This board glides
I didn't come to my decision to buy the 12'6" sport+ easily. I kept going back and fourth between this board and others out there. I currently have several inflatables and a hard bard. I love the portability aspect of inflatables but admittedly I've never found them as fun as my hardboard due to the glide. Happy to say my new sport + glides beautifully on the water. Kate from customer service was super helpful in pointing me in the right direction as to which board I should get. The 4.7 inch thickness of the board does indeed give you a more connected feel to the water. And the shape of this board...it's super sleek. But I don't feel unstable at all. The shape just really makes it cut through the water with ease.
Normally when I paddle an inflatable I do a stroke and then just stop shortly after the stroke. But on this board I keep gliding...more like a hard board. I would imagine the thin shape of the board is what makes it cut through the water so easily. There's so little water resistance. Which means I can paddle for a very long time without getting tired. Great for long adventures. I generally use it for exercise. I find I can paddle harder and faster with less impact on my body.
Highly recommend this board if you want something that fast, and efficient. So far I'm loving this board!
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Rated 5 out of 5
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