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

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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. As for the length, it is eleven feet long, which is a pretty great size. Not too tall that you’ll have trouble maneuvering it but not so small that you wouldn’t be able to take a bag or bring along some company. The Body Glove weighsaround forty pounds. Personally, I had no issues transporting it around outside of the water. However, I would understand others having difficulties moving an eleven-foot paddleboard on their own. We feel that regardless most beginners and families with kids will have a lot of fun cruising on flat water lakes, rivers or calm ocean bays. I rarely see fin setups like this for inflatable SUPs, so it was fun putting it to the test. However, it definitely affects performance. Despite the bendy fins, the SUP itself still offers plenty of rigidity, like other inflatables, and was great when it came to balance on the water. Paddle & Accessories

The three built-in rubber fins do make it fast and easy to get on the water as there is no fin setup involved, just unroll and inflate. Setting up the new board doesn’t take much out of you. You’ve got the option of either using an electric pump with a pressure gauge or a manual one. Both options give you a good fill without taking too long. A fully inflated board in a matter of minutes at most. The 34” centre width makes for a nice comfortable platform that any person of any age can feel stable standing on. Beginners, newbies and expert-level paddlers can also take it for a spin and enjoy exploring the unexplored water. Even female paddlers can ride it with confidence without the fear of tipping off into the water. Can You Take Body Glove Performer 11 For Fishing? It’s got a weight capacityof three hundred and twenty pounds. A grown adult will be able to bring their child along or even their dog but not another adult. That is unless both weigh on the smaller side of the scale.The tapered nose really helps it to cut through flat water nicely and we found it particularly enjoyable to use on calm water lakes. We also like to sit or kneel on the boards with 2 or 3 passengers — usually kids and dogs — and cruise up along the beach. The Performer 11 holds up well for this kind of water play. If you want a durable, 10-foot all-around inflatable paddleboard at the lowest price with no added features on board, get a Roc. If you want any other length or style of paddleboard which looks cooler and has more features to take your paddling experience beyond the very base level, get a Body Glove. We easily stored a dry bag, water bottle, our flip flops and PFD under the bungee cords and they were very secure. The Body Glove Performer 11 inflatable stand-up paddle board (ISUP) is a lightweight but rigid all-around paddle board. It’s particularly great for beginners and families.

The board itself is made of heavy-duty, puncture-resistant PVC and has a three-layer center stringer with two-layer side rails. This adds to the durability of the board, which is a plus if children and pets will be joining in the fun. 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. Some kayaks even allow you to remove the kayak seat for extra storage space. But how well can a paddleboard accommodate your bring-along? Obviously, inflatable paddle boards will not be able to fit as much as a kayak can but the Body Glove at least provides you with a dedicated space with d-rings. It can be stored in a small space and easily transported in the trunk of your car, stored on a larger boat or even taken on a bus or airplane. BOTTOM LINEIf you use a hard cooler, like the YETI Roadie 24, you could sit on it to rest or for an alternate position.

At its widest point, its widthis thirty-four inches across. Definitely on the higher end of the range, which is good. More width equals greater stability. Being that it’s a beginner paddle board, stability is definitely a must.I also like the front bumper underneath the front of the Performer 11. It’s there to help reduce the pressure on the material when you — or your kids — beach the ISUP. While there was nothing extraordinary about its specs, this is what makes the Performer 11 accessible. The Build of the Body Glove Performer With so many choices on the market and lots of seemingly similar options in paddleboard product design it can be helpful to understand which brand excels at which features and to have guidance on choosing between different brands. This section explores paddleboard comparisons between Body Glove and other stand up paddleboard brands that might have similar offerings. 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.

Not all bags have side carry handles and we find them really useful for taking the bag in and out of the car. The most common experience people have with inflatables is balloons. It’s no wonder that they expect anything that fills with air to be flimsy and easy to puncture. Let me tell you that this stereotype does not apply to inflatable sups. In fact, you can also carry your small child and give them a stunning gliding experience on the water. Hull design: There is one stainless steel D-ring on each side of the carry handle that can be used as tie down points. TRIPLE LAYER CENTER STRINGER The board is missing grab handles on the front and tail of the board (for carrying with two people, pulling ashore, loading up gear, etc.) This isn’t a deal-breaker, but I personally would much rather have grab handles than the plastic tow-point Body Glove included.To be honest, the only thing I didn’t enjoy about the Body Glove was the name. It’s not very creative or catchy. Even with certain controversial features such as the fixed fins and extra wide waist, I couldn’t really detract any points from it.