Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto (soft) + Futures T1 Twin Fin Review - The Surfboard Guide

Welcome to the full review of the Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto soft which has been a whole lot of fun, and definitely one of the most high performance softboards ive ridden.
I have been riding the Hypto Krypto soft in the stock 5'8" X 20 1/2" X 2 5/8" - 34.18L.
From au.haydenshapes.com/collectio...
Modelled after our iconic Hypto Krypto, the Hypto Krypto Soft Top is a balance of tradition and modern performance with an added boost of fun. Built with a Full Grip Textured Deck, and shaped rails based on the original Hypto, this superior soft top offers performance capabilities you’d never expect from previous soft tops.
Suited for any caliber of surfer-everyday to elite-the Hypto Softie’s versatility and likeness to the original allows you to excel in surf even beyond small beach breaks.
At the very least: an extremely durable shape you’re sure to have a blast on.
In the Hypto Krypto soft I rode a variety of fins, but really enjoyed the T1's by Futures in their Thermotech technology.
From futuresfins.com.au/products/t...
The T1 Thermotech Twin +1 is Future's performance twin-fin designed for the type of small wave, in the pocket surfing that modern twin-fins are becoming known for.
Made in Huntington Beach, the Thermotech product line does not have the traditional plastic feel of a composite fin. Instead, they have a consistent flex that creates drive and release through turns.
Thermotech fins come with the Futures Truss Base, making them lighter and stronger. The set is equipped with the option to ride with a small trailer fin for increased stability creating more of a thruster feel.
Template Category | Neutral (balanced, all-around)
Construction | Thermotech
Size | Medium Twin +1
Thanks so much for watching, and thanks to Haydenshapes for the chance to check out the new Hypto Krypto soft - definitely one of the funnest "Softboards" I've been able to check out!
Be sure to connect with us on Instagram @thesurfboardguide to see all the boards we are checking out, and let us know what boards you'd like to see reviewed!

[@d2ewsky]

Very cool to see surfboard tech evolving and improving for surfboards, and the deeper review into HaydenShapes soft models. I think this makes the entry into the sport much less intimidating for beginners hooked after that first lesson, and for others looking to dabble in shortboarding.

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

Definitely! Softboards have lots of purposes, and the tech is so advanced now that they have become very capable boards!

[@TH-nc1gj]

Mate, Im big fan of your reviews, you make your reviews relatable to average surfers, even though I can see you’re an advanced/high level surfer. Problem is, makes me wanna buy a new board every month!

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

Haha! Thanks for the feedback! Don’t want people excessively buying boards, just hoping it helps their purchasing decision to get the right board(s)! ✌️

[@othman3192]

best reviews on the website right here

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

🤙

[@HowAreYaCobber]

Thanks for this review, I just picked one up at Surfection.

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@billnye8143]

Just found out about this board *_* I need to make it mine

[@sambright8953]

Really helpful review, thanks Craig. Any recommendation on the following - I'm tossing up between the hypto soft or the MR epoxy twin soft for a summer board. Probably looking at the 6'0 in either, both a tad over 41L to make the most of smaller summer surf. I'm 5'11 and 90kg, usually ride a 34-35L shortboard. Also considering the MR 5'9 at 39.7L as I generally like boards a bit shorter being a shorter person, front foot doesn't end up too far forward. Thanks again for the top review.

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

Personally I much prefer the Hypto out of the two! I was a big fan of the regular Hypto, and this reminded me a lot of that board, so it was pretty hard to go past a soft version of it!

[@rupertmckay2696]

Hi Craig, great review. The only thing I would have liked to see was maybe a comparison between the more expensive FF soft vs the new soft (reviewed). Do you have any feedback on preference?

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

I rode the FF one a few years back, and to be honest i'm not sure what the difference was as they both felt great!

[@mrjeff4832]

I'm a beginner so I want something that paddles well but not too big. It has to look cool. This seems like the perfect board for what I'm looking for

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

Sounds like a done deal then!

[@erickim2630]

But as a beginner I recommend a long board so it's more stable for u

[@jefferyjones3]

Hi Craig, was wondering what you thought of the LOOT soft top by HS? I rode one in a wave pool the other night. It was 6'6 and a bit of volume for me but I have to say it was so fun. I normally surf single fin 7'4-7'6 but these boards made me want to go back to surfing smaller boards again. Was thinking of Hypo in FF as 1 board and maybe the loot in soft as fun mess around board. Curious on what length to get since I ride longer boards but should I stick to the liter guide, Thoughts?

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

I’ve never ridden a Loot soft top - sorry I can’t help you!

[@James-nj4pc]

Thanks for the review man, I bought the hypto based on it. Was tossing up for weeks which one to get.

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

Stoked - hope you are enjoying it!

[@ItzPmacDoh44]

How did you end up liking it?

[@James-nj4pc]

@@ItzPmacDoh44 yeah it was great. Main reason I wanted a soft top was because I kept smashing my boards on the concrete wall at the wave pool 😂 I rode it for about 6 months and now I’m back on my regular board. I found the hypto a bit slow and awkward to start with, but once I made the adjustment to focus on driving through my back foot it all came together.

