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Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto Review

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A ripping little all rounder for small to medium sized waves, the Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto surfboard is a modernised performance fish on steroids.

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Pluses

+ Extra fast small to medium size wave all rounder
+ Will take a steep drop even with the wide, fishy nose and the low rails plus round tail combo will hold tight in steeper, hollower waves
+ Lots of volume hidden well through the foil makes the Hypto Krypto and excellent paddler that generates speed easily

Minuses

– Hayden’s ‘Futureflex’ EPS technology has the closest ‘feel’ I’ve observed in the water to a traditional PU based board but hardcore PU loyalists will need to adjust to the differing buoyancy of EPS.  Plus, the lightness of the EPS construction makes the board more difficult to manage in strong winds and on bumpy wave faces – I struggled with the outline in solid overhead surf but I know others who have ridden the Hypto in places like Indonesia with great success

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The Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto surfboard at 6’2 x 20 ¾ x 2 ¾ @ 38.4L’s of volume. The Futures EA Blackstix are perfect in this board.  See the full standard dimensions with volumes at the bottom of this page.

Best Wave Type

Punchy beach breaks to mellower point breaks from chest high to just overhead.

Features

  • Winner ‘Surfboard of the Year’ at the Australian Surf Industry Awards and one of the bestselling surfboards on earth
  • The everymans small to medium size wave all rounder, novices to advanced surfers will appreciate the unique, modern outline
  • Lots of volume packed in a small package but never feels bulky
  • Nice, low pinched rails feel sharp and responsive
  • Flat rocker through center for speed in average conditions but with a touch of nose rocker for making steeper drops in better conditions
  • Modern bottom contour for all around performance surfing in a variety of conditions

Compare To

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  • Stacey Surfboards Shovel Head surfboard review: intended as a modern performance fish, this board can handle slightly bigger, steeper faces than your normal fish
  • Rusty Dwart surfboard review: Rusty’s one board quiver, the DWART destroys most average, small to medium size wave situations
  • Von Sol Shadow: a cool, unique take on the modern performance fish
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Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto Surfboard – Front & Back

Video Transcript

Hello, this is Ben and welcome to Benny’s Boardroom! Today, we are going talk about the Hypto Krypto by Haydenshapes, based in the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia. This thing is so popular right now.

Every time I go out in the surf, it seems I see a few of these boards in the water and, where I live, the waves are usually a little bit flatter faced, a little bit smaller and a little bit weaker. I think that is part of the reason why people like surfing the Hypto Krypto so much is because it excels in those kinds of conditions.

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On Haydenshapes website, Hayden talks about this surfboard as being the most versatile model in his range and that it can be surfed well overhead. You also may have seen the video of Craig Anderson surfing his Hypto Krypto at Greenbush in the wave blessed Mentawais, Indonesia at double overhead.  I personally wouldn’t take this board to Indonesia and I definitely wouldn’t take it into a wave like Greenbush!

To me this board is best in shoulder high to overhead waves that are less hollow and less critical. In those types of waves it is fantastic, fun and really fast. So fast, in fact, that the first couple of times I took off on a wave with the Hypto the board actually bolted off without me and I got to watch the wave and the board go off into the distance, as I fell backwards. Once I got the hang of the slightly more buoyant E.P.S. construction, however, I really enjoy surfing this board.

The Hypto Krypto has quite a cool outline. It’s got this big, wide, almost fishy nose up front, wide point forward – so, carrying a lot of foam underneath the chest, which helps you to paddle into smaller, weaker waves – but then it has this awesome, pulled in pin tail at the back. So, a really different design; there are not many boards that I’ve seen that are shaped like this, where you’ve got a fishy nose pulling right in to a steep pin at the back.

There is a lot of foam throughout the board but the E.P.S. technology keeps the board a little bit lighter so you don’t sacrifice much weight by having so much foam. The rails are really fantastic and low so, again, more manoeuvrable than a traditional fish style surfboard. You can turn this thing really hard but it’s also a great board for flying down the line and doing big, arching turns.

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Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto pin tail (click to enlarge)

If you’ve had a go on the Hypto Krypto, please let us know what you think of it and thank you very much for watching.

