The Blackstick® Difference
What makes Blackstick different? We could tell you that it’s our continual striving to provide fantastic customer service. Or that we work to produce the highest quality product on the market. How about that we will do our best to fulfill your order in a timely manner.
We could say all those things, but we won’t…because isn’t that what a company supposed to do?
So, what actually makes us different? Yes, we have an awesome product, and I’ll get to that in a minute. We are different because, as a company, we understand that we are people building custom shades for people. And it’s our belief in this that feeds our family.
Everyone has their own reason for getting a shade. Your reason is what we want to know. For some of our customers it’s simply to make their boating experience cooler and more enjoyable. For others, they are cancer survivors who want to reduce their health risks. Some simply don’t want to hear their family complain about the heat. No matter your reason(s), our shades are designed speed, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness. Our shades are designed for you.
Of course, our product is awesome too! Our carbon fiber is sourced right here in the United States and every stick is manufactured and assembled by hand at our location in Bradenton, FL. The sticks are incredibly lightweight, tough, and designed to break down into two pieces to save precious space. Our shade material is Serge Ferrari Soltis 86 mesh which translates to a great shade. Being stretch, weather, and mildew resistant means one thing for our customers, a shade that lasts longer.
These are just some of the things that make Blackstick different. We could go on for quite a while, but we’d rather you be enjoying your boat. So, call us for a shade. Your future self will thank you!
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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.Blackstick® Patented Technology

Top of the class Quality
The patented carbon fiber pole designed for fast, durable, and hassle-free shade—because your boating experience deserves the best. The patented carbon fiber pole designed for fast, durable, and hassle-free shade—because your boating experience deserves the best

Simplicity and Ease of Use
The patented carbon fiber pole designed for fast, durable, and hassle-free shade—because your boating experience deserves the best. The patented carbon fiber pole designed for fast, durable, and hassle-free shade—because your boating experience deserves the best

Affordability
The patented carbon fiber pole designed for fast, durable, and hassle-free shade—because your boating experience deserves the best. The patented carbon fiber pole designed for fast, durable, and hassle-free shade—because your boating experience deserves the best
Blackstick® Patented Technology
Engineered with patented carbon fiber for fast, durable, and hassle-free shade—because your boating experience deserves the best.
Choose from 2 versatile shade options designed to fit your style and setup.

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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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions
The patented carbon fiber pole designed for fast, durable, and hassle-free shade—because your boating experience deserves the best. The patented carbon fiber pole designed for fast, durable, and hassle-free shade—because your boating experience deserves the best
The patented carbon fiber pole designed for fast, durable, and hassle-free shade—because your boating experience deserves the best
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: info@theblackstick.com