We had a customer come to us with an interesting request: “I have a small kid that I want to take paddling with me on my SUP. Is there a way we can add some kind of handle for him to hold onto, and also a way to make sure when hes seated he doesn’t just slide off?”

Thats it? Oh, this is easy I thought. And how about somewhere for you to sit too when you get tired of lugging the little guy around? And maybe make it even easier to carry the board down to the water, even if the board only weighs 17lbs to begin with…. So here it is. The delux super pimp Bellissima! End handles so it can be carried. TWO attachment points for seats, a center carry handle and  of course, the key handle for the little guy to hang on to when paddling. I think this came out really well!

Last weekend was the Lost Mills SUp demo day and race in Germany, and Corran SUP was there in force demoing boards. I think the smiles, thumbs up and general excitement about or boards there are evident from the photos. The Belissima, being so light and performance based for general recreational paddlers is as always a massive hit with women, while the practical, inexpensive and almost indestructible Waikiki and Tahiti were constantly out on the water and soon became event favorites. So be sure to check out the photos below.

We often have people ask us “what exactly is the Belissima for”? Well, thats a tough one because it’s for everything. But unlike the other “all around” boards out there that are… well… all ROUND… the Belissima is designed to be a really efficient paddling board on flatwater, with a keeled displacement bow. This increased glide translates to a more enjoyable paddling experience. But as important, is the crossover nature of the Belissima. It’s also a great board for learning to surf small waves, and lastly, the Belissima is fast becoming a favorite for Yoga. The wide flat deck is perfect for this, and the traction pad we use on the Belissima is designed not to chafe and rub, so you can be sure that your session is about getting fit, not getting rubbed the wrong way. This is why the Belissima is quickly becoming a favorite. Yeah, we know… we really did think of everything!