Red Equipment USA
Red Equipment USA

A capable cruiser and crossover tourer.

12'6" Sport+ MSL Inflatable Paddle Board

$1,699.00

12'6" Sport+ MSL Inflatable Paddle Board

Combining speed with stability for progressive paddlers and longer routes, the redesigned 12'6" Sport+ inflatable paddleboard is a capable cruiser and crossover tourer.

$1,699.00

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Description

Combining speed with stability for progressive paddlers and longer routes, the redesigned 12'6" Sport+ inflatable paddleboard is a capable cruiser and crossover tourer. Performance-driven yet playful and practical, the 30" wide planshape promotes glide, with...

Min experience: Intermediate
Max weight: 242lbs
Rider style: Touring
Description

Combining speed with stability for progressive paddlers and longer routes, the redesigned 12'6" Sport+ inflatable paddleboard is a capable cruiser and crossover tourer. Performance-driven yet playful and practical, the 30" wide planshape promotes glide, with a hard-release Speed Tail and sleek nose that efficiently cuts through the water.

Offering exceptional stability, particularly in chop, at just 4.7" thick the 12'6" Sport+ sits low to the water to maximise balance and minimise windage. Constructed in our new MSL®800 double-drop-stitch material, it’s much lighter yet even more rigid than ever before, reinforced with our patented Rocker Stiffening System (RSS) battens.

A generous 278L of volume, reconfigured for faster inflation, is plenty for heavier riders and load-carrying. Fully fitted with adjustable cargo system and three soft-touch handles for touring comfort, plus a variable traction deckpad for intuitive foot placement. The complete package includes all the top-quality Red essentials, backed with a 5-year warranty.

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Thoughtfully designed, technically superior

Feature set

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Valve & Leash Point 01

Valve makes inflation and deflation quick and easy. Secure, inbuilt, marine grade stainless steel D-ring to firmly secure your leash.

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RSS Patented innovation 02

The Rocker Stiffening System (RSS) utilises two external pure plastic battens designed to give specialist boards up to 40% more stiffness.

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Deckpad 03

Super grippy ‘Red’ embossed EVA deckpad to stop deck becoming slippy and offer a comfort grip on the main standing area.

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Carry Handle 04

Soft touch, tubular handle with embroidered logo for comfort whilst carrying.

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Smalls Loop 05

Smalls loop: Ideal for water bottle and flip flop storage

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Cargo System 06

Six-point bungee cargo system for easy and secure storage.

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Accessory Mount 07

Accessory mount: Attach cameras and phones or tow your board securely using the in-built D-ring.

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Front Carry Handle 08

Soft touch, padded handles with embroidered logo allow you to easily pull the board out of the water or surf, and comfortably carry as a pair.

Virtually Indestructible

We build things to last and are confident your board will live to stand the test of time. So confident we are we ran a 22 tonne digger over one of our boards and it lived to tell the tale.

High Spec

Every elemtn has been painstakingly designed and developed to ensure there is no compromise in performance.

Customisable Packages

We offer a range of package options so you only need to get what you actually need.

Adventure Ready

Every board comes with an industry leading bag that has been engineered just as meticulously as our boards allowing you to explore your world.

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speed and dynamic performance

The Red Paddle Co Sport is a perfect step up from an All-Rounder. Elevate and enhance your paddling experience with a board focused on speed and dynamic performance. The sleek shape, speed tail and the drawn-out nose gives maximum glide across the water, meaning you can paddle faster and further for longer. Red’s unique RSS battens also offer unrivalled stiffness... and it doesn't hurt that it oozes style.
SPEED TAIL: Drop The Hammer

The innovative Speed Tail enhances glide and manoeuvrability for our Sport range and 12'0" and 13'2" Voyagers. This sharp trailing edge creates a distinct hard-release from the water, reducing the drag that can afflict square-tailed inflatables. 

The colour-matched, rubberised Speed Tail produces a clean water release. Improved hydrodynamics at the tail are designed to make paddling smoother and faster. As well as enhancing speed and overall glide, the Speed Tail also offers improved manoeuvrability for a superior, more responsive ride. This means more control in all water states, improving confidence in tricky conditions.

RSS: Stiffening Up

Unique to Red Paddle Co, you won’t find our patented Rocker Stiffening System (RSS) on any other brand’s boards. RSS increases stiffness by up to 30% – which, combined with our super-solid MSL® construction at air pressures of 20psi+, makes Red inflatable paddleboards supremely rigid.

