GEAR: CHOOSING A 2025 HIPE FROM THE PRO RANGE

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09 january 2025 0

Choose from the first complete range of inflatable wing boards designed for advanced riders!

The HIPE Pro, which used to be the ultimate blend of rigid board performance with inflatable advantages, has now evolved into four shapes that match the most popular riding styles today.

Whether it's for ultra-light wind, high-performance freeride, pure freestyle, or intense wave riding, experienced riders now have inflatable solutions that deliver top performance in these disciplines.

Directly inspired by the shapes of our rigid boards range and fully embracing “pro” programs, we now offer the following inflatable boards:

The HIPE Cruzader.

The HIPE Diamond.

The HIPE Stunt.

The HIPE Lethal.

Let’s take a closer look at each shape.

Wing foiler: Clement, GONG Team rider, Neutra Boom, HIPE Lethal, FW Fluid, Ypra Surf-Freestyle stab and HM 85 mast.

The most efficient inflatable wing board for takeoff

The HIPE Cruzader is the ultimate board for ultra-light wind and downwind wing foiling. Whether it's wing foiling, downwind, SUP foil, or flatwater starts, this board is a true multi-tool for marginal conditions.

Its extremely narrow outline boosts off the foil speed, which is obviously crucial for takeoff. Once airborne, it allows for sharp carving without touching the water, or during speed runs with a leaning angle.

On flat water, it's the queen, and it will surprise you in waves as its centered stance makes it very playful. Despite being a relatively long length, it feels pretty much as short as a standard board.

Wing foiler: Bastien, GONG team rider, wing PLUS, HIPE Cruzader, Fluid front wing, Ypra Surf-Freestyle stab and HM 85 mast.

The most versatile mid-length inflatable wing board

The HIPE Diamond has a mid-length shape that allows for early takeoff while maintaining great versatility: freeride, freefly, freesurf, jumps—this board can do it all, with a little extra glide.

Its new mid-length shape is based on a narrow outline for better glide, takeoff, and acceleration.

To enhance takeoff, our designers developed a rigid rail at the board’s tail (also featured on the HIPE Stunt and Lethal). This rigid rail ensures clean water release at the end of the hull, improving glide before takeoff and boosting acceleration. You’ll pump less and fly earlier.

Wing foiler: Clement, GONG team rider, Neutra, HIPE Diamond, Ypra Surf-Freestyle stab, Fluid FW and HM 85 mast.

The most efficient inflatable freestyle wing board

The HIPE Stunt is dedicated to Surf-Freestyle with amazing glide, huge pop, and soft landings, making it the inflatable board for pulling off solid tricks.

This new round and compact shape is designed for maximum agility in the air. On the flip side, with an ideal volume and width distribution, it offers great stability when stationary and during landings.

For flatwater freestyle sessions or a mix of wave riding and jumps, the HIPE Stunt is a must-have.

Wing foiler: Malo, GONG team rider, Droid Aramid, HIPE Stunt, Ypra Surf-Freestyle stab, Fluid front wing and HM85 mast.

The most efficient inflatable wing board for waves

The HIPE Lethal is the go-to inflatable board for die-hard wave riders. Tight turns, airs above the lip, or freefly downwinding on swells are all done instinctively with the HIPE Lethal.

Like its rigid version, it features a narrow shape—second only to the HIPE Cruzader—that allows for committed turns and effortless jumps due to minimal inertia. A responsive board that disappears beneath you, letting you focus on the sensations.

Its glide helps with takeoff, and the sleek shape flies over any conditions and waves

Wing foiler: Bastien, GONG team rider, Neutra, HIPE Lethal, Fluid front wing, Ypra Surf-Freestyle stab and HM85 mast.

Unsure between the HIPE Cruzader, Diamond, Stunt, or Lethal?

We all have a preferred riding style, often dictated by the conditions at our home spot. Start from this base and follow your instincts.

If you mostly ride in flat water, go for the HIPE Cruzader.
If you ride in varied conditions, choose the HIPE Diamond.
If you rarely ride without pulling off big tricks, the HIPE Stunt is for you.
If wave riding is your focus, pick the HIPE Lethal.

Discover all these "pro" shapes in our inflatable wing board section.

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