{"id":18142,"date":"2025-06-12T09:58:21","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T15:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/?p=18142"},"modified":"2025-06-12T09:58:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T15:58:21","slug":"honu-fairlight-11-6-isup-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/honu-fairlight-11-6-isup-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Honu Fairlight 11&#8217;6 iSUP Review &#8211; 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>The Honu Fairlight 11\u20196 is a welcome new addition to the super-wide-and-stable board category.  We put it through its paces to see what it can do.<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17799\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17799\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Honu-Fairlight-hero-1.jpg\" alt=\"Honu Fairlight 11'6 iSUP Review\" width=\"1120\" height=\"748\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17799\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17799\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/fairlight-11-6\" class=\"large radius otw-button\" style=\"background-color: #3b5998;\" target=\"_blank\">Check Prices<\/a>\n<p>Honu launched the Fairlight 10\u20199 a few years ago, essentially to be a bigger version of their already popular Byron 10\u20196 all-rounder. They added some extra length and width to increase stability and appeal for heavier paddlers. The Fairlight 11\u20196 now takes the process a step further, again adding extra length and width to create an even more stable platform. <\/p>\n<p>Honu claims that the Fairlight 11\u20196 has been designed \u2018with utility in mind\u2019.  In their website description they suggest fishing, paddling two up or using the board in kayak mode, as some of the purposes it will be suited to, as well as just being a super stable board. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s certainly by far the biggest board in the Honu range. However, while it\u2019s relatively easy to just design a big board with a ton of stability, it takes a whole lot more skill and know-how to create a big board that also feels responsive and pleasant to paddle.  We\u2019ll unpack this more in the review, and tell you how the Honu Fairlight 11\u20196 fares in the various areas of performance and construction. But we can tell you up front that Honu have done a great job with this design, so if you\u2019re in the market for a bigger board you definitely want to read this review in full, as this may well be the board you\u2019re looking for. <\/p>\n<p>We think the Honu Fairlight 11&#8217;6 would be a great SUP for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Paddlers looking for a super stable platform<\/li>\n<li>Heavier paddlers wanting a board that will feel good underfoot<\/li>\n<li>Paddlers wanting a board with a high carrying capacity<\/li>\n<li>Paddlers who like to know that their board is really well made and durable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Honu Fairlight 11&#8217;6: Spec Sheet<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17800\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17800\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Honu-Fairlight-hero-2.jpg\" alt=\"Honu Fairlight - hero\" width=\"1120\" height=\"321\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17800\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17800\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The Honu Fairlight 11&#8217;6  is 11\u20196\u201d long, 34 5\/8\u201d wide, 5.75\u201d thick, weighs 22.5 lbs, and has a quoted maximum weight capacity of 290 lbs<\/em><br \/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Board Category:  All-round \/ weight carrier<\/li>\n<li>Listed Board Dimensions:  11&#8217;6 x 34&#8243; x 5.5&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>Measured Board Dimensions: 11\u20196 x 34 \u215d x 5.75\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Listed Board Weight:  21.8 lbs  (9.9 kg)<\/li>\n<li>Actual Board Weight (board only, inflated):  22.5 lbs <\/li>\n<li>Listed Max Capacity:  154-290lbs \/ 70-130Kg<\/li>\n<li>Recommended PSI:  16-20psi<\/li>\n<li>Fins: 9.4\u201d touring fin with US finbox mounting. <\/li>\n<li>Paddle: Not supplied as standard, various bundle options<\/li>\n<li>Board Shell Construction Materials:  Dual layer fusion with heat-welded seams<\/li>\n<li>Drop-stitch type: X-woven<\/li>\n<li>Price Range: Mid to High<\/li>\n<li>Warranty: 4 year new-for-old replacement following any manufacturing issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Performance Review of the Honu Fairlight 11&#8217;6 Stand Up Paddle Board<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17803\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17803\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/straight3.jpg\" alt=\"Honu Sorrento 11'3 review\" width=\"1120\" height=\"747\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17803\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17803\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The Honu Fairlight 11\u20196 may be big but it can still be cranked along at a reasonable speed, and it maintains a lively responsive feel throughout.