Aipa Surfboards Dark Horse vs Aipa Surfboards Supernova
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Both boards come from Aipa Surfboards: the Dark Horse is a groveler and the Supernova is a groveler. Documented stock sizes run 24.88 L–43.8 L for the Dark Horse and 21 L–47.5 L for the Supernova.
A quad-specific adaptation of the Dark Twinn, with forward wing placement for controlled precision and enhanced stability in overhead conditions.
Features
Sleek, active outline with winged thumb tail rear section for responsive handling
Moderate rocker, full-lower apex rail, and staged bottom contour create a lively yet controlled planning surface
Heavy vee with double concave and wing flute create an intuitive tipp
Built for pure speed in 1–3' surf. The Supernova is a true high-performance groveler—neither fish nor hybrid—drawing on 50+ years of AIPA design evolution.
Features
Null wing: A distinctive rail element that reduces surface area and creates an angular break for crisp, immediate pivot—a refinement of AIPA foundational designs.
Straightest rail line: Compact outline optimized for small-wave speed.
Performance rockers
What is the difference between the Aipa Surfboards Dark Horse and the Aipa Surfboards Supernova?
The Aipa Surfboards Dark Horse is a groveler and the Aipa Surfboards Supernova is a groveler.
Which has more volume, the Dark Horse or the Supernova?
Documented stock sizes run 24.88 L–43.8 L for the Dark Horse and 21 L–47.5 L for the Supernova. Their documented volumes are close, so pick on the size that matches your weight.
How do surfers rate the Dark Horse and the Supernova?
The Dark Horse has no reviews yet, and the Supernova has no reviews yet.
Should I buy the Dark Horse or the Supernova?
Choose on the waves you surf most and the size that suits your weight. The Dark Horse is a groveler and the Supernova is a groveler; each model page lists its documented stock sizes and reviews from surfers who ride it.
