Body Glove Performer 11 ISUP Package - Paddle Board, Paddle, Storage Backpack, Electric and Hand Pumps, Coil Leash Included

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Wavestorm is a pure foam board with a soft-top. That is created using foam, expanded styrofoam to be exact. This is the most common core material for the core of fiberglass paddleboards and surfboards. The difference is that instead of covering the core with fiberglass and resin, it is covered on the bottom in an HDPE plastic skin and a grip enabling proprietary skin called IXL on the top. If you weight less than 195 lbs, however, the Wavestorm is an excellent intro to the hobby. Take extra care not to scratch or ding the board and stay away from sharp things, and it will last a good long while as well.

Additionally, the center stringer provides for utmost rigidity. When inflated to its fully-recommended psi, the BG Performer feels like a solid board.The Bullet Pro is a great recreational touring and all-purpose option rated at 300 pounds. The fourth model is the Kayoga, also mentioned above as a yoga and fitness paddleboard. All of the SUPYAKs include kayak and SUP conversion accessories including an adjustable paddle that functions for both paddleboarding and kayaking by swapping out a handle grip for a paddle blade. Pedal drive Body Glove SUPYAKs There isn’t much variation in the specifications or shapes of the all-around boards as the lengths range from 10.3 feet to 10.5 feet and the weight capacity from 300 to 320 pounds. When choosing between the Navigator Pro, I-Skiff Pro, Cruiser Pro, Solo, Mantra and Alena your choice will likely largely be based on the look of the paddleboard and the design you like best. Touring Body Glove paddleboards However, it does come with a sturdy build and a high carrying capacity, so that you can modify it quite a bit.

One thing to keep in mind is that due to the tapered nose of the board, the amount of space provided to the bungee storage area is less than other paddle boards. If you are searching for a paddleboard that can bring along your entire cache, you may have to keep looking. When playing on the water, more people = more fun. Enter the Body Glove Crusader and Big Boy models, constructed as multi-person paddleboards to be enjoyed among family and friends. In the middle price-range at Costco, we wind three inflatables, two all-round boards and one intended for yoga. Costco intermediate boards We would not recommend newbies using this board in rougher water or windy conditions, as it is not as easy to control. The nose can easily get pushed off course and the board may feel wobbly. This is where a longer center fin would be beneficial in keeping the board straight.

Perhaps the producer of the boards, Hyperlite, might have overextended themselves in making the switch to paddleboards. The weight limit on a Body Glove paddleboard begins at 120 pounds for the 8-foot Grommet kids model. Body Glove rigid paddleboards are rated for 280 pounds. The inflatable Body Glove standup paddleboards have a weight limit of 300 to 320 pounds while the SUPYAKs and pedal-drive SUPYAKs are rated from 280 to 320 lbs. The tandem Body Glove SUPYAKs can hold up to 500 pounds on board and the multi-person iSUPs have a weight limit of 1,000 pounds. This board fits very well in its the price range. It is a very practical board with features like retractable fins and camera mounts. Additionally, this carrying capacity allows you to bring your child or pet with you for the paddling session. As such, with this watercraft, you can comfortably carry all your essential paddling gear and supplies.

The world of paddleboards has evolved with each passing year. Thus, new features and technologies have shown up on these watercraft and their construction process. But, the board has a cutaway tail to compensate for that loss of stability. As such, with a bit of skill, an intermediate or expert SUPer will have little trouble paddling the waves on this craft, even in rough weather! Verdict: What makes the Body Glove Performer one of the most popular standup paddleboards on the waves today? We took it for a spin to find out for ourselves. This tendency to repeat advertising wording leads to some rather blatant errors. One review stated that a foam board is more durable than a fibreglass board, which of course is not true. Another stated that a particular kind of inflatable board was special and extra-durable since it was made with the drop-stitch method. All inflatable boards are made with drop-stitch, so quite misleading.

The grab handles are placed in comfortable areas and the center handle has a great non-slip grip. Underneath the family-friendly board is a long center fin that acts as the main driver of the Performer. The 3 piece paddle offers enough length customization so that you can find the right size for you. The Performer is not cheap but it is worth it. Subtle Design If you can’t decide between paddleboarding and kayaking the good news is that you don’t have to. Body Glove has created four hybrid paddleboard kayak SUPYAK models that let you standup as well as sit down, so you’re able to enjoy the best of both worlds. The Porter SKX is 9.5 feet in length and, along with the 10.5 foot Dynamic model, seems to be the best SUPYAK option for anglers. In about a month of testing, I’ve not only paddled on the Performer myself, but I’ve also seen it everywhere — it is hands down one of the paddleboards I recognize most frequently out on lakes around Denver, Boulder, and along the Front Range.

Its Performer SUP is a solid option for beginners, and after chatting with a few who have owned the board for a while, is fairly durable too. Had this been a solid paddleboard then perhaps these fins would have been a bigger issue. However, the Performer 11 is an inflatable sup. As a result, it becomes much easier to accommodate it at your home or inside your vehicle. Wavestorm behaves more like a solid board than an inflatable. If you get used to it, you will probably not want to go for an inflatable later. It is a very cost-effective way to get into things like surfing and yoga where the added rigidity will pay off in your experience.The Body Glove performer is an 11-foot all-round inflatable. Body Glove is a brand name that has been around the water and water sports scene for a while.