to catch waves on as my board but didnt take long to adjust my placement to catch them no probs. Think its close to mine in size as you said so the smaller boards would be great . Thanks again
2017 hypernut fab board 2016 jimmy lewis best
Longboard sup by a mile reverse drop knee turns a treat and hangs 10 really well I’ve got both and live on Gower s wales and these are my boards of choice great mix covers all conditions and styles enough said Adam
How does this compare to the starboard Hypernut 4 in 1?
Hey Jason, We haven’t used a 4in1 yet but it will feel exactly the same except it will feel heavier because of the extra foil boxes. So you will find some turns won’t be so dramatic.