These are the entries for the Paddlesport Product of the Year Awards 2019 in the SUP category. These awards are organized every year at the occasion of PADDLEexpo. Note that, a product could win the prize although not listed here, if the judges discover once at the show, that a product worth winning was not entered; entering ahead of the show simply guarantees a product to be taken into account by the judges.
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LIGHT SUP – SIGNATURE 2.0 RACEBOARDS
Light Signature 2.0 RACE SUP are manufactured in custom design choice of 6 templates and 44 colors that can be mixed up individually. The 3d design tool is open for consumers and for the first time in the SUP industry you can create individualized product in a huge choice of 10.000+ design possibilities that will be manufactured in 5-8 weeks.
Create your personal design or follow your club or federation colors. The LIGHT SIGNATURE 2.0 is a leading proven winner in SUP racing and actually took the title of the 11City race, all german race titles and multiple international podiums. The construction is very lightweight and utilizes the premium hollow construction technology comparable to surfskis which sets the product appart of competition.
Light Signature 2.0 RACE SUP are manufactured in custom design choice of 6 templates and 44 colors that can be mixed up individually.
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STARBOARD – HYPERNUT FOIL 4 IN 1
Because it is the only Board on the market for 4 sports:
SUP SURF ñ SUP FOIL ñ WINDSURF ñ WIND FOIL.The HYPER NUT FOIL is the lightest option for those only want to SUP Surf and SUP Foil. The foil box is further forwards to generate more lift for downwind foiling and pump foiling. Foil only does not include foot strap inserts. Available in Blue carbon and Starlite constructions. The HYPER NUT 4IN1 is heavier by approximately 300g than the Hyper Nut Foil as it has more foot strap inserts and the mast track box. The Foil box on the 4in1 is positioned further back by on average 6.5 cm to accommodate both Wind Foiling and SUP Foiling. Available in only Starlite construction. The HYPER NUTís wide nose and tail make it a stable shape to get up and riding early. Its short length provides precise trim control allowing you to stand in one position to pump the board for speed.
THE INVERTED NUT RAILS – For insane acceleration and tight turning.
CHANNEL BOTTOM SHAPE – Creates a flat spot in front of the fins for extra acceleration.
THE SHORT LENGTH – Provides precise trim control allowing you to stand in one position to pump the board for speed
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RED PADDLE CO – RED PADDLE CO COMPACT
A full size iSUP that folds up to half the size of a standard iSUP. The most transportable SUP board on the planet.
In 2019 Red Paddle Co changed the game with the 9í6î Compact. This international patent pending design uses innovative laminating processes to create a unique product in the world of iSUPs. MSL PACT technology is a Red Paddle Co exclusive and is the key to the success of the Compact board.
After the success of the all-round shaped 9’6″ Compact, Red Paddle Co will launch the 11′ Compact Touring board for 2020. This takes the advantages of the Compact technology to a new audience and allows for faster paddling and more adventurous trips. Half the size, double the adventure ñ the 11í Compact packs down to half the size of a standard 11í Sport MSL. The weight is reduced by more than 3kgs. This makes the 11’0″ Compact the most transportable touring SUP board on the planet. The secret to the boardís stiffness and performance comes from the unique application of the quad stringer system which works as an exoskeleton on the board to provide increased torsional stiffness. Furthermore, the board utilises a living hinge to allow it to fold down the centre line and then be rolled to fit into a purpose built ultra-small backpack. Unlike the majority of iSUP backpacks the Compact backpack has had just as much design time spent on it as the board. A full understanding of the human factors involved in carrying a board on your back was needed to make the Compact board bag the most comfortable bag on the market. No other iSUP backpack even comes close in terms of usability and comfort. The Red Paddle Co Compact boards come complete with a 5 Piece carbon nylon paddle that fits inside the board bag. This really sets the Compact apart from all others as being the most compact package on the market. Red Paddle Co’s head of design Phil Hawthorne says: “Making a touring Compact was the dream from day one of Project X (Red Paddle Co’s name for the Compact project). It took us a while to be able to replicate the performance of the 9’6″. Compact in the 11’0″ version but after multiple tweaks to the shape and fin placements we are extremely pleased with the result”. The Red Paddle Co Compact boards drastically reduce the shipping volume of a board which fits with Red Paddle Co’s aim to act more responsibly in all areas of business and sport. Whether it be a reduction of waste material, the removal of single use packaging or a clear awareness of the environmental impact of global shipping. Red Paddle Co is passionate about a program of constant improvement.
