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Honu values quality over quantity when it comes to their entire product line, spanning from board features all the way to accessories and packaging. <\/p>\n
Each Honu SUP comes with the main necessities: a backpack, fin, leash, and pump. However, they give you a choice when it comes to your paddle. You could opt to use a paddle that you already own and pay for just the SUP and the aforementioned accessories, or you can select a paddle from Honu\u2019s own line for a discounted price to bundle with your SUP. <\/p>\n
More importantly, Honu does not use excess packaging on their SUP or accessories, and the packaging that they do use is compostable and biodegradable. <\/p>\n
Stick with us to learn more about each piece of Honu\u2019s accessory list as well as two of their paddle options that we\u2019ve been able to try out. <\/p>\n
Included Accessories:<\/strong> Honu supplies all of their \u2018all-rounder\u2019 SUPs with a 9\u201d dolphin style FCS II Connect fin, and their Sorrento Touring SUP with a screw-plate hatchet style fin. Both of these fin systems have their advantages and disadvantages, which we\u2019ll discuss shortly, but for now we love the US fin-box and their SUPs’ tracking capabilities. <\/p>\n Now to the advantages and disadvantages. The FCS II connect fin uses a tool-less mechanism that clicks into the fin-box groove with the blue pin (shown in the photo above). While this does make things much less complicated for those of us that are terrible at keeping track of screw plates, it also means your fin is a little less secure. We\u2019ve knocked the Byron\u2019s and Fairlight\u2019s fins out more than a couple times while backing our boards off of the beach and into the water. Don\u2019t take that too much to heart though, all it takes is just a bit more carefulness not to knock your fin on anything (realistically, we all should be doing that anyway). <\/p>\n As for the Sorrento\u2019s screw plate fin, the obvious \u2018disadvantage\u2019 is that it\u2019s super easy to lose your screw and plate. Whether you drop it in the sand, through dock planks, or in the parking lot, it\u2019s just another small part to keep track of. However, the screw plate set-up does make for a very secure fin; to knock your fin out you\u2019d have to crack actual metal, and at that point losing your fin is probably the least of your worries. With this secure-ness there\u2019s another disadvantage in that if your fin won\u2019t be knocked out on some hard hits, you could end up damaging your fin box, which is a much more complicated fix than simply buying a new fin as you would if you knocked out your FCS II Connect fin. On second thought, maybe the real lesson here is to treat your fins carefully?<\/p>\n Benefits and drawbacks aside, we\u2019ve been super happy with both of these fin styles\u2019 performance in the water. The dolphin style fin helps you to balance tracking and maneuverability, while the hatchet style on the Sorrento helps to lock your SUP on a straight line path. <\/p>\n As a final note, if either fin style or securing mechanism is not your cup of tea, Honu SUPs utilize a customizable US fin box meaning you can switch to basically any fin of your choosing. <\/p>\n Your SUP leash is often thought of as a pretty standard accessory and it\u2019s quality is sometimes overlooked in other reviews. However, your leash can potentially be your life line, attaching you to your SUP if you fall off in rough or cold water with no life jacket. Understanding this, Honu did not skimp on quality on their included SUP leash. <\/p>\n Included with your Honu board, you\u2019ll receive a full swivel coiled leash with a velcro ankle attachment. Overall, it feels durable and is coiled tightly enough that it doesn\u2019t get in our way if we walk around the board. <\/p>\n Lastly, as a gentle reminder to this section, please wear the appropriate leash for your conditions. If you\u2019re surfing, you need a straight leash and if you\u2019re paddling on fast moving water you need a quick release leash. The included leash is great for flat-water paddling, but won\u2019t serve you well otherwise.