Which Red Paddle Co SUP Board Should I Buy? (2025 Edition)

Choosing and using a new inflatable paddle board should always be a pretty exciting process, giving you the chance to really lock into your hobby and choose a SUP that truly matches your goals and ability level. This sentiment particularly rings true when it’s a Red Paddle Co SUP board you’re shopping for. Our range of inflatable paddle boards is the result of years of carefully considered innovation, meaning that there is a Red Paddle Co SUP board to suit pretty much everyone!

Beyond all the excitement, we also understand that it can feel a little challenging cutting through the technical specs and wide range of inflatable paddle board options available to find your perfect fit. Ultimately, you need to know if, and why, a SUP might be right for you so that you can whittle down your options and get on the water. That’s why we’ve put together this comprehensive guide to the current 2025 Red Paddle Co SUP Board range.

Read on to discover everything you need to know about our extensive stand up paddle board selection and discover your match within the range. 

The Background - Our Inflatable Paddle Board Innovation

At Red, we’ve been inspiring adventures since 2008 when the very first Red Paddle Co board was made. Back then, paddleboarding was still a pretty niche hobby, with those enjoying the benefits of being on the water usually from hefty and expensive hard paddle boards. Inflatable paddle boards, on the other hand, were flimsy, unreliable, and generally everything that a reliable bit of kit shouldn’t be.

Our founder, John Hibbard, saw an opportunity to create an inflatable paddle board which was as performance-ready as a hard board but with all of the portability and user-friendly characteristics needed to get more people on the water. Advanced technology was prioritised in the initial Red Paddle Co SUP board construction, and our industry-leading MSL technology was born, delivering boards that were, and still are, tougher and more efficient than the other inflatable options available.

The Red Paddle Co SUP board range has since evolved significantly, from family-friendly all-round boards to our much-loved Adventure range, which encompasses inflatable paddle boards for both beginners and speciality paddling types. In 2025, we also launched the Future Series of Red paddle boards - a streamlined and innovative collection of boards designed to deliver an exceptional paddling experience.

Choosing Your Red Paddle Co SUP Board

Both the Adventure range and Future Series are designed to offer a Red Paddle Co SUP board for all abilities. When choosing yours, it is therefore helpful to have an understanding of exactly what you are trying to achieve as a paddler, the type of trips you might end up going on, and how any improvements in technique may alter what you want and need from your stand up paddle board.

Ask yourself the following questions which will help you to narrow down your needs and requirements within the Red Paddle Co SUP board range:

• Will your inflatable paddle board be for all-round use, or more specific conditions and requirements like racing or white water?
• Are you planning to travel with your Red Paddle Co SUP, or will most of your adventuring be done close to home?
• Is speed on the water a priority, or are you focused on stability?
• Are you paddleboarding solo, or with family & friends?

Ride & Compact Red Paddle Co SUP Boards

Best for: all-round paddling and easy travel

The first Red Paddle Co SUP board was designed to deliver the ultimate all-round paddling experience - a philosophy that has been carried into the construction of every board we’ve made since. In fact, the all-round inflatable paddle board is still at the very core of what we do best, with a range of options available. These boards are particularly suitable for those wanting a reliable ride and a SUP that they can take away without any hassle. 

At the heart of our all-round offering is the Ride range, which includes the best-selling 10’6” Ride. This inflatable paddle board features a twin-fin set up for exceptional manoeuvrability, a low-profile perfect for beginner paddlers, and the board shape - a rounded nose and tail - designed for stability and predictable handling. Smaller riders or those seeking more agility will prefer the 10’2” Ride, while the 10’8” Ride is the ultimate all-round experience for bigger or less confident paddlers. 

With the launch of the Future Series, the all-round Red Paddle Co SUP board range has also evolved to encompass options totally optimised for the needs of those who love to travel. The 11’0” Compact combines the stability and efficiency of a typical all-round SUP with an ultra-portable construction that packs down into an easy-carry half-size board backpack.

