barney64 said.. 
6' 10" x 26 keep you posted ,when we get surf
Any updates on this one?
Super curious to try one of these for myself, so any advice and info is appreciated - have read through this whole thread in detail already :)
A bit of background on my skills... This is my first season on a short SUP but feel I'm getting along pretty well. Now at 20 days, riding a 2014 Starboard Pro 8.0x28. I'm on the smaller side at 5'8 and 65 kg. I'm a long time kiter - twin tips and strapless boards.
At this point I am quite comfortable riding head high waves, making bottom turns, turning and riding both directions on a wave, and just starting to make something resembling a top turn. I've had little trouble with the 8.0 Pro on I'm on now, although I understand the 2015 and 2016 are considerably more stable - mine is only 90L. I only run into trouble when there is a lot of chop and/or I'm getting tired, then I start to fall off a lot more often.
Things I like about the sound of the Hyper are the smaller length and maneuverability. Wondering if the 6'10 is going to be way more difficult than my 8'0 for paddling, or pretty similar. Or maybe the 7'2 will be the one to go with.
A friend locally has a 7'4 that I will try soon, but I feel that is unlikely to be the optimal size for me. Regardless still stoked to give it a burn.
Anyone else out there been on the 6'10 and 7'2??
