Thunderbolt HIHP Speed: The ultimate weapon for modern longboarding

The ultimate weapon of the modern longboard: Everything you need to know about the Thunderbolt HIHP Speed

Legendary shaper Billy Tolhurst and world champion Harley Ingleby strike again. Free from the strict constraints of the world circuit, the brand-new Thunderbolt HIHP Speed (High-Performance) redefines the limits of longboarding. Designed exclusively for free surfing, this board is a monster of speed, control and radical manoeuvres.

Here’s why it’s set to transform your view of high-performance longboarding.

🚀 A Radical Shape Tailored for Pure Speed

Gone are the ultra-wide noses of traditional noseriders. The HIHP Speed boasts ultra-fluid lines:

• Dimensions: 9'1" x 21 7/8" x 2 7/8" for a generous volume of 63.7 litres.

• Sleek outline: A pointed 17-inch nose, an aggressive pintail and a rear-set widest point.

• The result: ultra-fast flat glide down the face of the wave and a unique ability to carve tight turns right into the most critical part of the wave (the pocket).

🛠️ Thunderbolt Red vs Black: Which Construction to Choose?

The HIHP Speed features aerospace technology beneath its deck. It comes in two versions for two very distinct riding styles:

• Thunderbolt Red (Glass Fibre) – The Everyday Booster: Responsive, fluid and dynamic flex. It’s the perfect board to elevate your everyday sessions, from small waves up to head-high.

• Thunderbolt Black (Carbon) – The Disguised Gun: Stiff, ultra-light and explosive. It’s designed to charge massive, hollow, tubular waves (up to triple overhead) without ever wavering.

⚙️ 4+1 Fins: The Wave Chameleon

Fitted with a central US Box and 4 side plugs, it adapts to all conditions:

• As a Thruster (3 fins): A perfect balance between manoeuvrability and acceleration for versatile surfing.

• As a Quad (4 fins): The ultimate choice for maximising straight-line speed and grip in powerful waves.

In short, the Thunderbolt HIHP Speed is the ultimate longboard for surfers who refuse to choose between the smooth glide of a 9-foot board and the radical performance of a shortboard.