 

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Stock Standard Dimensions & Volume

Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto dimensions and volume from the Haydenshapes website:

Length

Width

Thickness

Volume

5’4

19 1/2

2 1/4

26.2L

5’6

19 3/4

2 3/8

28.31L

5’8

20

2 1/2

31L

5’10

20 1/4

2 5/8

33.79L

6’0

20 1/2

2 3/4

36.56L

6’2

20 3/4

2 3/4

38.4L

6’4

21

3

43.23L

6’6

21 1/2

3

45.53L
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by Dan on Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto
Hypto
Location: Florida

Fun forgiving Surfboard in most conditions. I would say it works best for me from chest high to overhead but with one condition - and that is that it needs to be clean with not too much wind. I find the board kinda of disappears when the wind picks up.Mine is the 5'4 with the PE/PU (all white no carbon rails)construction

by Javier on Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto
Hypto Krypto
Location: peru

Hi i am a surfer from Peru surf lota of point breaks at Age 57 intermediateweight 70 kg i am use to surf on large boards my smallest board is a 7.2,i want to buy a Hypto Krypto 6,2 for all around surf do you think its going to have too much volume i apriciate your advice i realy dont want to go under 6 feet

Hey Javier, check out our Advanced Surfboard Volume Calculator!

https://bennysboardroom.com.au/pages/advanced-surfboard-volume-calculator

by Thomas on Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto
Light light weight
Location: san Diego

Really fun design. Fun in steep surf, but conditions have to be right. Doesn't handle wind at all. Big nose and light weight makes it a kite. The reason for the low grade is that it is the most delicate board I've ever owned. I ignored many of the post stating this. First time out I hand handprints up all the rails from duck diving. Any bump will result in a pretty severe ding ding. After 2 months its pretty much ruined. I've owned any many boards, and this is by far the most wimpy board I've ever ridden. So unless you're sponsored or have an endless budget, be aware of the warnings.

by Beno on Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto
Great ride
Location: Gold coast

Been surfing the hypto for 5 months now, love it. The way it paddles,the way it handles and the speed. However i am disapointed with the durablitly of the of the materials, it seems like this board will ding or crack with very little effort. It seems to me to be a little disappointing given the hefty price tag. All in all though i definetly dont regret the purchase just wanted to give some info for those thinking of buying, as i know i appreciate all info i can get before i buy.. cheers

by Kristopher on Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto
Hypto krypton
Location: Can

I'm 185 lbs, Good but not great physical form 5,11". I spend 2 months every year surfing inIndo, Costa, Nicaragua, Panama. I consider myself an intermediate surfer.5.10 Webster step up model is what I've been surfing but lacks in volume.Torn on making the wrong choice on ordering a Hypto Krypto. Can anyone shed some light on what size I should order? Fire wire says I should be ridding a 38L boardWhile other sites say 27 L .

by Greg on Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto
Hypto Krypto
Location: Wanda

Ridden the 5'10 twice now in 3-4ft hollow beach breaks. I had no trouble going from a 6'1 JS Revo to this. I rode it as a thruster and found that it was faster and very manouvreable. The pulled in pin tail allows for sharp turns and the extra volume under the chest allows for plenty of paddle power. Love it! Get it!

by gonzi on Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto
Best Board Ever
Location: Portugal

I have and i had many boards in the last 23 years of surf, i have a nice quiver and i decided to buy the mythical Hypo Krypto... and what can i say... is awesome!
I never felt before what i feel when i surf with hypo, looks like is an extension of me in the wave! In bigger waves is very good and stable, the drive is perfect, and is easy to make great manoeuvres! In small waves is fun and as well easy to surf! Great board for every conditions! Thanks Hayden 🙂 I love my board

by Mike on Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto
Sweet
Location: Cocoa Beach Fl

Just bought the board two weeks ago had 3 session so far can't explain to you how awesome this board is. I'm 6' 190 lbs and I bought a 6'4" I was worried when I got the board that it would be to small, I was wrong thankfully this thing floats unbelievable and catches waves with ease. The fact that I'm most impressed by is late takeoff in critical situations it holds the line perfect. Overall a great performer! I'm very happy and I will be putting to the test in Nicaragua in a month.

