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

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The latter feature is standard on most modern yoga boards, but it shows that this board lives up to its name. The fins on Body Glove boards prior to 2018 are quite rubbery and flexible and manufactured at a lower quality. Since 2018, the fins on Body Glove standup paddleboard models have been improved with sturdier, rigid plastic. The horizon is a great starter board for someone who wants a more durable board and are looking to do things like river paddling with their board. Beware though that it is a hard board and falling on it may hurt. To finish the list off, we go to the Scott Burke 10’6” fiberglass board, or almost fiberglass board. Thus, take your time and choose carefully. Once you have found your ideal board, you’ll be able to paddle like a pro in no time!

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 Alright, so this is where some of you may take issue with the Performer 11 iSUP. There won’t be a need for a fin box. What I mean is that the fin setup of this paddleboard is fixed. The fins are not detachable and you have to work with what you’re given. It is a light construction as the outer layers of epoxy is normally what weighs the most in a fiberglass board. But since we have the plastic instead, it is very light. 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: I haven’t seen this feature on other paddleboards and overall the Oasis is the Body Glove paddleboard that is at the top of my wishlist for yoga and fitness boards and my favorite of the Body Glove lineup. The Oasis can easily link to other Oasis models as well as the Kayoga model to secure a fleet together as a floating yoga studio.I’m going to use the next two sections to break down Performer 11. First, I’ll be starting off with the build and features that make up the body of Performer 11. What each part does and how that affects the ride of this fantastic board.

I've paddled the Performer in local lakes here in Florida and I've found it to be stable, easy to paddle and very convenient. I was hooked on getting it because I saw that you could put a water bottle in the handle, something I'd never seen before. It allows me to have it close by, between my feet when paddling, and that's made this almost worth it for just that feature.

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However, this extra weight was put to good use and it only furthered the capabilities of the Performer 11. Great performance and is easy to control and maneuver. Everything that is needed for a beginner to excel. The Setup In the high price range at Costco, we find two fiberglass boards. Naturally, given that Costco is a low-price store, their most expensive boards are not really that expensive! As such, the Body Glove Performer 11 features a sturdy, sleek, puncture-resistant PVC and durable drop-stitch construction. 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.

For more tips on what to look for when selecting a used paddleboard, read our article How To Buy A Used Paddleboard. Body Glove paddleboard buying guide Additionally, this carrying capacity allows you to bring your child or pet with you for the paddling session.

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This is, of course, very unfortunate as the market power of Costco has made the Wavestorm the number one paddleboard for new users. For riders over 195 pounds, it will not offer a stable beginner paddle platform to learn on. The Body Glove Grommet kids paddleboard model weighs under 15 pounds while the majority of the non-specialized inflatable standup paddleboard models are in the low to mid 20-pound range. The Body Glove Oasis yoga and fitness paddleboard weighs 22 pounds and the best-selling Performer weighs 24 pounds. The weight of the Body Glove rigid paddleboards is also 24 pounds. SUPYAKs and two-person paddleboards weigh over 30 pounds with the Tandem coming in at 34 pounds. The multi-person Body Glove paddleboards weigh a whopping 80 pounds and will need a few sets of hands to carry. Some key features of Body Glove standup paddleboards are a bumper under the nose of the board to protect it on beach landings, a GoPro mount, triple-layer side rails to strengthen and protect the edges and D-rings for gear attachment points. Body Glove paddleboards also have adjustable bungee tiedowns, an integrated towing clip at the front for unique towing capability, and carbon-reinforced stringers on the top and bottom of the boards to add strength and rigidity. 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

I understand more experienced paddlers will scoff at having the fins be non-removable but how many beginners and casuals do you know that would care about such a feature? The answer is not many at all and that is exactly who this board was made for.

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.