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We were able to take a few of the first pre-production Hydra take-apart boards out onto the harbor in Dana Point California yesterday. There were huge crowds of people with all sorts of boards out there, and families on the beach with kids. We had a whole array of paddlers try the board – everyone from people who own their own paddleboard, to multiple time renters, and also first timers. Everyone came back raving about the board! They thought the idea was ingenious (yes, we know) of making a board that packs into the car. Inexpensive ($699) makes it affordable too. It’s stable, paddles really well, even with two people on the 9′ version of the board. From 60yrs old to 6months old, everyone seemed to be having a great time on the water with it.