Aipa Big Brother Sting - Tuflite - Futures - 4 + 1 Fin - Longboard

Big boards mean big fun for big guests. The Big Brother Sting is Ben Aipa's classic longboard: a high-performance tank that smashes through the slackest conditions. Extra thickness in the middle of the board, combined with a beautifully foiled rail, provides the perfect balance of buoyancy and performance. You'll catch every wave without sacrificing maneuverability. A wider outline towards the nose increases stability, and a pulled-in tail allows for quick changes in direction. The iconic AIPA wing connects the front of the board, where buoyancy and stability rule, with the back, where big turns and precise control are possible. Fun is guaranteed with the Big Brother Sting; finally, a board that makes less-than-ideal conditions just as enjoyable as the best day of the year.

Construction - Tuflite V-Tech

Tuflite V-Tech is Surftech's groundbreaking molded technology, re-imagined for enhanced performance.

• FUSED CELL EPS CORE // Closed-cell EPS core provides increased response and buoyancy
• GREENPOXY® RESIN // The latest innovations in bio-based epoxy chemistry
• 2X LAYERS FIBERGLASS // E-glass has the highest strength-to-weight ratio available
• MICRO-SANDWICH VENEER // Wood veneer provides natural flex and increases break strength
• COMPOSITE T-STRINGER(S) // T-stringers distribute forces and increase break strength
• CARBON STRINGER // Distributes forces, protects against dings, and increases break strength
• REINFORCED RAILS // Fiberglass-reinforced rails improve performance and durability
• EXCLUSIVE SANDWICH TECHNOLOGY // Surftech's Tuflite boards are molded using proprietary methods

Fins included: None

A Legacy of Aloha

Ben Aipa left one of the biggest marks on the surfing world: he shaped the board with which fellow Hawaiian Fred Hemmings won the world championship in 1968 and founded his own brand, Aipa Surfboards, in 1970. In 1972, Ben conceived the double-edged swallowtail design, followed by the split-tail design in 1974. He was also the informal coach and trainer for top surfers like Michael Ho, Larry Bertleman, Mark Liddell, Sunny Garcia, Brad Gerlach, and Kalani Robb.

Ben Aipa continued to compete himself: he won the Grandmasters division of the United States Surfing Championship in 1989 and the Legends division of the U.S. Championships in 2000. In 1992, he was inducted into the Surfing Hall of Fame, and in 2004, Surfing magazine named him one of the ten best shapers of all time. Under the leadership of sons Duke and Akila, Ben's legacy lives on with fresh shapes and ideas.

“I never looked at what other board builders were doing… I looked at the surfers and the nature around me. Their movements showed me what was missing… I was always looking for the next wave, the next move.” – Ben Aipa

About Aipa

Aipa Surfboards is the Hawaiian brand of shaper Ben Aipa, now continued by his sons Duke and Akila. The brand is known for its distinctive outlines, wings, and tail designs that work even in less-than-perfect waves. Exactly what you need on the North Sea, which is why you'll find Aipa at Hart Beach.