The NSP Carolina has long been the go-to race board for paddlers tackling a variety of conditions. From flatwater speed to choppy ocean swells, its versatility has made it one of the most successful and imitated designs in SUP racing history. Now, with the introduction of the Carolina EVO, this iconic board has been fine-tuned to push performance even further.
 
The Carolina EVO has undergone over two years of development, with its capabilities proven on the world stage when Duna Gordillo won the 2024 ISA Tech World Title on a pre-production model. Built on the foundation of the original Carolina, the EVO version features a refined nose shape and reduced volume, creating a lighter and more responsive feel. These updates make the Carolina EVO an ideal choice for less powerful paddlers, thanks to its lighter and more responsive feel. At the same time, the board’s carefully tuned volume distribution and defining stability ensure that it remains equally effective for more powerful or heavier paddlers, preserving the all conditions versatility the Carolina is known for.
 
The core design remains unchanged, preserving the signature glide, stability, and all-conditions capability that define the Carolina. However, with its lower centre of gravity and optimised volume distribution, paddlers can now ride narrower widths with confidence, unlocking even greater speed without sacrificing control.
 
For 2026, the Carolina EVO is introduced alongside fresh new graphics, reinforcing its status as NSP’s most proven, versatile, and sought-after race board.
 
TECH FEATURES:
• Pro Carbon construction with carbon innegra reinforcements in key impact areas
• Heightened rail lip to reduce water intake in the standing area
• Recessed deck for a lower centre of gravity, enhancing stability and control
• High-performance tail for quick, effortless buoy turns
• Accelerator Vaccuum System (AVS) for rapid water drainage
• Dug out rails for a wider stance, improving overall balance
• Two side handles and one center handle for easy transport and handling
• Designed by Alain Teurquetil
 
The Evo models are based on the original designs, however tuned by lowering the nose width and volume. This makes them perfect for less powerful paddlers and also perform better upwind or in lighter downwind conditions.