<\/p>\n Full disclosure: we\u2019re not thrilled about the included single chamber pump. Yes, it will inflate your board, but not without a decent bit of effort on your part, especially if you\u2019re going up to the recommended max of 20 PSI. <\/p>\n There\u2019ve been tons of times at the lake that we\u2019ve seen families or solo adults struggling with a single chamber pump to even make it up to 15 PSI, which is okay for some boards, but not the best for Honu SUPs. At the end of the day, Honu boards feel their best and are their most rigid when you can get them to 20 PSI, and we just don\u2019t think a single chamber pump is ideal to get the most out of Honu\u2019s exceptional performance. <\/p>\n Our advice is always, and especially in this case, to invest in an electric pump. It\u2019ll save you time, sweat, and tons of energy before your paddle sessions. Our favorites are listed on our page of the Best Electric Pumps<\/a>. <\/p>\n Honu SUPs and their included accessories are shipped in their roomy wheeled backpack (contained in a cardboard box for shipping, of course). <\/p>\n In short, there\u2019s a lot to like about this pack. It\u2019s spacious enough that your SUP and accessories will easily fit inside and the shoulder and back pad are well padded to keep you comfortable if you need to carry it (though the wheels make it much easier to just roll around). I also like the front organizational pocket to store my leash and fins. <\/p>\n My only complaint is that I would have liked to have the wheels on the opposite side. Because the wheels are positioned on the same side as the straps, they can dig into your back as you carry or they run over and tangle the straps as you roll it. <\/p>\n Optional Accessories:<\/strong> The most important optional accessory in Honu\u2019s arsenal is the paddle. Because the paddle is not included right away in your SUP kit, Honu gives you the option to choose between all of their paddles or simply use one you already own. Among their paddle options are: <\/p>\n Check Prices<\/a>\n Below, we\u2019ll be going into more detail about the Evolution Bamboo and Evolution Carbon paddle options, but in short these are high quality, performance focused paddles. <\/p>\n So far, we\u2019ve been big fans of both the full carbon evolution paddle<\/a> as well as the bamboo evolution paddle<\/a>. We\u2019ve found both to be lightweight and easy to use. The full carbon option to be extremely rigid in the water, giving us great leverage when it comes to sprints and fitness paddling. The bamboo evolution paddle has just the right amount of flex to be a little easier on your shoulders during a long distance tour.<\/p>\n I\u2019m personally a big fan of the rectangular blade shape, as it helps you create a cleaner catch and exit, meaning it\u2019s less likely to create a splash compared to a teardrop or scoop blade. The shape\/size of the blade also makes it so you don\u2019t grab too much water in your pull phase, which would make it harder to paddle with a higher cadence or stroke rate. This is likely why we\u2019ve loved these paddles so much during our sprint tests. <\/p>\n Our only qualm with the full carbon evolution paddle and the bamboo evolution paddle that we\u2019re currently trying out is that the anti-twist groove is just a little off set, making it so your handle is not fully in line with your blade. It\u2019s not extreme to the point that the paddle is unusable, and we honestly didn\u2019t notice it for a decent bit of time, but still is just a bit disappointing considering the price and Honu\u2019s usual level of attention to detail.<\/p>\n As we said at the start, Honu\u2019s focus is always on quality rather than quantity and their accessory list is no different. <\/p>\n While we would\u2019ve preferred a more efficient pump for their 20 PSI boards, we\u2019ve found the backpack, leash, and fins to be exactly what we needed to enjoy a Honu SUP experience. <\/p>\n Thanks for reading through our Honu accessory review, for more info on the SUPs themselves, see our reviews of the Honu Byron 10\u20196 All-rounder<\/a>, Honu Fairlight 10\u20199 All-rounder<\/a>, and the Honu Sorrento 12\u20196 touring SUP<\/a>. <\/p>\n Stay safe and happy paddling! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\nAs I mentioned above, Honu SUPs come with the following list of accessories. The only area where they will differentiate slightly is the fin, as the all-rounder and surf hybrid SUPs will come with a dolphin style fin but the Sorrento Touring SUP kit includes a hatchet style touring fin. <\/p>\n\n
Fins:<\/h3>\n
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Leash:<\/h3>\n
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Bag:<\/h3>\n
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\nHonu does offer extras of all of the included accessories we\u2019ve discussed above on their site, with the exception of the screw-plate hatchet style fin. Additionally, they offer a straight leash, making for a safer surfing experience. <\/p>\n\n
Paddle:<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nSummary of Honu Accessory Review<\/h2>\n