HYPR Nalu Hawaii

I bought a 12ft XL gun from Ian and it was hands down the best experience possible. It shipped from Big Island to Oahu in 24 hours, arrived well packed and ready to go. I had no prior SUP experience before and he took the time to walk me through key points based on my size, strength, location and athletic background. He has excellent videos online that provide a great starting point and was always available to answer my questions as I progressed. Now ... the board..... what a beauty and FAST! Super strong, beautiful and gets props every time I take it out. It's a board I can advance on and will always keep—a forever board. Super detailed and thoughtful design in every way and an absolute pleasure to take out *every time*.

I just purchased a 14' prone paddleboard from Ian at HYPR Nalu. I was set on getting a bigger size board from a different company. I am very stubborn and once my mind is made up, there is usually no changing it. After coming across photos of the HYPR hull design, I was curious to feel it in action. Upon testing out the board, I was blown away with how it performed and felt in the water. Compared to my current 14' prone board, the HYPR has unmatched stability without sacrificing speed. In choppier conditions, the HYPER had a much better glide feel than my other board in flat water. I could see the water being displaced as I paddled! Also, Ian is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to paddling technique and ocean science. He gave me a few tips that immediately improved my efficiency. I am very happy to support a local Big Island company and someone as passionate about the ocean as Ian! I'm looking forward to enjoying this board for decades to come!

I got a 14’ prone board and a 10’6” sprint prone. The whole experience of getting the boards, from communicating with Ian to opening the board bag on arrival was easy and filled with Aloha. They are beautiful!! The 14’ is so comfortable and paddles even better than I expected. It feels like it is part of me as I paddle… feels like swimming. The sprint board feels the same. I love how it slices through the waves on the way out and love the stability riding back in. Definitely recommend.