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★★★★★"Amazing Company" Nov 2019 "I was completely blown away when I inflated my board for the first time and saw the details and quality. I couldn't believe it. Great boards, great service, good pricing and a company with a conscience!"
Tim Mower.![]()
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
★★★★★"Love my Joyride" Jul 2023 "Have loved using my Joyride. It's robust and stiff, without being overly bulky, tracks super well, is very stable and seems to be very durable. Have been taking it out on local lakes and some very shallow rivers, and even with is scraping over rocks I've not seen any signs of abrasion. The river fin is a really nice addition too."
Dominik Lange.![]()
Waxahachie, Texas
★★★★★"Paradise touring" Jul 2023 "This board has been great, it’s very high quality, tracks straight and it's fast! Huge bonus is that it's much more stable that I expected -I'm not even sure why. Worth every penny. Beautiful. Smooth board to paddle. I love it!"
Kiera Fine![]()
Rathdrum, Idaho
★★★★★"Best Paddle I HAVE EVER OWNED!!!" Jul 2023 "Purchased the same paddle 2 years ago. It is STILL SOLID! I decided if I ever needed a backup paddle, or an extra paddle for entertaining new paddlers, what better to have, than another BOMB-PROOF blade from Hydrus? Well worth the investment."
“Stevie” G.![]()
Los Angeles, CA
★★★★★"JOYRIDE XL" Jul 2023 "Bought it to have for the family reunion and it was the BEST purchase ever!"
Mark Cooper![]()
Niceville, FL
Too many options. Too many claims. Too much hype.
Hydrus exists to fix that.
We help you choose the right board for your body, your water, and how you actually paddle. No pressure. No guesswork.
We build boards to last, back them with a Lifetime Warranty, and guarantee you’ll love it or your money back.
Most paddleboard brands talk about features.
We talk about fit, tradeoffs, and real-world use.
At Hydrus, our job is to help you choose the right board, not push you into the most expensive one. We explain what actually matters, what doesn’t, and why certain boards cost more or less. Thickness. Length. Width. Construction. Durability. Stability. Speed. All of it, in plain language.
If Hydrus isn’t the right fit for you, we’ll tell you that too.
Because confidence comes from understanding, not hype.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As the highest reviewed paddleboard company in the world we make sure every person that finds us has the best experience possible. Sure, our boards stand up to the most rugged conditions and are backed up by a lifetime warranty.
We're a values-based company with a passionate community of good people.
Some boards are cheap because they’re built cheap.
Some boards are expensive because you’re paying for branding and ads. We take a different approach. We design boards for performance first.
We sell direct.
We keep our operation lean.
We don’t pour money into mass advertising or middlemen. That means more of what you pay goes into materials, construction, warranty, and support. Not fluff.
Simple as that.
Clear guidance before you buy.
Boards built to last.
Fair pricing for what you’re getting.
Real people if you need help.
A lifetime warranty we actually stand behind. No gimmicks.
No pressure.
Just help choosing well.
Real reviews from real paddlers who chose the right board.
This is how Hydrus started. Jason and Nick. Family. Kids. Boards. And even as things have grown, the goal hasn’t changed. We help people choose well. If you have questions or want a second opinion, pick up the phone and call. It might be old school, but it works.
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MADE IN IDAHO!
In 2012, we embarked on a journey to lead the way in board innovation. We chose Idaho as our base, drawn to its majestic mountain lakes and the largest collection of whitewater rivers in the nation. The perfect setting to cultivate our passion and push the boundaries of board technology.
