DVS Hydro Hull Mk1 5'10 review: a tough, user-friendly twin fin
Updated 2026-09-19
| Length | 5'10" |
|---|---|
| Width | 21 in |
| Thickness | 2 5/ 8 in |
| Volume | 36.5 L |
| Fin config | Twin |
| Top speed | 24.5 km/h |
| Wave range | 2 to 4 ft |
The DVS Hydro Hull Mk1 is a 5'10 custom EPS twin fin, built as a tough, user-friendly board for a wide range of small-to-medium conditions.
What it is and why I bought it
I ordered the Hydro Hull in June 2016, an EPS board with a flat rocker, soft-to-hard rails and a bottom rolled into a single concave, finished with a swallow tail, running a retro-inspired twin fin setup. At 21 inches wide and 36.5 litres over 5'10, the register describes it directly as able to ride in anything from 1 to 4 ft, tough and user friendly.
It came in a purple colourway.
How it surfed
Its best wave came at Launion, at a top speed of 24.5 km/h (about 15.2 mph) over a 114 metre ride. It backed up its reputation for durability and ease, a board that held up to regular use without the fragility some lighter EPS shapes carry. The logged wave range is 2 to 4 ft, ideal at 3 ft.
Who it suits and who it does not
A tough, user-friendly EPS twin fin like this suits someone who wants a durable, forgiving board for small-to-medium everyday surf, including travel where durability matters more than outright performance. It is not built for anyone chasing size or a highly refined performance feel; its strengths are toughness and ease rather than sharpness.
What happened to it
It sold on 26 March 2022 for $555, against a $1,050 purchase cost. A replacement cost of $1,099 is also logged against it, for comparison against what it originally cost.
Questions people ask
What made the DVS Hydro Hull Mk1 stand out?
Toughness and ease of use, as the register notes directly: it can ride in anything from 1 to 4 ft and holds up well to regular use.
What conditions suited it?
The logged range is 2 to 4 ft with 3 ft as the ideal.
Is EPS construction always more fragile than PU?
Not necessarily. This board's EPS build was specifically noted as tough, showing construction quality and lay-up matter as much as the core material itself.
For the full spec sheet, see the sold boards list. For similar everyday twin fins, see the Smth Shapes Goldfish still in the current rack. For more on EPS versus PU, see EPS or PU surfboard.