by The DL on Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto
Works for me

The hypto is pretty much the perfect board for the main break I surf. The takeoff there can be wonky at times / the hypto's buoyancy provides a super stable platform to push against... it's a wave hog. The first section hits a reef and gets fast and hollow, on good days it throws a nice barrel / the hypto charges very fast and let's you make heavy sections that maybe even seemed unlikely. The inside throws a long punchy shoulder / I get great hacks on the hypto. Some guys will have different taste in shortboards in terms of turning performance, but I find the drawn in tail gives me plenty of precision and agility turning, regardless of the buoyancy in the front. Added bonus, the buoyancy reduces paddling fatigue during long sessions

by Kobi on Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto
Got a 5.8 and stoked

Hi guys ,
Wanted to share my experience as I read through all the reviews here as well before I got my board ,
I am 5.11 180lb and 41 yrs surfing about 25 yrs ,
I was hesitant on the size of board to go to and asked HS and they recommended me to go for the 5.8 .
The board is floating me well and easier to paddle than I thought it would be , I'm used to 33 ltr boards and the 31 ltr of the FF construction feels the same ,
The board is super fast and responsive and the one thing I felt right from the start is that it's so easy and stable in vertical sections and on the wall ,
It's actually a board that is so fun to surf that I am taking it to every session since I got it and leave all other boards at home (:
I think my best cent for others would be to be on the right volume as this board floats very good ,
I 100% recommend it to others , it's just great !
Thx Benny for the review , it helped me a lot,
Cheers,
Kobi

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  • Iu

    I’m 79kg and 1’82cm. I am a intermediate level surfer. Usually I surf in the mediterranean sea, but I also would use it in ocean conditions. Wich size would you recomend? I don’t know if I buy the 5’8 31l or the 5’8 32’27l. What would you recomend.

  • Ric Vidal

    First up I must say I have and am currently doing some work at Haydenshapes and purchased mine before any involvement.
    I’ve owned 2 Hyptos, a 6′ and a 5’9′, the 6 footer is now in the trusty hands of my previous girlfriend and pledged it was hers whatever… first mistake was letting her ride it!
    What can I say… fun, fun boards, and yes mine too looked second hand relatively quickly, but I can accomplish that with ANY build but compared to some PU/PE boards, they might compress on the deck more from what I’ve witnessed, but they go so far then basically stop, so you get very defined foot wells. If you think longevity is a problem there is always Hauden’s P/E version, normal stringered polyurethane foam, but still glassed with epoxy resin.
    I’m approx 5’11” and about 80kg and on the very wrong side of 50, the 6 footer was plenty of board. Paddled so well and I’m sure a lot of people wrote off my chances of getting waves but I invariably did get them and yes there weren’t any circumstances that I felt I had the wrong equipment. Such a great rocker for catching waves and just about anything else I wanted to try. Is it a HP shortboard? No, and he’d be the first to tell you. If you want fun… have a go of one.
    The 5’9″ I personally felt I needed better waves, but that is more a product of my age rather than the board… it was very much a get up up and think turn and it did. Like a skate board. I’m of the opinion the 5’10” is MY optimum.
    As a general rule, I believe you can get away with less Hypto than you think. The larger Hyptos feel big to me when sanding, say compared to a regular HP board. Use Benny’s volume guide reference but perhaps err on the less side for a Hypto, or beg, borrow or steal for a test ride prior. If you are coming down in size the biggest problem is going to be your head space, not the board.
    My thinking with HS boards and the FF build as a whole, he isn’t doing it because it’s easy, he’s doing it because he thinks it’s better.

    I’d recommend one to anyone to least have a a go…

  • http://comparesurfboards.com/ thebenny

    Hey Morrow, another convert…there is a reason why it’s the one of the bestselling boards in the world!

    Great to hear your story and super excited that you found a board that’s helping you to get the most out of your time in the water!

    If you don’t mind, I’ll add your feedback as a user review – I know other surfers will really appreciate it!

    As for the Hypto fence sitters out there, we have the Hypto Krypto and the full Haydenshapes range available for sale at BennysBoardroom.com.au: http://bit.ly/1NSA3wf

    Cheers,
    Benny

  • Jeffrey Powers

    im a big guy, 6’6″ 230lbs… i just got a 6’10” hypto…. and i am stunned at how great it is. I have been making sections i never used to make… its super fast, responsive and feels great under my feet. I am able to get into waves quicker because of its volume and float. Best board for me so far and I have been surfing a very long time. Thanks Haydenshapes!

