Builder · Mid · Costa Mesa, California

Nixy

California mid-tier inflatable SUP builder, 2017-founded. Newport, Manhattan, Huntington, Venice lines.

Founded: 2017
Headquarters: Costa Mesa, California
Ownership: Private
Tier: Mid
Website: nixysports.com

Nixy is the California mid-tier inflatable SUP builder, founded in 2017 in Costa Mesa. The brand has stayed privately owned. The lineup runs Newport (touring), Manhattan (recreation), Huntington (compact), and Venice (entry).

The brand argument is mid-tier value with California design language. Nixy SUPs sit alongside iRocker and Bluefin at the upper-mid construction tier.

Our reviews

Nixy hulls we have on the water.

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Nixy Newport G4 10'6

The Newport G4 10'6 is the modular-accessory argument in this segment.

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NIXY Ventus

Nixy Ventus review covering the 12'6 glide, the 30-inch waterline, and where the touring nose meets a recreational racer's needs.

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NIXY 9’6″ Huntington Ultra Compact

Nixy Huntington 9'6 review covering the surf-shape responsiveness, weight-target tuning, and the case for a sub-10 board.

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NIXY Newport G4 10’6”

Nixy Newport G4 review covering the fourth-generation rail change, fusion shell stiffness, and the position against the iRocker All-Around.

Lineup

Current platforms.

Newport / Manhattan

Touring and recreation volume lines
Huntington / Venice

Compact and entry SUPs

Model breakdown

Each platform, what it does and where it falls short.

Nixy Newport / Manhattan

Newport is the touring line; Manhattan is the recreation line. Fusion construction, premium accessories.

Things we like

· Premium accessory bundle included
· California design aesthetic

Things we don't

· Smaller dealer footprint than iRocker
· Build tier mid-segment, not premium

Nixy Huntington / Venice

Huntington is the compact-roll line; Venice is the entry recreation line.

Things we like

· Huntington compact size for transport and storage
· Venice entry pricing

Things we don't

· Compact construction trades stiffness against pack size
· Entry line construction tier matches iRocker entry

Buyer's guide

The Nixy story and what to know on the used market.

Origin and ownership

Nixy was founded in 2017 in Costa Mesa, California. The brand built around California design aesthetic and direct-to-consumer e-commerce.

The brand has stayed privately owned.

Design philosophy

Nixy uses fusion construction across the lineup. The brand differentiates on California design aesthetic and premium accessory bundle.

Direct-to-consumer e-commerce is the dominant sales model.

Used-market notes and known issues

Fusion construction at 15 to 18 PSI.

Premium accessory bundle includes paddle, pump, bag, leash.

Direct-to-consumer customer-service runs through Nixy direct.

Asian production with California design oversight.

Resale

Nixy holds resale at the mid-tier inflatable SUP average. Three-year depreciation runs 25 to 33 percent.

Where Nixy fits

Buyers cross-shop Nixy against iRocker, Bluefin, and Thurso. The argument is California design and mid-tier construction at competitive pricing.

FAQ

Frequently asked.

Nixy vs iRocker?: Comparable mid-tier inflatable SUP brands. Nixy gives California design language and slightly different accessory bundle. iRocker has the larger US used market. Cross-shop on aesthetic and dealer support preference.
Where are Nixys built?: Asian factories with California design oversight. Brand HQ in Costa Mesa, California.

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