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Overall Score: [9.6\/10]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stability:<\/strong> 9.5\/10<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speed:<\/strong> 6.1\/10<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tracking:<\/strong> 9.0\/10<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maneuverability:<\/strong> 9.6\/10<\/li>\n<li><strong>Construction Quality:<\/strong> 9.8\/10<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features\/Accessories:<\/strong> 9.4\/10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/fairlight-11-6\" class=\"large radius otw-button\" style=\"background-color: #3b5998;\" target=\"_blank\">Check Prices<\/a>\n<h3><strong>Stability Rating: [9.8\/10]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>The stability score shown here is a global rating, based on comparative performance to all other sizes and styles of paddleboards (other than multi-person boards).<\/em> <\/p>\n<div class=\"side-by-side-images\">\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_17802\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17802\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/stability-1.jpg\" alt=\"Honu Sorrento 11'3 stability\" width=\"1120\" height=\"748\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17802\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17802\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The secondary stability of the Honu Fairlight 11\u20196 (how it resists when you try and tip it over to one side) is excellent<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_17801\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17801\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-179.jpg\" alt=\"Honu Sorrento 11'3 steppingback\" width=\"1120\" height=\"748\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17801\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17801\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>You can easily move back towards the tail of the board and still feel completely stable and at no risk of being tipped into the water.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Honu Fairlight 11\u20196 is undoubtedly a very stable platform. Width is by far the most important factor in determining a board\u2019s stability, and the Fairlight 11\u20196 most definitely has plenty of width! Indeed, it\u2019s a bit wider than its quoted 34\u201d, we measured it at nearly 35\u201d, which is seriously wide. The width extends reasonably far forward and behind the main standing area too, creating a very stable platform. Having slightly thinner dropstitch (Honu quote 5.5\u201d but it measured closer to 5.75\u201d) also helps with the stability, since being that bit closer to the water reduces the natural \u2018corkiness\u2019 of the board. <\/p>\n<p>In terms of primary stability, i.e. the general feeling of how tippy the board is underfoot when you just get on it, the board really excels. For average weight paddlers the board is more than stable enough to move around on without it ever feeling like it\u2019s going to tip you in. <\/p>\n<p>The secondary stability (how it resists when you try and tip it over to one side) is also excellent, although just slightly less than other similarly sized boards, because Honu haven\u2019t focussed the planshape of the Fairlight 11\u20196 totally towards maximising this area of performance. The nose and tail shape is designed to maintain a degree of liveliness and maneuverability, which we really like (see later in this review!). So yes, there are even more stable boards of this size on the market, but make no mistake, this Fairlight 11\u20196 still scores way higher than pretty much any board of less than 34\u201d of width.  <\/p>\n<p>Honu suggests that the board has an upper weight limit of around 290 lbs \/ 130kg. We think this is bang on &#8211; we\u2019d be happy to put someone of that weight onto this board. At the other end of the weight scale, because the board does maintain a reasonably lively feel despite its size, smaller people could for sure paddle it, but the limiting factor really becomes more about the extra width of the board making it hard to paddle properly for people of shorter stature, so again their suggested minimum of around 150 lbs is probably about right.<\/p>\n<p>So let\u2019s now consider Honu\u2019s claim that the Fairlight 11\u20196 is a \u2018utility board\u2019. How does it fare for those other roles in terms of stability? While we didn\u2019t get to try the board in kayak mode, it was very noticeable that the kayak seat fixing points are much further back in comparison to where they\u2019re generally found on other boards, so the paddler will be sitting where the board begins to taper in to the tail, which may just feel a little wobbly. <\/p>\n<p>As for having someone else on the board, this will work really well as there\u2019s plenty of width in front of the standing area, and those two nice side handles will be great for the person to hold on to if they\u2019re sitting down. The nose bungees are easily removed to make more space up front, although it will be more slippery there as there\u2019s no deckpad underfoot.  <\/p>\n<p>For fishing, while dedicated SUP fisherpeople will desire a few more fixings (such as a paddle holder, and some fishing-specific mounts), the large expanse of uncluttered central deck area will work well, and being just a bit lower to the water will be a definite advantage when things get hectic as you\u2019re reeling in a big one.  <\/p>\n<p>So with regard to the utility role, we\u2019d say that while it won\u2019t quite match what a board specifically designed for those particular roles can do in each case, it certainly can offer all those things should you so desire, while maintaining that pleasantly lively and responsive feel throughout. <\/p>\n<p>So overall, we\u2019re happy to give the Honu Fairlight 11\u20196 a very high score for stability.