  • Tabasco64

    Hi Benny
    Do you think there’s a sensitive difference of paddling power between the 6’4 and the 6’6 ?
    I ‘ve got a 6’4 and at 200 lbs I feel it sometimes hard to paddle.
    Thanks

  • Nils

    Hi Benny,
    my name is Nils and I just recently started surfing on Bali. There, I was able to surf my first green ones, even on a day of 4-6 feet. At the end of my vacation I could surf the open face without making any turns. A little info I should add is that I am used to standing on aboard, since I have been wakeboarding, snowboarding and skateboarding for more than 15 years now.
    This being said, I could read a lot about the hypo krypto and start to believe it might be a good fit for me. I am a bit taller then 1,80 m and weigh around 75 kg. The website of HS says that I should take the 5’6 with 28.31 L.

    What is your opinion and what is the deal with 3 or 5 fins?
    In advance, thank you very much for some feedback.
    Looking forward to hearing from you!

    Cheers,
    Nils

  • Chris Johnson

    Hey Benny,

    Just picked up a 5’8″ Puddle Jumper but am not catching as many waves as I was with my 6’2″ Pod. The volume of the PJ is slightly less than the Pod but I think the difference really has to do with the length. I’m considering picking up a 6’0″ HK to give me a little more length and to mesh with my middle of the board stance and more cruise style. I see that the HK is now available as a 5 fin but that your review was of the thruster. Any thoughts between the two boards? Thanks, Chris.

    • Robert

      Hi Chris,

      Probably after a year my reply does not make much sense, but anyhow, I have both the PJ 5’8 and the HK 5’10. The PJ definitely paddles better at almost 3 litres more. If you’re having issues with a 5’8 PJ I’d go for an even bigger HK.

  • vince

    Hey Benny,
    Great review and based on my personal experience, really spot on.
    I have been ridding the 5’4 HK for about 2 years now. I find this board performing well above average in clean waves, preferably punchy or hollow. This is by far the fastest board I have ever ridden. I have been also using it as a groveller and I have been fine on it. However I find the HK quiet disappointing in average/junk conditions. There is way better board options out there for these more average days.
    Just like you, I struggle in overhead surf, especially when there’s lots of water moving. Those day, a bit more length is preferable, IMO.
    Overall, this board put a smile on your face on the good days, but this isn’t THE magic board that works for every day every size every wave, as it has been described sometime.
    Anyone looking for HK, stick to your traditional volume and don’t be scared to go small. I have been ridding it with FS2 Performers and this has been the perfect set up for me.
    A great board for the aussie east coast. But not a one board quiver.

  • Thomas Germain

    Hi,
    I’m 6’0 and weight around 173lbs. I leave in New Caledonia where I usually surf reef breacks. I am intermediate/advance, can get barelled, generate speed, do cut backs and long turns. I’m about to buy a hypto Krypto, but not to sure about the size. I’m a bit hesitant between the 5’7 29.86L and the 5’8 31L. I kinda feel the 5’8 might be a bit too bulky? Which one would you recommend?
    Thank you!

    • http://comparesurfboards.com/ thebenny

      Hi Thomas, the Hypto hides it’s volume well so I don’t think you would find it too bulky, especially given how close your two options are in size (the under arm test is always useful, however). Just a thought but have you considered the HS Ando? I think it would love your punchy reef breaks. Have a look!

      http://bit.ly/BuyHaydenshapesAndo

      • http://comparesurfboards.com/ thebenny

        YEW! What do you think Squidink? Are you sold? It’s a rad little board

  • Fishboard´Twin

    Hey Benny! I have a Hypto 5´8″ and i think the board is great to get speed down the line and just enjoy the ride. For me the pluses and minuses are:

    Pluses:
    – The board drops in anything.
    – Super easy to paddle and catch waves.
    – Super smooth to surf, good to make sections and get barrels.

    Minuses:
    – I think its not a board to do strong turns. Is something to do soft turns, like a fish.
    – Works better in solid surf, overhead and in barrels, when you dont need to do turns.
    – Doesnt work to well in weak surf, small, mushy surf.
    – For me, its not a “one board quiver”. I think its the second/third board, the one you ride when you just want to cruise the wave in a fast way making sections without worrying about turns.

