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Manawa
Manawa
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28 Sep 2026 11:20pm
vietstar said..
Looking for general feedback on board performance. Additionally have MFC 14/9 fins. Thinking of bumping up to 15/10.




I've been riding the Starboard Hyper 88 since 2024, and it's amazing down the line and in medium-to-big waves. Definitely not a European-style board. Most I use MFC 14cm but you can use also 15cm with light wind in 5.2 sail. I use it with anything from a 5.2 down to a 3.7, and even in side on conditions it's not bad. Side off is pure surfing custom territory a technical board, definitely not for everyone, and obviously not built for cruising. My weight is about 75 kg. The more powerful the waves get, the easier, safer, and more fun the board becomes. I think its sweet spot is waiting for a wave in light wind, just parked there, then paddling in and dropping late. Up to 4-meter waves it's an absolute dream, but once it gets bigger than that, it starts getting a bit slappy. Action with my Hyper 88 year 2024.










Manawa
Manawa
174 posts
174 posts
14 Sep 2026 10:46pm
A couple of quick phone clips shot from a distance at One Eye during my August sessions. Just pure memories of a fantastic spot.
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One day....the tide was dropping, but I hesitated to come in because One Eye is simply the most fun place on earth to windsurf.
When I finally decided to call it a day, that familiar exit anxiety kicked in—let's be honest, anxiety is never lacking at One Eye. Between the nerves and pure exhaustion, I made a critical error on the way out. I stayed way too far down toward the inside and completely failed to use the whitewash to get lifted out. Unforgivable mistakes there.
Sure enough, I got seriously tumbled. And while trying desperately to keep my feet off the razor-sharp reef, my harness hook kept getting snagged on the coral. Everything happens at lightning speed out there, and with practically no water covering the reef, every second feels like an eternity.😂😂😂😂Never get greedy at One Eye😂