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Speed Test: 8.5\/10<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dfa776;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f9c190;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><strong>SUP Board Guide&#8217;s Speed Testing:<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>The speed score given above is a comparative rating to other sizes and styles of paddleboards, whereby 14\u2019 raceboards would be scoring in the high 9s, and the widest all-round boards or surf-orientated shorter boards would be in the 5s or below. <\/p>\n<p>Over the many years that we have been reviewing paddleboards at <a href=\"http:\/\/supboardguide.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">supboardguide.com<\/a>, we have experimented with numerous different methodologies for speed testing, involving various hardware and software solutions. However, none have proved replicable; even using the same rider in the same conditions the numbers would vary from day to day, and of course when using different riders, or even just a different paddle, the results would change significantly.  For this reason, while we still test all boards in cruise mode, fast cruise mode and then push them as hard as we can, we no longer give \u2018absolute\u2019 speed data (ie 5.5mph etc) &#8211; which ultimately doesn\u2019t really matter unless you\u2019re specifically looking to compete &#8211; and now report more on the general feel of the board when asked to perform.<\/em><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Wide boards are not fast by nature; the extra width simply means that there\u2019s more board to be pushed through the water.  Nevertheless, Honu has done a good job with the plan-shape of the Fairlight 11\u20196 to ensure that the board doesn\u2019t feel too draggy, and the stiff high quality construction definitely helps too.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Cruising<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dfa776;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f9c190;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<em>Paddling at a relaxed pace, maybe around 30 strokes per minute.<\/em><\/div><\/div>\nThe Fairlight 11\u20196 mooches along quite comfortably in cruise mode, but anyone on a narrower board will naturally pull ahead, even if they\u2019re really not trying to, simply as a result of that extra width. However, to the Fairlight\u2019s credit, we found that when comparing it to boards of similar width it was actually quite sprightly. It does a great job in combining stability with the feel of a board somewhat smaller.<\/p>\n<div class=\"side-by-side-images\">\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_17810\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17810\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/straight1.jpg\" alt=\"Honu Sorrento 11'3 cruising\" width=\"1120\" height=\"748\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17810\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17810\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>While gentle cruising on a 34-35\u201d board is never going to be about achieving high speeds, the Honu Fairlight 11\u20196  manages to maintain a reasonable degree of liveliness and responsiveness.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_17810\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17810\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/straight3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Honu Sorrento 11'3 cranking\" width=\"1120\" height=\"748\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17810\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17810\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>When you step it up a bit, the Honu Fairlight 11\u20196 responds pretty well, so while you will be working a bit harder than those on narrower all-round boards, you\u2019re not going to get left behind.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4><strong>Fast Cruising<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dfa776;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f9c190;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<em>Paddling at a harder pace, but still comfortably aerobic so it\u2019s sustainable over a good distance, with a cadence in the low 40s.<\/em><\/div><\/div>\nThis is actually where we found ourselves operating most of the time when on the board, simply because otherwise it all felt just a bit slow and sedate. And if you do step it up a bit, the Fairlight 11\u20196 actually responds quite well and definitely finds a better turn of speed. This is particularly the case on flatter water, since Honu have kept the nose rocker relatively low. So if you\u2019re paddling with friends on narrower boards you certainly will be able to keep up with them, you\u2019ll just need to paddle a bit harder than them!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Going Hard<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dfa776;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f9c190;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<em>Really gunning it, 60+ strokes per minute.<\/em><\/div><\/div>\nThis really isn\u2019t what the board is about. It will go a bit faster than when in fast cruising mode, but you\u2019re having to throw an awful lot more energy at it.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Overall<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>While the Fairlight 11\u20196 is never going to win any speed competitions, it\u2019s still a reasonable performer compared to other boards of this size and style, particularly on flatter water. Essentially though, you are unlikely to be buying a board of this size for its speed performance, so it\u2019s not really a concern unless of course you are thinking of using the board for paddling longer distances, in which case unless you\u2019re 240 lbs+, we\u2019d recommend looking for something a little less wide, such as the smaller Fairlight.