Sport Red Paddle Co SUP Boards

Best for: touring and a little more speed

Paddlers looking to progress their skills and technique need a board that can meet them there, which is why the Red Paddle Co SUP board range quickly evolved to match more advanced needs too. This is where the Sport series comes into its own - an extensive selection of nippy and efficient inflatable paddle board styles designed for adventure and exploration.

The Sport range starts with the 11’0” model, designed as a great next step from an all-round SUP or those who might find themselves crossing over into long-distance paddling from time to time. It’s fine-tuned for speed but still with the low profile needed to stay stable and confident on the water.

Then there’s the slightly wider 11’3” Sport in the Future Series, which takes its width and therefore stability from the 10’6” Ride and combines it with a narrower nose and speed tail to add a little more punch per stroke. We typically describe this Red Paddle Co SUP board as our ultimate crossover board: fast, responsive, and glides efficiently even in slightly more challenging open water conditions thanks to the advanced MSL 800 construction.

For those looking for a more out-and-out touring board, the 12’6” ticks all of the boxes. It is slightly narrower than the other stand up paddle boards in the Sport range at 28” and this allows for a quicker and smoother cut across the water. 

Voyager Red Paddle Co SUP Boards

Best for: long-distance and multi-day adventures

The Red Paddle Co SUP board range also includes boards designed for paddleboarding adventures spanning long distances and multiple days. If you’re concerned about your inflatable paddle board having enough space to store all your gear for an upcoming trip, or keen to ensure it can handle every twist and turn on your travels, our Voyager SUPs are the right pick.

These Red Paddle Co SUP boards are noticeably longer than the rest of the range, spanning 12’0” to 13’2” when it comes to boards designed for one rider. The additional size allows for optimal glide and plenty of room, and functionality for overnight kit storage. 

Typically, the larger the rider, the larger the size Voyager board you should buy. However, it’s also worth considering how size and profile will affect handling and tracking. The 12’6” is generally more stable than its smaller 12’0” twin, while the 13’2” can rack up speed more quickly but may do so with slightly less stability.

Elite Red Paddle Co SUP Boards

Best for: racing

SUP racing is rapidly growing in popularity, with more and more events cropping up worldwide every year. Developing a market-leading racing paddle board has therefore been incredibly important to us here at Red, and we’re delighted with where we’ve landed in the Future Series range.

Designed for advanced paddlers and those actively competing, the 12’6” Elite Red Paddle Co SUP board is a best-in-class racing SUP. Its incredibly narrow shape (just 25”) allows it to cut through the water with minimal resistance, still delivering stability on the turn thanks to the square tail. 

This inflatable paddle board also features EVA rail risers, which allow for paddling of the highest power and effective steering to give you a competitive edge on race day - even in comparison to hard boards.

Speciality Red Paddle Co SUP Boards

Best for: your next favourite paddling hobby

In our experience, the more time you spend on the water, the more time you spend trying to experience it in slightly different ways. Racing is just one of the more specialist paddleboarding pursuits that has boomed as the Red Paddle Co SUP board range has grown.

The 10’8” Activ board is the ultimate pick for SUP yoga - an activity which combines the physical and mental health benefits of yoga practice with the tranquillity of being on the water. Outwardly, this Red Paddle Co SUP board has the appearance of an all-round board. However, looks can be deceiving and it’s actually specifically designed to be wider, thicker, and higher volume so that it can hold steady even when you’re trying out some of the more challenging poses. Handles are relocated to the sides so they don’t get in the way, too.

For specialist riding in choppy, white-water conditions, there are a few inflatable paddle boards to choose from in the Wild collection. In the Future Series is the 9’6” Wild, which features a high-volume 280l design to keep you stable in very rough conditions. The extra-grippy deckpad helps you to stay in the right stance, while a pronounced rocker profile and high sides mean this Red Paddle Co SUP board can withstand the physical test it will face in a white water environment.

Get Advice Direct From The Experts

With lots of different types of inflatable paddle board to choose from, it’s important that you take the time to really work out which is right for you. This guide has hopefully gone a long way towards you being able to pick your Red Paddle Co SUP, but if you have any further questions or need some extra advice, you can always get in contact with us and we’ll be happy to help.