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First boards, first lessons & paws on deck: Taylor Fieux & Koa the Mighty take on the Honu Byron

12 Jun 2026

First boards, first lessons & paws on deck: Taylor Fieux & Koa the Mighty take on the Honu Byron

A first paddleboard often becomes the benchmark for every board that follows. Long after the details are forgotten, most paddlers remember how that first board felt beneath their feet – the confidence it inspired, the lessons learned and the adventures that came with it. Yet choosing that first board can feel overwhelming and finding the […]

Back to its SUP surfing roots: Mark Travers drops details on the Torquay, Honu’s first carbon composite board

27 Apr 2026

Back to its SUP surfing roots: Mark Travers drops details on the Torquay, Honu’s first carbon composite board

“We’re not building a board for pros – we’re building a board for serious paddlers who are tired of riding something that holds them back.” That bold statement sets the tone for Honu, the Australian brand born on the shores of Bondi Beach, built on clarity of vision, sustainability, quality and consistency. In 2019, Honu […]

How Honu achieves inflatable SUP thinness with a hard paddleboard feel

23 Dec 2024

How Honu achieves inflatable SUP thinness with a hard paddleboard feel

In the recent Honu board review, Mr TotalSUP Mathieu Astier was raving about the rigidity of the Bondi board and its “hardboard-like feel” despite being just 4 inches thick: “Constructed with HONU’s X-woven material and featuring exclusive welded carbon rails, the Bondi truly provides a hardboard-like feel despite being inflatable. This combination of materials and […]

Video Review: the Sorrento 11’3 Touring SUP Board by HONU

5 Dec 2024

Video Review: the Sorrento 11’3 Touring SUP Board by HONU

Hey everyone! Welcome to TotalSUP! Today, I’m thrilled to introduce to you the Sorrento 11’3, an inflatable touring SUP board launched on the market earlier this year by HONU, the Australian brand known for producing high-quality paddleboards. Now, this model is a bit of a “little sister” to the award-winning 12’6 Sorrento, offering similar performance […]

Board Video Review: the iSUP Surf Bondi by HONU

30 Sep 2024

Board Video Review: the iSUP Surf Bondi by HONU

 Welcome to a new TotalSUP video review. Honu, an Australian brand known for their dedication to quality and performance, has just introduced the new Bondi series, a line of inflatable SUPs specifically crafted for surf aficionados. Today, I’m taking you through a review of the 9-5 by 32.5 model, which I recently put to […]

Review of the HONU Sorrento 11’3: Ideal For Both Serious and Fun Paddling

23 Aug 2024

Review of the HONU Sorrento 11’3: Ideal For Both Serious and Fun Paddling

When the summer sun is high, and you’ve got an afternoon to kill with the kids, there’s nothing better than heading out on the water with a paddleboard. This summer, my fellow dad and I, along with our energetic kids, found ourselves on the beautiful lake of Soustons, in the southwest of France, eager to […]

HONU Bondi Review: Inflatable SUP Surf Mastery

7 Aug 2024

HONU Bondi Review: Inflatable SUP Surf Mastery

Having recently put the Bondi iSUP Surf board by HONU through a test drive, I’m excited to share my thoughts. This board stands out not just because it’s an inflatable board designed specifically for surfing – obviously offering the benefits of portability – but because it is evident that HONU CEO and designer Mark Travers […]

What Type of Paddleboarder Are You? Find the Best iSUP for You!

1 Aug 2024

What Type of Paddleboarder Are You? Find the Best iSUP for You!

Finding the right stand up paddleboard is crucial for maximizing your enjoyment on the water and selecting the perfect board depends on your type of practice, level of experience, size, and weight. HONU, the Australian brand renowned for its high-quality inflatable stand-up paddleboards, offers a range of boards tailored to different paddler profiles, and helps […]

A TotalSUP Day with HONU Boards & Mark Travers, CEO of the Aussie iSUP brand

25 Jul 2024

A TotalSUP Day with HONU Boards & Mark Travers, CEO of the Aussie iSUP brand

Join us for a captivating conversation with Mark Travers as he shares the inspiration behind HONU Paddleboards and their dedication to crafting high-quality inflatable SUPs. Discover two new models: the surf-ready Bondi and the versatile Sorrento 11’3. Watch as Mr TotalSUP Mathieu Astier and Mark test these boards in the stunning waters of Hossegor and […]

Hitting European waters: Honu celebrates UK expansion with major demo event at Dorset test centre

19 Jun 2024

Hitting European waters: Honu celebrates UK expansion with major demo event at Dorset test centre

Honu Boards, the dynamic challenger SUP brand from Australia, is on a mission to set new industry benchmarks. As part of their global expansion, they are now establishing a strong presence in Europe with new warehouses in Warwickshire (UK) and Boxtel (Netherlands). As a result of their partnership with UK industry leaders OTC Water Sports […]