The Supernova, co-designed by Aipa Surfboards and Noel Salas of Surf n’ Show, is a next-generation high-performance groveller built to ignite small waves and wave pools alike. Engineered to thrive in 1’–3’ surf, the Supernova isn’t a fish or a hybrid—it’s a true high-performance groveller designed for speed, precision, and explosive responsiveness. The outline is compact and refined, built for quick rail-to-rail action and tight turns in the pocket. A subtle single to double concave bottom generates lift and drive, while the tail design adds control and snap even in soft or mushy conditions. Whether you’re carving through a local beach break or threading a modern wave pool, the Supernova lights up weak waves with true high-performance flair.. If you’re chasing a board that surfs like a shortboard but dominates in gutless surf, the Aipa Supernova is your go-to small-wave weapon.
Construction - Fusion Pro
Surftech’s version of a standard EPS and epoxy surfboard construction. A closed cell EPS core containing a wood stringer is layered with E-glass and biax glass for a light weight performance board with a lively feel. All Fusion HD boards are hand finished.
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FUSED CELL EPS CORE // Fused cell EPS core provides more response + flotation
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CLEAR HD-EPOXY RESIN // Epoxy resin system with high thermo-mechanical performances
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HIGH-QUALITY E-GLASS FIBERGLASS // E-glass has the highest strength-to-weight ratio available
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FULL BIAX DECK PATCH (45° / -45°) // The Biax fiberglass distributes power + protects from dings
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CARBON STRINGER // Distributes power + adds pop + adds break strength
Fin(s) included: None
A Legacy of Aloha
Ben Aipa has made a most significant mark in the world of surfing: making the board that fellow Hawaiian Fred Hemmings used to win the World Championship in 1968 and founded his own brand Aipa Surfboards in 1970. Ben invented the doubled-edged swallowtail design in 1972 and followed this with the split-tail design in 1974. Moreover, Ben has served as an informal coach and trainer to such top surfers as Michael Ho, Larry Bertleman, Mark Liddell, Sunny Garcia, Brad Gerlach, and Kalani Robb.
Ben Aipa continued to enter and compete in various surfing contests: He won the Grandmasters division of the 1989 United States Surfing Championship and the Legends division of the 2000 U.S. Championships. Inducted into the Surfing Hall of Fame in 1992, Ben was named one of the Top Ten Shapers of All-Time by Surfing magazine in 2004. Now spearheaded by sons Duke and Akila, Ben's legacy continues with fresh shapes and ideas from the minds of his talented children.
"I was never watching what other board builders were doing...I was watching the surfers and the natural world around me. Their movements showed me what was missing...I was always looking for the next wave, the next move." – Ben Aipa
