Performance Surfer

Built for speed. Tuned for chaos. Designed to detonate 1–3' surf. Since Ben Aipa’s 1974 creation of the STING, AIPA has been on the forefront of performance designs. Duke continues to evolve his fathers designs by implementing the STING’s design principles of surface area...

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...

The Supernova, co-designed by Aipa Surfboards and Noel Salas of Surf n’ Show, is a next-generation high-performance groveler 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...

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...

The Peacemaker: is the step-up built for chaos — a board that brings calm, confidence, and clarity when the ocean turns powerful and unpredictable. Inspired by the words of Jesus — “Blessed are the peacemakers” — this model is designed to steady your mind...

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...

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: 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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

  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...

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...

"In nature , the Bonefish is the fastest fish in the ocean that loves shallow waters.. The BONE FISH was designed to be that hyper-reactive and speedy design that fits in tight pockets and excels in punchy shorebreaks or reef breaks. As the next...

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...

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...

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....