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2020 has stunned the entire world because of the COVID pandemic. But at least 2020 has cleared that the shopaholics will do most of their shopping online. However, when the stores offer huge discounts, it doesn’t matter whether you’re a shopaholic or not because everyone goes shopping.
Speaking of discounts, it’s that time of year (again) where everything in the world goes for a discount – the BLACK FRIDAY.
Since BLACK FRIDAY is around the corner, it will be best to discuss great deals on paddleboards because best value paddleboards are often expensive on normal days. So, when it comes to paddleboards, there are some big names in the paddleboards industry and one such name is Red Paddle Co.
Hence, if you’re looking for the best items from the Red Paddle Board Black Friday or inflatable paddleboard sale from Red Paddle Co, then we have got you covered here.
Today, we will not only discuss the top entries along with their in-depth reviews. But we will also discuss the buying guide related to the paddleboards because it’s always difficult to look for the best in the sales.
Other than this, we will also answer the most commonly asked questions regarding the Black Friday sale on paddleboards. So, if you’re interested in a similar discussion, then you should not miss it.
List for the Best Red Paddle Board Black Friday Picks for 2022
1. Red Paddle Co 10 ft. 7-inchesWINDSURF – 2022
| KEY TECHNICAL SPECS |
| Length: 10-feet, 7-inches
Width: 33-inches Thickness:4.5-inches Item Weight:23.32lbs. Bag Volume:150 liters Package Dimensions: 10’7″ x 33″ x 4.5″ |
If you’re looking for a 50-50 paddleboard between windsurfing and paddleboarding in the Red Paddle Co Black Friday sale, then there’s nothing better than the 10’7” WINDSURF. So, let’s have an in-depth look at this paddleboard and find out why it’s worth purchasing for the Red Paddle SUP Black Friday sale.
In-Depth Review:
When Red Paddle Co launched this 10 ft 7-inches paddleboard, it was a unique entry into the market because there were a few rivals of this paddleboard. Red Paddle Co has marketed this paddleboard as a windsurfer, but it is a true crossover and inflatable paddleboard. This paddleboard achieves such abilities through its unique shore fin daggerboard system.
At the nose of this paddleboard, you will find a carry handle, which links into the female M8 system. This will come in handy for attaching different features to the paddleboard, such as an action sports camera and round RAILBLAZAmount system.
The deck pad of the 10 ft 7-inches WindSURF is a traditional diamond cut deck pad followed by the company’s logo. Other than that, you will find a seamless transition of the separate colorways and a gray strip that runs through the center of the paddleboard, which looks pretty nice.
One surprising thing about this paddleboard is the absence of a cargo net, which might be a drawback for some users. However, the cargo net can be uncomfortable for people walking around the mast during windsurfing. So, if you’re one of those, then the absence of cargo won’t be an issue.
Plus, there is no central carry handle on this paddleboard because it is a windsurfer board. However, you can use the carry handles mounted at the top of the board to carry the board.
There is also a female threaded fitting at the center of the paddleboard, which works with the knuckle-type joint of Red Paddle Co. So, you can use the female threaded fitting to mount another windsurfing rig. Plus, the fitting size is industry-standard. So, you can fit any windsurfing rig to it.
The major highlight of this paddleboard is its shore fin (daggerboard), which is about 42cm long. This dagger board offers a lot of lateral stability and masses of drive upwind.
So, if you are new to windsurfing, the shore fin system will help you progress pretty quickly because it makes this paddleboard exceptionally stable. There’s a US-fin box at the tail-end of this paddleboard, which offers more maneuverability because of its surf-style fencers.
Speaking of the tail, there’s a fourth carrying handle along with the D-ring and a valve. So, like other paddleboards, the D-ring can also be used as a coil-leash mounting point.
| PROS | CONS |
| Provides a great balance between windsurfing and paddle boarding | The absence of a central carrying handle might be an issue for some users |
| Lightweight | |
| The Shore-fin system makes it handy for beginners | |
| Industry-standard female threaded fitting |
Product Links:
Official Website:https://redpaddleco.com/en-nz/product/107-windsurf/
https://red-equipment.co.uk/products/107-windsurf-msl
Amazon:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Red-Paddle-Unisexs-Windsurf-Multicolor/dp/B07WPFXX6G
2. Red Paddle Co 10 ft. 6-inchesRIDE – 2021
| KEY TECHNICAL SPECS |
| Length: 10-feet, 6-inches
Width: 32-inches Thickness: 4.7-inches Item Weight:21.89 lbs. Bag Volume:160 liters Package Dimensions: 10’6″ x 32″ x 4.7″ |
This 10 ft 6-inches paddleboard is the stiffest one in the Red Paddle Board Black Friday list. So, whether you want a premium all-around paddleboard or a paddleboard with a perfect blend of dimensions, the 10 ft, 6-inches RIDE MSL from Red Paddle Co is a worth considering choice. And, let’s take an in-depth look at this paddleboard to find out why this paddleboard is worth purchasing.