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Tracking: 9.2\/10<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>Tracking ultimately comes down to board length; a longer board will almost always track better than a shorter board of the same general width. So our tracking scores are intended to show how a board compares to other boards in its size. In the case of the Honu Fairlight 11\u20196 the scores compare to other boards in the 10\u20190 &#8211; 11\u20196 all-purpose category.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"side-by-side-images\">\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_17810\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17810\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Honu-Fairlight-fin.jpg\" alt=\"Honu Fairlight - fin\" width=\"1120\" height=\"747\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17810\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17810\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The Honu Fairlight 11\u20196 comes with a decent quality 9.4\u201d touring fin which definitely helps in the tracking department.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_17810\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17810\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/comingin.jpg\" alt=\"Honu Sorrento 11'3'' - fin\" width=\"1120\" height=\"748\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17810\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17810\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The width of the Honu Fairlight 11\u20196 makes it that bit harder to get the paddle in with a clean vertical catch, which inevitably makes the board that bit more inclined to turn.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As a general rule, wider boards don\u2019t track quite as well as narrower boards; that extra curve in the plan shape simply makes them easier to pivot, plus of course, your paddle is further from the centerline of the board which means that your paddle stroke automatically has more \u2018turn\u2019 in it. So what do we find with the Honu Fairlight 11\u20196?<\/p>\n<p>Well, it certainly does have quite a bit of curve in its planshape, but the tracking performance isn\u2019t too bad. The large high-quality fin set fairly close to the tail definitely plays a part in this, along with the relatively parallel-sided section in the plan shape in front of where you\u2019re standing. The lowish nose rocker also helps keep the board locked onto its course. <\/p>\n<p>So overall, we\u2019re going to give the Fairlight 11\u20196 an average score for its tracking performance. It\u2019s not amazing but actually no worse than quite a few narrower boards that we\u2019ve paddled.  Indeed once you\u2019ve got into the habit of changing sides slightly more often with your paddle you\u2019ll barely even notice it. It\u2019s only if you\u2019re paddling into a strong headwind, or your paddle technique is lacking, that you\u2019ll really be aware of it.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Maneuverability: 9.6\/10<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>Maneuverability scores are based on comparative performance to boards of a similar general length and style. In the case of the Honu Fairlight 11\u20196 the scores compare to other boards in the 10\u20190 &#8211; 11\u20196 all-round category.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"side-by-side-images\">\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_17813\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17813\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/turningF.jpg\" alt=\"Honu Sorrento 11'3'' - turn\" width=\"1120\" height=\"748\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17813\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The Honu Fairlight 11\u20196 has enough curve in the plan-shape to respond well to forward sweep turns<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_17812\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17812\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/turningb.jpg\" alt=\"Honu Sorrento 11'3'' - turn\" width=\"1120\" height=\"748\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17812\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Likewise, it will pivot pretty much through the full 180 with a strong reverse sweep turn.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Tracking and maneuverability are very much a yin and yang thing, any board design feature that enhances one will pretty much by definition detract from the other. It\u2019s a major challenge to create a board that can excel in both departments.   <\/p>\n<p>The Honu Fairlight 11\u20196 doesn\u2019t buck this trend at all; those factors that held it back just a bit in the tracking department really come into their own now. This board is FUN to throw around!  Yes, it\u2019s big. And we\u2019re not talking maneuverability like cranking-a-hard-turn-on-a-wave maneuverability.  It\u2019s a big board, end of story. There\u2019s a lot of board to turn. Nevertheless, it  definitely qualifies for a high score in this category. Having all that stability yet also a bunch of curve in the plan-shape means that you can wander all around this board, and it cranks round the corners extremely well, responding readily to all the different types of turns. Being that bit bigger it inevitably takes a bit more effort, but as in general it will be larger paddlers using a board this size anyway, their extra weight and power will naturally compensate for this.