Cake River and Wake Surfboard
Fast outline. Balanced feel.
Quick turns without sacrificing speed. Armalight composite hardboard, hand-shaped in Eagle, Idaho.
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Best for paddlers wanting quickness AND speed.
- Surfers who want quick turning without losing speed
- Riders graduating from beginner boards to a more responsive shape
- Quad-fin enthusiasts who like configurable fin setups
- Fastest possible drive off the tail with maximum pop → Enzo River Surfboard
- Quickest possible turns at the cost of some top speed → BreakBeat River Surfboard
- Maximum float for slow mushy waves → Blisscuit High-Volume Surfboard
The honest version.
Quick turns without sacrificing speed. Armalight composite hardboard, hand-shaped in Eagle, Idaho.
The Cake is part of the Hydrus Armalight surfboard line. Hand-shaped in Eagle, Idaho. Composite over Fused EPS foam core. River-rock contact resistance that beats fiberglass.
Surfers who want quick turning without losing speed. Riders graduating from beginner boards to a more responsive shape. Quad-fin enthusiasts who like configurable fin setups.
Currently waitlist-only as Hydrus refines the next batch.
Cake at a glance
The Cake is a 5 ft x 20 in river surfboard.
| Length | 5 ft (60 in) |
|---|---|
| Width | 20 in |
| Thickness | 2.375 in |
| Rider weight | Best for surfers up to 200 lbs |
| Construction | Armalight composite hardboard |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty on manufacturing defects |
| On-water trial | 60-Day On-Water Trial: free exchange within 60 days, returns within 60 days with a 20% restocking fee, one return per 180 days |
Is This the Right One?
Quick comparison so you know you are looking at the right board.
| Cake River and Wake Surfboard | Enzo River and Wake Surfboard | BreakBeat River Surf and Wake Surfboard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast outline. Balanced feel. | Fastest in the line. Pop off the tail. | Quickest-turning. Still fast. | |
| Best For | |||
| Dimensions | 5' × 20" × 2.375" thick | 5' × 20" × 2.375" thick | 5' × 20" × 2.375" thick |
| Total Capacity | |||
| Rider Weight Max | Best for surfers up to 200 lbs | Best for surfers up to 200 lbs | Best for surfers up to 200 lbs |
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| Recommended PSI | |||
| Built to last | Armalight composite hardboard | Armalight composite hardboard | Armalight composite hardboard |
Summer after summer,
still drum-tight.
Armalight Composite Hardboard
Quad-Fin River Box System
Hand-Shaped by Jason and Nick
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It is super durable and sturdy. I feel completely at ease in the ocean waves or the shallow waters of the mangroves.
The Hydrus Paradise tracks and glides very well for an inflatable paddle board. It's easy to sprint between 5-6 mph on flat water.
Payette lake is notorious for its waves and wind. This board is extremely stable and handle the water like no other.
It's fast, and surprisingly stable once I got used to narrower profile.
I message the company and received a phone call from Jason (the man himself) a few hours later.
We love this thing, half the time we’re using it as an inflatable dock at the lake that we can jump off of or just relax on.
First trip out was down silver springs to see manatee, river otter, blue tilapia and SO much other wildlife.
I have had 4 Hydrus hard boards and the Axis 8'8" is my 1st Inflatable from them. I must say that it feels unlike any other iSup i have tried.
Angela and Jason made the whole process of buying my Hydrus Axis an absolute pleasure from first contact to my board arriving.
I bought it because I was looking for something durable for my large size (6'4", 300lbs). I have to say I am EXTREMELY happy with it.
This board tracks really well and feel firm & stable underfoot.
Tracking and glide are far superior to my all around board
First iSUP I’ve owned and it’s phenomenal. I spent over 40 hours researching various boards and was referred to Hydrus by a reputable blogger.
INCREDIBLE board. This iSup was made to be super stable, but also has speed too!
The paradise is so fast and fun. But it's still stable as well! I'm pretty much a beginner and had no issues standing up and staying on the paradise.
For me, by far the best river paddle!! Indestructible frame and so effective in the rapids!!
I knew this board was going to be good but after receiving it I have been blown away. The color and style are fantastic and I really enjoy the stability and speed.
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