Aipa Surfboards Supernova vs Aipa Surfboards Wrecking Ball
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Both boards come from Aipa Surfboards: the Supernova is a groveler & hybrid and the Wrecking Ball is a groveler & hybrid. Documented stock sizes run 21 L–47.5 L for the Supernova and 29.84 L–42.74 L for the Wrecking Ball.
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
Taking hints from an experimental board made in 1977 made by Ben Aipa, The Wrecking Ball is the High Performance / Super Groveler that fills the void between Fish and HP Shortboards that brings together all the design qualities needed to pack a ton of action into a small board.
The squatty broad outline in the front half of the board gives it paddle/planing dominance while the inclusion of the unmistakable Aipa STIN
Wave size
Waist → Overhead
Ankle2x OH+
Wave power
Moderate
SoftHollow
Length
5' 4"–6' 4"
Width
20"–21 1/4"
Thickness
2.563"–2 7/8"
Volume
29.84 L–42.74 L
Fin setup
thruster/quad
Conditions
Below average to above average/ waist high to overhead
What is the difference between the Aipa Surfboards Supernova and the Aipa Surfboards Wrecking Ball?
The Aipa Surfboards Supernova is a groveler & hybrid and the Aipa Surfboards Wrecking Ball is a groveler & hybrid. Across documented stock sizes the Wrecking Ball carries more volume than the Supernova.
Which has more volume, the Supernova or the Wrecking Ball?
Documented stock sizes run 21 L–47.5 L for the Supernova and 29.84 L–42.74 L for the Wrecking Ball. The Wrecking Ball has more volume on average.
What fin setup do the Supernova and Wrecking Ball use?
The Supernova does not list a fin setup, and the Wrecking Ball is listed as thruster/quad.
What waves are the Supernova and Wrecking Ball for?
The Supernova does not list intended conditions, and the Wrecking Ball is made for below average to above average/ waist high to overhead.
