Aipa The Dark Horse DualCore Futures - Shortboard Surfboard

The AIPA The Dark Horse is the worthy heir of the famous Dark Twinn.

Designed by Duke Aipa to push the limits of the traditional fin twin, it adopts a quad configuration here to offer more control, stability, and engagement in more powerful waves. Its rear winger optimizes weight distribution and makes the board ultra responsive during rail-to-rail transitions. Whether the swell is small, hollow, or well overhead, the Dark Horse maintains that smooth and fast glide characteristic of AIPA while bringing new strength and confidence.

A hybrid board that combines the freedom of a twin with the precision of a high-performance shortboard.

Main features:

• Model: AIPA The Dark Horse
• Type: Versatile high-performance shortboard
• Construction: Dual Core Epoxy – lightweight, strong, and responsive
• Configuration: Quad (4 Futures boxes) – adaptable to conditions
• Usage: Twin for shoulder-high waves / Quad for bigger swells
• Shape: Rear Winger for better control of the back foot
• Rails: Medium, offering stability and responsiveness
• Tail: Round/Squash for smooth gliding and precise turns
• Usage range: from small to powerful waves
• Available dimensions: 5'6" x 19 3/8" x 2 5/8" – 28.8L // 5'8" x 19 3/4" x 2 11/16" – 31.08L
• Fins included: no
• System: Futures

A tamed monster

A true all-terrain surfboard, the Dark Horse offers an intuitive and playful ride, with excellent energy return under the back foot. Easy to get back on, stable and lively when needed, it adapts to your surfing and encourages you to push your limits, whether you're in Hossegor, Bali, or Hawaii.