As theLake Rocks Festival returns in full force to Faaker See, Carinthia, Austria, (29 May – 1 June 2025), it brings with it world-class racing as a premier stop on the SUP Alps Trophy and part of the ICF World Ranking Series.
Joining the action, the Light Board Corp squad is serving up a delicious spread of their PARADOXA race board quiver. You’re invited to demo the full PARADOXA line-up in 21″ / 22″ / 23″ / 24.5″ widths and experience the signature lightweight, ultra-rigid, hollow-core construction that defines this cutting-edge design.
Photo by Andy Klotz
Meet the Light Board Corp Team, connect with fellow paddlers, and check out this tech talk (conducted by Gerd Weisner, the Light Riders Boss himself) with Normen Weber, the German Wildwater Canoe and SUP Champion, for an in-depth breakdown of his new 14×21 PARADOXA and what makes it his weapon of choice in elite SUP racing.
LIGHTBOARDCORP®PARADOXA – the revolutionary new racing board built with carbon hollow construction — made its explosive debut at the 2023 SUP Alps Trophy SUPALOT competition, arriving by plane just in time for the event. It was a launch with a bang, instantly making waves in the SUP racing scene.
Photo by Andy Klotz
LIGHTBOARDCORP® PARADOXA UD: Key Features
Radical low-center deck stance – under waterline – combined with drainage valve system
New tail shape optimizing stability and easyness of turning – wider tail block with tapered thickness
Hard tail edges to create the least possible interference releasing the water
Optimized sleek v-round nose shape to reduce drag
New s-style deck contour to reduce water entry at buoy turns
Eco friendly AUTOCLAVE UNIDIRECTIONAL CARBON PREPREG TECHNOLOGY: This technology is based on premium production standards developed for aerospace and formula racing cars. 4 layers of epoxy resin impregnated unidirectional carbon fiber with a closed cell high density PVC foam in the center are layed up in the mold. There is no wet lamination necessary as the curing happens in autoclave technology using 4-5 times atmospheric pressure + heat which melts the resin and bonds all layers far more accurate compared to wet lamination process. Light Board Corp new UD PREPREG technology is far more eco friendly than conventional build sup race boards. No styrofoam core, less harmful lamination process, no excess epoxy resin and guaranteed precision to bond each fiber leads to longevity, precise shapes and higher performance. While paddling each stroke energy is transmitted to forward momentum.
Watch all the action unfold live as the Lake Rocks Festival is in full swing at Faaker See, Carinthia, Austria (29 May – 1 June 2025)! This high-energy event features world-class racing as a premier stop on the SUP Alps Trophy and forms part of the prestigious ICF World Ranking Series. Saturday, 31 May: Long […]
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