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Sharp Eye HT2.5 Review

9.2/ 10 Estimated score

9.2

Estimated from 3 independent sources (no numeric scores published)

Average price≈ $820USD converted · 2 retailers, 2 currenciesSee sources

The Sharp Eye HT2.5 is the Filipe Toledo pro model and the follow-on from the HT2. Sharp Eye positions it as an everyday performance board with extra speed, bite and drive rather than a specialist step-up.

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Quick specs

Type: Everyday high-performance shortboard
Designer: Marcio Zouvi, Sharp Eye Surfboards
Pro model: Filipe Toledo
Bottom contour: Deep single concave with a baby channel through the tail
Rail: Medium to boxy rail profile
Rocker: Medium entry rocker flattening through the exit

Sharp Eye describes the HT2.5 as the evolution of the HT2, built after Filipe Toledo asked for a faster version of the same outline. The changes are small and specific: a deep single concave paired with a baby channel through the tail, plus a medium to boxy rail that the brand says reduces rail catches in flat sections and sub-par surf.

The rocker is the other part of the story. Sharp Eye lists a medium entry rocker for take-off speed that flattens through the exit, which is the pattern shapers normally use to keep a board driving between sections rather than stalling. Twenty-five stock dimensions run from 5'4" at 21.20 L to 6'6" at 35.68 L, so the model is not restricted to pro-level volumes.

Independent coverage exists but is mostly descriptive. Blink Surf reproduces the Sharp Eye design notes and treats the HT2.5 as an everyday board, and BeachGrit's Longtom board review of the HT 2.5 focuses on how it holds a rail through tight turns. Neither publishes a numeric score, so the figure shown here is an aggregate estimate rather than an averaged rating.

Pros & cons

Deep single concave with a tail channel is listed by Sharp Eye as the main speed gain over the HT2
Medium and boxy rail is described as forgiving through flat sections
25 stock dimensions from 21.20 L to 35.68 L cover groms through to larger surfers
Available in FCS II or Futures boxes with a PU custom order option

At $770 it sits above most stock production shortboards
Stock boards ship clear only, so a spray means a custom order
Custom PU orders add roughly a three week build before shipping
No published numeric review score exists for this model

How it surfs

Buyers usually end up choosing between this and the Inferno 72 inside the same range. Verified Sharp Eye copy points the HT2.5 at everyday conditions and peak all-round performance, while the Inferno sits closer to a punchy beach break board, so the deciding factor is how often you surf average waves.

Volume matters more than length in this model because the size run includes several widths at the same length. The 5'10" is listed at 25.60 L, 26.09 L and 27.72 L depending on width and thickness, which lets you keep a familiar length and change float alone. Sharp Eye links its own volume calculator on the product page for that reason.

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
5'6" x 18.25 x 2.21	22.30 L	Lighter surfers and groms	Intermediate+
5'10" x 18.75 x 2.38	26.09 L	Around 70 to 78 kg	Intermediate+
6'0" x 19.0 x 2.4	27.40 L	Around 78 to 85 kg	Intermediate+
6'2" x 19.5 x 2.6	31.25 L	Around 88 kg and above	All levels

How it compares

Board	Best at	Wave range	Aggregate score
Sharp Eye Inferno 72	Punchier beach break board	Waist to overhead	9.2
Sharp Eye Disco	Small-wave performance	Knee to head high	9.0
Channel Islands CI Pro	Good-wave performance	Head high and up	9.4

Recommended fin setups

FCS II Filipe Toledo — Toledo's own signature template, sold in the same fin system the HT2.5 ships with.
FCS II Performer — A neutral all-conditions set for surfers who want less rake than a pro template.

Verdict

Verified sources describe the HT2.5 as a fast everyday board built around a single concave and tail channel, sold at $770 with a wide stock size run. It suits surfers who want pro-model geometry in a volume they can actually ride.

Estimated score: 9.2 / 10

Estimated from 3 independent sources — see full list 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

9.2/ 10

9.2

3 sources, none scored

Source	Score	Summary
Sharp Eye Surfboards official product page	No numeric score	"Sharp Eye lists the HT2.5 as a Filipe Toledo pro model with a deep single concave, baby channel tail, medium to boxy rail and 25 stock dimensions at $770."
Blink Surf HT2.5 review	No numeric score	"Blink Surf frames the HT2.5 as an everyday-conditions board with added spark over the HT2, built after a request from Filipe for more speed."
BeachGrit board review by Longtom	No numeric score	"BeachGrit's reviewer highlights how the board behaves when laid into a tight turn rather than its straight-line speed."

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

≈ $820

USD converted · 2 retailers

Retailer	Price	vs. average
Sharp Eye Surfboards (US)	$770	-$50	Visit
Sharp Eye Surfboards (Europe)	€805	+$49.40	Visit

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Sharp Eye HT2.5 and the HT2?+

Sharp Eye lists the HT2.5 as the evolution of the HT2 with a deep single concave, a baby channel through the tail and a medium to boxy rail. The brand says the changes were made after Filipe Toledo asked for a faster version of the same outline.

How much does the Sharp Eye HT2.5 cost?+

The official Sharp Eye US store lists the HT2.5 at $770.00. The European store lists it at €805,00 including tax.

What sizes does the HT2.5 come in?+

Sharp Eye publishes 25 stock dimensions from 5'4" x 18.15 x 2.18 at 21.20 L up to 6'6" x 20.0 x 2.75 at 35.68 L. Custom PU orders are also offered with a build time of around three weeks.

Which fin system does the HT2.5 use?+

The product page offers the HT2.5 in FCS II or Futures boxes, so the board can be matched to fins you already own.

Is the HT2.5 suitable for average surf?+

Sharp Eye positions it for everyday conditions rather than only good waves, and the boxy rail is described as reducing rail catches in flatter sections. Surfers who mainly ride punchy beach break may prefer the Inferno 72 in the same range.

Does the HT2.5 have a published review score?+

No verified source publishes a numeric rating for this model, so the score shown here is an aggregate estimate based on the brand specification and descriptive editorial coverage.