This inflatable SUP is long, narrow and glides with its special properties lightning fast through the water. Nevertheless, it is easy to steer and control. As an inflatable board, it can be easily transported and taken to races all over the world. A handy board, without compromising on performance. NEW! Raised Rails - The raised rails are specially designed for a more stable stance on the board. They provide more support for your feet, allowing more power and energy to be transferred into your paddle stroke. All Elite boards feature Red Paddle Co's unique innovations: The patented Rocker Stiffening System, or RSS, consists of two stiffening battens inserted into pockets on the sides for unbending stiffness. The Forward Flex Control System, or FFC for short, stiffens the tip of the board with the help of a carbon pressure bar that counteracts flex and diverts it towards the tail. This not only keeps the board more stable, but also makes it faster - invaluable in races. The combination of RSS and FFC makes Red Paddle Co's boards some of the fastest inflatable SUPs in the world. Another special feature of the board are the double nose-runner fins. These improve tracking and channel water away from the deck. The standard central fiberglass fin at the tail gives enough tracking stability without causing extra drag, and the special angle shape ensures that nothing sticks to the fin that could slow you down.
The board is also equipped with multiple handles to allow quick entry or exit without getting in the way during competitions. The deck pad with diamond cut embossing and Red logo provides the ultimate grip and absolute control in all racing situations. The 28'' wide Elite is the perfect entry-level board for those who love speed and want to race, as well as for paddlers weighing over 110 kg. The board offers maximum stability even in waves, making it perfect for racing on the ocean. So you can concentrate on the essentials: Speed!
NEW! Improved RSS stiffening now in bright, unmissable color - The rounded leading edge makes it even easier to slide in and the new material is not only more durable, but also recyclable.
NEW! ATB Transformer Backpack - The all new all terrain backpack with advanced design and innovative strap carrying system. The "skeleton design" allows you to use only the straps and carrying frame - no bulky bag. This allows you to venture to the most remote waters equipped only with the pump and go exploring. The large all-terrain wheels make transport over hill and dale a breeze, and the body-size-specific adjustment options ensure that the weight is optimally distributed and your body is protected. The large exterior pockets keep all your essentials close at hand, and the Velcro-closure interior pocket is the ideal place to store your paddle blade. The interior material not only looks stylish with its distinctive Red pattern, but is water repellent to keep everything as dry as possible. Additional interior pockets provide storage for those small but important items and repair kit.
- BOARD Red Paddle Co ELITE 12'6" x 28" x 6" MSL
- Red Paddle Co Transformer ATB Backpack
- Red Paddle Co Titan II pump
- 1x Red Paddle Co seagrass fin ;1x Red Paddle Co FFC - carbon pole
- 2x Red Paddle Co RSS - polycarbonate profile bar orange
- Red Paddle Co Waterproof cell phone bag
- Red Paddle Co Service kit
MSL - THE FUTURE IS NOW!
MSL is recognised as the industry's leading construction process and is exclusive to Red Paddle Co. We are the only inflatable brand in the world that produces our boards in our own, private facility meaning no other board comes close. Here's why...
The difference is in the detail. By looking at all of the individual elements of drop stitch we have been able to develop a refined process to improve all aspects of board production.
Firstly we have removed the process of coating the inner thread section with molten PVC - for us this was a redundant process, as we had no interest in producing a single layer board which only served as a base to glue our outer/double layer to. It was also a messy process with very little control. Instead, we coat the thread structure in a layer of adhesive that has been specially formulated to create both a seal and a bonding layer. We then machine laminate a layer of high density structural PVC to this adhesive layer under controlled conditions - completely removing the human factor involved in traditional double layer application.
This whole process is done at the raw material stage by carefully calibrated machinery developed for this process. The result is a consistent and high level cosmetic finish that has all of the durability and strength of our previous double layer construction. And because this process is done at the raw material stage we are now able to benefit from torsion stiffness as the material is put under tension when the board is inflated.
It all sounds simple but like the best single malt whiskey or a finely tuned engine the components and method have needed to be refined over and over again until we created the ultimate blend of performance, quality and weight.
Adding MSL to our TecAir manufacturing process makes all our boards more durable and ensures they perform better. Our Patented RSS stiffening system adds even further rigidity when needed, making SUPs so tough that you can run a 22-ton digger over them, no problem! And if you don't believe us check out this video.
WHAT ARE THE OBVIOUS BENEFITS?
- A SUPERB COSMETIC FINISH - All Red Paddle Co boards have an industry-leading cosmetic finish. No wrinkles or blemishes. The boards look cleaner and smoother and even feel better to the touch.
- WEIGHT-SAVING BUT STABLE - All Red Paddle Co boards are up to 2kgs lighter than our previous double layer construction. But very importantly they are not too light. If a board is ultra-light it is more affected by wind and current while on the water. MSL boards have a reassuring lightweight feel.
- STIFF AT LOWER PRESSURES - Due to the Torsion Stiffness effect all Red Paddle Co boards are stiffer at lower pressures compared to other products on the market. We recommend a pressure of between 16-22psi. Less pumping and more paddling.
- ENHANCED DURABILITY - The multiple-layer coating of Red Paddle Co boards is tough and durable. With our third generation of MSL material now in use, our boards are more durable than ever.