Borromeo deSilva's Super Fluid Stand Up Paddleboard is crafted of carbon fiber

Milanese studio Borromeo deSilva has crafted a carbon fiber stand-up paddleboard unlike anything else in watersports: the Super Fluid SUP, a 3.8-metre, 11 kg carbon monocoque developed in collaboration with Volvo Ocean Race technology and Fluid4Engineering, the America's Cup engineering firm specialising in fluid dynamics.

Inspired by Water Mammals and Race Yacht Engineering

The Super Fluid's design language is drawn from the way marine mammals surface, revealing a smooth, curved back breaking cleanly through the water. Borromeo deSilva partnered with Fluid4Engineering to apply Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to every surface of the board, optimising for performance, handling, and stability simultaneously. The main sections around the standing zone are shaped for maximum stability underfoot, while the refined bow sections are designed for a surface-piercing entry that slices through chop rather than riding over it.

Exposed Carbon Fiber Construction

The board is built as a carbon fiber monocoque, a single continuous shell that combines structural rigidity with extremely low weight. At 11 kg for a 3.8-metre board, the Super Fluid is genuinely race-competitive while remaining manageable for solo transport. The exposed weave finish is not simply aesthetic: it represents a commitment to using the material at its most pure, with no unnecessary mass. A pressure recovery section runs from mid-bottom to the transom, enhancing flow alignment around the single fin for cleaner, faster tracking.

Bespoke for Every Client

True to the Milanese studio's ethos, no two Super Fluid boards are identical. Borromeo deSilva tailors each commission to the client's weight, paddling style, and intended conditions. The board's origins in yacht-racing engineering make it particularly suited to performance paddlers seeking yacht-tender or open-ocean use, where stability and speed must coexist at the highest level.

Discover more premium water sport gear at TheArsenale, including the Mako Slingshot Jetboard and the Awake Ravik electric surfboard. Browse the full watersport collection for more objects at the intersection of design and aquatic performance. For further reading on the Borromeo deSilva studio, visit borromeodesilva.it, and for the engineering story, Future Fibres' Volvo Ocean Race portfolio details the composites technology behind race-grade watercraft.