Description
Just as the name suggests, the HYPO is your board full of hype. It’s definitely a runner so hold on tight!
The HYPO is all about speed and fun. You’ll find yourself making sections you wouldn’t normally make on your high performance short board.
This model paddles and catches waves like a dream due to the volume under the chest. Speed is generated through the old school single fin outline, which is complimented with a nice round tail for smooth transition between turns and mid rails keeping the board connected to the wave.
The flatter rocker and concave give you all the speed under the sun. Gav added a little bit of added kick in the nose to prevent pearling too. And the double concave vee round tail combination generates ease of rail to rail transition.
The HYPO can be ridden with almost any fin combination – single, thruster or quad.
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CONGRATULATIONS @jrodnz … National Over 30s Champion!
After 7 runner up finishes at Piha since 2009, he finally got his 7th National Title. And his 4th National Title in the Over 30s Men Division.
JRod was riding his ELITE in standard PU construction.
Surfing 📸 by @norrie.montgomery
Chaired up the beach 📸 by @brigitte.luke.3
1-DA Shapes Surfboards are available in Taranaki through Chip and the crew at @beachstreetnz
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1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Warren had to say about his new SEMI GUN:
“Thanks Gavin, I’ve tried it a few times now and it rides like a dream, goes exactly where I want it to go, no skipping out or me having to change my foot position to get the rail over. It’s like a Ferrari compared to my other boards. Very happy.”
1-DA Shapes Surfboards are available in Taranaki through Chip and the crew at @beachstreetnz
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Do what Warren did and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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CONGRATULATIONS to all the #Team1DA and #1DAwarriors who competed at the recent NZ Nationals. Some fantastic results and personal bests amongst these results:
@jrodnz … 🏆 National Over 30 Champion (his 4th National Title in this division)! As well as 🥈2nd in the Over 40 Men, 🥉3rd in the Over 35 Men and Quarterfinalist in the Open Mens division.
@sorenbucka12 … 🥈 2nd in the Under 16 Boys division. Soren also competed in the Open Mens division.
@tashgouldsbury … Just turned 18 recently and came 🥉 3rd in both the Open Women and Open Women Longboard divisions!
@mandy_gouldsbury … Finalist in the U18 Girls Longboard division and quarterfinalist in the Open Women Longboard division. Great effort given still recovering from surgery.
@tombutland … Semifinalist in the Open Men division.
@nickdunne_ … Semifinalist in the Over 40 Men division. Nick also competed in the Over 45 Men division.
@brenthutchieson … Quafterfinalist in the Over 45 Men division.
@dr_cpalmer … Quafterfinalist in the Over 30 Men division. Cory also competed in the Open Mens division.
Amongst the boards being ridden were THE ELITE and MASS DESTRUCTION in PU and 1-DA Epoxy construction.
1-DA Shapes Surfboards are available in Taranaki through Chip and the crew at @beachstreetnz
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The quiver just keeps building a little more each year for local Brazilian ripper @gilferreirasurf
Gil rides THE ELITE high performance model, and the DUB T twin fin model with a thruster set up just for fun.
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what HARRY had to say about his new FISH:
“I have tried this board now in a range of conditions from 1 foot beachies to 2-3 foot hollow waves and can confirm you will have FUN on it! Surprisingly for a twin fin it holds in the tube really well and isn't like your traditional twin where it’s hard to hold a line without sliding out. Highly recommend this to be an addition to any quiver! Thanks Gav!”
Amongst his 1-DA quiver, Harry rides the FISH 5’ 9” x 20 ¾” x 2 ½” 32.5L in standard PU construction.
FREE FINS FEBRUARY … As an introductory special to our new FISH model, we’re also offering with each FISH order in February 2021 a FREE set of Futures EN Twin Fins (valued at RRP $149.95).
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BIG CONGRATULATIONS to 1-DA Team Rider @tashgouldsbury taking the overall win in the Under 18 Girls division of the 2022 NZ Billabong Grom Series, after taking 1st in events #1 & #2, and taking 2nd in 3rd and final event.
What a champ! 💪🏆
Tash was riding her MASS DESTRUCTION in a 1-DA epoxy construction.
1-DA Shapes Surfboards are available in Taranaki through Chip and the crew at @beachstreetnz.
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@seventhwavenz @noxensurf @smoothstar__newzealand @1_da_shapes @thehori @beachstreetnz @coastal_chiropractic_taranaki @surfersfuel
Meet Taranaki born-and-bred world-class surfboard shaper Gavin Upson at New Plymouth Surfriders Club on Saturday 25 February 2023 between 11am to 2pm.
Talk all things boards with Gav, try out a range of 1-DA demo boards, and enjoy sharing the waves with 1-DA & @beachstreetnz Team Riders including @jrodnz @tombutland @tashgouldsbury and @sorenbucka12
Gav has been shaping elite surfboards since 1996. He is passionate about working closely with his customers to ensure they get the best boards under their feet to progress their surfing, for everyone from the micro-grom to the weekend warrior to the best surfers in the world.
Forecast is looking great. See you there!
