{"id":259,"date":"2018-01-12T21:08:45","date_gmt":"2018-01-13T05:08:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.globosurfer.com\/?p=259"},"modified":"2022-11-26T03:08:10","modified_gmt":"2022-11-26T11:08:10","slug":"isle-airtech-126-touring-inflatable-sup-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globosurfer.com\/isle-airtech-126-touring-inflatable-sup-review\/","title":{"rendered":"ISLE Airtech 12\u20196 Touring Inflatable SUP Review"},"content":{"rendered":"
T<\/span>he Isle Airtech 12\u20196\u201d is a showstopper \u2014 this is one of our favorite inflatables stand up paddle boards! The price tag may be a bit more than most other inflatable SUPs, but we think it\u2019s actually a pretty great deal for this special \u201cTouring\u201d style board.<\/p>\n We consistently find the Isle boards to be among the best looking\u00a0isup boards. Call us superficial, but we think it feels good to look good out on the water. And for those who are rightfully concerned with function over form, there may be even more to offer here in that department.<\/p>\n Again, many beginning riders may want to save a couple of hundred dollars and stick with a more traditional shape (try Isle\u2019s Airtech 10\u2019 or Tower\u2019s Adventurer 2 10\u20194\u201d, for example). But for the small price bump on the Airtech 12\u20196\u201d, Isle has made available to beginning and intermediate riders a great design type that\u2019s usually only attainable with much more expensive, rigid boards.<\/p>\n You might also like:\u00a0<\/strong>Best Paddle Boards For Racing \/ Touring<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n This board is a Touring style design. That means it\u2019s a longer board, ideal for building up speed over larger distances. For more novice users, the large board can be nice simply for the added stability and control \u2014 the narrow hull design nose makes a big difference with speed, while the thickness of the board keeps it very stable and comfortable. If you want an even bigger board to consider the Tower Explorer 14\u2019. The quality of the craftsmanship on both of these boards is excellent, but that board will give you an extra foot and a half for super-stability and long-distance speed. Stick with the Isle Airtech 12\u20196\u201d to maintain a bit more lightness (and save $150).<\/p>\n As usual, Isle\u2019s package for the Airtech 12\u20196\u201d comes with everything you need to get started. The board comes with a paddle, pump, repair kit, and travel bag. The on-board EVA traction pad is high quality and comfortable for long rides. Size:<\/strong> 12\u20196\u201d long x 30\u201d wide x 6\u201d thick<\/p>\n Weight: <\/strong>32 pounds<\/p>\n Weight limit: <\/strong>300 pounds<\/p>\n Material: <\/strong>Drop-Stitch PVC<\/p>\n Inflating:<\/b> Inflates to 12-15 PSI<\/p>\n Set up: <\/strong>The set up is just what you\u2019d expect from a high-quality inflatable SUP \u2014 just roll it out and pump it up, and attach the center fin. When you\u2019re done, the board rolls up like a sleeping bag to 1 foot in diameter by 36 inches wide.<\/p>\n The Ride: <\/strong>The narrow hull design of the nose makes this board extra fast gliding through the choppy water. The Touring design was created for racing boards, but this board is a great balance for less serious riders who want a taste of that fun, swift ride. Isle has created a great design that\u2019s easy to handle and fun to ride. We think this is where this board really shines.<\/p>\n Based on all the information we\u2019ve gathered on this board, here\u2019s our overall breakdown for the ISLE Airtech 12\u20196 Touring Inflatable Paddle Board (SUP):<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Isle Airtech 12\u20196\u201d is like a little slice of attainable luxury for the inflatable SUP market. This board is a real beauty and it has a quality ride to match. We think any beginning paddler should give this board a serious look as they shop around \u2014 for an extra $150 or so, you\u2019ll be treating yourself to that extra-smooth and extra-fast Touring ride, as well as a beautiful board that will definitely catch eyes.<\/p>\n Again, we wouldn\u2019t want to push this board on every beginning paddler looking to buy their first board. There are plenty of great budget boards out there! The Airtech 12\u20196\u201d is one to consider for those who want something a little different \u2014 a little sleeker, a little quicker \u2014 and are willing to spend a bit more money to get it.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re interested, head over to the Isle Airtech 12\u20196\u201d page on Amazon to check out the rest of the customer reviews and get free shipping when you\u2019re ready to buy.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\nISLE Airtech 12\u20196 iSUP<\/span> Features:<\/h2>\n
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