<\/p>\n<div class=\"side-by-side-images\">\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_17813\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17813\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/turning1.jpg\" alt=\"Honu Sorrento 11'3'' - turn\" width=\"1120\" height=\"748\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17813\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The Honu Fairlight 11\u20196 responds readily to rudder turns and crossbow turns, and being such a stable platform, you really feel like you can crank super hard.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_17812\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17812\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/stepback.jpg\" alt=\"Honu Sorrento 11'3'' - turn\" width=\"1120\" height=\"748\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17812\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Stepback turns are an absolute breeze on the Honu Fairlight 11\u20196, you feel extremely stable standing back on the tail and the board pivots readily.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you want a board to learn more advanced turns on, particularly of the step-back variety, then you\u2019ll have an absolute blast on this baby. Super easy and super fun. Top tip: You don\u2019t need to get your back foot all the way back to the tail, which is actually quite narrow. Just get your weight far enough back to lift the nose, and then enjoy pivoting the board around.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, for such a big board we were very impressed by the Fairlight 11\u20196s ease and willingness to turn, hence the high score we\u2019re awarding it.<\/p>\n<p><em>To understand more about turning styles and how to do them, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sqJljisnIw8&#038;ab_channel=SupBoardGuide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">how-to video<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Construction Quality: 9.8\/10<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"side-by-side-images\">\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_17813\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17813\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Honu-Fairlight-side.jpg\" alt=\"Honu Fairlight - side\" width=\"1120\" height=\"747\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17813\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Honu\u2019s combination of carbon rails and welding technology is creating some impressively stiff boards.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_17812\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17812\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Honu-Fairlight-valve.jpg\" alt=\"Honu Fairlight - valve\" width=\"1120\" height=\"747\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17812\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The Honu Fairlight 11\u20196 has a recommended pressure range from 16-20psi. A board that can be inflated to 20 psi is always a sign of good workmanship and confidence in the construction.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dfa776;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f9c190;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<em>All iSUPs may appear to be very similar in how they\u2019re built, but this is far from the truth. There are three main areas of construction to consider when you\u2019re comparing paddleboards. What\u2019s happening on the inside, how the top and bottom outer skin are constructed, how the sides of the board are constructed. Some boards also have additional stiffening mechanisms or materials added to give the board further rigidity.<\/em><\/div><\/div>\n<p>The Fairlight 11&#8217;6 features Honu\u2019s most advanced construction methods, including heat &#038; pressure welding of the inner rail with 3K carbon strips. This construction technology has been taken from the award-winning Sorrento and adapted to this large-volume all-rounder platform.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Inside the board<\/strong><br \/>\nHonu uses X-Woven Drop-stitch inside their boards, which from our experience is about as good as it gets with dropstitch in terms of rigidity. It\u2019s not cheap but it definitely delivers the goods. Layers of drop-stitch are fused during the manufacturing process, where the polyester threads are woven, similar to carbon fibre, making it light &#038; stiff.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top and Bottom Skin<\/strong><br \/>\nThe outer skin features two layers of PVC fused together with heat and pressure. This two-layer fusion construction process has pretty much become the industry standard; it\u2019s tough yet light and offers good rigidity, <\/p>\n<p><strong>Side Construction<\/strong><br \/>\nThe rails (sides) of Honu boards feature 3k carbon strips heat and pressure welded to the inner surface, with an extra 20mm PVC strip welded over the inner joint to add extra durability.  Honu first developed this system on their Sorrento board and have now adapted it for use on the Max. It creates an extremely rigid board, and the welded seams will also add longevity, which is of course a bonus.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18079\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18079\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/unnamed-43.