Hydrus Paradise Touring SUP
Small-Batch Built. Adventure-Tuned. Stability Meets Speed.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“The Paradise is hands-down the best touring board I’ve ever used! It glides effortlessly across the water, making long-distance paddles feel like a breeze. The stability is incredible—I’ve loaded it with gear for overnight trips and even brought my dog along without any issues.”
— Sarah L.
🔥 Current Drop: Presale Offer — Save Big, Ride Later
Lock in your Paradise Touring SUP at a steep discount before the next batch ships.
Estimated Ship Date: December 2025
Prices rise as completion nears. Availability: Limited — presale spots close when this run fills.
Your preorder supports our small, rider-owned workshop and guarantees your spot in the next drop.
Meet the Paradise — The Touring SUP That Does It All
The Hydrus Paradise 12'6" x 30" is built for paddlers who crave freedom, distance, and confidence.
It’s the perfect balance of speed, stability, and versatility — ideal for long lake tours, fitness paddling, river exploration, and coastal cruising.
It’s also forgiving enough for intermediate paddlers who want a faster, more capable board without sacrificing balance or comfort.
“It’s the board you can trust to take you anywhere — and bring you back smiling.”
Why Paradise Stands Apart
1️⃣ Armalight Air™ Fusion Construction — Built to Endure
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3-Layer Composite Reinforced Shell: Fused under heat and pressure for exceptional rigidity.
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X-Woven Drop Stitch Core: Creates a rock-solid platform that feels like a hardboard underfoot.
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Multi-Spectrum Welded Seams: Permanently bonded for durability — We do everything we can to ensure no weak points.
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Pressure-Tested to 25 PSI: Rigid, stable, and confidence-inspiring for long paddles.
2️⃣ Performance Touring Design — Stability Meets Glide
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12'6" x 30" Dimensions: The sweet spot for balance and efficiency.
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Optimized Rocker Profile: Glides smoothly across lakes, rivers, and light coastal chop.
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SoftGrip Deck Pad: Cushioned for long-distance comfort.
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QuickClick Fin System: Includes 9” touring fin + 4.5” flexible fin for versatility.
3️⃣ Adventure-Ready Rigging & Storage
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13 D-Rings: Secure your gear, cooler, or dry bags for multi-day touring.
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Center + Side Handles: Make portages and transport effortless.
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Weight Capacity: Up to 300 lbs — load it up for real adventures.
🏝 Paradise vs. Paradise X — Find Your Perfect Touring Flow
| Feature |
🏝 Paradise 12'6" × 30"
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⚡ Paradise X 13'3" × 28.5"
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| Board Type |
Performance Touring SUP |
Performance-Focused Touring SUP |
| Dimensions |
12’6” × 30” × 6” |
13’3” × 28.5” × 6” |
| Weight / Capacity |
23 lbs / 300 lbs |
22 lbs / 275 lbs |
| Construction |
Armalight Air™ Fusion + X-Woven Core + Welded Seams |
Armalight Air™ Fusion + X-Woven Core + Welded Seams |
| Design Focus |
Stability + Comfort + Versatility |
Glide + Efficiency + Cadence |
| Ideal Use |
Lakes, rivers, light coastal touring, fitness paddling |
Long-distance touring, endurance training, experienced paddlers |
| Stability |
🔵🔵🔵🔵 (Max Touring Stability) |
🔵🔵🔵 |
| Speed / Glide Efficiency |
🔵🔵🔵 |
🔵🔵🔵🔵 (Elite Glide) |
| Tracking |
🔵🔵🔵 |
🔵🔵🔵🔵 |
| Gear Capacity |
🔵🔵🔵🔵 |
🔵🔵🔵 |
| Experience Level |
Beginner – Intermediate – Advanced |
Intermediate – Advanced |
| Bonus |
Forgiving platform with long-distance comfort + gear space |
Extended waterline for effortless pace and distance efficiency |
🔍 Choose Paradise for balanced stability, comfort, and confidence on any adventure.
⚡ Choose Paradise X for elite glide and efficiency — built for experienced or lightweight paddlers who want pure speed.
Specs — Paradise
What’s Included
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🧳 Hydrus Mothership Backpack — travel-ready, durable, and comfortable
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🦈 Fin Set — 9” touring fin + 4.5” flex fin + Hydrus proprietary click-in Fin
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💨 Dual-Action Hand Pump
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🔧 Repair Kit
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🪝 Coiled Leash
Recommended Add-Ons:
Built to Last — Backed for Life
✅ Lifetime Warranty — covers seams and construction
✅ 30-Day Test Ride Guarantee — love it, exchange it, or return it
✅ Hydrus Care Commitment — paddlers helping paddlers
“Every Hydrus board is overbuilt and overtested — because your adventure deserves gear that lasts.”
About Hydrus
We’re not a mass-production brand. We’re two brothers and a small crew of builders who started Hydrus in 2012 to make boards that last a lifetime.
Each board is built in limited batches, then sold until they’re gone.
“We build small batches of the best-performing boards in the world — and we back them for life.”
💬 Highest-reviewed paddleboard company in the world
🏆 Trusted by touring paddlers, rescue pros, and explorers
🌎 Thousands of paddlers worldwide call Hydrus home
Ready to Explore Further?
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Highlights
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