Aipa Surfboards is a name synonymous with innovation and performance in the world of surfboard design. Founded by the legendary Ben Aipa in the 1970s in Hawaii, the brand has left a lasting mark on surf culture. Ben Aipa’s 1971 introduction of the swallow tail was a game-changer in surfboard design, but it was his iconic creation, The Sting, that truly revolutionized performance surfing. The Sting became the foundation for the winged boards we see today, transforming how surfers approach performance surfboards.
Legendary surfers like Larry Bertlemann, Mark Liddell, Buttons Kaluhiokalani, and Dane Kealoha propelled Aipa Surfboards and The Sting to global prominence, and its DNA remains strong in today’s surfing world. The Aipa legacy lives on, even after Ben’s passing, with his youngest son, Duke Aipa, continuing the tradition of innovation and craftsmanship that defines the brand.
Aipa Surfboards has now partnered with Surftech, blending their cutting-edge board-building technology with Aipa's timeless designs. This collaboration has produced a stunning range of boards, including the Dark Twinn, Wrecking Ball, Big Boy Sting, and Big Brother Sting, all available in a variety of advanced construction technologies. Surftech's ongoing commitment to innovation perfectly aligns with Aipa’s design heritage, resulting in some of the best surfboards on the planet.