Case Studies
Afarer Case Studies
How brands, resorts and operators launch and scale with our factory.
These case studies document how real brands, resorts, clubs and operators buy inflatable SUPs, kayaks and professional craft from the SUPsfactory plant in Qingdao. Each one covers the use case, the board family that fits it, and the operational considerations that matter when you build — or buy — a fleet.
Beginner SUP Training
Stable inflatable SUP platforms for first-time paddlers learning on lakes and calm coastal waters. Wide 32-inch boards let students stand up in their first session, and soft inflatable rails make falls safer — the reasons training fleets choose Afarer all-around boards over rigid craft.
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Longer touring boards for covering distance on open water with efficiency and tracking. Displacement-hull designs like the Tour 12' glide through chop and hold a heading, with sizes from 11'6" to 14' matched to the paddler's weight and fitness.
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Stable, spacious inflatables for family outings on lakes and sheltered coastal waters. The Kayak Tandem seats two and the AirDeck 360 carries up to five, with drop-stitch construction that packs into a car boot and CE-certified vests for every occupant.
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