    I also have the Weirdo Ripper, Happy Shovel, Bottom Feeder and used to surf in a Dwart and T-Dwart. With the exception of Bottom Feeder, i think those boards works better in a wider range of conditions than the Hypto.

    Cheers!

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  • Brian

    I’m looking for a new board but unfortunately I don’t live near surfable waves anymore. I frequent southern California when I can get away and love to get out when I’m there. I want a board that I can have fun with in a variety of conditions but I mainly surf 1-6ft with occasional 8-10ft days. I’m between 90-95kg, 6’1″ and would say I’m an intermediate level surfer. I’ve been looking at the Hypto Krypto a lot because a buddy of mine just got one and loves it but was wondering what peoples thoughts on it were, or if they had other suggestions for a board that fits my preferences since its a lot of money (for me) to put down when I only get to use it a few months out of the year. If I do go with the HK I also wanted to know what people thought about the PE vs. the FF and over all size recommendation. I’m between the 6’0″ 37L or the 5’10” 34L (or if anyone has a different recommendation I’m all ears). I talked to a guy at Hayden Shapes to get his perspective and he seemed to be pushing me towards the 5’10” FF assuring me it would be the best fit for me. I’m timid to take his advice because I don’t know if he’s looking out for my best interest or his so again, any advice at all would be greatly appreciated.

    Brian

    • Silvio Martinez

      Brian.
      I’m in a similar situation and also debating which board size to get. I’m was wondering what decision you finally made and how your liking it .
      Thanks

      Silvio

      • Brian

        Silvio,

        I ended up going with a 6’2″ Future Flex and love it. Where I got my board did not carry PE’s and had a good deal on FF’s. I went with the 6’2 simply because I figured I could use the added volume/paddle power with my less than frequent use and am happy with my decision. Hope this helps you make your decision.

        -Brian

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  • http://comparesurfboards.com/ thebenny

    Hey Chris, good to hear your take on the Hypto and bummer about the snap!

  • Admin

    Hey Rob, thanks for your awesome take on the Hypto. If it’s alright with you, I’d like to put your review on the ‘Share your experience with the board’ segment on the site. I’m sure a lot of other surfers out there would be glad to know these things about the Hypto Krypto. Again, great take on the board and thanks.

  • http://comparesurfboards.com/ thebenny

    Hey Alan, the Hypto is a great option given your description. See this post for help with surfboard sizing.

    http://bit.ly/knowyourvolume

    A 6’2 may be a bit big for your but work from what you’re riding now – it may be similar in volume.

    I’ve heard about the dings but I didn’t have any issues with my Hypto.

    We have Hypto Krypto’s available for sale in the Boardshop here:

    http://bit.ly/BuyHSHyptoKrypto

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  • http://comparesurfboards.com/ thebenny

    Hi Maddog, for sluggish, fat waves, I would go the 6’0. Note, the Hypto Krypto hides it’s volume well!

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  • Alessandro

    Hi! I’m 1.83m (6ft) and i’m around 83kg(182pounds) and i live in Italy, i’m not a great surfer but i think this board could fit me and help me grow. i was wondering, should i get a 5’10”, or a 6’00. I should mention that i’m in a good fit, because 83-82kgs is my weight limit, since i’ve already lost 74 pounds…Thanks in advance!

    • http://comparesurfboards.com/ thebenny

      Hi Alessandro, the Hypto is a great, user friendly option if you’re at the stage where you’re getting up to your feet and riding the face.

      If the waves you surf normally are small and weak, go for the 6’0 – a little bit of extra foam under your feet is a good thing most of the time!

      All the best,
      Benny

      • http://comparesurfboards.com/ thebenny

        ps, many congratulations for losing 74 pounds…that is an achievement!

  • kalmyk

    I’m 160lbs,5’9, intermediate surfer. I usually surf beach break NY and NJ in USA. I’ve got 5’6″ Hypto Krypto. I ride FireWire Spitfire 5’10 (on big days -> chest to overhead) and Sweet Potato 5’8 when the surf is small or mushy/choppy up to 3ft height waves. The board is awesome. But I think I will only ride this board when the conditions are clean from 2-6ft height waves. It’s very light and manageable. I love it.

