{"product_id":"infinity-blackfish-14-x-26","title":"INFINITY - Blackfish 14' x 26''","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfinity Blackfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a high-end racing paddleboard that combines speed, stability, and versatility. Designed by Dave Boehne, it is aimed at athletic paddlers and competitors who are looking for a high-performance board for both flat water and choppy conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts unique feature? Unlike race boards exclusively geared toward flat-water speed, the Blackfish maintains excellent handling in wind, chop, and waves. A true all-terrain racing board capable of adapting to various bodies of water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fast and versatile race board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blackfish stands out for its hybrid hull, combining the glide qualities of a race board with excellent acceleration. Its shape favors quick starts, recovery after turns, and speed maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfinity has redesigned its nose, which is now higher, thinner, and pointier. It penetrates chop more effectively and improves glide on flat water, while also facilitating progress when paddling into the wind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional lightness thanks to carbon construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9.1 kg for the 14' × 21.5\" and 11.3 kg for the 14' × 26\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the 2025 Infinity Blackfish stands out for its exceptionally low weight. For comparison, the SIC Maui RST 14' × 26\", also designed for competition, weighs 13 kg, which is nearly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.7 kg more for equivalent dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis lightness is due to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeam Elite Tech2 Carbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e construction, which combines an EPS foam core, a full PVC shell, and carbon fiber lamination. Infinity optimizes the use of composite materials to limit weight while maintaining excellent structural rigidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a board that is particularly light to transport, easy to handle, and responsive during acceleration and direction changes. A significant advantage for paddlers looking for performance without being burdened by unnecessary weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Flat Deck for maximum freedom of movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike race boards with a deeply recessed deck (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003edugout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), the Blackfish Flat Deck prioritizes freedom of movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts slightly lowered deck allows for easy movement, especially during buoy turns, position changes, or in the waves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Infinity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blackfish Flat Deck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rigid racing paddleboard (Race \/ All Water)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidths: 26'' but also available in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 21.5 \/ 23 \/ 24.5 \/ 28 \/ 30 inches upon request\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolume:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 275 to 353 liters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstimated weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11.33 kg \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Team Elite Tech2 Carbon (EPS \/ PVC \/ carbon)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeck:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flat, slightly lowered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flat water, chop, wind, rough water, and ocean racing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intermediate to expert, depending on the chosen width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy choose the Infinity Blackfish?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blackfish is particularly interesting for paddlers who do not want to limit themselves to a single type of condition. 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