The HIHP Speed comes in a single 9'1" size, but getting the most out of it depends on your weight, your surfing style, and the conditions you surf most. It's a performance-oriented board — not the right choice for every surfer, regardless of size. We're happy to help you figure out if it's the right fit and talk through what to expect from it at your size and skill level. Reach out directly:

• Email: sales@hawaiiansouthshore.com
• Text: (808) 597-9055

When you contact us, include your current board dimensions and volume, how you want to ride the board (more performance-oriented or looking for noseriding capability too), the type of breaks you surf most (beach break, reef break, point break), how often you surf, and your location — location affects shipping options and helps us give you accurate delivery information.

It's a performance longboard first, but one of the genuine surprises in this design is how well it noserides. The narrowed outline, shifted wide point, and the way the board trims parallel to the wall all create a natural pocket position that makes stepping to the nose more accessible than you'd expect from a board this narrow and performance-focused. Harley describes it as an interesting byproduct of the design changes — the board wasn't built around noseriding, but the outline adjustments made it work better up front than earlier HIHP models. If you want a dedicated noserider, this isn't the board. But if you want a performance longboard you can actually get to the nose on, the HIHP Speed delivers.

Harley primarily rides the HIHP Speed as a thruster in most conditions, and that's where the board's precision and pocket-turning ability really show up. The quad setup is the recommendation for larger, more open faces or hollow surf where you want more drive and hold through longer turns at speed — and some riders also reach for the quad on smaller, faster days to add extra speed when the surf is quicker than it is powerful. The 4+1 setup makes it easy to switch between configurations based on what the surf is doing. For most regular conditions, start with the thruster and go to the quad when the waves ask for it.

The HIHP Speed is an evolution of the classic HIHP series, featuring subtle yet impactful changes:

• Slightly pointier tips, similar to the Diamond Drive model
• Adjusted wide point, shifted back a few inches
• Greater overall curve for tighter turns in the pocket
• Improved balance and more dynamic ride
• Enhanced nose riding ability, despite being a performance longboard

The HIHP Speed is designed as an all-around performance longboard:

• Excels in hollow waves and beach breaks
• Capable of trimming down point breaks
• Performs well in everyday surf conditions, from waist to head-high waves
• Can be set up as a thruster for most conditions or a quad for larger, more powerful surf

Harley primarily rides the HIHP Speed as a thruster, but it's versatile:

• Comes with a 4+1 fin setup, allowing for various configurations
• Can be ridden as a thruster (2+1) or quad
• For most conditions, the FCS Harley XL tri set is recommended
• In larger waves or for more speed and control, the FCS Harley XL quad set is suggested

The HIHP Speed stands out due to its:

• Refined design based on Harley's world championship-winning boards
• Balance between high-performance features and traditional longboard capabilities
• Improved turning ability without sacrificing nose riding performance
• Versatility in various wave conditions

While designed for high-performance surfing, the HIHP Speed can benefit intermediate surfers:

• Offers improved balance and control, making it easier to progress
• Allows for both traditional longboard techniques and more aggressive maneuvers
• Provides versatility for surfers looking to expand their skills in different wave conditions