In-Depth Review
This 32-inches wide paddleboard provides you the stability and speed that you’re looking for in the river/whitewater. The 120mm thickness of this iSUP offers it a low center of gravity, which makes it stable enough that it won’t bend and get winds on its sides. So, this iSUP provides unrivaled performance to both beginners and advanced paddlers because of its perfect dimensions.
The latest edition of this iSUP features a handle with a slightly firm tubular grip at the center. So, it is now more comfortable and ergonomic to hold for the users over longer distances. There is another handle accompanied by the stainless-steel D-rings towards the back of the board. Those rings will come in handy for firmly attaching the leash to the board.
Speaking of the back, the diamond-cut area with Red embossed on top provides more grip and traction to people during surfing. Plus, it also helps in the orientation of the rider while taking a step-back turn in paddling. Similarly, the super-wide Red embossed deck pad offers a premium feel and it’s now expanded up to the rails and back of the board to reduce any clutter around the integrated valve.
Due to the performance of the compact range of Red Paddle Co, the company has introduced the two-fin setup in the Ride MSL. However, the company has increased the height and surface of fins by a quarter inch. So, the increased fin dimensions will provide better straight-line performance and tracking.
Most cargo systems in the paddleboard industry are crisscross tubular elastic bungee systems, but this one is not. It features a straight tubular elastic bungee system, which makes it easier and safer to attach your items without damaging the board.
Another benefit that this iSUP brings is its reduced pack size. So, when you roll up this board, it will easily fit in the all-terrain backpack. Last but not least, you can easily mount your phone to the M6 mount screw thread and capture your paddle boarding moments on the river.
| PROS | CONS |
| Easier to inflate | Junky valve and air pump |
| Versatile option | |
| Stable | |
| Good design and better overall performance | |
| Lightweight |
Product Links
Official Website: https://red-equipment.co.uk/products/10-6-ride-msl
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Paddle-Co-Material-Chambered/dp/B08HX495PT
3. Red Paddle Co 11 ft.SPORT – 2022 (11 ft. 3-inches)
| KEY TECHNICAL SPECS |
| Length: 11-feet (There’s also a 11-feet, 3-inches variant available)
Width: 32-inches Thickness: 4.7-inches Item Weight:21.34 lbs. (The 11-feet, 3-inches variant weighs 22 lbs.) Bag Volume:150 liters Package Dimensions: 11′ x 32″ x 4.7″ (11’3″ x 32″ x 4.7″) |
If you’re looking for a swiss-army knife of an inflatable paddleboard, then the 11 ft and the 11 ft, 3-inches paddleboards are worth considering. Apart from the difference in the length and the 2-inches difference in width, both paddleboards share the same features. So, let’s find out why these(11′ and 11’3″) all-around touring style paddleboards are worth considering for the Red Paddle Board Black Friday sale.
In-Depth Review
Red Paddle Co hasn’t changed the outline shape in these (11′ and 11’3″) paddleboards, which is good because the same shape on previous boards has worked for others in the past. The 11’3″ variant offers a bit more stability than the 11′ variant because of its extra 2-inches width.
Red Paddle Co has also brought back the repeater deck pad in these (11′ and 11’3″) paddleboards. But this time, Red Paddle Co has increased the size of this deck pad and it covers the 2/3rd of the entire length. So, you will have a more underfoot grip because you can move around more confidently.
These (11′ and 11’3″) purple-colored paddleboards are very striking-looking boards. These (11′ and 11’3″) paddleboards have a lot of fans in the paddleboarding world due to their longer waterline length, which is key for performance and efficiency.
However, just because these are efficient and marked as the SPORT, you can’t go racing on these (11′ and 11’3″) because they are pretty stable for normal usage. Since these (11′ and 11’3″) are longer paddleboards, you will find more glide and forward momentum with these entries because these will cover the distance a little easier than a 10’6” paddleboard.
