Red Paddle Co 12'6" Elite MSL Race Board
The Red Paddle Co 12'6" Elite MSL is a pure racing machine, completely redesigned for ambitious paddlers who are hungry for competition. Narrow, fast and exceptionally efficient, it has been engineered to deliver race-winning performance while maintaining the practicality and durability that Red Paddle Co is known for.
Built using the latest MSL®800 double-drop-stitch construction, the 12'6" Elite combines incredible stiffness with an ultra-lightweight feel, making it one of the fastest inflatable race boards available.
Board Size
- 12'6" x 25" x 5.9"
- Volume: 262 Litres
- Board Weight: 8.7kg
- Maximum Rider Weight: 120kg
What The SUP Store Says
"This is a fantastic race board which can also be used for touring, depending on your paddling ability. If you're an experienced paddler looking for speed, fitness paddling, racing or covering serious distance, this board delivers.
As expected from Red Paddle Co, the Elite is a premium package with arguably one of the best complete board packages available on the market. Add in Red's legendary build quality and 5-year warranty and we think it's a bit of a no-brainer for anyone serious about performance paddling."
The Board
The 12'6" Elite has been developed specifically for paddlers who want maximum speed and race performance. Designed to excel in competitive racing environments, it offers rapid acceleration, effortless glide, precise tracking and exceptional efficiency.
At just 25" wide, the Elite slices through the water with minimal resistance, helping paddlers maintain higher speeds with less effort. Its refined race shape and efficient waterline create impressive glide and momentum, making it equally suited to competitive racing, fitness training and fast touring.
The square-tail design extends volume into the rear of the board, providing reassuring stability, particularly when turning around race buoys or paddling in challenging conditions. This carefully balanced design allows paddlers to push harder while maintaining confidence and control.
The Elite has also been engineered with practical race-day features, including strategically positioned handles for carrying and portages, adjustable cargo bungees for training paddles, an integrated bottle holder and an M6 accessory mount.
Construction
Built using Red Paddle Co's advanced MSL®800 double-drop-stitch construction, the 12'6" Elite achieves an outstanding balance of low weight, durability and stiffness.
The innovative construction creates an incredibly rigid platform that efficiently transfers every paddle stroke into forward speed. Combined with Red's patented RSS Battens, the board delivers performance levels that rival many hard race boards while maintaining all the transport and storage advantages of an inflatable.
At this length, the board is so stiff that no FFC Nose Rod is required, helping keep overall weight impressively low at just 8.7kg.
Race Features
- Ultra-fast 25" race outline
- Race-tuned shape for acceleration and glide
- Square tail for stability and buoy turns
- MSL®800 ultra-lightweight construction
- RSS Battens for maximum stiffness
- Re-engineered EVA rail risers for powerful paddling
- Enhanced foot steering control
- Central carry handle for easy transport
- Forward side handles for race transitions and portages
- Adjustable cargo bungee system
- Integrated bottle holder
- M6 accessory mount
- Premium race-focused deck layout
Why Choose Red Paddle Co?
Virtually Indestructible
Red Paddle Co boards are built to last. Their legendary construction quality has become famous throughout the industry, with boards designed to withstand years of use in demanding conditions.
High Specification
Every component has been carefully designed and engineered to maximise performance, durability and user experience.
Customisable Packages
Choose the package option that best suits your needs, ensuring you only pay for the equipment you actually require.
Adventure Ready
Every board comes supplied with Red Paddle Co's industry-leading backpack system, designed to make transportation and storage as easy as possible.
