Red Paddle Co 12’6″ x 28″ Elite Inflatable SUP – Anniversary Edition

2023 Red Paddle Co 12’6″ x 28″ x 5.9″ Elite Inflatable Racing SUP

Colin Chapman, founder of Lotus Sports Cars, popularized the phrase “To go faster, just add lightness.” This principle is evident in the design of the Red Paddle Co Elite Race, where weight is minimized by only having deck grip in crucial areas. The rocker line provides a fast glide and ride, while the single nose fin enhances tracking and the center fin provides the perfect amount of grip without adding drag.

With inflatable technology, races can now be attended anywhere in the world with ease. Unlike other inflatable race paddle boards, the Elite Race is competitive against traditional hard board designs. To truly appreciate its speed and performance, one must experience paddling on it.

What’s new for 2023?

• Updated cargo area position which now includes accessory mount and bungee cord
• Repositioned race carry handles
• Update deck graphics

→ See a side by side comparison of all Red Paddle Co SUP Paddles in our we compare all Red Paddle Co SUP Paddles article.

Red Paddle Co – Since 2008

John Hibbard, Red Paddle Co Founder and CEO: As we celebrate our 15th anniversary, we reflect on our journey to redefine watersports. Our goal is to create an inclusive and exciting outdoor experience, accessible to everyone. Looking back, it has been an incredible adventure, and we’re excited to continue our mission for the next 15 years. Join us on this journey, and let’s explore the world together.

The ATB Transformer Bag features include:

• Highly engineered and adjustable ergonomic support for your shoulders and back
• Fully customisable to your height ensures that the bag will take care of your body under load
• Exterior compression straps to make bag more comfortable and compact
• Interior paddle blade pocket and velcro securing system for paddle pieces
• Front loading two-way, no-snag, anti-corrosion CoilZip zipper for easy loading and unloading
• Multiple durable carry handles allow you to pick up the bag any way you want.
• Lockable zippers with rubber pull tabs
• Bag-less carry system – pump and straps can easily be taken on the water removing risk of leaving equipment
• Larger all terrain wheels suitable for any rugged terrain
• Address label window

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 38 x 15 x 14 inches
• Color: Dark charcoal, blue with red accents
• Volume: 134 liters
• Weight: 7 lbs

Titan 2 Pump

Red Paddle Co has completely redesigned and re-engineered the Titan Pump for 2021, with a focus on ease of use and packing. They have also improved the fixtures and fittings for increased durability.

The Titan 2 Pump is the world’s first double chamber pump specifically designed for stand-up paddleboards. It reduces the time and effort required to inflate your board by half. Through constant innovation, Red Paddle Co has pushed the boundaries of inflation technology, and they believe that the Titan 2 pump is unmatched in the market. The Dual Cylinder system and Hi-Flo handle give you complete control over the energy used to inflate your board, allowing for faster inflation and less effort required to reach higher pressures.

The packed size of the Titan 2 pump is 2/3rds smaller than the previous Titan pump, making it easier to roll the board and resulting in a tighter roll.

Updates and innovations on the Titan 2:

• Folding feet and a removable quick release handle reduces the packaged size by 30% compared to the original Titan pump. This makes it much easier to roll and pack your pump and board.
• The chamber isolation valve is now an integrated switch rather than a removable plug, which makes it easier to switch to one chamber while pumping.
• A double-ended bayonet hose fixture (Halkey-Roberts) reduces leaks and removes damaged screw threads when attaching to the pump.
• Our redesigned air box means the pump hose now attaches to the main body to reduce the movement of the hose when inflating.
• An increase in volume overall makes for faster inflation.
• An integrated pressure gauge helps reduce impact if the pump is dropped.
• The standing position has shifted 90 degrees, so you are only astride one chamber.
• In addition to having wider feet, the Titan II is more stable and ergonomic, especially for smaller riders/pumpers!

The Titan Pump design concept features two chambers, one larger volume cylinder (low pressure) and one lower volume cylinder (high pressure). Think of it as a combination of the regular Ezee and the Ezee HP side by side. You start with both cylinders pumping huge amounts of air into the board, then at about 10PSI, you move the integrated switch and it pumps through the high pressure side only. You’re pumping double the amount of air into the board than usual, and can still finish it off with high pressure.

Put simply, we don’t use electric pumps as the Titan Pump gets the board to higher pressures, faster.

Pump Specifications:

• Pressure gauge shows to 30PSI
• Pump dimensions: 22″ x 5″ x 7″
• Pump hose length: 48″
• Pump volume of 3.98l using both cylinders
• Weight: 5 lbs

Other Red Paddle Co Features

Tec Air

Tec Air is a process rather than a product. Red Paddle Co has identified ways to improve the production process by focusing on key areas of the design process to ensure the best outcome. They pay close attention to details such as where and how the layers are bonded and how the rocker curve is applied to the board.