Speaking of the glide of these (11′ and 11’3″) paddleboards, it is the area where these entries surpass the 10’6” RIDE (MSL) because as soon as you start to paddle these paddleboards, you will realize the efficiency these paddleboards bring.
Unlike the crisscross bungees that you find on most inflatable paddleboards, Red Paddle Co has introduced the new one-touch bungee belts in these (11′ and 11’3″) paddleboards. This upgrade will come in handy for attaching the smaller items. So, the new bungee system provides more security to the gears than the previous variants.
Speaking of inflatable paddleboards, if you want a complete list of the budget-range paddleboards, you can check out the best inflatable paddle boards under $500.
At the center, you will find a plastic-free carry handle. Other than this, there are 2 carry handles; one at the nose of these (11′ and 11’3″) paddleboards and the other one at the tail. The carry handle at the tail also incorporates the D-ring for the leash attachments.
Plus, the included bag and the TITAN 2 pump are also high-quality accessories. So, you’re not only getting a paddleboard, but you’re getting a complete package here.
Now let’s specifically talk about improvements. The first one is the RSS batten, which is the rigid stiffening system of Red Paddle Co, but they have made it more flexible than ever. So, they are much easier to pack in the bag now. Another improvement we have seen in these (11′ and 11’3″) paddleboards is the speed tail, which offers better performance because it gives a much cleaner release.
So, Red Paddle Co has solved the problem of defining a hard rail edge, which most inflatable paddleboard users face and that is why they turn to composite boards. But that won’t be the case anymore.
| PROS | CONS |
| Rocker Stiffening System (RSS) | Might be a little less stable for beginners |
| Removable US-fin box | |
| Stable | |
| Easier to maneuver | |
| Complete package with high-quality TITAN 2 pump and rolling backpack | |
| Super lightweight (considering their lengths) |
Product Links
Official Website: https://red.equipment/products/11-0-sport-msl (11 ft)
https://red.equipment/products/11-3-sport-msl (11 ft, 3-inches)
4. Red Paddle Co 10ft. 8-inches RIDE (MSL) – 2022
| KEY TECHNICAL SPECS |
| Length:10-feet, 8-inches
Width: 34-inches Thickness:4.7-inches Item Weight:23.1 lbs. Bag Volume:150 liters Package Dimensions:10’8″ x 34″ x 4.7″ |
If you want a family board or you’re a paddler on the larger side of life, the 10 ft, 8-inches RIDE (MSL) from Red Paddle Co is a great choice. Being an all-around paddleboard, it does everything.
But let’s take a closer look at this paddleboard and find out why it is a worth considering option for the Black Friday SUP sale of Red Paddle Co.
In-Depth Review
Compared to the rest of the RIDE family paddleboards from Red Paddle Co, the 10’8” paddleboard commands the position because it is pretty volumic and wide. In fact, it’s the widest paddleboard available for the Red Paddle Board Black Friday sale.
So, its extra width allows it to be more stable and it easily carries the paddlers that weigh around 254-264 lbs. Moreover, the aesthetics of the board are pretty much similar to the other entries we have discussed.
Like the others, this paddleboard also features a comfortable carry handle and a 6 MIL female thread at the nose. The female thread will come in handy for mounting a fishing rod, a camera, or similar items. This one also features a one-touch bungee belt system.
But here, the belts are a bit wide because of the extra width. So, your attached items will be more secure and you will have more space for attaching the items.
Similarly, you will find another plastic-free carry handle at the center of the board, which will come in handy for managing the paddleboard on and off the water. Plus, the embroidered Red Paddle Co logo adds more to the aesthetics of this package.
However, this paddleboard will provide more grips than the ones we have discussed because its deck pad follows the extra width of this paddleboard. So, you have got the opportunity to move around the board with more comfort in this paddleboard.
The dual-fins system has more stiffness than the previous version of this paddleboard. Plus, when the dual-fins system will combine with the extra width, this paddleboard will take you to your destination a bit more quickly and efficiently than the ones we have discussed so far.
| PROS | CONS |
| Super stable | Unavailability of swapping the fins |
| Beginner-friendly | Sits a bit lower in the water than other paddleboards from Red Paddle Co |
| Easier to ride | |
| Lightweight |
Product Links
Official Website: https://red.equipment/products/10-8-ride-msl
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Paddle-Co-Material-Chambered/dp/B08HX5XD54
Honorable Mentions
Another worth mentioning entry, which was a hit in the Black Friday 2022 paddleboard sale, is the 9 ft, 8-inches RIDE MSL from Red Paddle Co. We haven’t put this entry in this year’s list because, at the moment, this entry is unavailable in the official store as well as Amazon. So, if you can wait, you can check this one as well.
