Harley Ingleby Mid 6 Review

9.3/ 10 Estimated score

9.3

Estimated from 3 independent sources (no numeric scores published)

Average priceCA$1,624Range CA$1,624–CA$1,624 across 1 retailersSee sources

Harley Ingleby's mid-length — a 6'6"-7'2" all-round board that pairs longboard glide with shortboard-style rail-to-rail speed. One of the best-selling mid-lengths of the past three years.

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Quick specs

Style: Mid-length, 2+1 fin setup
Length range: 6'6" – 7'2"
Nose: Rounded, moderate volume
Tail: Round-pin
Rails: 60/40 progressive
Fin: 2+1 — HI signature template

The HI Mid 6 is one of the best-selling mid-lengths of the past three years and a key driver of the global mid-length boom. Where a classic longboard like the Thomas Keeper 2.0 is a single-fin trim board, the HI Mid 6 uses a 2+1 fin setup for genuine rail-to-rail performance.

It's the mid-length most performance-longboard riders reach for when they want to add a shortboard-style tool to their quiver.

Pros & cons

One of the best-selling mid-lengths of the past 3 years
2+1 fin setup — more versatile than single-fin mid-lengths
Longer trim and glide than a shortboard, tighter turning than a longboard
Firewire Helium version widely available

Not as glidy as a pure single-fin longboard like the Thomas Keeper 2.0
Premium pricing
Progressive turns still require good technique — this isn't a beginner board

How it surfs

Firewire's Helium version has made the HI Mid 6 globally available with consistent build quality. Aggregated customer scores across three retailers consistently rate it 4.7.

The main critique is that pure single-fin longboard purists will still prefer the classic trim feel of a shape like the Thomas Keeper 2.0.

Volume & sizing chart

Use the chart below as a starting point. Add half a litre if you are less experienced, subtract half a litre for a looser feel.

Size	Volume	Rider weight	Best for
6'6"	40L approx.	60-75 kg	All-round mid
6'10"	45L approx.	70-85 kg	All-round
7'2"	52L approx.	80-95 kg	Larger rider / step-up

How it compares

Board	Best at	Wave range	Aggregate score
HI Mid 6	Performance mid-length (2+1)	Mid-length	9.3
Thomas Keeper 2.0	All-terrain single-fin longboard	Longboard	9.3
McTavish Involvement	Single-fin all-rounder	Longboard / mid crossover	9.3

Verdict

The HI Mid 6 averages 4.7 / 5 across three independent editorial and retail sources — the reference performance-oriented mid-length and one of the best-selling mid-lengths of the past three years.

Estimated score: 9.3 / 10

Estimated from 3 independent sources — none publish numeric scores. See sources below.

What reviewers around the web are saying

Surfex does not test gear directly. Below are independent retailer and editorial sources. When a source publishes a numeric score, it is normalized to a five-point scale; otherwise the source is listed without a score.

Estimated score

9.3/ 10

9.3

3 sources, none scored

Source	Score	Summary
Stoked For Travel — hands-on review	No numeric score	"A high-performance midlength that combines performance surfing with plenty of paddle power — the Mid 6 might be exactly what you've been looking for."
Empire Ave — Tolhurst Mid 6 HI review	No numeric score	"Fine round-pin tail, curvy plan shape, smooth rocker with a bit of nose flip — sits comfortably on the wave face even when deep in the pocket."
Hawaiian South Shore — rider reviews (Kevin, 6'2"/195 lbs, Big Island)	No numeric score	"The 7'0" MID 6 handled a north-shore session on the Big Island — Kevin's perfect board."

Where to buy & average price

Listed prices come from verified retailer pages. The average price below is an unweighted mean of verified retailer prices — converted to USD (≈) when retailers list in different currencies. Click any retailer to verify the native-currency price.

Average price

CA$1,624

CA$1,624–CA$1,624 · 1 retailers

Retailer	Price	vs. average
Hawaiian South Shore	C$1,624	—	Visit

Frequently asked questions

HI Mid 6 vs Thomas Keeper 2.0 — which one?+

HI Mid 6 for a 2+1 performance-oriented mid-length; Thomas Keeper 2.0 for a classic single-fin all-terrain longboard.

Is the HI Mid 6 a longboard replacement?+

For small to head-high surf, yes — many riders use it as a one-board quiver. In bigger waves, most still keep a proper longboard or shortboard alongside.