{"product_id":"honu-torquay-89-x-32-129-1l-sup-surf-board","title":"Honu Torquay 8'9 x 32\" 129.1L SUP Surf Board","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn 2019, Honu made a deliberate call: walk away from composite boards and build the world's best inflatables. The Bondi proved that right. But the pull of carbon, glass, and a board that truly comes alive under your feet never went away. The Torquay is our return... Not a step back, but a leap forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTo do it properly, we partnered with John \"\u003cspan\u003eBosch\"\u003c\/span\u003e Atkins of Blue Seas Watersports; A shaper, designer, and surfer with more than 40 years of hands-on experience building and riding SUPs. Mark and John spent 6 months obsessing over the shape: multiple blanks, countless sessions, one shared question: can a high-performance surfing SUP be genuinely fun for any capable paddler? The Torquay is that answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBuilt on a hand-finished precision CNC-machined blank and laminated in 45° biaxial carbon, the Torquay closes the gap between elite performance and everyday stoke. It has the drive, rail sensitivity, and responsiveness of a true high-performance design, without demanding a competition mindset to unlock it. This is what we call Fun-Performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-features-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-features-image-slider swiper swiper-initialized swiper-horizontal swiper-backface-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"swiper-wrapper\" id=\"swiper-wrapper-d2a810a7abea77455\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-features-image-slide swiper-slide swiper-slide-active\" role=\"group\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/honuboards.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/main-feature-torquay-1.jpg?v=1776413234\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"swiper-notification\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-features-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFUN-PERFORMANCE SHAPE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBECAUSE YOU SHOULDN'T NEED TO BE A PRO TO FEEL THE DIFFERENCE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMark and John didn't set out to build a pro-only board. They set out to close the gap between performance and accessibility — a shape with genuine drive, sharp rail response, and enough rocker to handle serious surf, but tuned to reward a wide range of paddlers. Available from [X'X\"] to [X'X\"], there's a Torquay for every surfer who's tired of riding boards that hold them back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDECK ARMOUR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBUILT FOR THE DROP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost composite SUPs show pressure dings after a single heavy session. The Torquay wont. The entire standing area is laminated with 2mm high-density PVC. Tough enough to absorb aggressive foot placement, steep drops, and years of hard use. You'll feel the board flex and respond underfoot. You won't feel it dent. Built for paddlers who surf hard and don't baby their gear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCARBON WRAP\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHTWEIGHT. RESPONSIVE. ALIVE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Torquay is laminated in carbon, lapped fully around the rail. This diagonal orientation maximises torsional stiffness and flex response simultaneously; A board that snaps through turns without feeling brittle, and holds its rail through powerful bottom turns without lag. Carbon lapped at the rail provides seamless strength across the most critical impact zone on a surf SUP. The result isn't just stiff. It's alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured-image-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured-image-text-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured-box-image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/honuboards.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/torquay-feature-10.jpg?v=1776412947\" alt=\"\" width=\"\" height=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured-box-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLow Profile Deck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Torquay runs approximately 0.2\" slimmer than most boards in its class; A small number that makes a significant difference on the water. Lower deck height puts your feet closer to the action, lowering your centre of gravity and improving your connection to the rail. Turns feel sharper, balance comes more naturally, and the board responds the way you expect it to. Less between you and the wave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured-image-text-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured-box-image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/honuboards.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/torquay-feature-09.jpg?v=1776412920\" alt=\"\" width=\"\" height=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured-box-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRounded Tail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Torquay's rounded tail sits between a pin and a square; Narrower than a squash for cleaner release through turns, but with enough surface area to keep the board settled and predictable when you're pushing into critical sections. Rail-to-rail transitions feel smooth and connected rather than snappy or sudden. The result is a tail shape that gives you the confidence to commit harder, knowing the board will hold its line when you need it most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured-image-text-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured-box-image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/honuboards.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/torquay-feature-11.jpg?v=1776412968\" alt=\"\" width=\"\" height=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured-box-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEveryday performance Outline\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Torquay's outline carries a little extra width through the centre; A deliberate choice to make catching waves feel effortless without sacrificing performance through turns. Where volume was reduced by flattening the deck profile, it was added back through a fuller midsection, keeping the board buoyant, stable, and easy to paddle into all kinds of surf. The result is a shape that rides like a high-performance board but works like one built for real life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured-image-text-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured-box-image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/honuboards.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/torquay-feature-08.jpg?v=1776412479\" alt=\"\" width=\"\" height=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured-box-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConsistent Flex\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn most boards, the centre handle interrupts the stringer and structural layers directly beneath it — creating a weak point that disrupts the board's natural flex pattern. On the Torquay, the handle is mounted deliberately off-centre, leaving the deck radial carbon strap and 3\/8\" Paulownia wood stringer completely intact from nose to tail. The flex profile stays consistent, predictable, and exactly as designed; The kind of detail you'll never see, but will always feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured-image-text-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured-box-image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/honuboards.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/torquay-feature-07.jpg?v=1776347762\" alt=\"\" width=\"\" height=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured-box-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUltralight Twin + Trailer Fins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Torquay's twin fins and trailer are built around an oversized hex foam core; A construction that strips weight without touching the foil geometry that drives performance. Lighter fins keep the board feeling balanced, letting the board pivot and release more freely while maintaining the drive and hold you need when the surf gets serious. Run all three for stability and projection, or pull the trailer for a looser, skatier feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured-image-text-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured-box-image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/honuboards.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/torquay-feature-06.jpg?v=1776324021\" alt=\"\" width=\"\" height=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured-box-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePVC Reinforced\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Torquay's foam core is reinforced with high-density PVC around the fin boxes and leash plug; The stress points most likely to crack or delaminate under load. The entire standing area is then laminated with 2mm thick PVC, protecting the deck from pressure dings when taking heavy drops or surfing hard over time. The board is built to absorb punishment session after session, and still look and perform like new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured-image-text-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured-box-image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/honuboards.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/torquay-feature-04.jpg?v=1776321308\" alt=\"\" width=\"\" height=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured-box-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVersatile Fin Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Torquay's 4+1 fin setup opens up an almost unlimited range of configurations; Twin, thruster, quad, or anywhere in between. Each setup changes how the board feels underfoot: more drive and hold, or looser and more playful, depending on the conditions and your style on the day. One board, tuned exactly the way you want it. The right setup for every swell on the calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured-image-text-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured-box-image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/honuboards.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/torquay-feature-03.jpg?v=1776321278\" alt=\"\" width=\"\" height=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featured-box-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePalm Print Traction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew for 2026, the Torquay features Honu's Palm Print EVA traction; A texture designed to grip your feet with confidence without the aggressive bite of a traditional diamond or bar pattern. The profile stays thin, keeping your feet as close to the deck as possible for maximum feel and connection. Planted without being locked in, responsive without being rough. Every session, every condition, exactly where your feet need to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67589110694124,"sku":null,"price":1975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/3707\/files\/torquay-perfect-day-01.jpg?v=1790548229","url":"https:\/\/westcoastpaddlesports.com\/products\/honu-torquay-89-x-32-129-1l-sup-surf-board","provider":"West Coast Paddle Sports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}