| 28 September 2010
Thin and wide like a stand up paddleboard yet fitted with the comforts for fishing and touring.
Diablo Sup-Yak is a hybrid of two great traditions: stand up paddleboard surfing and kayaking
We've been paddling for years, but never have we come across a boat that was designed for our local waters with all the functions that we wanted. Growing up in Texas, most years we don’t have water and when we do, it is cherished. We wanted to design a boat that would not only float, but maneuver well in the shallowest water possible, even with a lot of weight on top.
See it in action - click on photo
In addition to this we wanted it to be comfortable, stable and have the option to stand up and paddle as well. How could we do this? Take the best of both concepts and combine it.
We made our boat thinner and wider, like a SUP board, but still left all the comforts, such as dry storage, wet storage, paddle and drink holders as well as a comfortable seat.
This allows you to stand up and paddle and fish, at your leisure. Yet when you catch a headwind, or it is time to really make tracks before the storm. You simply sit down, switch paddles and kayak back.
The best vantage point to see into the water for fish is from the standing position, so why not be able to utilize this from a kayak?
The Sup-Yak is a hybrid of two great traditions: stand-up paddleboard surfing and kayaking. We believe its unique design offers the best of both worlds without sacrificing the joy of either.
About the 2010 Diablo GiveAway
Outfitted for Fishing by Mosquito Creek, the Diablo drew crowds at the Florida Sportsman Show.
Diablo PaddleSports has donated one of their cutting edge SUP-Yaks to the Snook Foundation. The boat was recently displayed at the Florida Sportsman show in Tampa, outfitted by Mosquito Creek Outdoors. The Snook Foundation booth was jammed with anglers getting a first look at the new boat. Snook Foundation is proud to feature this boat as a Sweepstakes Premium for Donors, who will get a chance to take it home on Dec 15. The Diablo line is available at Mosquito Creek Outdoors in Apopka, FL and other fine outdoor shops; you can try paddling it this weekend at the Discover Fly Fishing seminar, Oct 2 at Mosquito Creek.
