I talked to a rental station owner in Florida recently who told me something interesting: “My single boards sit on the rack on Tuesday mornings, but my Giant SUP? Corporate retreats have to schedule it three weeks in advance.
This backs up what the manufacturing data shows us. There are already too many people who want to paddle alone, but the “Party” trend is just starting to take off.
For people who operate rental businesses or plan team-building events, switching from single units to customized huge tandem SUPs is not just a fun concept, but also a wise financial decision. Let’s look at the arithmetic and the mechanics in more detail.
The ROI Math: Why Bigger is Better for Business
Let’s have a look at the figures. You have to fill out 8 waivers, give out 8 paddles, and keep an eye on 8 beginners who are going in separate directions to rent out 8 single paddle boards.
You can get a group discount for one Giant SUP that can hold 6 to 8 persons.
- Higher Yield: People are willing to pay more for the “shared experience.” The hourly charge for a “Party Board” is generally higher than the total rate for all the individual rentals because it is marketed as a unique experience.
- Efficiency: One board to clean, one board to put away, and one board to launch.
- Marketing Gold: Everyone on the beach stops to watch when a group of 8 people laughs and paddles together. It is a floating sign for your business.
Sourcing Matters: Not All Giants Are Created Equal
The sad truth is that it is hard to make an inflatable board that is 15 or 18 feet long.
Many people who buy a china high quality super inflatable giant sup get burned because they simply look at the price. What happened? When six adults stand on it, the board bends like a banana (tacos).
We fix this with structural engineering because we are a manufacturer that makes specialist multiplayer paddle boards.
- Thickness is Key: We utilize Drop Stitch cloth that is 20 cm (8 inches) or even 30 cm (12 inches) thick. Anything thinner won’t be able to hold up a team.
- Rail Reinforcement: We use four layers of tape on the rails to keep them rigid even when there are more than six riders on them.
Corporate Events: The Power of Branding
A generic board is a squandered chance for people who arrange events. We make custom huge tandem SUPs that fit with the identities of businesses.
Imagine a company team building day where the experiential learning happens on a board branded with the company’s logo and colors. It transforms a simple water activity into a cohesive, Instagram-worthy brand event.
Conclusion: Diversify Your Fleet
People are moving toward social connection in the market. People desire to work together. You are losing money if all of your rental boards are single boards.
Are you ready to add a high-yield asset to your business? Call us to talk about sizes (from 4 to 10 people) and ask for our library of personalized options.
