Stronger. Lighter. Stiffer.
Afarer R&D has developed Drop-Stitch 2.0, a next-generation core material that increases board rigidity while reducing overall weight compared to standard drop-stitch construction.
The innovation comes from a denser thread count combined with a new high-tensile PVC formulation developed in partnership with a German materials supplier. Rigidity and weight targets are validated per project on physical samples before any production run.
The new core material will debut in the SUP Tour 12 and a forthcoming premium touring model. Boards built with Drop-Stitch 2.0 hold rated operating pressure with less flex under heavy loads.
Production tooling for Drop-Stitch 2.0 has been installed at the Afarer manufacturing facility, with first production units expected to ship in Q4 2026.
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