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"662\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/unnamed-43.png 600w, https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/unnamed-43-272x300.png 272w, https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/unnamed-43-45x50.png 45w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18079\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illustration taken from the Honu website, showing their rail construction in good detail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Board Stiffness (Bend Test) Results: 1.4\u201d  (3.3cm) Bend<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dfa776;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f9c190;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><strong>SUP Board Guide&#8217;s Bend Testing:<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>To ascertain the rigidity of each board we review, we have been using our own specific laboratory bend test process since 2021. The board is inflated to its maximum recommended PSI and positioned exactly on our measuring jig. 150lb weight is then applied to the standing area to see how much bend it causes. While this isn\u2019t an exact replication of the weight distortion that occurs when a rider stands on a SUP board in the water, it still gives a very useful comparative tool in determining the relative stiffness of the various board construction processes.<\/em><\/div><\/div>\n<p>The deflection test result for the Honu Fairlight was slightly greater than expected, as it\u2019s a little more flex than we found on the Honu Sorrentos, which being narrower and thinner, in theory should be the ones showing greater flex. However, the Fairlight doesn\u2019t have the 3k central stringer that the larger Sorrento does, and this clearly makes a difference. Overall though, because nobody is buying a board like the Fairlight 11\u20196 for ultimate performance, and the shape is so superbly stable anyway, this very slight extra degree of flex really isn\u2019t a problem. Indeed, it isn\u2019t noticeable in practice; the board certainly doesn\u2019t feel at all flexy when you\u2019re on it.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18143\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18143\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Honu-Fairlight-116-bend-2.jpg\" alt=\"Honu Fairlight 11'6'' - bend\" width=\"1120\" height=\"748\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Honu-Fairlight-116-bend-2.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Honu-Fairlight-116-bend-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Honu-Fairlight-116-bend-2-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Honu-Fairlight-116-bend-2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Honu-Fairlight-116-bend-2-50x33.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18143\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Even when you\u2019re trying your hardest to make it bend, the Honu Fairlight 11\u20196 does not feel like a flexy board<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/fairlight-11-6\" class=\"large radius otw-button\" style=\"background-color: #3b5998;\" target=\"_blank\">Check Prices<\/a>\n<h3>Features\/Accessory Review: [9.4\/10]<\/h3>\n<h4>Features:<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17800\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17800\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Honu-Fairlight-hero-2.jpg\" alt=\"Honu Sorrento 12'6'' - hero\" width=\"1120\" height=\"321\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17800\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17800\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The Honu Fairlight 11&#8217;6 has cargo carrying options front and back, three action accessory mounts, a set of fixings for attaching a kayak seat, plus a set of forward handles for a seated passenger to hold on to.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Honu Fairlight 11\u20196 comes in one colorway, the \u2018dawn patrol\u2019 color-scheme shown in these pix, a favorite of Honu\u2019s. It gives a simple yet classy look.<\/p>\n<p>The deckpad features a diamond groove pattern throughout, giving excellent traction underfoot, both barefoot and when wearing neoprene shoes.  We\u2019d like to suggest to Honu that extending the deckpad coverage slightly further forward would further increase the suitability for carrying other people, and give the board greater potential as an exercise platform. <\/p>\n<p>Honu has added quite a few extra features over those supplied with the smaller Fairlight. At the front of the board we find a handle and a big hefty D Ring, great if you need to take the board under tow.  Then we have 4 bungee straps, which we really like the configuration of. They unhook from the webbing loops on the board, so they can be removed in seconds. The tension in the bands can easily be adjusted also, so they can work whatever type of cargo you wish to carry, from a single water bottle through to a full set of camping or fishing gear.<\/p>\n<div class=\"side-by-side-images\">\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_17813\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17813\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Honu-Fairlight-nose.jpg\" alt=\"Honu Fairlight - nose\" width=\"1120\" height=\"747\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17813\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Having the carrying handle graphics match the graphics on the board is an elegant touch. We like the big solid D Ring on the nose, too.