[@ItzPmacDoh44]

@James-nj4pc dopeee good to hear. Ya I just started in Jan and I'm stepping down from a 8ft wavestorm😂. I go usually 3 days a week tho. So I prob won't notice it's slow lol

[@thomasedison2806]

Have you tried Catch Surf Skipper or RNF that would stack against this and the MR? Would love to have comparison. Some people dont get the reason why get softop but for us learning beginner/intermediate, they pump up the confidence to try new maneuvers and lines safer.

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

I had the RNF briefly, but I didn't like it. The MR felt like it was great, but then this came along and blew them all away! Softy's are great now, the tech is so advanced that they surf very very well!

[@hansimmerguet9892]

Nice video Craig. Im deciding between the Mr Epoxy soft and Hypto Kripto soft. Im beginner/intermediate and ready to switch to a smaller board. Wich one of those boards would be better for transitioning/easyr to ride?

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

Hey! Both are great and you really can’t go wrong with either ✌️ Be good to look at which one offers the best sizing for you!

[@garylugg9860]

craig, i got myself a repaired Hypto krypto ( 6'4'PE) and ran F8 s in it as a thruster and it felt slow and yuk ... it felt like i had the brakes on . I am a below ave intermediate surfer. ON listening to you I then ran T1s with the small trailing fin and it felt so much better . Is this because the T1 is more raked ? and the F8 more upright. And perhaps now after a few years I am realising i like or prefer a more raked fin ? will check out your review of HK in PE and see the fins used there . Great videos , thx Gary

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

Good work trying some other fin setups - I tend to prefer raked fins and struggle a bit with more upright templates unless the waves are bigger with a bit more push 👍

[@cfirgu]

Thanks for the review !🖤 Can you duckdive with this surfboard?

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

You sure can try!

[@paulj.cherol2691]

Good review, really appreciate you insights on this board. Have you ever ridden a MF little marley? I'm considering both these boards. Also looking at the Catch Surf Stump. Any advice or insight would be helpful! Thanks, Peace!

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

Never ridden an MF, but have ridden the Catch Surf! Catch surf are more your normal softboard construction, where this is almost trying to be a surfboard, wrapped in a soft exterior. It depends what you want, and the waves you surf! I loved this thing, but also had a 5’0 Stump a few years back which was magic!

[@TheHeySups]

Hey Mate, im looking for a new allrounder softboard. I used the 6.0 skipper with 48l of volume. It was fun in smaller waves. But now i need more perfomance (one board quiver) which should works also in bigger conditions. I weight around 92Kg and 188cm tall. Would you recon to stay with a 6.0 board or a 6.4 for some bigger conditons. Thanks for your review :) youre doing an awesom job. Cheers from Germany

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

If you are looking at this board - 6'0 sounds good, don't want to go too big as it will be difficult to manage!

[@fabrgv]

Very cool ! You said it is designed for small waves, but is it working in 6-8 ft waves ? Thanks

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

Probably not what I’d grab for 6-8ft waves…

[@James-nj4pc]

Question for ya - did you find you needed to wax it or did it provide enough textured grip?

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

Just an initial waxing, and then it seems fine. They seem to come out production a little slippery...

[@stanfpv3288]

Thanks for the review Craig! I've done a few sessions with 8-9' foamie and I'm buying my first surfboard (gonna be surfing in Sydney). I'm 5'8" and 66kg, do you reckon this 5'8" hypto krpto soft would be a good match for me or should I just go straight to the Hypto Krypto? Thanks!

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

Hey! Either Hypto will be fine, but an 8 or 9ft foamie jumping straight down to a 5’8 is a big jump, and I feel maybe there’s a board between the two to help you transition…

[@stanfpv3288]

@@TheSurfboardGuide Thanks for the advice! I went to a local surf shop and got a 6'8 for now. Hope I could transition fast with this board

[@ItzPmacDoh44]

​@@stanfpv3288how do you like it? I just got the soft future flex

[@CptJTuttle]

Would love one of these in the Tulla Tub, but my 2 concerns are their long term durability, and importantly, how the hell do you doing repair an internal fracture or break? Im.guessing you'd have to deskin it somehow, to repaid a cracked nose or rail?

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

No idea - but I’m sure connecting with Haydenshapes they’d be able to answer that if something were to happen. They’re pretty durable, so you’d be be pretty unlucky for something serious to happen!

[@James-nj4pc]

I just purchased one for exactly this reason, sick of repairing my pool bashers. Testing it out tomorrow 🤞

[@huntersimpson5136]

Question for ya! How heavy are you I’m 6’2” 170 What size should I snag as per volume Thank you!

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

5’10.5 x 92kgs - what are you normally riding in a shortboard? Maybe add a tad more form to that number 👍

[@sylvar0one]

Are these soft boards harder to duckdive especially when surf is bigger? cheers

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

Nope! Just the same really! If you can duck dive a surfboard, you can duck dive this ✌️

[@ThunderBasketball22]

I’m on the fence between this and the HK futureflex soft top. Any insight?

