Paradise X Performance Touring Paddle Board
If the Paradise is a touring SUV, the X is its sports car.
13 foot 3 inch by 28.5 inch. Narrower, faster, sharper. For paddlers who measure days in miles.
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- Adjustable range
- 65" to 87"
- Paddler height fit
- 4'10" to 6'6"
- Weight
- 26 oz (3-piece)
- Shaft material
- 100% carbon fiber
- Blade material
- Armalight composite (carbon-reinforced)
- Blade size
- 18.5" x 7.5" (87.3 sq in)
- Blade angle
- 10 degrees
- Assembly
- 3-piece travel design (fits Mothership Backpack)
- Max pressure
- 20 PSI
- Inflation time
- About 5 minutes to 15 PSI
- Airflow
- Dual-stage HyFlow, 450 then 110 L/min
- Power
- Cordless 74Wh battery, plus 12V car adapter
- Boards per charge
- Up to 6 at 12 PSI, 4 at 15 PSI
- Weight
- 4.4 lbs (2 kg)
- Dimensions
- 14 ft x 36 in
- Material
- Lightweight sand-falls-through mesh
- Best for
- Clean board exit on sand, dirt, gravel
- Capacity
- ~8 cans or equivalent food and drinks
- Mount
- Adjustable bungee + carabiner clip system
- Outer pocket
- Water-resistant zipper (splash-safe, not submersion-safe)
- Capacity
- ~20 liters (expandable roll-top)
- Construction
- Welded seams + airtight roll-top closure (waterproof core)
- Carry
- Padded shoulder straps + back pad + chest and waist belts
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Who Paradise X is for
- Distance paddlers logging 10+ miles per session who want efficiency over forgiveness
- Endurance trainers and fitness paddlers chasing pace over flat water
- Coastal touring paddlers who need straight-line tracking through chop and current
- Lightweight paddlers (under 230 lb) who can handle the narrower deck without instability
- You're new to paddleboarding and want a stable, forgiving board → JoyRide
- You want all-around touring with more deck stability → Paradise
- You're chasing top-end racing speed → Elysium Air
- You paddle whitewater above class II → AXIS 98
Everything You Need to Know.
In 3 Minutes.
Who this board is for. Who it is not for. What makes it different. No script. No hype. Just a paddler talking straight.
Built for paddlers chasing pace.
The Hydrus Paradise X is the performance touring iSUP. 13 foot 3 inch by 28.5 inch, Armalight Air construction, narrower and faster than the standard Paradise. Built for paddlers who want maximum glide and efficiency over long distances.
Where it sits in the lineup: Paradise (12'6 by 30 inch) is the all-around touring board. Paradise X gives up 1.5 inches of width and gains 9 inches of length for noticeably more speed and reduced drag. The narrower deck rewards paddlers who can handle it; the longer waterline carries pace through chop and current that shorter boards lose to.
Honest fit: not a beginner board. The 28.5 inch width sits at the edge of intermediate territory. If you can comfortably paddle a 30 inch board for an hour, Paradise X is a manageable next step. If you find any narrower board challenging on calm water, the standard Paradise is the right call. For paddlers regularly above 230 lb, the standard Paradise is also more forgiving despite the X being faster.
Designed in Eagle, Idaho. Limited Lifetime warranty on manufacturing defects.
Paradise X at a glance
The Paradise X is a 13 ft 3 in x 28.5 in touring inflatable paddle board rated for 290 lbs of total capacity.
| Length | 13 ft 3 in (159 in) |
|---|---|
| Width | 28.5 in |
| Thickness | 6 in |
| Board weight | 23 lbs |
| Weight capacity | 290 lbs total (rider plus gear) |
| Rider weight | Best for paddlers up to 230 lbs |
| Recommended PSI | 12 to 15 PSI |
| Construction | Armalight Air with a FusionWeave Dropstitch core and welded seams |
| Best for | Distance touring, Endurance fitness, Coastal touring, Long-day paddling |
| What's included | Hydrus Mothership Backpack, Coiled Leash, 9" Touring Fin, 4.5" Shallow Water Fin, Hydrus Click-In Fin, Dual-Action Hand Pump, Repair Kit |
| 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.
| Paradise X Performance Touring Paddle Board | Paradise Touring Paddle Board | Elysium Air Race Paddle Board | |
|---|---|---|---|
| If the Paradise is a touring SUV, the X is its sports car. | Your all-around board wanders. Paradise doesn't. | Hardboard speed in an inflatable shell. | |
| Best For | Distance touring | Lake touring | Racing |
| Dimensions | 13'3" × 28.5" × 6" thick | 12'6" × 30" × 6" thick | 14' × 26.5" × 6" thick |
| Total Capacity | 290 lbs | 300 lbs | 275 lbs |
| Rider Weight Max | Best for paddlers up to 230 lbs | Best for paddlers up to 250 lbs touring with gear | Best for paddlers up to 230 lbs |
| Board Weight | 23 lbs | 23 lbs | 22 lbs |
| Recommended PSI | 12 to 15 PSI | 12 to 15 PSI | 15 to 20 PSI |
| Built to last | Armalight Air | Armalight Air | Armalight Air with carbon fiber stringers |
What's in the Box
Everything that comes with your board. No surprises, no missing parts.
Summer after summer,
still drum-tight.
Armalight Air shell
FusionWeave Dropstitch core
Multi-spectrum welded seams
Performance touring shape
Hydrus click-in fin
Their boards. Their water. Their words.
Photos from Hydrus owners across the lineup. Their boards. Their words. Their water.
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.
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.
This board tracks really well and feel firm & stable underfoot.
Tracking and glide are far superior to my all around board
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.
It is super durable and sturdy. I feel completely at ease in the ocean waves or the shallow waters of the mangroves.
Payette lake is notorious for its waves and wind. This board is extremely stable and handle the water like no other.
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