Red Paddle Co 9ft. 8-inches RIDE (MSL)
| KEY TECHNICAL SPECS |
| Length:9-feet, 8-inches
Width: 31-inches Thickness:3.93-inches Item Weight:– lbs. Bag Volume:150 liters Package Dimensions:9’8″ x 31″ x 3.93″ |
Product Links
Official Website: https://red.equipment/products/98-ride-msl
Amazon: Not available on Amazon. That is why I have put this in the Honorable Mentions category.
Conclusion
These are the only Red Paddle Co paddle boards that are available for the BLACK Friday sale. But if you want sales of other popular brands, like Bluefin and others, then check out our other articles.
Things to Consider While Buying the Best Paddle Boards Under 500 – the Buying Guide
Whether we talk about purchasing paddleboards or any other thing, it is always difficult to choose the best in a sale. But we have made a list of the factors that you can use as a template to choose the right paddleboard.
So, before discussing the entries on today’s list, keep the following things in mind.
1. Shapes
Paddleboards come in different shapes and sizes. However, the two most popular shapes are Touring/Displacement/V-Shaped boards and Planing boards.
- Touring/Displacement/V-Shaped board – helps in maintaining a line and getting a good consistent speed. These nose-shaped boards are pretty effective because they allow the user to pierce through the water while going through the current or chop.
- All-around/planning board–also works great because they come with the traditional rounded shape to the nose.
So, choosing between these two shapes depends on how you want your board to perform for you while you’re in the water.
2. Standard Features
Every paddleboard comes with some standard features. So, your paddleboard should have the following standard fortes.
- Handle – which helps you pack the board to and from the water. This is typically in the center, which brings a satisfying balancing point because you’re neither dragging the nose nor the tail.
- Fins – allows you to move forward in a straight line. So, your paddleboard should have fins (either single or multiple).
- TractionPad – is a subtle cushy area that lets you have grip and remain in contact with your paddleboard all the time.
3. Length
Mostly, paddleboards’ lengths vary from 10.5-14 feet and they also have variations in increments from 3 to 4 to 6 to various other inches of increments. So, we discuss some scenarios that will help you while choosing between different lengths of paddleboards.
- If you want a paddleboard that is easier to turn, then a shorter board should be your choice. For example, for paddle surfing, people use shorter planning boards.
- If you want to go straight and be efficient in the water, then a longer board is perfect for you. For example, if you’re on a bay, a lake where there’s no surf required, a touring board is best for you.
4. Width
Width plays a vital role in the stability of the board and, mostly, paddleboards come in 26 to 32-inches of width. So, you should pick the width of the board according to your experience level.For example, the touring board should be 30-inches and the planning board should be 31-32-inches wide for beginners.
5. Volume
Aside from shape, length, and width, volume is another important factor that you should consider while buying a paddleboard. For example, experts don’t recommend a board that doesn’t have enough volume to float its user. Because the wrong combination of paddlers with the volume will result in an uneasy ride in the water (practically swimming 😁).
So, it’s best to choose a board with enough volume.
Read More: Inflatable Paddle Boards for Sale
1. Are Red Paddle Co’s boards the best?
Several factors make Red Paddle Co one of the best in the paddleboarding business. But the most highlighted one is the ground/base material, which is MSL. The company has left the PVC-material usage and started developing its own laminated fabric. That is why their paddleboards are stiffer and lighter than others. Another great thing about the company is the Rocker Stiffening System (RSS), which you will insert on the side before inflating the paddleboard to get more stiffness.
2. Do paddle boards go on sale on Black Friday?
Like all the other things, Paddleboards also go for Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. But hurry up because you never know when these things will go out of stock and out of discount.
3. What PSI should a Red paddleboard be?
The paddleboards of the Red Paddle Co are some of the stiffest iSUPs you’ll ever find in the market because of the RSS system. But the 10-feet, 6-inches is the stiffest (inflatable) paddleboard of Red Paddle Co because it goes all the way up to 22 PSI.
4. Are Red Paddle Co boards worth it?
Yes, the paddleboards from Red Paddle Co are some of the best all-around iSUPs. So, you should check out because the discussed ones are going on the Black Friday sale.
