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Pau Hana Solo SUP Backcountry

 

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Only best products in a given category receive “A” grade.

Category: Inflatable

Overview:

Paddle Board Highlights

Who is it for?

If you’re looking for a very lightweight but quality inflatable that comes as a complete package you gotta check out the Solo SUP Backcountry from Pau Hana Surf Supply. If you’re wondering if this board is good for you just look at the name and it’s all you need to know. This board was made for someone looking for an adventure and wanting something that would be easy to take along for the ride. The board is compact, lightweight and great for more intermediate-level paddlers. Priced at just $899, this board sits in the mid-tier in terms of affordability.

First Impressions

Pau Hana first introduced this board a couple of years ago so this review is long overdue but well worth the wait. If we could sum up this review to one word it would be: impressed. Where do we even begin? Let’s start with the packaging. The box itself was really nice and had graphics on it vs a blank cardboard box that we see a lot of boards come in. Next, the bag that the board sits in isn’t what you would typically expect, i.e. a zippered backpack. Instead the bag the board fits in is actually a drybag! This is a really nice touch and really supports the design intent of taking this board out in the wild on an adventure. The paddle also has it's nice unique little bag that keeps the paddle sections neatly organized when it's not put together. Another touch of thoughtfulness that didn't go unnoticed here. Even the pump is unique in that it is more compact in size than the industry standard, helping to keep the overall package nice and lightweight for your adventuring. And, we’d be remiss to mention that this package comes with everything you need. Board, bag, paddle, pump, leash, repair kit, accessory bag and fins. That’s a lot of value for the price of this package. Moving on to the board itself. This is one of the lightest paddleboards we’ve ever tested that didn’t have quality compromised. And that’s saying A LOT. The board has bungees on both the nose and tail of the board which is nice to hold your gear. It also has a two-fin setup, which without having that center fin, really helps the board fold up nice and tight. As we mentioned before, this board is extremely lightweight so carrying it is very very easy. Especially when you consider its size. When we see boards this lightweight they’re usually below or just slightly longer than 10 feet whereas the Solo is close to 11 feet long. Impressive. Back to the paddle: a huge difference with this board is that the paddle itself comes apart in four different pieces but the blade is actually fabric which we were pretty skeptical about but on the water it worked surprisingly well and felt like it was a plastic blade. Definitely an interesting design feature to help make this a more compact and lightweight package. When paddling the board was surprisingly stable considering the 30in width. Beginner paddlers might have a harder time with it but any experienced paddler should have no issues. As we mentioned earlier in our review this board was really impressive. The branding throughout everything, the thoughtfulness and uniqueness of the package and materials - it really stands out as a different type of paddle board. Well-deserving of the Supconnect A-Grade. Great job on this one Pau Hana!

Benefits

  • Primary Use

    Touring

    Paddle Boards fall into two broad categories, All-Around and Specialty boards, with all-around designed primarily for recreation while speciality boards for top performance in specific disciplines

  • Durability

    Durable

    Durability is largely a result of the board construction and shape, with more durable boards typically carrying more materials (added layers, PVC, etc) and as such adding to the weight.

  • Carrying

    Very Easy

    Carrying ease is determined by board weight and handle type, where a board weighing under 20lbs with a Liftsup handle is extremely easy to carry while a 35+lbs board quite difficult.

  • Stability

    Average

    Stability is a product of construction and shape, where boards w/ 30”+ wide and 200+ liters in volume offer plenty of stability for your AVG adult while a board under 26” wide is a challenge.

  • Glide

    Average

    Glide is a result of board shape and construction, w/ boards weighing under 30lbs and designed for racing offering best glide while recreational boards normally being on the slow side.

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Learn more on the Pau Hana website.

Features

  • Dimensions

    10'10" x 30" x 6"

    Industry standard in board dimensions reads: L (length, from nose to tail) x W (width, from rail to rail at midpoint length), and H (height, from top to bottom of board at midpoint length).

  • Weight

    16.5 lbs

    Standup paddle boards tend to fall into 4 different weight classes: extremely lightweight (under 20 lbs), lightweight (20-28 lbs), average weight (28-35 lbs), heavy (above 35 lbs).

  • Volume

    240 L

    Volume is a key metric to determine how much weight a board can carry. Boards w/ 200+ liters offer most floatation with boards under 150 liters typically for high-performance surf.

  • Capacity

    215 lbs

    Capacity is the max cargo weight a stand up paddle board can carry, considering not only the paddler’s weight but whatever else the paddler may choose to carry alongside him/her.

  • Add On's

    Bungee Nose, Bungee Tail, D Ring, Paddle Included, Leash Included, Drybag backpack

    Add-on’s include bungee cords, a minimalist way to haul things; connexsup, which allows for all sorts of attachments, even fishing rods; and FCS II/Connect, for easy fin instal.

  • Handle

    Strap

    Handles directly affect carrying ease, with external grip handles (Liftsup & EZgrab) offering most comfort, Internal Ergo Grip the mid-tier comfort, and box handles as least comfortable.

  • Holders

    No

    Fishing rod holders and/or paddle holders can make paddling that much more pleasant, esp. when needing holders for the rod or having a safe place for the paddle during yoga.

Sizes Available

LengthWidthThicknessVolume
10 Feet 10 Inches 30 Inches 6 Inches unknown L

 

Learn more on the Pau Hana website.

 

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