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Big Brother Sting
Ben Aipa’s plus sized staple performance longboard, The Big Brother Sting is a high-performance tank designed to power through the mushiest of conditions. Extra thickness in the center of the board with a nicely foiled rail gives the perfect balance of float and performance.... -
Big Boy Sting
A favored model for the 210 pounds plus surfer, the Big Boy Sting is designed for the big surfers who want to maximize power without giving up maneuverability and is also ideal for longboarders looking to step down towards a shortboard. Designed and Proven to... -
Supernova Twin
Built from the cosmic core of the SUPERNOVA system, the SUPERNOVA TWIN takes the same high-performance blueprint and mutates it into a more explosive, free-flowing form. Where the original SUPERNOVA focused on compact control through a multi-fin platform, the TWIN strips everything back and... -
Modern Swallow
The Modern Swallow from Aipa Surf is a forward-thinking design that blends speed, style, and versatility into a wave-hungry board that makes catching waves a breeze. Shaped for progressive surfing but deeply rooted in Aipa’s legacy of innovation, the Modern Swallow is all about flow, smooth... -
Big Boy Sting
A favored model for the 210 pounds plus surfer, the Big Boy Sting is designed for the big boys and girls who want to maximize power without giving up maneuverability. Proven to perform by Ben Aipa on the south shore on Oahu, The Big... -
Ichthys
The Ichthys, or fish symbol, is an ancient Christian emblem representing “Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior”—an acronym derived from the Greek word ichthys (ἰχθύς), meaning “fish.” The ICHTHYS is a symbol of faith, the miracles of the Gospels, and the deep identity of... -
Genesis 1:1
The Genesis 1:1 Kolby once said, “Look at what our God made for us! He made this for us to enjoy.” This is where it all begins — creation in motion, the foundation of faith, flow, and explosive joy. Just as the verse speaks... -
The Disciple
The DISCIPLE: Kolby lived his life as a quiet leader — one who followed his faith so faithfully that others were inspired to follow him. The Disciple was created in that same spirit: a board shaped for humility, purpose, and flow — built for... -
Minitank
In 1981, while the rest of the surf world was caught up in the shortboard thruster revolution, Ben Aipa flipped the script. He brought the longboard back—but not as you knew it. He engineered a new kind of weapon: the Modern Longboard—a high-performance tanker... -
Makaha
Before the name AIPA was known worldwide, Ben was already changing the shape of how things were. The MAKAHA was shaped in 1965—just one year into his shaping journey—under the Surfboards Makaha label. While most boards of the era were bloated and bland, this... -
DA Sting
A legend reborn. Da Sting is the one surfboard in all of history that, when you see it—you know exactly where it came from. Inspired by Ben Aipa’s observation of a hydroplane speed boat in 1974, Da Sting carries forward his iconic outline—unchanged—and balances... -
Modern Sting
Born in 1974. Rebuilt for the mod-vintage movement. The Modern Sting takes Ben Aipa’s iconic STING design—one that’s been evolving to execute in every era of surfing for half a century—and brings it into today with a transformed aesthetic and performance-tuned outline. Wide up... -
Step Twin
The Step Twin is an extension of the Dark Twinn—a split personality for when the waves turn on and gets a little heavier. Where the Dark Twinn maxes out, the Step Twin steps in and takes over. Designed for surfers who love the Dark... -
Titan Glider
The Titan Glider is a modern Hawaiian tribute to something ancient. Inspired by the traditional ?Olo boards—once reserved strictly for Ali?i, Hawaiian noblemen and royalty—this design blends deep heritage with AIPA innovation, in a massive, flowing Sting outline. The ?Olo was the largest of... -
Flared Pin Twin
Originally designed by Ben Aipa in 1976, the Flared Pin Twin returns with a modern twist but its soul remains untouched. This is a shape built for power and precision, anchored by Ben’s signature Pro-Am bottom a deep double concave that forms a high... -
The Grey
What is it?!The Grey operates in its own realm—a shape that refuses to conform and moves in the space between, where the balance of performance, intuition, and versatility come together. Filling the gap between shortboard and midlength with a little overlap in each direction,... -
Kaiser
The KAISER is inspired by a board Ben Aipa shaped in 1976 for the playful waves of the South Shore of O?ahu. While Ben is best known for crafting powerful boards for powerful surfers, what most don’t realize is that Pops was desigining and... -
Supernova Pro
If the SUPERNOVA was the explosive beginning—a burst of high-performance groveler energy—then the SUPERNOVA PRO is its next evolution: the fully formed force born from that same cosmic core. Built from the SUPERNOVA’s blueprint, the SUPERNOVA PRO morphs its signature null wing and rebalances... -
Modern Swallow
The Modern Swallow carries forward Ben Aipa’s original 1972 swallowtail design into the modern era. It’s a fusion of classic aesthetics and contemporary performance—made for surfers who respect the roots of high-performance surfing while seeking modern functionality. With a slightly filled-in, smoothed-out vintage outline,... -
Archangel
The ARCHANGEL is power with purpose, Reborn from Kolby Aipa’s Hitman — the board that carried his rhythm: fast, fluid, and fearless — this is the shape he gravitated toward for everything from playful peaks to punchy beach breaks. In Scripture, an Archangel... -
B.A. Fish
The Ben Aipa Fish has been a staple board from Ben's archive of design dating back to 1971. This board has been ever evolving throughout the decades to meet the progression of various surfers abilities. The B.A. Fish ( which we've been calling the... -
Killswitch
The KILLSWITCH is a modern alternative shortboard built for surfers who don’t fit the typical shortboard mold. Designed for the 40+ crew with athletic builds and years of surf under their belt and for heavier, weekend-only warriors who need to make their sessions count!... -
Retro Bishop
Part thrasher, part fish—meet the Retro Bishop. Imagined as an inside joke by team rider Joel Bishop, the Retro Bishop combines the speed and flow of the BA Fish with the instinct for attack of the Bishop model. It’s loose when you want it,... -
The Bishop
The Bishop stands as a symbol of balance, conviction, and composure — a dependable daily driver. It has long been a cornerstone of AIPA design, representing power under control — the meeting point between precision and flow.. In Scripture, a bishop is an overseer... -
Dark Horse Pro
Every quiver needs a sleeper. A board you can send into the pit and trust—one that bites hard when you throw yourself over a shorebreak ledge.This is ours. Originally developed in parallel with the Dark Twinn as its quad-fin alter ego, the DARK HORSE... -
Dark Twinn
When I designed the Dark Twinn, I was chasing a blend of timeless style and futuristic feel. Inspired by my dad’s late ’70s winged twins and the smooth curves of his 90s thumb-tail swing templates, this board is all about flow, control, and attitude....
Everyday (3'-6')
If you could only own one board, this is probably where you'd start. These are the boards designed for the conditions most surfers ride most often—offering the versatility to handle everything from fun beach breaks to solid point waves.
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