The key areas of construction are inside the board. Red Paddle Co’s attention to detail on the inside ensures the best experience on the outside. They use only the highest quality drop stitch. Drop stitch is the name given to the material inside an inflatable board. Red Paddle Co boards are built using specially produced, high-density drop stitch that makes for a stronger and stiffer core. The exterior of a Red Paddle Co board will have thousands of dimples spread from nose to tail and rail to rail. Each dimple represents an internal thread. Unlike linear drop stitch which is a mass-produced, cheap material that cannot hold high pressure, Linear boards can be identified by the straight lines of dimples on the board.

The process starts by machine weaving the inner core, then covering the woven surface with an adhesive that both seals the woven material so it is airtight and adheres to the second layer. Next, they attach the deck pad, fins and other parts to the outer layer.

US Fin Box

US Box Fins, which are widely trusted for their effectiveness in the surfing world, are used on several Red Paddle Co boards, including the Elite race boards, Voyagers, Sports, Whip, Wild, Dragon, and Windsurf board. Red Paddle Co utilizes various types of fins depending on the board, which are inserted after inflation and securely attached using a simple nut and bolt system.

Red Paddle Co Glass Race Fin – Get more performance, glide and tracking out of your board!

The honeycomb fibreglass race/weed fin from Red Paddle Co is designed to give the best performance in a range of conditions. It’s main design attributes are:

• Raked back fin to avoid catching weeds that can destroy your race performance
• Streamlined surface area to give the right amount of tracking but minimal drag
• The race fin is made from a honeycomb foam core, coated in a glass fiber to reduce weight but to maintain a rigid shape without flexing under loaded conditions
• Great tracking and stability
• The Red Paddle Co Race/Weed Fin comes with it’s own neoprene carrying case with clear front panel, and fin bolt

Rail Foot Holds

The deck pad features raised sections along the rails in the primary standing area, which allow the rider to grip the board with their feet. This provides the paddler with leverage on the outer edges of the deck pad for increased stability and balance in choppy conditions. It also allows for a grounded stance, enabling the paddler to channel more energy into each paddle stroke.

Accessory Mount

All Red Paddle Co boards feature integrated accessory mounts. Carry a phone, Camera, GPS, fishing rod, you name it, the accessory mount will provide a secure base for many attachments.

• Integrated FFC with Ram Mount/Railblaza accessory mounting system on fore deck
• Accessory mount size uses M6 x 90mm or 1/4-20 thread with 0.375″ depth – more information here

Warranty – 5 years with registration

All Red Paddle Co products come with a 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects, by registering your board with Red Paddle Co you are upgraded to a free 5 year warranty.

Features:

• The Titan 2 Pump – a revolutionary dual chamber inflatable paddle board pump that will inflate your board in half the time with half the effort, and still pump to 25PSI easily.
• MSL fusion composite and airtight coating
• High-grade, double-thread internal high density drop stitching which can handle up to 25PSI
• Double layer fusion construction featuring a “board within a board”. This adds “bomb-proof-ness,” massive strength, stiffness, consistent shape and mega durability
• Side rails with four layers of taping – maintains the boards shape, stiffness and air tight qualities. Four times thicker than many inflatable paddle boards
• Forward Flex Control (FFC): Extra rigidity to triumph in extreme circumstances
• Features the updated polycarbonate batten RSS System
• Red Paddle Co ATB Transformer Bag – 38 x 15 x 14 inches
• Special “air block” membrane eliminates air leakage
• Removable fin using US fin box. Comes with fibreglass Red Paddle Co race fin designed for straight tracking
• Nose runner fin for straighter and more efficient paddling with FFC base on deck to aid in shedding water
• Forward mounted Ram Mount and Railblaza Mounting System for camera and accessories
• Tail mounted rear d-ring for leash
• Super traction, non-slip “red” embossed main pad with raised rails and diamond cut rear EVA deck pad
• 4 point stainless steel d-ring forward cargo area (bungee not included)
• Low profile handle so no risk of injury
• 2 mid fore deck carry handles
• Built using Tec Air specification, with new valves, improved seals, cap and stronger threads

Specifications:

• Length: 12’6”
• Width: 28”
• Thickness: 150mm, 5.90 inches
• Volume: 316 liters
• Weight: 25 lbs, or 35 lbs in pack with pump
• Max rider weight: 265 lbs/120 kg
• Warranty: 1 year, 5 years with product registration

What’s in the box? The 12’6″ x 28″ Elite comes complete with the awesome ATB Transformer Bag wheeled backpack, FFC rod, RSS battens, race fin, a repair kit, cell phone case and the Red Paddle Co Titan 2 pump, which makes inflation to 15-25psi really easy, leaving you more time to paddle.

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