Body Glove Performer 11 ISUP Package - Paddle Board, Paddle, Storage Backpack, Electric and Hand Pumps, Coil Leash Included

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It's also nice to see that Body Glove made some structural improvements in the construction of this new version of the Performer. We never use the velcro storage aspect and wish it was a better handle for long carry instead of the design it comes with.

Ken is also the host and Producer of Facing Waves – North America’s only paddling focused TV series. We purchased two new Body Glove Performer 11 around July 4th 2022, because we had tried my sister’s board and really like them. Obviously, we love the little extras: extra d-rings, included dry bag, and integrated paddle/bottle holder within the handle, to name a few. In addition to a new and improved overall shape, a wood grain Clear Tek, drop-stitch, and laser engraved foot placement guides, this year it's about more than just the board.

The board itself also incorporates a more unique paddle holder we haven’t seen — along the center of the board, with the ability to strap it directly to the center handle. It has that moderate stability I just talked about, it cruises along nicely but isn't a speed demon, it tracks well but could probably do better with a longer center fin (but that could create a problem in shallow or rocky waters), it spins well when you want it to, and it's quite versatile in terms of conditions. In the box, you’ll find a SUP backpack for convenient transport and storage, three-piece aluminum paddle, dual-action pump, coiled leash, waterproof cell phone dry bag pouch, and iSUP repair kit. It also offers good rigidity and feels very stiff under the feet thanks to Body Glove’s triple-layer stringer construction.

If they’re still available at Costco — and I’m not sure they are because Costco is notorious for selling out of seasonal items and never bringing them back — I’d act now.It turns quickly with little effort and although I wouldn’t classify it as a super fast ISUP, it didn’t feel sluggish and it glided nicely.

The leash has a padded neoprene ankle cuff with an integrated key storage pouch, and there are stainless steel swivels at both ends of the leash to prevent tangling. These traction pads are fairly standard on high-quality paddleboards but it still has to get the job done. This makes it easy to get away for a weekend of camping where paddling all the gear and food into the campsite is the only option. In this review of the Body Glove Performer 11 iSUP, we’ll cover all of this board’s great features, the construction and build quality, how it paddles in the water, pros and cons, specs, included accessories, and more.Another potential improvement would be the addition of metal D-rings which would make it much easier to tie down a SUP cooler and other gear. Prior to that, Mary wrote for 5280 Magazine in Denver while working as an outdoor instructor teaching climbing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and mountain biking. As long as you're not looking for an unflippable platform, or a high-efficiency touring board, then you won't regret picking up this inflatable SUP. And I needed the energy because these days paddling a kayak feels as natural as breathing or walking.

Lastly, as we already mentioned, the GoPro leash connector is nice but an actual camera mount would be far better. The heavy-duty poly-vinyl fabric and triple-layer stringer also do a tremendous job reinforcing the board. Purchased it at Costco, enjoyed for a couple of weeks (rolled it up four times this summer) and now I have the top layer delaminating. Advanced paddlers may enjoy testing their skills with the three-fin design and pointed nose in flat water. The kit is housed in a plastic canister with a screw on lid, and inside is a valve wrench as well as two oversized PVC patches.This year the Performer features a new removable fin allowing for improved tracking, with the added benefit of a board that packs down smaller. It’s great to see the high value that Body Glove places on SUP safety by getting our leash out so quickly, and we love the fact that they promptly addressed our issue with no questions asked. If you're hunting for a board to quickly pump up and paddle, the Body Glove Performer 11' will fit the bill.