Design, simplified

Photos of Dean shaping the new race board inspired by modern yacht design.

Recently we've been inspired by the Axe Bow and more current yacht designs. Taking from that influence, we have utilized the same engineering and mathematical formulas to determine the most efficient shape for our new Dean Watersports SUP race board design. By simplifying the overall design and reducing the amount of wet surface area on the front, we've made the board faster and more efficient on the water. We'll finish the new Dean board design using our proprietary manufacturing process, FORM (more on FORM later!). The end result will be a board that is durable, light weight and fast.


To contact shaper Dean Johnson, email:
dean@deanwatersports

The 2011 Dean SUP design released, just in time for race season!

The 2011 Dean SUP design was released this past weekend on Shem Creek in Mt Pleasant, SC. Making its debut, this hand shaped, carbon fiber and fiberglass hybrid is catching a lot of attention on the water. It's not only stable, fast, and lightweight, it's sleek! Pictured is the new 14' Dean SUP race board. Custom made to fit the specific needs of the 6 ft tall, 220 lb customer, Dean shaped the width at 27" wide and it's plenty stable.

If you're looking to take your racing to the next level, this is the board for you. (Or if you're looking for a few honks and hollars, well, we have helped clients achieve that too :)

Board color options are available. All 2011 Dean SUP boards are outfitted with Larry Allison fins.

Stay tuned to our blog posts where we'll release photos of the 12.6' Dean SUP team boards in a couple of weeks.

It's been a long winter! Race season officially kicks off in Charleston on Saturday, February 26 on Shem Creek. Charleston Watersports and SUP Nation will host the first of this six-race series. It's $5 for the recreation class, and $10 for the elite. For more information about the race, prizes, or to sign up, please visit: http://www.meetup.com/supnation/

For more information about Dean boards or to get a quote, contact Dean Johnson:

dean@deanwatersports.com