BOTE Flood Core
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Overview:
Paddle Board Highlights
Who is it for?
If you’re looking for a very stable, non-inflatable, all-around board to paddle short to mid-range distances then the BOTE Flood is worth a look. This stand up paddle (SUP) board comes in the innegra fiberglass co-mingle construction, which is very durable and has its ups and downs. The board has a 32 inch width on the widest point of its deck which makes the board very stable and easy to stand on. The Flood has 2.93 lbs per foot, weighing a total of 35.1 lbs which is moderately heavy. Its shape makes the Flood an all-around board that can also be suited for small days in the waves if you want to catch a couple. Its construction and shape combined best fit this board for anyone to paddle short to mid-range distances of 3-5 miles. Retailing at $1,499, the board sits in the popular mid-tier market in terms of affordability.
First Impressions
On first impressions, the graphics and color are gorgeous, the shape design is very thought out and the construction strikes as strong. The Flood has some superb looks, coming with a nice full-length deck pad that is colored to match the rest of the graphics on the board perfectly. The shape design is uncommon for boards in these categories, offering features designed mainly for recreation. The construction appears tough as something that can survive heavy but delicate use. This paddle board is difficult to carry since it weighs over 35 lbs and the glide feels average. The board has a few unique features including a paddle holder on the side of the board, a stash pod where you can stash your keys or use it as a beverage holder, ConnexSUP plugs which allow countless opportunities for gadgets and accessories and it also has the Travelink hookups which make carrying the board much easier than it should be. With everything put together, the Flood is a very stable board great for cruising, fishing, or catching small waves that all paddlers no matter their skill set should be able to enjoy.
Benefits
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Primary Use
All-Around UsePaddle Boards fall into two broad categories, All-Around and Specialty boards, with all-around designed primarily for recreation while speciality boards for top performance in specific disciplines
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Durability
StrongDurability is largely a result of the board construction and shape, with more durable boards typically carrying more materials (added layers, PVC, etc) and as such adding to the weight.
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Stability
StableStability is a product of construction and shape, where boards w/ 30”+ wide and 200+ liters in volume offer plenty of stability for your AVG adult while a board under 26” wide is a challenge.
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Glide
AverageGlide is a result of board shape and construction, w/ boards weighing under 30lbs and designed for racing offering best glide while recreational boards normally being on the slow side.
Learn more on the BOTE website.
Features
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Dimensions
12' x 32" x 5"Industry standard in board dimensions reads: L (length, from nose to tail) x W (width, from rail to rail at midpoint length), and H (height, from top to bottom of board at midpoint length).
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Weight
35.1 lbsStandup paddle boards tend to fall into 4 different weight classes: extremely lightweight (under 20 lbs), lightweight (20-28 lbs), average weight (28-35 lbs), heavy (above 35 lbs).
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Volume
UnknownVolume is a key metric to determine how much weight a board can carry. Boards w/ 200+ liters offer most floatation with boards under 150 liters typically for high-performance surf.
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Capacity
350 lbsCapacity is the max cargo weight a stand up paddle board can carry, considering not only the paddler’s weight but whatever else the paddler may choose to carry alongside him/her.
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Add On's
Bungee/Connexsup/Waterproof Storage/Travelink Capacity/Stash PodAdd-on’s include bungee cords, a minimalist way to haul things; connexsup, which allows for all sorts of attachments, even fishing rods; and FCS II/Connect, for easy fin install.
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Handle
Internal Ergo GripHandles directly affect carrying ease, with external grip handles (Liftsup & EZgrab) offering most comfort, Internal Ergo Grip the mid-tier comfort, and box handles as least comfortable.
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Holders
Yes: Paddle Holder on RailFishing rod holders and/or paddle holders can make paddling that much more pleasant, esp. when needing holders for the rod or having a safe place for the paddle during yoga.
Sizes Available
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume |
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| 10 Feet 6 Inches | 30 Inches | 4.5 Inches | 230 L |
| 12 Feet 0 Inches | 32 Inches | 5 Inches | 350 L |
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