Honu Byron 10'6 Inflatable Paddle Board (2026)

Overview

The Byron 10'6 is Honu's flagship all-rounder — the board most paddlers end up on, and for good reason. The 2026 model is built on Honu's 4.7" X-Woven Fused dropstitch core with ClearSkin lamination and fully welded rails, a construction package that keeps the board rigid at pressure while staying light enough to carry one-handed to the water. If you want one board for flat-water cruising, small surf, and everything in between, this is the one we point people to first.

For 2026 Honu refreshed the deck layout with an updated cargo and bungee arrangement, so a dry bag, sandals, and a water bottle ride up front without sliding around.

Key Features

• 4.7" (12 cm) X-Woven Fused dropstitch construction — stiffer and lighter than conventional glued dropstitch
• ClearSkin lamination with fully welded rails for durability and airtightness
• Updated 2026 cargo/bungee deck layout
• All-round shape that suits new paddlers and experienced riders alike
• Universal centre fin box — compatible with Honu's Tour, Surf, and River fins and with the Bixpy US fin box adapter if you ever want to add a motor

What's in the Box

• SUPer paddleboard backpack — heavy-duty 1680D roller bag
• Unify straight SUP leash
• Surf 9.0 fin — 9" rigid nylon dolphin, universal centre fit, with spring-loaded plate and screw that stay attached to the fin
• Valve tool

Paddle and pump are sold separately — most Byron riders pair it with the Element paddle and the battery e-pump.

Specifications

Applications & Use Cases

Flat-water lakes and bays, mellow coastal paddling, and light chop. A common setup for Northwest paddlers is the Byron with Honu's battery e-pump — set the pressure, and the board inflates itself while you get changed. Pair it with a Bixpy fin-box motor for effortless upwind returns.

Warranty

Backed by Honu's 4 Years Total Care warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Blue Marine is an authorized Honu dealer and will help with any claim.