Summary:
The Nevada HP is the high-performance evolution of Chilli’s proven all-rounder, built for surfers who want to turn up the intensity when the waves are firing. Tuned for 3–6 foot surf with shape refinements aimed at powerful, hollow, or pockety conditions, this version delivers extra spark without sacrificing control. Add in the strength and flex of Innegra fiber on the bottom, and you’ve got a responsive, durable shortboard that thrives when the waves offer up some punch.
Pros:
Performance-Tuned Dimensions: Slightly narrower, more refined outline gives it sharper rail-to-rail sensitivity and responsiveness in good waves.
Versatile in Quality Surf: Whether it’s hollow beach breaks or reeling points, it excels in the pocket and steeper sections.
Innegra Bottom Reinforcement: Improves durability and adds responsive flex—light underfoot and built to last.
Easy Transition for Existing Chilli Riders: If you've ridden the Standard Nevada, just go an inch longer and you’re dialed.
Cons:
Not for Mushy or Weak Waves: This board is built to perform, not to glide through fat or gutless conditions.
Refined Feel May Require Experience: Less forgiving than hybrid or groveler shapes, so it’s best suited to intermediate-to-advanced surfers.
Final Verdict:
The Nevada HP is a fast, responsive, and power-ready shortboard that’s built for when the waves have shape and energy. It’s a natural step-up from the Standard Nevada or your past favorite performance shortboard—just with added flex tech and a modernized feel. For those looking to sharpen their surfing in solid conditions, this board delivers everything you need to push your performance when the swell lines up.