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JBAY.ZONE – FRA! DESIGN LIMITED EDITION
When we talk about Stand Up Paddling we canít ignore the constantly growing popularity that this reinterpretation of classic wave surfing is having all over the world and in Italy in particular. Whether itís a rigid board or an inflatable one, grabbing a SUP is very amusing and relaxing and is also a great workout to stay fit while having fun. The use of a SUP is suitable for everyone without particular skills or abilities required. Since its constitution, JBAY.ZONE makes ´Made in Italyª design its strong point, focusing on distinctive graphics that can characterize its SUPs. For this new Stand up Paddle, available in limited edition for the 2020 season, another step has been taken on the road to exclusivity, signing a collaboration with one of the most popular emerging artists in Italy and Europe: FRA! Design. Among the few Italian Doodle Artists, his expressive ability catches the eye with an easily recognizable style without limits of canvas or contents.
FRA Design boasts partnerships with the largest clothing and design companies in the world and, through the collaboration with JBAY.ZONE, has been able to apply its art to a new kind of product, trying to tell a story about everyday life, sport, relax and freedom through its pen.
The new FRA! Design Limited Edition board has a 320x81cm (10í6ííx32íí) comfortable and stable deck, with an anti-slip Eva Foam pad that helps to keep a better balance. Along the edges, a series of steel D-Rings are included for the placement of accessories such as the safety leash or the comfortable seat (sold separately) used to transform the SUP FRA! Design into a kayak. The SUP has 3 stabilization fins, two fixed on the sides and a removable central one, positioned on the tail of the Paddleboard. On the nose can be found the classic elastic cord to carry your equipment safely.
For the production of the FRA! Design Limited Edition SUP, JBAY.ZONE used Double Layer Laminated PVC with Premium DROP-STITCH HDT technology. The innermost layer forms the air chamber containing the DROP-STITCH fibers, which ensure the same performance and hardness of a rigid board once reached the ideal inflation pressure of 15PSI. The inner air chamber is covered with a further layer of laminated PVC, to increase the resistance of the Stand Up Paddle and ensure superior durability with an even more effective weight support.
All JBAY.ZONE SUPs, including FRA! Design Stand Up Paddle, feature high pressure valves with bayonet safety connection. To inflate the board, just move the central pin of the valve to the proper position, connect the double action Bravo pump supplied with the board and start pumping air. The valve allows air to enter but not to leak, avoiding unwanted pressure losses. By placing the valve in the open position air will come out freely, optimizing the deflation of the air chamber. The Bravo 2x2000cc pump, has a special mode selector to switch quickly from the double action, where the piston works both while pushing and pulling, to the single action mode, where the pump only works when pushed. Modeís switch is useful when, close to reaching the ideal inflation pressure, the pump begins to stiffen and therefore require more energy to complete the inflation of the board.
For this SUP with such a sophisticated design, all the accessories play a role of major importance. The carry bag incorporates the uniqueness of the SUP FRA! Design as well as the paddle, specific for Stand Up Paddles, with extendable carbon fiber shaft with high quality PVC mixed fiber glass blade.
A practical mount for Action Cam GoProÆHERO, ideal for making video directly from the board, keeping your hands free to grab the paddle, is also included. The mount can be installed directly on the Paddleboard deck in just a few simple steps. A practical safety leash completes the dedicated set of accessories for the FRA! Design Limited Edition board.
