Hydrus Paradise Touring Inflatable Paddleboard 12.6′ X 30″

A good quality inflatable board can be relatively easy to care for and a little care can extend the life of your board by many years.   We build Hydrus boards to ideally last a lifetime.

Deflate to less than 10psi before leaving in the hot sun for extended periods of time.  We have tested this and found that leaving a board in the hot sun can inflate by an extra 7psi which could be dangerous if the board was already close to the maximum recomended pressure.

Over time UV rays will naturally discolor and slowly deteriorate most substrates like foam traction pads, bungee cords and PVC materials.   Normal use in the sun is obviously fine but avoid uneccasarily storing a board in direct sunlight for long periods of time such as all day or several days at a time.    We use a product called 303 Aerospace UV Protectant.  Spay and wipe a little all over your board once or twice a year for maximum protection.  -We have found this to be especially helpful for keeping your traction pad looking brand new for years to come.

Winterizing: We recomend a light coat of 303 Protectant Spray before putting your board to bed for winter, then store partially inflated or loosly rolled or folded.   You can simply remove the belt from around your board then use the pump to inflate until you no longer can see hard creases or folds.   It doesn’t take much to get the hard creases out maybe 5-10 full pumps or so.

Repairs: The shell material of a high quality iSUP can be really durable but punctures can happen from hitting really sharp rocks, nails in docks, or even those obnoxius puncture vines aka: goatheads and other really sharp thorns.   There is a chance that eventually you will need to perform a repair.   We include a repair kit with every board along with simple instructions.   For your first repair please feel more than welcome to contact us and we’ll guide you through the process.

Started in 2013, by two brothers a few close friends, and the dream to build small batches of premium boards with fresh ideas, responsible manufacturing, and a customer-friendly approach.

We are a local co. just outside of Boise, Idaho, a city surrounded by beautiful lakes and rivers. Hydrus is quickly becoming known for personal service, extreme durability, new ideas, clean looks and our premium products.

“Great boards, great service, good pricing and a company with a conscience!” -Tim M.  Owner of a JoyRide XL Inflatable.   

“Hydrus is the best! Amazing quality! I have 3 boards now and wouldn’t even consider buying anything else! Hydrus rocks!!!” – Greg H.  -Owner of two Hydrus iSUP’s and an Armalight Board.
                                
“River surfing is hard on equipment, and this board has hit rocks a ton of times. Its durability is unmatched…” -Derek D.  Owner of a Revo SUP and ToughBlade Paddle

In typical Hydrus fashion, we take a new approach to sales.  A Community Direct approach. We promote all that make our sport and community stronger. Referrals are the most authentic sales.   We spend very little on marketing but instead rely on word-of-mouth and the quality of our products.  Then, we give back to those who support us by way of the best service possible.

Over the last few years, we’ve invented Armalight Construction, CrossBoards, composite re-inforced iSUP’s, Tough Blade Paddles and boards with a Limited Lifetime Warranty.

From the beginning we’ve had a different mission for Hydrus.   We are all about supporting the sports we love and our community!  Our boards may be some of the most expensive to build in the world but we find ways to make sure our prices are more than reasonable.   Straight forward with no gimmicks, no overblown marketing budget, responsible manufacturing with almost zero waste, nearly everything done in-house and our main source of sales is referrals then we pass the savings on to you.   

We do a lot of R&D, design 100% of every product ourselves, and we maintain quality that’s far superior.