In 2018, Red Paddle Co is celebrating their 10th anniversary. Ten years of making the industry leading inflatable paddle boards and accessories, and they’re still upping their game for 2018. Forever on the tools developing and testing products, Red Paddle Co revolutionised the inflatable SUP world in 2016 with the introduction of Monocoque Structural Laminate (MSL), a glue-less heat fusing construction process. For 2017 and again for 2018, Red Paddle Co have raised the bar with the market’s most complete and detail focused inflatable SUP line.
Let’s take a look at the whole range of Red Paddle Co inflatable boards with all the important features in our comparison charts below. Click on each board to find out more.
2018 Red Paddle Co Ride Family
Updated graphics, redesigned deck pad and textures, 6 point cargo area. Special Edition 10’6″ Ride in purple for the 10th anniversary of Red Paddle Co.
| Ride Family – the best selling family of all around inflatables in the world | ||||
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| Board | Ride 9’8″ | Ride 10’6″ | Ride 10’6″ SE | Ride 10’8″ |
| Who’s it for? | lighter riders all-rounder |
all-rounder | all-rounder | bigger/family riders all-rounder |
| Length | 9’8″ | 10’6″ | 10’6″ | 10’8″ |
| Width | 31″ (78.7 cm) | 32″ (81.2 cm) | 32″ (81.2 cm) | 34″ (86.4 cm) |
| Thickness | 3.93″ (10 cm) | 4.7″ (12 cm) | 4.7″ (12 cm) | 4.7″ (12 cm) |
| Volume | 193 litres | 240 litres | 240 litres | 296 litres |
| Rider Weight | up to 210 lbs (95 kg) | up to 220 lbs (100 kg) | up to 220 lbs (100 kg) | up to 265 lbs (120 kg) |
2018 Red Paddle Co Sport Family
Updated graphics, redesigned deck pad and textures, 6 point cargo area. FCS fins with secure thumb screw fixture.
| Sport Family – best choice for intermediate and advanced paddlers | ||||
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| Board | Sport 11’0″ | Sport 11’3″ | Sport 12’6″ | |
| Who’s it for? | high performance | bigger riders high performance |
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| Length | 11’0″ | 11’3″ | 12’6″ | |
| Width | 30″ (76.2 cm) | 32″ (81.3cm) | 30″ (76.2 cm) | |
| Thickness | 4.72″ (12 cm) | 4.72″ (12cm) | 5.9″ (15 cm) | |
| Volume | 300 litres | 306 litres | 350 litres | |
| Rider Weight | up to 198 lbs (90 kg) | up to 242 lbs (110 kg) | up to 330 lbs (150 kg) | |
2018 Red Paddle Co Voyager Family
New name, was Explorer, now Voyager. Addition of the new 15′ Voyager Tandem. Updated colors, graphics, redesigned deck pad and textures, 6 point cargo area. RSS battens included on 12’6″ Voyager. FCS fins with secure thumb screw fixture.
| Voyager Family – best choice for those wanting to see what’s around the bend | ||||
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| Board | Voyager 12’6″ | Voyager Plus 13’2″ | Voyager Tandem 15’0″ | |
| Who’s it for? | touring cargo |
touring + performance cargo |
family/group | |
| Length | 12’6″ | 13’2″ | 15’0″ | |
| Width | 32″ (81.3 cm) | 30″ (76.2 cm) | 34″ (86.3 cm) | |
| Thickness | 5.9″ (15 cm) | 5.9″ (15 cm) | 8″ (20 cm) | |
| Volume | 370 litres | 350 litres | 723 litres | |
| Rider Weight | up to 330 lbs (150 kg) | up to 330 lbs (150 kg) | for 2 or 3 riders | |
2018 Red Paddle Co Elite Family
Race is now part of Elite family. Updated colors, graphics, redesigned deck pad and textures. All boards feature Forward Flex Control (FFC) and fibreglass Red Paddle Co Race fin.