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_17812\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17812\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Honu-Fairlight-nose-2.jpg\" alt=\"Honu Fairlight - nose\" width=\"1120\" height=\"747\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17812\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The four webbing straps on the nose of the Honu Fairlight can be removed in seconds as they just hook into the webbing loops. We love the simplicity of this system.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Next up is a screw-in action cam mount on the centerline. While we\u2019re all in favor of action cam mounts, the positioning of this one felt slightly awkward. It would be a great position for a drink holder, but is too close to the paddling position for decent action videos. Ideally the mount could be further forward, which would also declutter that area of deck.<\/p>\n<div class=\"side-by-side-images\">\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_17813\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17813\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Honu-Fairlight-handle-2.jpg\" alt=\"Honu Fairlight - handle\" width=\"1120\" height=\"747\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17813\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The center handle on the Fairlight 11\u20196 is nicely padded and comfortable for carrying the board with.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_17812\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17812\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Honu-Fairlight-deck-2.jpg\" alt=\"Honu Fairlight - deck\" width=\"1120\" height=\"747\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17812\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The extra side handles up front are an excellent addition, great for carrying another passenger on the board as it gives them something to hold on to.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Then we have a couple more handles, one on each side. Extra handles like these are really useful on a big board like this, especially when you\u2019re trying to carry or move it in an already-loaded-up state. They\u2019re also great for a second person sitting in front of the paddler to hold on to.  <\/p>\n<p>A quick shout-out to Honu regarding the comfort of their handles, incidentally. At first glance they appear to be simple bits of webbing but they\u2019re very padded underneath and very comfortable to use. Yet they\u2019re still relatively low profile and don\u2019t sit up too highly on the deck. <\/p>\n<p>Next up we have a set of 4 D Ring fixings, specifically for attaching a kayak seat should you so desire, but also really useful as general attachments anyway.  However, as mentioned earlier, the setup will mean that the kayak seat is a long way back which is not a typical arrangement for a kayak seat on a SUP.  Normally kayak seats are set up to put the rider\u2019s weight over the center of the board.  Also, if you are thinking of using the board in kayak mode it makes a huge difference to the ergonomic comfort set-up if you can have a footrest as well. There aren\u2019t specific fixings for this but it should be possible to utilise that forward pair of handles to rig something up.<\/p>\n<div class=\"side-by-side-images\">\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_17813\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17813\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Honu-Fairlight-mount-2.jpg\" alt=\"Honu Fairlight - mount\" width=\"1120\" height=\"747\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17813\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The rearmost kayak seat mountings also have threads for an action camera or other accessories.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_17812\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17812\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Honu-Fairlight-tail.jpg\" alt=\"Honu Fairlight - tail\" width=\"1120\" height=\"747\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17812\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The bungees at the tail of the board are permanently fixed into position and not adjustable in tension<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The rearmost seat mounting fixings also have threads for action cameras or other accessories.<\/p>\n<p>And then, right back on the tail of the board, are another set of bungees. These are permanently fixed into position and not adjustable in tension, but they\u2019re very low profile and won\u2019t get in your way.  However, if you did have designs to carry something more substantial in this rearward area, there isn\u2019t really any easy way of mounting it. Another suggestion for a future model, it would be nice to have some mounts back here that are easier to attach bungees to.  <\/p>\n<p>The leash fixing D ring sits just in front of the inflation valve, and finally there\u2019s a more traditionally styled padded carrying handle laterally across the tail.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17822\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17822\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Honu-Fairlight-hero-3.jpg\" alt=\"Honu Fairlight - hero\" width=\"1200\" height=\"316\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17822\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17822\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>On the underside of the Honu Fairlight 11&#8217;6 we find the split-style US finbox on the tail.