Stand Up Paddleboards

Our stand-up paddleboard range has drawn inspiration from the Australian environment by paying homage to some of its most famous beaches. With over 10,000 beaches, Australia's unique geography is known for vibrant coral, colourful beach boxes, and glowing sunsets. Together, this natural environment has inspired our unique and colourful range.

The Honu Evolution series is deliberately simple, but under its simplicity lies the most advanced materials and construction methods available today. Our X-woven and Fused drop-stitch material is around 20% lighter than comparable double layer boards while being more rigid and higher performing. You can see some of our boards tested by media outlets such as SUP Boarder Mag, where our boards measure as the lightest and stiffest in their class. This commitment to performance was a conscious decision. We decided to make the best possible boards we could in a way that would maximise their life to keep them out of landfills. The reason we also offer free repair. This is one of the few small steps to reduce single-use plastic in our packaging, is just our first step in our continued mission to reduce our environmental impact.

About Honu Stand Up Paddleboards 

To many of our newer customers, we look and feel very new; however, as a brand, Honu is now over 20 years old. But despite the brand's age, Honu in 2021 and beyond is a new scrappy upstart in the paddleboard market. This change happened in 2019 when the brand was taken back to effectively start-up status under the new ownership. Every product was designed from the ground up with new materials, designs, and construction. Even the existing distribution partners were scrapped. The result of this re-launch is what you now see. All our products are designed under the guiding principles of Engineered Performance, Timeless Design, and Eco Friendly. 

What Customers Love about Honu Paddleboards 

There are a few features to our boards that have connected well with our customers. First and foremost we would say the board weights are something that is very appealing. Honu boards are pretty much the lightest you will find in every category, making it easy to paddle, move around, or even lift onto some car racks. Often light-weight boards will let you down on the performance side of the equation which is where our boards really stand out. Not only are they the lightest, but in nearly every case they are the stiffest, or equal with the stiffest available. And this is achieved while being 4.7 inches thick, not the normal 6 inches. (Excluding the Sorrento) 

So a Honu SUP:

Why is 4.7" Better than 6"? 

We get asked this a lot because when researching paddleboards, most folks will realise that the vast majority are 6" thick. The advantages of a thinner board are clear. By standing closer to the water level, you are closer to the point of movement, giving the rider a better sense of balance and stability. 

So why are most boards 6 inches? 

Simply because of the cheaper material and construction used. The thicker a board is, the lower the pressure is needed to keep it stiff in the water which is why most boards need to go with the standard 6 inches depth. Because of our X-woven material and triple-bonded rails, we are able to use the thinner material depth. Honu, along with a few other high-end brands, offers this level of performance. 

Why Doesn't Honu iSuP Package Include a Paddle? 

By not including a default paddle in our SUP package, we don't risk anyone paying for something they don't want. No matter what style or quality level we chose, around 30% of people wouldn't want what was included, another 30% of people would use it, even though it isn't quite right, or what they wanted, with around 40% of people feeling like the paddle is perfect for them. And we don't like that. We want Honu people to love every bit of kit they purchase from us and that is why you get to choose your preferred paddle.

By giving our paddlers a choice, they can choose what they want and not risk paying for something they don't need or want.