| Elite Family – best for competitive racers and experienced paddlers | ||||
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| Board | Elite 12’6″ x 28″ | Elite 12’6″ x 26″ | Elite 14’0″ x 27″ | Elite 14’0″ x 25″ |
| Who’s it for? | competitive racers | serious racers | competitive racers | ultimate racers |
| Length | 12’6″ | 12’6″ | 14’0″ | 14’0″ |
| Width | 28″ (71.1 cm) | 26″ (66 cm) | 27″ (68.6 cm) | 25″ (63.5 cm) |
| Thickness | 5.9″ (15 cm) | 5.9″ (15 cm) | 5.9″ (15 cm) | 5.9″ (15 cm) |
| Volume | 340 litres | 300 litres | 340 litres | 340 litres |
| Rider Weight | up to 285 lbs (130 kg) | up to 240 lbs (110 kg) | up to 265 lbs (120 kg) | up to 265 lbs (120 kg) |
2018 Red Paddle Co Fitness, Surf, River and Kid’s Boards
Specialty boards also see some tweaks. Some feature updated colors, graphics, redesigned deck pad and textures. Whip now features FCS fin with secure thumb screw fixture.
| Specialty – specific and specialized boards for specific pursuits | ||||
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| Board | Activ 10’8″ | Whip 8’10” | Snapper 9’4″ | Wild 9’6″ |
| Who’s it for? | yoga, pilates, fitness fans | surfers | young riders | white water paddlers |
| Length | 10’8″ | 8’10” | 9’4″ | 9’6″ |
| Width | 34″ (86.3 cm) | 29″ (74 cm) | 27″ (68.6 cm) | 34″ (86.3 cm) |
| Thickness | 5.9″ (15 cm) | 3.93″ (10 cm) | 3.93″ (10 cm) | 5.9″ (15 cm) |
| Volume | 279 litres | 150 litres | 170 litres | 300 litres |
| Rider Weight | up to 265 lbs (120 kg) | up to 200 lbs (90 kg) | up to 132 lbs (60 kg) | up to 265 lbs (120 kg) |
2018 Red Paddle Co Wind Boards
Wind boards also see some tweaks. Updated colors, graphics, redesigned deck pad and textures. Wind and Windsurf feature FCS fins with secure thumb screw fixture.
| Wind – paddlers who like to windsurf | ||||
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| Board | Wind 10’7″ | WindSurf 10’7″ | ||
| Who’s it for? | wind surfers who like to paddle | serious wind surfers who like to paddle | ||
| Length | 10’7″ | 10’7″ | ||
| Width | 33″ (83.8 cm) | 33″ (83.8 cm) | ||
| Thickness | 4.7″ (12 cm) | 4.7″ (12 cm) | ||
| Volume | 296 litres | 296 litres | ||
| Rider Weight | up to 265 lbs (120 kg) | up to 265 lbs (120 kg) | ||
2018 Red Paddle Co Multi Paddler/Group Boards
These boards are mostly unchanged. Ride L is great for groups of 4. The Ride XL is great for groups up to 8. and the Dragon is committed to the one design style of racing.
| Group Boards – The more the merrier | ||||
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| Board | Ride L | Ride XL | Dragon | |
| Who’s it for? | family/group | family/group | group racing | |
| Length | 14’0″ | 17’0″ | 22’0″ | |
| Width | 47″ (119.4 cm) | 60″ (152.4 cm) | 34″ (86.3 cm) | |
| Thickness | 8″ (20 cm) | 8″ (20 cm) | 8″ (20 cm) | |
| Volume | 816 litres | 1298 litres | 984 litres | |
| Rider Weight | up to 4 riders | up to 8 riders | up to 4 riders | |
As always, if you have any questions or need assistance in choosing the right board for you, contact us here or call us on 1-888-252-4983. We take great pride in being knowledgeable and active stand up paddlers and matching the right boards to paddlers.
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