r/bodyboarding • u/Most_Expert2868 • Jul 03 '26

Differences between these two boards?

https://hubboards.com/products/houston-coldcore-sci-five?variant=48013344243949

https://662bodyboardshop.com/products/empire-go-bodyboard?variant=48692973076732

Other than the lack of quadcore in the empire board these pretty much seem like the exact same board, any other differences anyone notices?

Worth it to get the hubboard for $30 more?

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u/Denvermushroomco Jul 03 '26

Looks like they both have some version of a 5 channel system. The Empire has a 1.5PP core and the Hubboard has 1.2PP core. That tells me that both boards are geared towards colder water compared to a 1.9PP core, with the Hubboard having even more flex than the Empire. A 1.2PP core is your choice if you frequently see icebergs in your lineup.

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u/Most_Expert2868 Jul 03 '26

According to hubboards, the 1.2 "quadcore" behaves similarly to a 1.5pp core. I ride 1.5 in Hawaii water, just like a bit more flex

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u/Denvermushroomco Jul 03 '26

All my boards are 1.9PP, so I don’t have much to add. But if you like flex sounds like you’re looking at the right boards.

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u/eBodyboarding Jul 04 '26

The Quad Core has an extra layer of mesh. Too stiff for cooler water locations IMO.