📸 @coffmedia & @travdonjohnson
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1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what BEN had to say about his new FISH:
“I got a 5’9” FISH for my birthday and I love it. Before I got my new board, I was struggling to catch waves and turning once I got on them or having enough speed to avoid the break. But after getting my Fish, I’m catching more waves than what I know what to do with! And I’ve got the speed and buoyancy to move around better than ever. I’m so stoked about my new board.”
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Simply do what Ben did and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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Congratulations 1-DA Team Rider @tashgouldsbury taking the win in the Under 18 Girls division of the @emersonsbrewery South Island Champs 2022.
Not only did she win, Tash also posted the highest single wave and highest heat score of the division too.
Surf 📸 @photomarkstevenson / @surfingnz
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Keeping that saltwater stoke for James with this custom KNEEBOARD 5’ 10” x 24” x 2 7/8” 44.65L.
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Simply do what James did and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what ABBEY had to say about her new FISH:
“The FISH is a great type of twin fin for fun in small to medium waves. It is extremely easy to paddle into waves and holds the rail very easily. It is a fast board that with the width is very forgiving for pop ups and not digging the nose. It’s a great board to bring variation in amongst my other high performance boards. This is my 5th custom board from Gav and once again he has exceeded expectations with his time spent listening to what I wanted and ensuring it was the perfect board for me.”
FREE FINS FEBRUARY … As an introductory special to our new FISH model, we’re also offering with each FISH order in February 2021 a FREE set of Futures EN Twin Fins (valued at RRP $149.95).
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Time to SPRING into it!
1-DA Team Rider @scottarderne with sister SAMMY getting a surf session in before school with their custom MASS DESTRUCTION boards.
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new stick today … see bio link for details.
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A powerful combo – a sweet new quiver and 1-DA Evolving Team Rider @pottsyjarrah.
And it’s proving to be a winning combination too, with Jarrah winning both his heats at the Southcoast trials yesterday, making it into the Southcoast Surf Team U16s to complete in the Qld State School Championships later this year.
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1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what @mattogrady__ had to say about his new MASS DESTRUCTION:
“From the moment I met Gav the board design process was super easy. Gav and I worked together looking at what I liked and didn’t like in my current board, my surfing and how I wanted to progress. End result - the Mass Destruction. The board feels really good under my feet especially when turning vertical off the bottom and can maintain speed throughout the turn which is something that my last board didn’t do. The board lands super stable on end sections and is fun to ride in all conditions. This board can hold it’s place in bigger waves and can drive down the line as well as hold speed through the fat sections in smaller waves. The Mass Destruction has been my favourite board so far! Thanks so much Gav!”
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Do what Matt did, book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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Congratulations @freyaprumm claiming 2nd with her @dbah_boardriders teammates @vasicek88 @nathanjoelcook @midgetmagic in the tag team event, and a finalist in the Women Individual event, at the 2023 @ushercup
📸 @dbah_boardriders2008
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1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Craig had to say yesterday about his son’s new MASS DESTRUCTION:
“I bought a 5'4' Mass Destruction for my 12 year old a few months ago. Since, his surfing has improved and its obvious this board is everything he will need moving forward. I'm already planning to just buy the next size up when he grows out of this one.
Great board made by friendly, knowledgable, skilled people. Thankyou Gav and Nikki.”
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Simply do what Craig did and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Aaron had to say about his CHEATER:
“Excellent experience with the team at 1-DA.
I locked in a FREE one-on-one video consultation with Gavin. He listened to what I was trying to achieve with my surfing and together we came up with a plan for a custom CHEATER.
Being based in NZ, I was a little nervous with the whole ordering online and shipping back from Aus, but dealing with Nikki I can safely say its been the best customer experience to date with any surfboard order. Nikki worked a plan to get it to me and my board arrived at my door in perfect condition.
I've been super happy with my board, from the model, the size and the construction (PU glassed in Epoxy). I 100% recommend 1-DA and I am already planning my next order.
Thank you.”
1-DA Shapes Surfboards are available in Taranaki through Chip and the crew at @beachstreetnz
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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1-DA WHAT IT FEELS LIKE? Here’s what Jamie had to say about his new MULTI:
“The 5’11" Multi is an absolute rocket. Gav made it with a round tail for me. The thing that stands out is the drive I get out of the rail around the tail, especially when I put it in critical situations, it just always seems to grab and hold for me.
I initially chose 1-DA after seeing the branding on Gav’s car when I took my daughter to her ballet lesson just down the street from the factory. I did a quick website search and thought that the consultation was a good idea. I’ve ordered a fair few custom boards in the past but never really had that kind of one on one conversation with the shaper before. I really enjoyed just talking about boards with Gav and am stoked with the results. I’ll definitely be ordering my boards from 1-DA from now on.”
Jamie got a custom MULTI 6’ 0” x 19 7/8” x 2 5/8” hip round tail 33.19L in standard PU construction with a custom spray.
Not sure what board is right for you? Want to customise your next board to get the most performance out of it to suit your surfing style? Just do what Jamie did and book a FREE Private Consultation with Gav to custom order your new board today … see bio link for details.
