New SUP Race Board Combines Flatwater Speed and All-Water Versatility

Infinity SUP introduces the FUTURA, a new 14-foot race board for 2027 designed to combine flatwater efficiency with all-water versatility. Developed by Infinity shaper Dave Boehne, the new model builds on proven race board concepts while introducing refined hull contours, a minimalist design and a focus on efficiency across different racing conditions.

Infinity has one of the strongest international SUP racing teams, with Donato Freens, Juliette DuHaime, Marie-Carmen Rivera and Katniss Paris among its standout athletes. These racers compete across different disciplines and conditions, from technical races to long-distance events.

With the introduction of the FUTURA, Infinity is presenting a race board that aims to meet many of these demands in a single design. Rather than developing another highly specialized board, the Californian brand has focused on creating a versatile platform that combines the glide of a flatwater board with the stability and responsiveness required for more challenging conditions.

FUTURA: The Next Line Forward

The design philosophy behind the FUTURA is based on a simple principle: the future of race board design does not necessarily require starting from scratch. Instead, Infinity has concentrated on refining concepts that have already proven successful.

Inspired by modernist design principles, the FUTURA features clean lines, geometric shapes and a minimalist appearance. Every element is intended to serve a functional purpose, with no unnecessary volume or exaggerated design features.

The result is a race board that combines traditional displacement hull characteristics with modern shaping techniques intended to improve glide, acceleration and paddling efficiency.

Flatwater Speed Meets All-Water Performance

One of the most interesting aspects of the Infinity FUTURA is its hybrid concept.

While dedicated flatwater boards are generally optimized for straight-line efficiency, all-water race boards must accommodate changing conditions, including chop, wind and small downwind bumps.

Infinity has designed the FUTURA to bridge that gap.

According to the manufacturer, the board delivers efficient glide and low drag on flatwater while remaining capable in mild chop and light downwind conditions. Its narrow nose is designed to cut efficiently through the water when paddling upwind, while the hull allows paddlers to take advantage of smaller bumps when heading downwind.

The FUTURA is also designed to maintain predictable stability when conditions become variable.

For long-distance racing, Infinity emphasizes the board’s efficiency and reduced physical effort, describing a design that feels light on the shoulders over extended distances.

Technical racing has not been overlooked either. The board is intended to offer responsive acceleration and sufficient stability when stepping back onto the tail for buoy turns.

The objective is to create a board that can serve as a primary race board across a wide range of conditions, reducing the need for paddlers to own multiple highly specialized models.

Dave Boehne Refines the Hull Design

Infinity shaper and designer Dave Boehne has taken an evolutionary approach to the FUTURA, combining established race board outlines with modern hull engineering.

The board features a narrow nose outline with clean entry lines designed for efficient water displacement. Its refined bottom contours incorporate a carefully positioned single concave that extends through the tail.

According to Infinity, this configuration helps reduce drag throughout the paddle stroke while improving glide and acceleration.

Another important aspect of the design is stability. Rather than adding excessive volume to create a more stable platform, Boehne has focused on achieving balance through the hull shape itself.

A mildly recessed dugout standing area provides additional control and stability without the deep cockpit found on some dedicated flatwater race boards.

The overall concept is a board that feels familiar underfoot while offering improved efficiency and responsiveness.

Infinity describes the FUTURA as the result of decades of race board evolution, refined into a cleaner and more versatile design.

Infinity FUTURA 2027: Dimensions and Specifications

The new FUTURA will be available in four standard sizes. All models measure 14 feet in length, with widths ranging from 20.5 to 25 inches.

Dimensions	Volume	Recommended maximum rider weight
14′ × 20.5″	240 L	77.1 kg / 170 lbs
14′ × 22″	256 L	86.1 kg / 190 lbs
14′ × 23.5″	273 L	95.2 kg / 210 lbs
14′ × 25″	290 L	99.7 kg / 220 lbs

The four widths provide options for different rider weights, stability requirements and racing preferences.

The narrow 20.5-inch model is aimed at paddlers seeking a performance-oriented platform, while the wider versions offer additional width for those who prioritize stability or require greater volume.

Construction details, board weights and pricing have not yet been included in the information provided by Infinity.

A New Race Board for Infinity’s International Team

Infinity enters the 2027 season with a strong lineup of international SUP racers.

Donato Freens, the first European SUP League champion, has established himself as one of the leading athletes on the European racing circuit. Alongside him, Juliette DuHaime, Marie-Carmen Rivera and Katniss Paris give Infinity a formidable presence in women’s SUP racing.

With athletes competing across different venues and race formats, Infinity has a valuable connection to the demands of modern competitive paddling.

The FUTURA’s hybrid approach is particularly relevant for racers who regularly encounter different conditions throughout a season. A board capable of combining flatwater efficiency with technical racing performance and light downwind capabilities could offer an attractive alternative to highly specialized equipment.

It remains to be seen how Infinity’s elite athletes will integrate the FUTURA into their board selections and how the new design performs in competition.

Infinity FUTURA 2027: Evolution Rather Than Revolution

With the FUTURA, Infinity is taking a measured approach to race board development.

Instead of introducing radical new shapes, Dave Boehne has concentrated on refining established design principles to create a board that aims to deliver speed, efficiency and stability across a broad range of conditions.

The concept reflects an important consideration for competitive and recreational racers alike: versatility can be just as valuable as outright performance in a single discipline.

For paddlers who regularly compete in flatwater races, technical courses and moderate open-water conditions, the FUTURA promises to be an interesting addition to the 2027 race board market.

Whether it can deliver the claimed performance across all these disciplines will become clearer once the board is tested independently and appears on racecourses.

The Infinity FUTURA is a new addition to the brand’s 2027 SUP race board lineup. Further information on construction, pricing and availability is still to come.

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