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

That's the slightly higher end one? Not sure as i've only ridden this. I'm assuming that is a little more high performance...

[@ryanallen6443]

In vic we can't use any board between the flags so I don't really get the point of this board. Especially because there is so many hyptos second-hand if you want it for shoreys

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

If you were a beginner going from a 7 or 8 foot softboard onto a more performance shape - this would be the perfect stepping stone. Also areas where you can surf in the flags with them of course. You can where I live in NSW, but sometimes they’ll check your fins.

[@Mannsy83]

I'm stepping down from a 8ft that I've pretty much mastered. I'm 6ft 80kg I just can't decide if 6'4 is too much of a drop or if I should go 6'8

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

Hey! If you are coming from 8ft, don't overthink it! Put it under the arm, and the one that feels best will go best for you!

[@Mannsy83]

@@TheSurfboardGuide thanks!

[@MJAGSALOG]

@@Mannsy83which board do you end up going with?

[@VinceDon]

You have to wax these soft top kryptos?

[@doralivesmatters3450]

How’s it compare to the MR softie you reviewed earlier?

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

Similar as in they’re both very surfable, but this definitely performs closer to a performance surfboard though. Both the MR and this have what feels like really good build quality 👍

[@doralivesmatters3450]

@@TheSurfboardGuide I love the MR softie epoxy but still a touch bulky on the rails. Might have to wet one of these.

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

@@doralivesmatters3450 Yes - this definitely has a more natural/surfboard feeling rail - i hope that makes sense!

[@cornholio69]

Hey mate, I think I pulled up next to u at Queenscliff on my scooter after u surfed it, u drive a white Audi station wagon? Shoulda said what's up 8^) Keep the reviews coming!! Have u ridden the Neckbeard 3 yet? I got one in Spinetek, love riding it when it's not super weak waves.. Usually I ride my Rocket Wide when it's crappy, so damn good... Have a good one

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

Hey! Shoulda said hi! Yeah - we have a full NB3 Review a few months back, just check out our previous reviews - it’s a really good board!

[@33thos15]

Weight?... Compared to full glass board?

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

Similar, maybe a tad heavier…

[@edgarhk5255]

Shipping to Brazil ?

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

That’s probably a questions for Haydenshapes ✌️

[@rctrix9063]

I really can't agree with those fins. The ridged fins are poles apart. While you make this board look ok, it really isn't the same as your demo performance on the original construction. Thanks for the review

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

Hey! Yeah, performance isn’t 100% of the hard version, but it isn’t far off…

[@SkipperSurfReview]

Great review and surfing, Craig. But for the price of the soft top at this moment, I would rather go for a regular Hypto Krypto. These new soft tops will hurt you the same way as a regular board. Once you ding it, it's a pain in the butt to repair it and there is no way to keep a good look. The regular board is easier/quicker to repair and it will last longer. Cheers!

[@jakedavid2523]

It doesnt ding as easy though right? I recently blew one of my rails open on a fiberglass board in small sand bottom shore break. I'm thinking about a soft board for that spot now. For most applications yea it makes more sense to get a real board or a durable material hard board but sometimes a soft board would make sense.

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

Hey Skipper! Have you checked one out? I don’t think this would hurt you as a regular board would, 5mm of soft exterior would really soften any impact. And while it would be difficult to repair damage under that soft exterior, it would actually be difficult to damage it so you’d have to be pretty unlucky. And at $599 Aud, they’re considerably cheaper than a full Hypto that cost you roughly $1000 Aud. So, inclusion, I disagree with all the points you have raised… 😂

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

@@jakedavid2523 I don’t think it would ding as easy. It’s 5mm of EVA, so it’s going to absorb that impact/energy before damaging the board ✌️

[@SkipperSurfReview]

@@TheSurfboardGuide yup, last year at Brave New World surfshop. You still wanna put the regular fins in it to get the max performance out of it. That’s pretty much evens out the chances to get hurt. The price point in US was different at that time. $580 vs $750😜

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

@@SkipperSurfReview that sounds like a brave surf shop! 😂 Nah, I put the Futures thermotechs in it - a composite fin which are a little softer ✌️

[@kokokokobeeconspiracys6749]

this month pics on a 7 by 23 is can send left barrel and we have the biggest secret spot next it will be over big waves in 9 days two swells already and the arco always break thanks from hawaii got sick of hawaii no more Hawaii and son I left

[@ediwudgo]

Why would you purposely handicap your surfing by buying an inferior version of a great board. Just doesnt make sense to me.

[@TheSurfboardGuide]

Did you watch the review? There are plenty of reasons you’d ride this, they just might not be for you. That’s ok though. You wouldn’t grab this board to go surf somewhere serious like Uluwatu or Pipe though… 😂

[@James-nj4pc]

@@TheSurfboardGuide JOB may disagree with you about riding a softie @ pipe 😅