# Wheeled Bamboo Paddleboards The Urban SUP Brings Paddleboard Rides To the Road By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-03-01 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheeled-paddleboard References: [entertainmentextravaganza.net](http://entertainmentextravaganza.net/2016/02/boo-brings-bamboo-to-land-sups/) & [boobicycles](http://boobicycles.com/) The Urban SUP is an innovatively designed, engineered and constructed paddleboard that is designed to effectively function as a wheeled version of those [stand-up paddleboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foil-scoot) that you see on beach resorts around the world. This particular [wheeled paddleboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-naowheel) features an extraordinarily eye-catching design that is bolstered by the use of [bamboo as a key aesthetic ingredient](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-wooden-surfboard). The specific kind of bamboo used in this paddleboard features an exceptionally high density of fibers. In addition to looking good, this bamboo material is very stiff and resistant to bending. This makes the material both versatile and sturdy. Ultimately, this paddleboard enables you to enjoy all the ease and style of paddleboard on the road in case you can't make it out to the waves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wheeled Paddleboards:** Creating wheeled paddleboards introduces a new level of convenience and portability to the market. - **Bamboo-based Products:** Using bamboo in innovative ways presents an eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing option for various industries. - **Urban Outdoors Gear:** Developing outdoor gear suitable for urban areas opens up opportunities for companies to tap into a new market of city-dwellers seeking adventure. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports and Recreation:** Manufacturers creating innovative gear for outdoor enthusiasts can benefit from incorporating new technologies and materials into their products. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Companies producing eco-friendly products can benefit from exploring the versatility and sustainability of bamboo as a material. - **Urban Mobility:** Companies developing mobility solutions for city-dwellers can benefit from exploring the potential of creating outdoor gear suitable for small urban spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Paddleboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-x-jobe-adventure-sup.md) - [Sleek Electric Paddleboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esup.md) - [Aftermarket Paddleboard Loungers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sup-paddle-lounge.md) - [Handlebar-Toting Hydrofoil Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-board.md) - [Layered Core Paddle Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boardworks-kraken.md) - [Two-Wheeled Surfing-Inspired Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-skateboard.md) - [Fun-Filled Inflatable Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-board.md) - [Paddleboard Camping Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bajao-cabin.md) - [Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battboard-electric-surfboard.md)