When I first noticed these guys in Vogue Magazine being interviewed about doing Yoga on stand-up paddleboards (long before leisurewear was even a thing), I knew they were a brand to watch!
So I thought who better to chat to about the latest family-friendly water activities than Sunny King Paddleboards!
The iSUP in the Maldives
This week we caught up with Nick King, the Owner and Designer of Sunny King Paddleboards, aptly named after his first born “Sunny”.
Nick, a surfer since the age of four has an infectious passion for the outdoors. He discovered Stand-up Paddling (SUP) 10 years ago and immediately loved its versatility.
“SUP ticks so many boxes, from surfing, fitness, whitewater, yoga, racing or even just floating down your local waterway.” Nick says.
Nick King and son, Sunny.
SO WHY IS SUP PERFECT FOR FAMILIES?
“SUP has no demographic; anyone can get out on the water to have fun and get fit at the same time!” As we chat, a common theme continues to surface, Nick’s passion for engaging the younger generation to get off their digital devices (and the couch!) and connect with nature.
We like the sound of that!
BUT HOW CAN WE SUP ON HOLIDAYS WITHOUT HIRING A PADDLEBOARD?
Nick says, “When space and storage are an issue, the easiest solution is an iSUP! An iSUP is an ‘Inflatable Stand-Up Paddleboard’ for the SUP-goer who’s always on the go!”
The Sunny King Paddleboards iSUP
ARE THEY AS GOOD AS THE REAL THING?
“Yes! Absolutely. They are not made like old school lilo’s. We use Drop Stitching Technology which is almost as stiff as the conventional SUP. Many people have questioned me if they are really inflatable because you can’t tell the difference between the iSUPs and the epoxy SUPs.” Nick explains.
The Sunny King Paddleboards iSUP pre-inflation
WHY WE LOVE THE iSUP:
- They’re inflatable
- They’re compact
- They fold down to fit inside a super cool beach storage bag
- They weigh only 12kgs including the high pressure foot pump
- They inflate within minutes
- They’re highly durable and stable
- They will hold up to 120kgs!
- It’s not an iPad!
- Plus they even make Inflatable Fitness Mats for Pools and Gyms (check them out in action here), Inflatable Islands and Pontoons for the boating industry and JUMBO Inflatable iSUPs for large groups to paddle together!
Sunny King Paddleboards Jumbo iSUP
SO WHAT’S NEXT FOR THESE TRAILBLAZERS?
Nick shares “We are currently in the midst of designing Inflatable Kayaks, but I can’t say too much. Watch this space!”
For more info or to buy an iSUP, go to the SUP Warehouse.
Image credits @sunnykingsup
