The Byron 9'8 is the right size for lighter paddlers who want a board that feels easy, stable, and confidence-inspiring from the first stroke. It feels light in the hand, rigid underfoot, and instantly predictable on the water, without feeling oversized or hard to manage. Refined again, the Byron now features a more versatile cargo system with more space, more tie-down options, and a removable bungee setup you can adapt to the day. At 4.7" thick, the Byron keeps you closer to the water than a standard 6" inflatable, so it feels more connected and responsive when the surface gets textured. It’s built with our latest X‑Woven & Fused drop-stitch construction and heat-welded rails, now finished with X‑Woven ClearSkin, a transparent outer layer that lets you see the woven nylon reinforcement inside. Underfoot, the deck gets our newly designed EVA tracking with a thumbprint traction pattern engineered for wet grip, all-day comfort, and better water drainage. And for the walk-in, we redesigned the bag from the ground up: more storage, more pockets for easy organisation, and a stowable waist belt so you can tuck it away when it’s not needed. An all-rounder tuned for lighter paddlers, built to handle the widest range of conditions, without feeling like a compromise.