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F2 – RESTUBE DC
With a safety volume of no less than 70 litres, the second air chamber provides extra safety on all waters. Due to the innovative technology, the board becomes stiffer overall, so that the differences between hard and I-SUPS become smaller and smaller.
Stand-Up Paddling is freedom. When you glide quietly over the water, you donít think about safety, but even the best paddler falls off the board. A breeze drives the board away and suddenly you swim in the middle of the open water. That is why it is important to wear a leash and a buoy on your body. Restube is perfectly suited as a buoyancy body. A pull on the trigger fills the Restube buoy directly! SUP incl. bag, pump, paddle and repair kit – Incl. Restube Lite – Bungee cords for cargo secure – EVA deck for great comfort and traction – Balanced volume distribution – High-end dropstitch material in 6î – Quick build up – 2x fixed softfin – 1x removable fin – US Box – Double chamber technologie: 70 L safety volume – Additional handles for comfortable carrying
3 sizes boards:
10” 305 x 83 x 15 cm
10,5” 320 x 83 x 15 cm
11,5” 350 x 83 x 15 cm
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JP – SUP FOIL SLATE 2020
The Foil Slate is a great shape made for SUP surfing, SUP foiling, wingsurfing, wingfoiling, windsurfing and windfoiling! Stable, fast and reactive are the main strengths of the Foil Slates. Use the extra speed to glide across flat sections of the wave or to hit the lip with full power. The bottom shape features a V entry that flows into a deep single concave ending with a subtle V right at the center fin position. This ensures smooth lift and an easy rail-to rail transfer. The Foil Slates also have long track boxes for added windsurf foiling option.
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ROTOMOD – SUP KOA
NEW SUP in polyethylene. Ultra-resistant for rental use. More rigid, more manoeuverable, more functional thanks to its handles.
This model, rotomolded in France, will easily accept intensive use, shocks, and abrasions. Anti-slip deck. 3 carry handles, two of which allow the passage of an anti-theft cable. Unbreakable elastomeric flexible fin.
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SIC – OKEANOS
This new series is focused on fitness, touring and voyaging the unknown, so thus the name was chosen. The Okeanos shares similar DNA with the RS series, however, this board is made for recreational paddling and journeying rather than racing.
This board paddles with ease and is capable of maintaining a fast pace and efficient glide. The concave in the tail on the bottom helps to maintain a straighter line, higher average speed and greater glide. The nose chine in the bow softens the ride in rough waters and tracks extremely well into the wind and in cross-chop. The generous tail width and full, squared-up rails make this board extremely stable. The wide point in the front section of the board has been shifted forward which also adds to the overall stability. The board has been outfitted with numerous tie-downs and inserts to mount your cargo and accessories. Capable of running either a single fin or two thrusters (sold separately) for paddling in shallow or rocky waters and reducing the draft of the board. This also make beach landings easier and your board will sit stable and secure on the land. The Okeanos is a great fitness board, ready to take on journey and adventure.
This board is also available in 11′ and 14′ lengths
Technologie : GLASS COMPOSITE + INNEGRA(tm) Technology
– double wrap fiberglass composite
– oak laminate reinforced top and bottom
– lightweight cnc/eps core
– innegra(tm) tip, rail and tail reinforcement
– eva deckpad
– ez-grab handle
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NSP – FOIL BOARD AND AIRWAVE FOILS
Designed specifically for a low speed take off and excellent rider feedback, the NSP Airwave lifts early and flies fast. The efficient wing design in combination with an incredibly stiff fuselage and mast allow for an unusual amount of control and stability, making the NSP Airwave perfect for all disciplines of foiling. The Airwave comes standard with three tuning shims, allowing to easily adjust the angle of attack of the rear wing. Foil wings and masts are available in a wide variety of sizes to best meet your skills and conditions. NSP Airwave foil, featuring a twin track mounting plate, is the ideal match with NSPís light yet highly durable range of SLX Carbon SUP and Surf foil boards. Versatility and the best price on the market make this flying combination a must have in anyoneís quiver!
