The 2018/2019 Red Paddle Co inflatable paddle board comparison charts
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.
2018/2019 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
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)
2018/2019 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
Board
Sport 11’0″
Sport 11’3″
Sport 12’6″
Who’s it for?
high performance
bigger riders high performance
high performance touring
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)
2018/2019 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
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
2018/2019 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
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)
2018/2019 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
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)
2018/2019 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
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)
2018/2019 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
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
816Â litres
1298 litres
984Â 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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About the author: Julian Kidd
I have been an avid stand up paddle boarder since 2009. I retired from a decade of professional kiteboarding to focus on SUP. Green Water Sports grew from this love of all things SUP. As well as being a keen paddle boarder, I'm a football fan, closet petrol head, web tinkerer, husband and father.