Pau Hana Surf Supply Calypso SUP paddler gliding past overwater bungalows at sunset, water-level view showcasing coastal resort paddling experience

Our Story

"Aerial view of two paddlers on Pau Hana Surf Supply Endurance Air touring SUPs exploring Caribbean turquoise waters and coral reefs during island adventure"

About Us

Pau Hana, meaning "the Time after work" in Hawaiian, embodies the spirit of play and adventure. As passionate stand-up paddle surfers, artists, yogis, creators, fishermen, athletes, and travelers, we're captivated by the beauty, power, and tranquility of the water. Our dedication to the craft and the sport drives us to serve our customers with aloha and share the stoke that being on the water brings. Join us and experience the ultimate paddleboarding lifestyle with Pau Hana.

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About the Designer

Todd Caranto

Todd Caranto, founder of Pau Hana Surf Supply, is a paddle surfer, competitive athlete, and designer known for creating innovative, market-leading paddle boards. Winner of Outside magazine’s first “Gear of the Year” award for stand-up paddle boards, Todd brings a hands-on, multidisciplinary approach to design, inspired by material science, bio-mimicry, and art. A maker since childhood, he actively participates in the sports he designs for and collaborates with top enthusiasts to craft beautifully designed boards tailored to their purpose.

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Crafting Adventure and Connection

Pau Hana Surf Supply is...

A minority-owned business founded in 2006 in Santa Clarita, CA by Asian Pacific Islander Todd Caranto. Our mission is to share the stoke of "Pau Hana Time" with friends and family around the world by providing innovative new designs and technology to the outdoor industry. As a design and manufacturing company, we build equipment and gear that embodies the spirit of play and adventure. Experience the ultimate paddleboarding lifestyle with Pau Hana's cutting-edge products, crafted to enhance your time on the water.

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Innovative Design

At Pau Hana Surf Supply, we take an avant-garde approach to board design, emphasizing experimentation and thorough testing. Since our inception, we have strived to develop a process that integrates rigorous research, testing, experimentation, feedback, and iteration until we have a product that our design team knows inside and out. We're passionate about creating products that embody the Pau Hana spirit and can't wait to get out on the water and share our stoke with you. Experience the ultimate paddleboarding adventure with Pau Hana's cutting-edge designs, crafted for every SUP lifestyle.

QUALITY & SUSTAINABILITY ➤
"Monkey balances on Pau Hana aluminum paddle while paddler sits lotus pose on Pau Hana Lotus yoga SUP by overwater bungalow"

Creation

At Pau Hana Surf Supply, we take the origins of stand up paddling and surfing seriously, while always striving for improvement in board shapes, materials, designs, and functionality. With the growing possibilities of SUP activities such as fishing and SUP yoga, we have been at the forefront of introducing new technologies that bring our brand to the next level. Our SeaMount® System, Lotus Yoga Ring, and Ricochet™ Technology have enabled us to create cutting-edge products that allow our customers to experience the stoke of being out on the water longer, safer, and in new ways. Experience the latest innovations in SUP technology with Pau Hana Surf Supply.

Our stores

Locations & hours

25570 Rye Canyon RD. Unit I.
Santa Clarita,
CA 91355

Mon - Fri: 10am - 5pm

Sat: Closed

Sun: Closed

Warranty

Pau Hana Surf Supply offers a 120-day warranty on all new boards for defects in workmanship and materials.
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