RSS battens are ultra-tough polycarbonate strips that slide into pockets in the rails as the board takes shape during early inflation. They reinforce the middle of the board, directly beneath where you stand. The system features on our Elite, Voyager and Sport ranges, plus 8'10" and 12'0" Compacts.

Essential to our high-performance ranges, RSS technology is particularly important for faster, more efficient paddling, heavier riders or choppier conditions, providing that hardboard feel. The battens are shaped for optimum stiffness and fit perfectly into their pockets, which are constructed separately before being laminated onto the boards.

TITAN II: Less Time Pumping, More Time Paddling

As an inflatable paddleboard company, we’ve long realised how important it is to blow-up our boards as easily as possible. That’s why we developed the original Titan pump – it was a real game-changer, halving the time it took to pump up...

Since then, our commitment to constant innovation has seen us push the boundaries of inflation technology. That’s why we’re so confident that our reimagined Titan II is the best pump on the market. Quite simply, it puts air into your board faster and reaches a higher pressure with less effort.

The double-chamber Titan II has a bayonet fitting at both ends of the hose, attached directly to the airbox to reduce leaks and so it doesn’t thrash about in use. Folding feet and a removable quick-release handle reduce the size by 30% when you’re finished, making it more packable and portable.

Tec Air: Pioneering Paddle Board Design

Red Paddle Co is the only inflatable SUP brand that makes boards in its own private facility, using innovative materials and manufacturing methods to produce quality kit you won’t find elsewhere. The Tec Air process is how we refine and develop our boards.

We’ve taken standard inflatable technology and reworked almost every aspect of it. By pinpointing key areas, we’ve identified improvements – from the precise bonding of layers to the application of optimum rocker curve, triple-taped reinforced rails to our exclusive MSL® drop-stitch material, no element is overlooked.

Before going into production our designs undergo rigorous research and testing. (We’ve even run tractors and a 22.5-tonne digger over them – they were fine!) Then manufacturing each board takes 72 hours: that’s ten times the industry average. Unlike most other paddleboard companies, we never compromise on quality. It’s this unique Tec Air process that sets us apart.

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Reviewed by Paul S.
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Type of Use
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Weight
85-110 kgs
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Great all rounder

Really impressed at how rigid the 12’6” Sport+ is. I’ve been using the 13’2” Voyager for a few years and was impressed, but that’s 2 inches thicker. This makes the Sport+ appear more stable as it’s lower and easier to manoeuvre.

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Best Board Ive owned

This is my first Red Board but my 4th board purchase. What a difference a different shape board can make to your paddle. I fractured my ankle in October 2023 and have struggled to carry my board since. Having had a 9 week break in paddling I had lost a lot of strength. I then tore my hip tendon so paddling had become hard work and I was very sore after every paddle and needed help to get my board to the waters edge. In April, I paddled the Head of the Dart and had the opportunity to speak to the Red guys at the event. I was curious about the weight of the new MSL+ and loved how light it felt. I decided after my spring holiday I would purchase. It arrived on 24/05/2024 and I went for a paddle straight away. Its definitely a lot twitcher than I am used to, but to be able to pick it up with ease has made such a difference. I went for a 4 hour paddle last weekend and had 4 portages. I had no issues lifting it out of the river and carrying it to the otherside of each locke. This board glides in the water. My old board would stop as soon as I stopped paddling. It's early days with this board as I have only used it 3 times so far but each time has made me smile as I can keep up with my fellow paddlers. I was not sore after using it either. One thing that really shocked me was the carry handle. Such great quality that it is much sturdier than what I have been used to. I'm out for my social tonight so I am very excited about getting on the water again.

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Type of Use
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Weight
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Lovely board which I will have great adventures on.

I was unsure which board to get to upgrade from the one that I was using so I gave Red a call . After chatting to the extremely helpful female member of staff I decided on this board after her advice. I’m so pleased I did as it’s light weight so easy for me to carry inflated the 5 minute walk from my home to the river. It’s very smooth on the water and I can go further with less effort . I took it to the Lake District last week and paddled on lots of the Lakes there too . Do not hesitate to contact Red for advice and I highly recommend this board . I am in my 50’s, 160cm tall and weigh around 63kg and I can carry it inflated easily and comfortably

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