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Everyday Performance Shortboard

AIPA Surf Kaiser review

The KAISER is inspired by a board Ben Aipa shaped in 1976 for the playful waves of the South Shore of O?ahu. While Ben is best known for crafting powerful boards for powerful surfers, what most don’t realize is that Pops was desigining and riding short, stubby shapes in small surf long before grovelers were even a thin

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Everyday Performance Shortboard

Kaiser

The KAISER is inspired by a board Ben Aipa shaped in 1976 for the playful waves of the South Shore of O?ahu. While Ben is best known for crafting powerful boards for powerful surfers, what most don’t realize is that Pops was desigining and riding short, stubby shapes in small surf long before grovelers were even a thin

AIPA Surf Kaiser board-family silhouette; an exact verified model image is not currently available
Primary categoryEveryday Performance Shortboard
Also suitsNo secondary category assigned
Fin intentThruster
Best suited forprogressing, intermediate, advanced
Quiver positionPerformance board

Behavioural profile

Quivrr Board DNA

Paddle
7 / 10Strong
Speed
7 / 10Strong
Drive
7 / 10Strong
Release
7 / 10Strong
Hold
7 / 10Strong
Forgiveness
6 / 10Moderate
Sensitivity
7 / 10Strong
Weak waves
6 / 10Moderate
Powerful waves
6 / 10Moderate
Beach
7 / 10Strong
Point
7 / 10Strong
Reef
6 / 10Moderate
Outline
balanced
Rocker
medium entry / medium tail
Rails
medium
Tail
round
Bottom
single, double
Fins
thruster
Style
daily driver
Quiver roles
daily driver

Quivrr Board DNA is derived from current manufacturer design information and governed Quivrr classification. It does not imply manufacturer endorsement.

What it was designed to do

The Kaiser sits in the Everyday Performance Shortboard board family and follows a Everyday Performance Shortboard direction. This describes design intent; it is not a score, award or claim that the model suits every surfer.

What it does well

Kaiser follows a Everyday Performance Shortboard direction within the Everyday Performance Shortboard family. Its low paddle support and Thruster fin setup help define where it may fit; the final result still depends on size, construction, rider and conditions.

Check the current manufacturer details →

Best suited for

Available board information associates this model with beach break, open face. The available rider guidance includes progressing, intermediate, advanced.

Riding feel

Fin options: Thruster. Paddle support: low. The final feel depends on size, construction and conditions.

Where it sits in your quiver

This model most naturally sits in the performance board position. Its actual role depends on the selected size, your existing boards and usual conditions.

Things to keep in mind

  • glide
  • turning radius

Board guidance is kept separate from live inventory. A model may be documented without being available in a specific size or region.

Sizing guide

A complete volume range is not available for this review. Use litres alongside length, width, rails, outline and foam distribution. Confirm current specifications before choosing a size.

Design details

Available specifications place the Kaiser in the Everyday Performance Shortboard family, with a Everyday Performance Shortboard design direction, Thruster fin options and low paddle support. Use the linked manufacturer source to confirm current construction and dimensions.

Bodhi's Board Notes

Ask Bodhi to relate this design to your ability, preferred volume, current board, quiver and usual waves.