Based in Hawaii, the C4 Waterman brand stands for everything that is great in water sports. C4 stands for Core Four and represents the 4 core values of the brand: Balance, Endurance, Strength and Tradition. Doing their best to live these values on a daily basis, C4 pushes out some of the highest quality boards in the industry. From their traditional surf sup boards to their extensive line of inflatables, C4 covers all the bases and does it quite well. No matter your riding style, C4 probably has a perfect board for you. Below, we break down our favorites in their 2015 SUP lineup.
C4 Holo Holo SUP Board 10’6 & 11’6
If you want durability and quality out of your next SUP board then the C4 Holo Holo SUP Board is an excellent option. Modeled after C4’s most popular board, the Beachboy, the Holo Holo gets a full EVA deck pad which is great for added stability and an overall comfortable, soft deck area. Great for beginners, kids, tandem paddling, bringing your dog along and SUP yoga, the Holo Holo is the perfect all-around cruising board. Both 10’6 and 11’6 have a 32″ width and each size can hold up to 300 lbs which means the kids can pile on and play safely and your huge cousin that plays college football can ride it too. For the family looking for one board that everyone can enjoy (and can handle a beating) the C4 Holo Holo is just the board for you.
C4 Da Beachboy SUP Board 10’6″
The most classic, big body cruising machine in the C4 lineup is the one and only Da Beachboy SUP Board. Shaped like an oversized longboard, Da Beachboy SUP board can cruise on small surf, paddle casually around your favorite small lake and our go-to board for anyone looking for one board that can do it all. Beginners will enjoy the comfortable stability of the 32″ width and almost 5″ thick profile. The more experienced paddler will appreciate the ability to play in small surf and cruise fast on flat conditions. Plus, 4 gear tie town points at the nose of the board allow you to bring along whatever gear you might need for your adventure and the overall high volume of the board can handle a rider/gear up to 300 lbs! The gorgeous wood veneer top and bottom sheets give a classic, timeless look to the board while also keeping the overall weight super low. Da Beachboy weighs just 23 lbs, so just about any member of the family can lug it around without any help. The only board you need to get it all done is the C4 Beachboy.
C4 Isup CMAC ATB Inflatable SUP Board 10’6″
The C4 Isup CMac ATB Inflatable SUP Board is not only their original iSup (inflatable SUP), it’s also their best selling inflatable to date. Why do so many people continue to choose this board year after year? This perfectly shaped cruising board has a 30″ width and completely inflated weighs under 23 lbs which means just about any member of the family can lug this board around with no problem. Plus the heavy-duty, military-grade, double-wall PVC material adds durability for the most demanding conditions. Surfable in smaller waves and perfect for flat water cruising and touring as well, the C4 ATB (all terrain board) certainly lives up to it’s name.
C4 Isup XXL Inflatable SUP Board 10’9″
Big riders need SUP boards too. That’s why C4 created the C4 Isup XXL Inflatable SUP Board. For the type of rider who shops at the “big and tall” stores or maybe just for the family who knows all the kids love to pile on the same board, the C4 XXL is one sturdy beast that can definitely handle the party. With a full nose, 34″ width and oversized square tail, this board has a TON of deck space and you could darn near hold a dance recital on this board. The SUP yoga crowd also favors this board due to the extra wide deck pad and overall high stability. So, for SUP yoga enthusiast, NFL linebacker or the family looking for one ride that will keep everyone happy, the C4 XXL is an excellent choice.
C4 Isup BK Pro Inflatable SUP Board 10’11”
If this was a style competition, the C4 Isup BK Pro SUP Board would absolutely be at the top of the list. As the only inflatable SUP board we’ve ever seen with a swallow tail, this surf friendly cruiser board is perfect for smaller waves and the compact shape is super fun and highly maneuverable. Coming in under 11 feet long you may think this board could be unstable but thanks to the 33.5″ width, you still get a super stable ride that any paddler could handle. Heading on a surf vacation and want to spice things up? Pack the C4 BK Pro and hit some small surf and enjoy the performance of a top of the line inflatable SUP / surf board!
C4 Isup 11’0 Crossover Inflatable SUP Board 11’0″
Ocean surfing, rapid riding or rough days at the lake all call for the brand new C4 Isup 11’0 Crossover SUP Board. This new model was shaped after the highly popular C4 Wahine and made for the paddler looking to experiment with some surf and rough conditions. With an overall sleek profile, the Crossover is fast and smooth yet highly stable due to the 6″ thickness and 200L volume. The Crossover comes stock with a tri-fin setup that includes 3 cuttlefish fins and the overall rockered shape keeps the nose up out of the water no matter the conditions. For those that are looking to have some serious adventure and fun with their inflatable sup board, the C4 Crossover is the only way to go.
C4 Isup ITrekker Inflatable SUP Board 12’6
For the touring and adventure-seeking paddle boarders out there, we recommend the C4 Isup ITrekker Inflatable SUP Board. If you love exploring and long-distance paddling, this touring-style inflatable will get you where you need to go. With a sleek profile and aerodynamic design, the ITrekker is smooth and fast through the water making it perfect for long distance treks. With a 31.5″ width and 6″ thickness, this narrow board still offers a ton of stability and thanks to the 4 gear tie downs at the nose, you can haul all the gear you need for those longer adventures. Exploring, amateur racing and just all around cruising is just what the C4 Isup ITrekker was made for!
If this doesn’t want to make you prepare for spring, then we don’t know what will. SUP season will be back before you know it!