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Beau Lake Paddleboards

Beau Lake Paddleboards are more than just for recreational and waterside sports purposes. They are works of art that represent cottage living.

Paul Lavoie and Lee Kline, co-founders of the Beau Lake brand, designed the boards with the concept of classic cottage life in mind. They wanted to replace the sporty paddleboards and create luxury vintage ones that revisit cottage living in the 1950s.  They wanted their boards to provide a sense of nostalgia on those quiet times at the lake.

Thus, they incorporated natural elements and elegant finishes to create paddleboards that are well-crafted to stylish perfection. Wood, fiberglass, and metal are intricately blended together to create a stunning, high-performance, and quality board that pulls in the eye, so much so, that customers buy it simply as a wall art.

Each paddleboard is unique to its owner. They bear the name of a lake in Canada, which has the most number of lakes in any other countries in the world. The board also has a custom monogram.

The Beau Lake Paddleboards are made with the preservation of Mother Nature in mind. Thus, the materials pay respect to the earth. It uses wood that does not kill the rainforest, including the black locust. The finishes also do not contain volatile organic compounds that have a tendency to leach out into the water.  All these are done to preserve the peace of human nature.

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Photos Courtesy of Beau Lake

November 16, 2018 / Comments Off on Beau Lake Paddleboards
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The Compact 9’6 by Red Paddle Co.

Inflatable boards make it possible for you to go paddling or fishing anywhere in the globe, although this comes with the usual problem of transport. It can be a challenge to pack and bring your gear with you when you are traveling by land, air, or sea.

The Compact 9’6 by Red Paddle Co., on the other hand, promises “half the size and double the adventure.” This standup paddleboard functions as a conventional inflatable SUP but packs to half its size when not in use. It is on par with a full-size model, measuring nine feet and six inches and weighing 28.1 pounds.

However, its compact size does not mar its performance when out on the water. It is as stiff and durable as other stand-up paddleboards, thanks to an innovative process that results to a solid yet transportable SUP.

This water gear uses a material that utilizes a new weaving process that creates an extra-high-tensile thread matrix in the inside that combines with a strong yet malleable outer layer and a tensile quad stringer-system. The company calls this process as the PACT Technology which makes the Compact 9’6” durable.

Using the board works two ways: unroll and unfold. The board wraps around itself and the added Titan Pump when unrolled. Meanwhile, the offset valve and split deckpad creates a “living hinge” that allows the board to easily fold down the middle.

This SUP board is further made portable with its designated backpack that features adjustable shoulder straps, shoulder padding, and a cotton shoulder cushioning. The bag takes 53 percent off the weight from the back for comfort in travel.

The Compact 9’6 comes with an eco-friendly, five-piece paddle made from high-modulus carbon, the Titan Pump, and a set of fins.

Red Paddle Co.

Photos Courtesy of Red Paddle Co.

November 6, 2018 / Comments Off on The Compact 9’6 by Red Paddle Co.
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