Hawaiian South Shore Reviews

James here, South Shore Hawaii Surfer living in Waikiki. About 6 months ago, I bought the S-Boss. I chose it because the Firewire profile showed it could handle a variety of conditions, which proved true. It can handle bigger waves and some grovelly waves, allowing me to hang with longboarders and get into more critical stuff. I was intrigued by the centerline or spine. I found it acted more like a center fin, allowing rail-to-rail movement. Initially, I used a thruster setup with Endorphin 2+1 ...

I usually ride shortboards, typically in the 5'7 to 5'8 range. I picked up the Slasher Low Pro 9'3 because I wanted something for small days that wasn't too loggy. I've ridden longboards before, but they were always Thruster setups, not true single fins. I've ridden the Slasher quite a bit, more than I expected, due to the small waves on this side. I like the Slasher; it's nice to transition from shortboarding because it turns easily, almost too much. It provides a different feel but still feel...

My name is John Kim. I work for Vision to Learn, an organization that provides free eyeglasses to needy kids throughout the state. However, when it comes to surfing, I love riding the Mid6 board here in Hawaii. It works perfectly for the conditions, and I enjoy it immensely. I typically use the Endorfins on my Mid6, although I also like the Endorfin twin fins with a small trailer setup. However, I mostly stick with the quads. The board performs well in various conditions, and I prefer it when t...

My name is Martin, and I have been riding a 5 11 Sci-Fi. This is a really responsive, great all-around board. I have been surfing it a lot in steeper, punchier waves. Over the winter, when I was surfing bigger waves and switched from my 6 6 back down, I noticed a performance difference. When I step up on it, it just zooms. It feels like it has a motor when I put my weight on the tail. It generates a lot of speed and holds the rails well on turns. It is a really fun board. The wider nose helps wi...

I recently tried the Outlier board, and it was a great experience. I was initially trying out another board, but my wife had purchased this one, and I ended up liking it more. We had a friendly competition, which was fun. The board performed well, especially in getting through the whitewater section and transitioning to another section. It was easier to use than the Machado, which I had been hoping would perform better. I surfed this board at Rock Piles, where the waves were between one to two ...

My name is Bill Sullivan. I came in a few days ago looking for a board that I can use to catch all kinds of waves. I haven't been surfing for long; I have gone just a couple of times in different places like Hawaii and Puerto Rico. I did a lot of wake surfing on boats, but I just moved here and wanted to get a board that would be fun. I rented the Parallax 9 6. When I first paddled out, the paddling was easy, which was the best thing. I am working with a bad shoulder, and it still felt super eas...

Hi, I'm Chichi. I picked up the Moe 7'4" from you guys, and I love it. It's awesome and a lot of fun. You guys recommended the Moe, and after trying it out, I found it to be perfect. I've been surfing at Rock Piles, and sometimes I drift over to Bowls but then head back to Rock Piles. The board picks up really fast, and I don't have any trouble keeping the nose down, even on bigger waves. I was worried about that, especially with larger surf rentals, but now I'm ready to stand, and it's just fun...

My name is Alika, and I've been using the Real Sun Cover for a while now. This is my second purchase, as I bought the first one at the beginning of last year and used it almost daily for the entire year. It lasted surprisingly long, and the coverage was excellent. I never felt like my face got burnt, even after extended use. I primarily use it for surfing, and it's incredibly effective. It stays on well, even in the water, which is great because it lasts a long time. I typically surf for about ...

I'm Mark, but at the surf spot, they know me as Marky Mark. I got the 7'4" Moe, and it's really improved my surfing. I love the board and often get stopped by people asking about it. I liked it so much that I gave it to my son and bought an 8-foot model for myself. I surf the 8-foot Moe mostly on the South Shore in the winter. Unfortunately, I lent it to someone and haven't gotten it back yet, but I plan to. I use Booster fins on the 7'4" and Harley Ingleby quads on the 8-foot. The board's Thund...

My name is Liam, and I just bought the 7'4" Moe. It's a great board. Paddles like a dream. Coming from New England, I didn't have paddle strength all year round, but this board makes it easy, even with a thick wetsuit. It surfs like a dream and is fast. With the quad setup, any wave with push gets you going, and it doesn't feel like a big board at all. In choppy conditions, like the last swells of the season here on the South Shore, it surfed great. I weigh 170 pounds, and this board has been a ...

I'm Ross Morimoto. I’ve been riding the 9'1" Parallax this whole time. It’s a two plus one. I’ve had every single one except the 9'9"—that’s how much I love this board. You have to have a certain kind of style to ride the single fin. I think the two plus one suits more people and more surfing styles. You can surf it more like a normal two plus one longboard. When I first tried a Parallax, it changed a lot of things for me. The hull and the single fin—it was just so effortless to paddle. Even th...

