The proven design/development team of Brian Szymanski and John Becker joined Lahui Kai in May of 2014 and have never looked back. Annabel Anderson, the #1 Pro woman paddler in the world, who worked closely with Brian and John in the past, came onboard in 2015. In the world of SUP design, there must be a strong passion for design, development, and testing to get to the next better shape.
If you’re looking for a board that’s equally at home surfing a wave as it is relaxing on the local lake, look no further than the BIC SUP ACE-TEC Performer Series. The design team have blended surf-inspired longboard outlines for solid wave performance with confidence-inspiring stability and a moderate rocker profile for versatility in flat-water conditions.
Boardworks is honored to announce the Outside Buyer’s Guide magazine’s editors awarded the Kraken 11’ with its prestigious Gear of the Year award in the “SUPs” category. Outside selected the Kraken for its versatile design and stable, nimble performance.
For Summer 2016, Starboard Apparel continues to push Innovation Quality, producing Premium Technical Waterwear specifically for SUP, Windsurf and Surf. In doing so, they have created a collection of waterwear and lifestyle apparel to cater to your every need.
Ever wonder what makes up Starboard’s carbon sandwich? Here, Starboard plays off the popular TV show Iron Chef to demonstrate how their Carbon Sandwich construction is uniquely designed and created with more high quality materials compared to other boards on the market.
Shark Shield has successfully completed the development of a new shark deterrent for surfers that was part funded by the Western Australian Government’s Applied Research Program (ARP). The company was provided with a $300K grant over 2.5 years to develop new technology to protect surfers following a spate of shark attacks in 2012. As a result the new Freedom + Surf is available for pre-order today.
The BIC SUP ACE-TEC Cross - Hybrid Flat-water Shapes are an ultra-stable platform equally suited for first-timers, family fun, fitness, yoga, fishing or whatever your next SUP adventure may be. Check out the Cross Series 2016 stand up paddle boards in action in the newly released 2016 videos from BIC SUP.
For a newcomer to inflatables, setup and breakdown of your inflatable SUP can be confusing and challenging if you aren’t familiar with the tools involved. For quick and easy tips for proper setup and breakdown of Slingshot SUP's inflatable Crossbreed AirTech paddle board, see the tips and video shown here.
Check out the Pelican Sport Flow 116 paddle board, a perfect paddle board for you and your entire family to enjoy! The Pelican Flow 116 is not only an extremely stable board but it’s also VERY durable and is built for worry free, calm water paddling.
Lakeshore welcomes you to explore their new 2016 line up of standup paddleboards and related accessories. Lakeshore’s main goal is to promote a healthy lifestyle consisting of fitness, adventure, competition, and fun. They proudly offer products that truly represent the environment we live, and play in.
SipaBoards, the company that designed world’s first self inflating SUP is launching a brand new product and a Kickstarter campaign on March 21st, 2016.
Kayalu Gear is now shipping the Kayalite‑SUP, a portable, 360° high-visibility light for stand-up paddle boards. Capable of recovering from a rollover in shallow surf or direct impact, the Kayalite-SUP represents a significant improvement over existing portable SUP night visibility solutions. Kayalu has been granted two U.S. patents for technology incorporated into the Kayalite‑SUP.