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Dimensions
5′ 0″ x 19 1/2″ x 2 3/8″ (26.4L)
5′ 1″ x 19 5/8″ x 2 3/8″ (27.0L)
5′ 2″ x 19 3/4″ x 2 7/16″ (28.4L)
5′ 3″ x 19 7/8″ x 2 7/16″ (29.0L)
5′ 4″ x 20″ x 2 1/2″ (30.3L)
5′ 5″ x 20 1/8″ x 2 1/2″ (31.0L)
5′ 6″ x 20 1/4″ x 2 9/16″ (32.5L)
5′ 7″ x 20 3/8″ x 2 9/16″ (33.2L)
5′ 8″ x 20 1/2″ x 2 5/8″ (34.7L)
5′ 9″ x 20 5/8″” x 2 5/8″ (35.4L)
5′ 10″ x 20 3/4″ x 2 11/16″ (36.9L)
5′ 11″ x 20 7/8″ x 2 11/16″ (37.7L)
6′ 0″ x 21″ x 2 3/4″ (38.9L)
Tail Shape
Round or Swallow
Fin Setup
Five Fin
EPOXY OPTIONS
See EPOXY page for full details and images.
STANDARD EPOXY
EPS foam with wooden stringer and epoxy glassing.
1-DA EXCLUSIVE EPOXY
Our 1-DA EXCLUSIVE EPOXY technology is the 1st composite stringer tech surfboard to WIN a WSL event! Read about it HERE.
EPS foam with special stringer, epoxy glassing, bottom stringer strip and tail patch. We use a special light composite stringer designed specifically for structures subjected to slamming and shock loads. The stringer’s composite material includes characteristics such as low water absorption, superior damage tolerance and excellent fatigue properties enhancing the surfboard’s flex.
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Need some guidance about the right board for you? Take advantage of a FREE Private Consultation with our World-Class Shaper GAVIN UPSON when ordering your new 1-DA Shapes surfboard.
Appointments can be attended:
- in person at our Tweed Heads premises; or
- by Facebook Video Chat; or
- by Telephone.
Nasser Sultan –
A message to all the surfers and surfing communities. My name is Nasser. This review is an honest one with no bollocking! I’ve came across Nikki and Gav through a friend of mine who recommended these guys to shape a board for me that I’ve had since being back living in Australia. So the board was sent up to Gavin and the instructions were can you copy this? He said yes. Well well without knowing me or seeing me he delivered a bloody cracker of a board which I was blown away!!! Guys, do yourself a favour, contact this husband and wife team and bloody order a board and support this small family business. 💯 you won’t go anywhere else.
Fabiano –
Our baby was born 7 months ago and as a result I became 5 kg heavier and a little unfit. I found myself struggling to catch waves specially at the points due to currents and crowds. Also for years I’ve been observing guys with “fish type” boards getting more than their fair share in those conditions.
I was very specific with this order. I wanted paddle power more than anything. Something flat, wider and packing several litres more than my standard boards but hopefully still able to perform. The initial idea was riding this board only on mid size swells at crowded points.
After talking to Gav for a bit we decided on the Hypo model, with some subtle changes.
When I picked it up, to my surprise, it felt way more refined, like “sharper” than I imagined it would be.
To put in a few words, since I picked it up in February, I haven’t touched any other surfboard. From small days at my local banks to pumping dbah and straddie it goes amazingly well and I’m yet to surf a good day at the points.
It’s easy to surf it. The paddle power is addictive. Catching more waves, getting in early, the extra speed and flow, the surprisingly good performance when put on rail, how good it is in the barrel… it all adds up to a much more fun surf on most conditions.
It may not be as wiggly and whippy as a standard high performance shape but the overall fun factor cannot matched by any other board I’ve ever had.
If someone is after super paddle power, overall performance and fun on 2 – 5ft+ surf, this should be the number one option.
Adam Rees –
Recently had a custom HYPO (6’0 x 20 1/2 x 2 9/16) model made by Gav. It goes SOOO well, absolutely love it. I have had a few boards made by Gav now and the process is so smooth and easy, cannot fault it. Works in the small stuff due to the volume and rounder outline, but wow its been holding up in some of the bigger swell I’ve ridden too.
This board is fast and easily makes sections.
If you only need one board in your quiver, this could definitely be it.
Looking forwarded to surfing it more.
Sebby –
Just grabbed a 5′ 8″ Hypo from Gav and it is freakin’ sick! We made a few subtle changes to the volume distribution to suit my surfing and even added the option for a single fin box to it for those cruisy point runners. The board is super fast, forgiving on the takeoff for a Hybrid, good in the pocket and great to lay into full turns. I am stoked on the board and the chats with Gav on refining it for me. My Buzzinga can now have a day off!
Carlo –
I haven’t set foot on any of my other boards since I got the HYPO. The board is ridiculously good, surfed the point overhead today on it and it felt incredible. Very very impressed and feeling challenged as it’s made me rewire my style. Thank you. I am on cloud 9 right now. Super energized from my surf this arvo.