My name is Dylan, and I got a 7'2" Moe about two months ago. I've been using it to transition from a longboard to the Moe and eventually to a shortboard. It's really helped me improve, offering less volume but still enough paddle power to catch waves. It feels more maneuverable than what I'm used to. In windy and choppy surf, it provides more stability compared to a shortboard, making me feel more confident. I'm using the FCS Dan Mann fins, currently set up as a quad. I previously used it as a t...

I'm Jason. I got the 8'0" Moe from you guys. It's phenomenal; it moves really well with the wave. I used reactor quads on it, and they worked out great. I surfed it at Rock Piles on a small day, maybe waist-high, one to two feet. Getting into waves was no problem, which is what I was looking for. The board carried on the wave and felt natural, like it was smaller than an eight-footer, so I could still whip it around and maneuver it easily. I'm 5'10" and 210 pounds, so I thought the 8'0" was a go...

I got the Moe 7'2". They have great demo boards here. I rode the Moe 7'4" with the quad setup, and Harley, David, and Sean were right�it's an awesome setup. It's just an awesome, fun board, anywhere from waist-high down to knee-high, all the way overhead. It'll make you smile all the time. I've ridden it on choppy days, and it handled really well�smooth, fast, silky. I'm riding it with the Harley quads. I definitely recommend them. I had some hesitancy because they're for people 190 pounds or g...

Hey, my name is Gator. I got the 8'0" Moe from you guys, the same one right here. It surfs really well on steeper waves, hugging in and staying super loose. The rails are awesome. For someone my size, though, I might want to go with the 9'0" just for fun. Once you get in, it's got a rocket�it's got a freaking first and second gear, that's for sure. Great board. I was using the quad setup at first and then switched to a thruster. Both setups were equal, but the quad worked better at places like B...

My name is Jacob, and I recently got the Harley Ingoe Hi4 surfboard, specifically the 9'1" version. I'm 6'1" and weigh 215 lbs. The board works super well for me. Initially, it was challenging because I hadn't surfed in over 20 years, but once I got used to it, it became the best thing I ever bought. I feel everything on this board, which I love. I usually surf it at Rock Piles, Bowls, and wherever I can catch waves. I've taken it out in waves up to four or five feet, and it feels like a shor...

I usually ride 8' longboards, so I was a bit hesitant to downsize, but the 6'0" Sweet Potato turned out to be a great recommendation from the team. I'm about 5'3.5" and 120 lbs, and the board had more than enough volume for me—it paddled easily and caught more waves than I expected. I rode it with a twin plus trailer fin setup and surfed at Kwalls, Diamond Head, and Tong over two days. Conditions were clean, and the board felt super stable and fun. It even had enough float for a quick rescue wh...

My name is Bryan, born and raised here. I got the 7'2" Moe from you guys, and it's one of the best investments I've made in my surfing hobby. Before this, I was riding an 8'0" , but I've pretty much forgotten about it because the Moe is my main go-to board now. I've been surfing it at Ala Moana a lot and Rock Piles. I went to Ala Moana every day last week with the swell. It works in everything, from small surf to bigger waves. I even took it out on a 10-foot wave, and it still held up. This boa...

I know people look at me, but it's really good. I love catching waves with it. It's actually easy to catch waves, just like my 9'1". I got the 7'2" and can still duck dive it, depending on where the wave is cresting. Sometimes it's hard, but most of the time, if it's not just whitewash, I can duck it. I was worried about maneuverability, but it's been hard to figure out because the waves haven't been great lately. However, the weekend I demoed it, Blake let me use his 7'2" with the quad setup, a...

This is the best board, number one in my quiver right now. It seems like I'm catching a lot more waves than with my 8'0". It's easy to paddle into waves, really maneuverable, and has a little bit more action. It's looser and a fun board. I'm using the Performer quads, which you recommended, and they're the right fins for this board. I've ridden it twice now, and even on a windy, choppy day, I was catching waves, so I was stoked on it. Imagine how it performs on a good day. It glides so easily. I...

I've had my Hawaiian South Shore wet rash for three seasons now, and it's amazing. I wear it during summer and winter. It's one of the only things like it designed right here in Hawaii, and it's lasted three seasons. I love that when this thing is wet, you get freedom through the neoprene. It's 1.5 mil, so it keeps you warm. Unlike other big brands where you get nipple rash, this thing with the front and back paneling is unique. There's no chafing on the neck, and I don't get rash when paddling...