What solstice watersports does

Solstice Watersports is a privately held, family-owned US e-commerce company headquartered at 191 Rodeo Drive, Edgewood, New York, that designs, manufactures, and retails marine-grade inflatable watersports equipment through a direct-to-consumer Shopify storefront and an authorized dealer network serving specialty watersports and outdoor retailers. Its product portfolio spans seven categories: inflatable docks and platforms (Classic Series rectangular docks, Circular Mesh submersion-hammock docks, and C-Dock connectable platforms with faux-wood EVA pads); stand-up paddleboards (Rambler, Cruiser, Lanai); recreational and fishing kayaks (Flare, Durango, Rogue, and the 12'6" Scout with 500 lb capacity); inflatable boats (Voyager 4-chamber double-hull fishing boats, Outdoorsman, Sunskiff); river tubes and pool floats; towables; inflatable cold plunge tubs; and the patented Pup Plank line of inflatable dog water ramps. Core technology is high-pressure drop-stitch inflatable construction using military-grade PVC with Halkey Roberts valves, inflating to 10 PSI for docks and 13-15 PSI for SUPs to deliver hardboard-comparable rigidity; the Pup Plank BOOST and LOUNGE variants incorporate a US-patented elevated and extendable BOOST Step bridging dock/boat/pool deck edges, paired with a weighted submerged-mesh entry system for dogs.

The company generates revenue exclusively through one-time product sales priced between roughly $39.99 (river tubes) and $1,599.99 (C-Dock Complete Set), with US shipping free above $199 and $9.95 below, and a free gift threshold at $399.99. Its go-to-market combines content marketing (blog, Instagram @solsticewatersports, email newsletter offering a 10% first-purchase discount), verified customer reviews, an Innovation Awards-credentialed flagship (Pup Plank), pre-configured Adventure Bundles (10-25% off individual SKUs), and a dealer program with downloadable 2025 and 2026 catalogs. Customer segmentation is horizontal across recreational water users, pet owners with water-loving dogs (the Pup Plank niche), anglers, boaters, and cold-water wellness consumers — all served through individual/SMB transactions with no subscription, recurring, or enterprise component. Operations are US-only, payments run through Shopify's PCI-DSS infrastructure, and the company carries no institutional funding, no parent, and no disclosed M&A or leadership changes.

Name

solstice watersports

Legal name

Solstice Watersports

Website

https://solsticewatersports.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Solstice Watersports is a privately held, family-owned US e-commerce brand that sells marine-grade inflatable docks, paddleboards, kayaks, boats, river tubes, cold plunges, and its patented Pup Plank dog water ramps directly to consumers and through authorized watersports dealers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Inflatable Watersports Equipment

NAICS

Boat Dealers (441222)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Sports & Marine Recreation Retail (Paddle/Surf/Dive/Boat Accessories) (CRAMABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Paddle Sports Retail (Kayak, Canoe, SUP, Paddles) (CRAMAIAD), Boat & Personal Watercraft (PWC) Retail (CRAMAIAA), Water Sports Equipment Retail (Wake, Ski, Tow, Tubes) (CRAMAIAC)

Keywords

• Inflatable docks
• Inflatable paddleboards
• Inflatable fishing kayaks
• Inflatable watersports boats
• Dog water ramps

Headquarters

HQ city

Edgewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: Solstice Watersports generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales of marine-grade inflatable watersports products including docks, paddleboards, kayaks, boats, river tubes, cold plunges, and pet accessories. All products are sold as one-time purchases with no subscription component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Solstice Watersports designs, manufactures, and sells marine-grade drop-stitch inflatable watersports products directly to consumers through its Shopify storefront and authorized dealer network. The catalog spans inflatable docks and platforms, stand-up paddleboards, recreational and fishing kayaks, inflatable fishing boats, river tubes, pool floats, towables, cold plunge tubs, and the award-winning Pup Plank dog-water-access ramps, sold as one-time purchases with included pumps and carry bags.

Product overview

Solstice Watersports is a US-based manufacturer and retailer of marine-grade inflatable watersports products sold through a Shopify e-commerce platform. The product portfolio centers on portable inflatable products across seven categories: (1) Inflatable docks/platforms including Classic Series rectangular docks, Circular Mesh Docks with submersion hammock design, and C-Docks with connectable backrest seating; (2) Inflatable paddleboards (SUPs) including all-around, convertible hybrid, and fishing-specific designs; (3) Inflatable kayaks including recreational models (Flare, Durango, Rogue) and a dedicated fishing kayak (Scout); (4) Inflatable fishing boats (Voyager, Outdoorsman) and general-purpose boats (Sunskiff); (5) River tubes and pool floats/loungers; (6) Cold plunge wellness tubs; and (7) Award-winning Pup Plank dog ramps in five sizes for water access. The company also offers bundled packages combining complementary products (dock + SUP + dog ramp, kayak 2-packs, C-Dock complete sets) and a full line of pumps, replacement parts, and accessories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pup Plank Inflatable Dog Ramp

Quantifiable outcome

• Products inflate in 5-15 minutes with included manual pump
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BOTE: BOTE is a US-based direct-to-consumer brand selling inflatable paddleboards, docks, kayaks, and water recreation platforms. Overlaps directly with Solstice's core dock, SUP, and kayak lines and competes for the same customer segment via similar channels.
• Sea Eagle Boats: Sea Eagle is a long-established US inflatable boat and kayak maker offering inflatable fishing boats, kayaks, and SUPs. Directly competes with Solstice's Voyager boat line, recreational kayaks, and SUP portfolio across DTC and dealer channels.
• iROCKER SUP: iROCKER sells inflatable paddleboards, kayaks, and fishing platforms through DTC e-commerce. Closely mirrors Solstice's drop-stitch inflatable value proposition and target customer.
• GILI Sports: GILI Sports is a DTC brand offering inflatable SUPs, kayaks, and accessories. Competes head-to-head with Solstice on portable inflatable watercraft for recreational paddlers.
• Tower Paddle Boards: Tower Paddle Boards sells inflatable SUPs and accessories directly to consumers. Highly comparable business model and product category to Solstice's paddleboard line.
• Aqua Marina: Aqua Marina produces inflatable SUPs, kayaks, and docks distributed globally through specialty retailers. Overlaps with Solstice's inflatable platform and paddle product categories.
• Sevylor: Sevylor manufactures inflatable kayaks, towables, and paddle boats. Directly comparable to Solstice's inflatable kayak and towable tube offerings in product type and target consumer.

Emerging players

• Retrospec: Retrospec is a lifestyle outdoor brand offering inflatable paddleboards and kayaks alongside bikes and boards. Partial overlap with Solstice's paddle sports product line via similar DTC positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Intex Recreation Corp: Intex is a large global manufacturer of inflatable pool floats, boats, and water toys. Overlaps with Solstice's pool floats, river tubes, and entry-level inflatables at lower price points.
• Sun Dolphin: Sun Dolphin produces recreational kayaks, pedal boats, and small watercraft through mass retail channels. Adjacent competitor to Solstice's recreational kayak and boat categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/solsticewatersports

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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