Red Paddle Co 8'10" Compact Adventure Range
The Red Paddle Co 8'10" Compact is the ultimate inflatable surf SUP, combining genuine wave-riding performance with revolutionary portability. Designed for paddlers who want a board capable of surfing properly while still packing down small enough to travel anywhere, the 8'10" Compact is unlike anything else on the market.
Built using Red Paddle Co's exclusive PACT™ technology, this performance surf board folds down into one of the smallest paddleboard packages available, making it perfect for surf trips, campervan adventures and worldwide paddleboarding missions.
Board Size
- 8'10" x 29" x 4"
- Volume: 152 Litres
- Board Weight: 7.7kg
- Complete Package Weight: 15.3kg
What The SUP Store Says
"This is one of the most exciting boards in the Red Paddle Co range. If you want to surf an inflatable paddleboard properly, this is the board to look at.
It packs down incredibly small, making it perfect for travelling, but once inflated it feels like a genuine surf SUP rather than a compromise. At 29" wide it's quick, responsive and great fun on a wave, yet it can still be used as an all-round paddleboard when conditions are flat.
For paddlers who travel regularly and love surfing, this is about as good as it gets."
The Board
Designed for competent SUP surfers who demand both performance and convenience, the 8'10" Compact delivers a true surf-focused shape without sacrificing portability.
Unlike many inflatable paddleboards that simply "work in waves", the 8'10" Compact has been designed from the ground up for surfing performance. Its 29" width provides the responsiveness needed for catching waves, generating speed and making quick turns, while the wider nose profile helps riders paddle out through white water and maintain confidence in challenging conditions.
The board's compact dimensions and refined shape make it lively, manoeuvrable and engaging to ride. Whether you're carving along a clean wave face, making tighter turns or simply enjoying a fun surf session, the 8'10" Compact delivers performance that has helped redefine what inflatable surf SUPs are capable of.
Despite its surf-focused design, it remains versatile enough for recreational paddling and exploring when the waves aren't firing.
Revolutionary PACT™ Technology
The Compact range represents over a decade of development and innovation.
Using exclusive PACT™ technology, the board folds in half before being rolled, allowing it to pack down dramatically smaller than traditional inflatable paddleboards.
Combined with Red Paddle Co's advanced MSL® construction, quad stringer system and RSS Battens, the result is a board that remains exceptionally stiff and responsive despite its incredibly compact packed size.
Construction
Built using Red Paddle Co's industry-leading MSL® (Monocoque Structural Laminate) technology, the 8'10" Compact delivers exceptional stiffness and durability.
The advanced drop-stitch core combined with reinforced laminate layers creates a highly rigid board capable of being inflated to pressures exceeding 22 PSI. The addition of Quad Stringers and RSS Battens further increases stiffness, allowing the board to be just 4" thick while maintaining outstanding performance and control on the wave face.
The reduced thickness lowers the rider's centre of gravity, creating a more connected feel and improved responsiveness when surfing.
Features
- Performance surf SUP design
- Revolutionary Compact folding technology
- Packs down into one of the world's smallest SUP packages
- MSL® construction
- PACT™ compact technology
- Quad Stringer stiffness system
- RSS Battens for maximum rigidity
- 29" width for responsive surfing performance
- Wider nose profile for confidence in surf
- Removable centre carry handle
- Uncluttered deck layout
- Multi-texture traction deck pad
- Twin Click Fin system
- Suitable for surfing and recreational paddling
- Backed by Red Paddle Co's 5-year warranty
Compact Backpack
The Compact Backpack has been specifically designed to maximise comfort while minimising carrying size.
Features include:
- 75L capacity
- Full-opening design
- Internal paddle storage
- Reflective safety detailing
- External bottle pockets
- Compression straps
- Brushed cotton cushioning
- Outstanding back and shoulder support
- Ergonomic carrying system
The compact dimensions make it ideal for flights, campervans, boats and travel.
Package Includes
Everything you need to get on the water:
- 8'10" Compact Inflatable Surf SUP
- 5-Piece Carbon Paddle
- Titan II Dual-Chamber Pump
- Twin Click Fins
- Straight Surf Leash
- Water-Resistant Phone Case
- Repair Kit
- Board Carry Strap
- 75L Compact Backpack
Specifications
- Length: 8'10"
- Width: 29" (737mm)
- Thickness: 4" (100mm)
- Volume: 152 Litres
- Board Weight: 7.7kg
- Fin System: Twin Click Fins
- Bag Size: 560mm x 420mm x 320mm
- Bag Volume: 75 Litres
- Complete Package Weight: 15.3kg