    • http://comparesurfboards.com/ thebenny

      Cool kalmyk, thanks for sharing your experience with they Hypto Krypto!

      Cheers,
      Benny

  • http://comparesurfboards.com/ thebenny

    Hi RoughNeck,

    For me the Rare Bird works best in Chest/Shoulder high waves up to a few feet overhead; punchy, steep or flatter faced but not too small or weak.

    I know a lot of other surfers love it in the waist high range, too but the largest Rare Bird model was a bit small for me in those conditions.

    If you appreciate the help and advice, please consider getting the Rare Bird through the CS Store here:

    http://shop.comparesurfboards.com/products/chilli-rare-bird

    All the best,
    Benny

    • RoughNeck

      Thanks Benny. I have a RB and was interested in your thoughts. I’ve only ridden a few times and yet to make my own assessment.

      • http://comparesurfboards.com/ thebenny

        Hey hey RoughNeck, have you given the Rare Bird a proper go now? What are your thoughts?

  • Senworb

    I ride a 6′ fibreflex hypto and so far have found it to be a great board for the typical fat faced waves we have in our area. I have found just by shuffling forward It will cruise across the dead sections with ease rather than having to pump. However as previously stated have found that if there is any surface chop the hypto will bounce around readily, also on the steeper suckier stuff I tend to find myself trying to stop it pearling on take off (but then again that could just be me!!)
    Overall love it for the big fat stuff and smaller reef runners that we tend to get, but as soon as it gets choppy or a little more serious I start looking for something else… did i mention tuff – this thing has taken a beating and is still going strong!!

    • http://comparesurfboards.com/ thebenny

      Thanks for the awesome comment Senworb, this is great perspective on your Hypto Krypto by Haydenshapes! I know other surfers looking to buy a Hypto Krypto will appreciate this.

      Cheers,
      Benny

      • RoughNeck

        I’ve got 5’10 HK and I’m 90 kg. My last surf on the HK was in 1-2 ft surf. I was disappointed. Admittedly the surf was poor. I’ve not used it since! When the surf is +3ft I use a JS Rev or Pyzel SLAB. If you have a quiver which suits surf from 1-8ft, it’s unclear the role the HK plays. If you want a one size fits all; the HK maybe the answer. Look forward to your thoughts,

        • http://comparesurfboards.com/ thebenny

          Hi RoughNeck,

          For me, the Hypto Krypto occupies the space between a groveler and a proper good wave shortboard.

          I don’t take it out when it’s sub waist/chest high or much overhead. I also prefer other boards when the water surface is choppy as I find the density of the epoxy bounces around too much on an uneven wave face.

          That said, I find the HK does suit a lot of the conditions I get around Sydney because the waves are often in the above size range and the HK will fly across a flat face but also take a steep drop into a peaky beach break barrel.

          All the best,
          Benny

  • Tom McGilvray

    Hit the nail on the head. I ride the hypto in a 5’4, in chest the head height waves this board dominates. Once there a bit of bump in the water the board feel to light and small. In small to med size swell on a nice clean day you won’t be disappointed.

    • http://comparesurfboards.com/ thebenny

      Cool Tom! Great to hear your take on the Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto! I’m interested to hear how does it go in the big, meaty waves you get in W.A…

      All the best,
      Benny

      • Goncalo

        I recently bought my 5’4 Hypo Krypto and i’m amazed! I’m 5´7” and my weight is 140. This board rocks! I never felt one board like this is really special!

        • http://comparesurfboards.com/ thebenny

          Cheers Goncalo – great to hear you’re digging the Hypto!

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  • Marce

    I took my 5’8 hypto krypto to the Mentawai earlier this year… It went amazing at overhead Nipussi, I also had a blast with the hypto at a really long left in south Ments. I didn’t have the same luck at Thunders or Lances Left though… I clearly ain’t no Craig Anderson! For me the hypto goes good in clean faced waves, easy to catch waves and super fast down the line. When the surf is not so good I find it hard to cut through chops and bumps due to the lack of weight of the future flex material… Strongly recommended!

    • thebenny

      Thank you for your comment Marce, this is good perspective. It’s great to hear you’re getting a lot out of the Hypto…especially in the Mentawais! Good on ya mate.

      Benny

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