Badfish

MVP Stand-Up Paddleboard

Paddling around on flat water just doesn’t cut it for many SUP enthusiasts these days; Badfish has developed the MVP Stand-Up Paddleboard to satisfy those who are river-curious. Designed specifically to deal with the opposing hydraulic forces in the chaotic whitewater environment, the Mountain Valley Paddleboard takes the best of whitewater kayak design and combines it with Badfish’s five years of experience creating river surfing boards to create next level of whitewater stand up board. It features a kayak-style chine that increases performance in eddy turns and ferries, while the high-volume nose sheds water and punches through whitewater like a kayak. The MPV is made from high-quality EPS blanks for lighter weight, better flex, and a more responsive feel; its heavy duty epoxy construction and big, beefy rails stand up to tough use on the river. The 2+1 fin setup includes a removable center fin and durable rubber side fins. Up top, the grippy top deck ensures a stable stance on the river, so you’re not practicing ‘fall down paddling.’

The 7ft 6in size is great for smaller paddlers looking to run rivers and larger paddlers looking to surf waves; the 9ft size accommodates paddlers up to 250 pounds, making it best for whitewater river running.