SOLO SUP™
⋆ PRODUCT DESIGN ⋆ USER RESEARCH ⋆ PROTOTYPING ⋆
The First Hike-able Paddleboard
Role: Product Designer
(Research, Concept Development, Design, Prototyping, Testing)
Duration: 8 Months
Objective: Design a compact, portable and ultra-lightweight paddleboard to solve accessibility challenges for paddlers seeking remote and off-grid adventures.
Solo SUP™ Backcountry
The Pau Hana Solo SUP™ Backcountry is an ultra-lightweight (14.8 lbs.) inflatable stand-up paddleboard designed for adventurers aiming to explore remote waterways. Its compact design allows it to pack into a 64-liter drybag backpack, facilitating easy transport during hikes or bike rides. This drybag backpack also serves as an on-water storage solution, keeping your gear dry while paddling. The board's durable woven drop-stitch construction ensures stability and performance on the water. The package includes a rollable Solo Paddle™, compact pump, coiled leash, and quick snap-in fins, providing a comprehensive solution for backcountry paddleboarding.
Ultra-light Woven Dropstitch Contruction
The Pau Hana Solo SUP™ Backcountry utilizes ultra-light woven drop stitch technology, which involves two layers of lightweight material reinforced with woven fabric, connected by thousands of fibers linking the top and bottom surfaces. This construction significantly enhances the board's structural integrity and rigidity, providing a performance comparable to that of a hardboard.
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‘What if the water you want to paddle doesn’t have easy car access? That’s where Pau Hana’s new Solo Backcountry stand-up paddleboard (SUP) comes in. It packs down impressively small, weighs only about 23lbs, and comes with a dry-bag backpack that’s actually comfortable'
'Previously unreachable lakes and waterways now become accessible'
'With the release of its first hike-able standup paddleboard, Pau Hana has expanded the realm of paddle-able spaces'