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On the underside we find the one split-style US finbox. The board comes with a high quality touring-style 9.4\u201d fin.<\/p>\n<div class=\"side-by-side-images\">\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_17813\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17813\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Honu-Fairlight-finbox.jpg\" alt=\"Honu Fairlight - finbox\" width=\"1120\" height=\"747\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17813\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The split style US finbox makes the board easy to roll up, and also means that a very wide range of other accessory fins will fit the board<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_17812\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17812\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Honu-Fairlight-tail.jpg\" alt=\"Honu Fairlight - tail\" width=\"1120\" height=\"747\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17812\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The Honu Fairlight comes with a good quality 9.4\u201d touring fin<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s not a bad feature set but our feeling is that this is one area where Honu still has room to raise their game yet further. Their construction is excellent, their shapes are amazing and the boards work brilliantly, so they\u2019re absolutely ticking all the major boxes! But the fittings don&#8217;t feel quite so well worked out.  The positioning of the front action cam mount and the kayak seat mounts could be improved, and while fishing is specifically mentioned as a potential role for the board, there aren\u2019t any fishing specific mounts or even a paddle holder. And the rear area of the deck doesn\u2019t offer any easy way to mount cargo. Fortunately, this sort of detail is easily sorted out, and as said, in no way detracts from the performance or build quality. It\u2019s still a decent set of fittings, but there are boards on the market with much better feature sets, which is why we\u2019re not giving the Fairlight 11\u20196 the highest of scores in this category. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Included Accessories:<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17822\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17822\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Honu-Fairlight-kit-2.jpg\" alt=\"Honu Fairlight - kit\" width=\"1200\" height=\"747\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17822\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17822\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The Honu Fairlight comes as sold with the excellent Honu SUP backpack, coiled leash and 9.4\u201d touring fin. Paddle and Pumps are available as discounted options at checkout.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Honu boards come with a coiled leash and repair kit, and a well-made carry bag, crafted from 1680D ripstop nylon. The bag has reinforced handles, roller wheels, really thick, well-padded shoulder straps and an equally comfortable waist belt. There\u2019s an external pocket and extra compartments inside. It\u2019s a well made and well configured bag that we\u2019d be happy to travel with. <\/p>\n<p>The Fairlight 11\u20196 is not packaged with a paddle as standard but one can be ordered during the online purchase process (click \u2018create your bundle\u2019). The Honu Element paddle ($125) has a carbon shaft and a nylon blade and is a good durable option for the less experienced paddler, while the carbon ($225) and carbon\/bamboo ($245) paddles are really high quality 3 piece paddles offering high performance and a really stylish look.<\/p>\n<p>The Fairlight also doesn\u2019t come with a pump as standard, but in the bundling process you can choose either a double-action hand pump or an electric pump.<\/p>\n<h2>Summary Review of the Honu Fairlight 11&#8217;6<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17824\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17824\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/straightA.jpg\" alt=\"Honu Sorrento 12'6 review\" width=\"1120\" height=\"748\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17824\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17824\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The Honu Fairlight 11&#8217;6 is a really nice general purpose all round board that can carry a lot of weight yet still feels fun and responsive.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Overall, we\u2019re really impressed by the Honu Fairlight 11\u20196. It doesn&#8217;t have the most features on a multi-purpose board of this size, However if you\u2019re wanting a really nice all round board that can carry a lot of weight and a few accessories, yet still feels fun and responsive, then you\u2019ve come to the right place. The Fairlight 11\u20196 is one of the best and highest-performing examples we\u2019ve come across for this role, and when you add into the mix the excellent construction and superb accessories, it makes for a pretty impressive all round package. <\/p>\n<p>Happy paddling! We hope you enjoyed this review of the Honu Fairlight 11&#8217;6. If you have any questions or comments please leave us a comment below!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/fairlight-11-6\" class=\"large radius otw-button\" style=\"background-color: #3b5998;\" target=\"_blank\">Check Prices<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Honu Fairlight 11\u20196 is a welcome new addition to the super-wide-and-stable board category. 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