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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
2018 Red Paddle Co 9'8 Ride2018 Red Paddle Co 10'6 Ride2018 Red Paddle Co 10'6 SE2018 Red Paddle Co 10'8 Ride
BoardRide 9’8″Ride 10’6″Ride 10’6″ SERide 10’8″
Who’s it for?lighter riders
all-rounder
all-rounderall-rounderbigger/family riders
all-rounder
Length9’8″10’6″10’6″10’8″
Width31″ (78.7 cm)32″ (81.2 cm)32″ (81.2 cm)34″ (86.4 cm)
Thickness3.93″ (10 cm)4.7″ (12 cm)4.7″ (12 cm)4.7″ (12 cm)
Volume193 litres240 litres240 litres296 litres
Rider Weightup 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
2018 Red Paddle Co 11' Sport2018 Red Paddle 11'3 Sport2018 Red Paddle Co 12'6 Sport
BoardSport 11’0″Sport 11’3″Sport 12’6″
Who’s it for?high performancebigger riders
high performance
high performance
touring
Length11’0″11’3″12’6″
Width30″ (76.2 cm)32″ (81.3cm)30″ (76.2 cm)
Thickness4.72″ (12 cm)4.72″ (12cm)5.9″ (15 cm)
Volume300 litres306 litres350 litres
Rider Weightup 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
2018 Red Paddle Co 12'6 Voyager2018 Red Paddle Co 13'2 Voyager2018 Red Paddle Co Tandem
BoardVoyager 12’6″Voyager Plus 13’2″Voyager Tandem 15’0″
Who’s it for?touring
cargo
touring + performance
cargo
family/group
Length12’6″13’2″15’0″
Width32″ (81.3 cm)30″ (76.2 cm)34″ (86.3 cm)
Thickness5.9″ (15 cm)5.9″ (15 cm)8″ (20 cm)
Volume370 litres350 litres723 litres
Rider Weightup 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
2018 Red Paddle Co 12'6 Elite2017 Red Paddle Co 12'6 Elite2018 Red Paddle Co 14 Elite2018 Red Paddle Co 14' Elite
BoardElite 12’6″ x 28″ Elite 12’6″ x 26″Elite 14’0″ x 27″Elite 14’0″ x 25″
Who’s it for?competitive racersserious racerscompetitive racersultimate racers
Length12’6″12’6″14’0″14’0″
Width28″ (71.1 cm)26″ (66 cm)27″ (68.6 cm)25″ (63.5 cm)
Thickness5.9″ (15 cm)5.9″ (15 cm)5.9″ (15 cm)5.9″ (15 cm)
Volume340 litres300 litres340 litres340 litres
Rider Weightup 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
2018 Red Paddle Co Activ2018 Red Paddle Co Whip2018 Red Paddle Co Snapper2018 Red Paddle Co Wild
BoardActiv 10’8″Whip 8’10”Snapper 9’4″Wild 9’6″
Who’s it for?yoga, pilates, fitness fanssurfersyoung riderswhite water paddlers
Length10’8″8’10”9’4″9’6″
Width34″ (86.3 cm)29″ (74 cm)27″ (68.6 cm)34″ (86.3 cm)
Thickness5.9″ (15 cm)3.93″ (10 cm)3.93″ (10 cm)5.9″ (15 cm)
Volume279 litres150 litres170 litres300 litres
Rider Weightup 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
2018 Red Paddle Co Wind2018 Red Paddle Co WindSurf
BoardWind 10’7″WindSurf 10’7″
Who’s it for?wind surfers who like to paddleserious wind surfers who like to paddle
Length10’7″10’7″
Width33″ (83.8 cm)33″ (83.8 cm)
Thickness4.7″ (12 cm)4.7″ (12 cm)
Volume296 litres296 litres
Rider Weightup 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
2018 Red Paddle Co Ride L2018 Red Paddle Co Ride XL2017 22' Dragon
BoardRide LRide XLDragon
Who’s it for?family/groupfamily/groupgroup racing
Length14’0″17’0″22’0″
Width47″ (119.4 cm)60″ (152.4 cm)34″ (86.3 cm)
Thickness8″ (20 cm)8″ (20 cm)8″ (20 cm)
Volume816 litres1298 litres984 litres
Rider Weightup to 4 ridersup to 8 ridersup 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.