Red Paddle Co. Race
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Overview:
Paddle Board Highlights
Who is it for?
If you’re looking for a fast, inflatable, race board for SUP racing then the Red Paddle Co. Race board is worth a look. This stand up paddle (SUP) board comes in the patented MSL technology construction which is durable and has its ups and downs. Due to its width being 26 inches the board is very unstable however, the board is fast and lightweight. The board has 1.49 lbs per foot weighing 20.8 lbs total. Its shape makes the Race a race board for advanced paddlers. Its construction and shape combined best fit this board for competitive paddling. Retailing at $1,649, the board is among the high-tier price point but comes with the best that the brand has to offer.
First Impressions
On first impressions, the graphics and color are simplistic, the shape design is quite thoughtful and the construction strikes as rugged. The Race has a clean look to it using minimal colors and graphics: simple and clean. The shape design is unique for boards in these categories offering features tailored primarily for competitive racing. The construction does appear very durable as something that can last long and heavy use. This paddle board is easy to carry since it’s just 20.8 lbs and the glide feels fast which is to be expected since speed-centric design and lightweight construction are at the core of this board design. And once you put it all together, the Race is a fast, inflatable paddle board that advanced and lightweight paddlers should be able to paddle comfortably and with ease.
Benefits
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Primary Use
Race 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
FastGlide 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 Red Paddle Co. website.
Features
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Dimensions
14' x 26" x 5.9"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
20.8 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
340 LVolume 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
265 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
2 Handles Above Deck PadAdd-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 instal.
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Handle
StrapHandles 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
NoFishing 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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| 12 Feet 6 Inches | 28 Inches | 5.9 Inches | 320 L |
| 14 Feet | 26 Inches | 5.9 Inches | 540 L |
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