Rawson Surfboards HC+ Model vs Rawson Surfboards Sniper Shortboard SS

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Both boards come from Rawson Surfboards: the HC+ Model is a shortboard and the Sniper Shortboard SS is a shortboard. Documented lengths run 6' 0"–7' 0" for the HC+ Model and 5' 10"–8' 6" for the Sniper Shortboard SS.

HC+ Model by Rawson Surfboards

HC+ Model

Rawson Surfboards

Shortboard

Shortboard

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HC+ Model: This high performance Rawson specialty model was formally known as the Hyper-Classic model, and is one of my longest running Rawson step-up models I offer. The HC+ is a semi-gun design originally “spawned” on the North Shore and is intended for good surf and traveling surfers everywhere. Whether you’re riding Back Door, Teahupoo, Mentawais or other exotic destinations, this model is designed to be the mos

Wave power

Hollow / powerful

Skill

Expert

Length
6' 0"–7' 0"
Width
18.37"–19 1/2"
Thickness
2.37"–2.87"
Sniper Shortboard SS by Rawson Surfboards

Sniper Shortboard SS

Rawson Surfboards

Shortboard

Shortboard

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Sniper Series The Sniper series is currently my most asked for model from my customers world wide. I originally designed the first Impala in 2009 while shaping at Lost Surfboards while building and selling my Rawson brands that Lost was distributing for me. At the time, Matt Biolos; the Lost Surfboards owner, was encouraging me to design a hybrid that had the best of the '80's, but style was contemporary looking. Th

Wave size

Knee → Waist-high

Length
5' 10"–8' 6"
Width
19 1/2"–22.37"
Thickness
2 1/2"–3.37"

Size ranges describe each model's documented stock sizes, not a specific board. Compare every spec side by side.

Quick answers

What is the difference between the Rawson Surfboards HC+ Model and the Rawson Surfboards Sniper Shortboard SS?

The Rawson Surfboards HC+ Model is a shortboard and the Rawson Surfboards Sniper Shortboard SS is a shortboard.

How do surfers rate the HC+ Model and the Sniper Shortboard SS?

The HC+ Model has no reviews yet, and the Sniper Shortboard SS has no reviews yet.

Should I buy the HC+ Model or the Sniper Shortboard SS?

Choose on the waves you surf most and the size that suits your weight. The HC+ Model is a shortboard and the Sniper Shortboard SS is a shortboard; each model page lists its documented stock sizes and reviews from surfers who ride it.

Are the HC+ Model and Sniper Shortboard SS made by the same shaper?

Yes. Both are Rawson Surfboards models.

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