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The Blackstick® Difference
Learn our difference from others and why you should choose BLACKSTICK®
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Blackstick® Patented Technology
Choose from 2 versatile shade options designed to fit your style and setup.
Traditional Rod Holder Shade
The shade that started it all! Our traditional shade uses the rod holders in your bow or stern to hold the Blacksticks. Attached to the sticks on one end and your hard top at the other this system allows for easy deployment in less than 5 minutes, giving you easy, reliable shade.
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Rocket Launcher Shade
Perfect for the lover of fishing or someone who simply doesn't want sticks in the way. Utilizing a boat's rocket launcher on the hardtop, our Rocket shade provides great coverage while keeping the stern unobstructed. Also deployed in less than 5 minutes to make using it quick and easy.
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What we’ve accomplished so far
Since opening its doors 11 years ago, The Blackstick has proudly produced and delivered roughly 1,700 shades to customers around the globe. That means we've also hand produced over 5,000 Blacksticks making the boat shade industry easier one shade at a time. From Dubai to Hawaii, Tampa to Cape Cod, we're just getting started.
Every boat is unique and we're here to help determine which shade is best for you.
Our goal at The Blackstick is simple: provide easy, reliable, cost-effective shade to make your time on the water longer, cooler, and healthier. Our patented system does just that. Fill out the form on the right to get started. Future you will thank yourself, because your boating experience deserves only the best.
What our customers had to say
Blackstick® Patented Technology
Top of the class Quality
At Blackstick we put the highest priority on quality. Our carbon fiber poles are fabricated completely by hand using carbon made in the United States, furthering our American made values. Fabric for our shades is sourced from Serge Ferrari. They provide us with an extremely durable perforated mesh that doesn’t stretch and provides unparalleled protection from the sun. Together they form a completely custom product designed for one thing…being the only shade you’ll ever need.
Simplicity and Ease of Use
The best things in life are free. The second best are things that are simple and easy. Space on the boat and time in your day are extremely precious. Our system can be put up or taken down in less than 5 minutes allowing you to do what you do best, enjoy the day. And to save space our lightweight poles break down in the center eliminating the storage problem.
Cost-Effectiveness
Shade systems can range from a several hundred to several thousand dollars. Let’s face it, boats cost a lot of money, but your shade shouldn’t have to. We focus on making the Blackstick a cost-effective system for buyers of all lifestyles.
Frequently Asked Questions
We know you’ve got questions, and we’ve got answers! Here are a few of the most common questions that we receive about our company and our shades. Didn’t find what you’re looking for? Give us a call or send us a text or email. We never want to lose an opportunity because an answer couldn’t be found.
How easy is the system to set up and take down?
They system can be put up or taken down in under 5 minutes.
How is the shade attached to the hard top?
Customers have two options.
1. Loop webbing straps around any available tubing.
2. Drilling small holes into the hard top to install stainless steel padeyes and fastening
them with small screws.
Do you have a universal kit?
We are in the process of developing a universal kit. Due to variations of rod holder placement and degrees on each boat, each shade is custom to the boat.
I live outside the Tampa Bay area; can you help me?
Absolutely! We can send you incredibly easy instructions for taking all the measurements you need for your shade.
What makes your system different/better?
Our poles. Made of extremely light weight and durable carbon fiber, our poles break down in the middle allowing for easy storage and space saving (forever important on a boat!).
Ready for a better boating experience?
Get expert-crafted solutions for your boating shade needs. Fill out the form below to get started!
Got some questions?
Call us to 941-297-9683
Email: theblackstickfl@gmail.com