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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.

£849.95

Colour: Navy

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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: 110kg
Rider style: Touring

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

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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 element 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
Based on 11 reviews
QualityRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
PerformanceRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
ValueRated 4.9 on a scale of 1 to 5
11 reviews
  • JS
    Jeffrey S.
    Verified Buyer
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    12'6" Sport+ MSL 800 Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board Package
    I recommend this product
    Age 31-45
    Gender Male
    Type of Use Touring
    Weight 60-85kgs
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9 months ago
    This board glides

    I didn't come to my decision to buy the 12'6" sport+ easily. I kept going back and fourth between this board and others out there. I currently have several inflatables and a hard bard. I love the portability aspect of inflatables but admittedly I've never found them as fun as my hardboard due to the glide. Happy to say my new sport + glides beautifully on the water. Kate from customer service was super helpful in pointing me in the right direction as to which board I should get. The 4.7 inch thickness of the board does indeed give you a more connected feel to the water. And the shape of this board...it's super sleek. But I don't feel unstable at all. The shape just really makes it cut through the water with ease.

    Normally when I paddle an inflatable I do a stroke and then just stop shortly after the stroke. But on this board I keep gliding...more like a hard board. I would imagine the thin shape of the board is what makes it cut through the water so easily. There's so little water resistance. Which means I can paddle for a very long time without getting tired. Great for long adventures. I generally use it for exercise. I find I can paddle harder and faster with less impact on my body.

    Highly recommend this board if you want something that fast, and efficient. So far I'm loving this board!

    QualityRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    PerformanceRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    ValueRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • SM
    Sheralie M.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    12'6" Sport+ MSL 800 Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board Package
    I recommend this product
    Age 60+
    Gender Female
    Type of Use Touring
    Weight Under 60kgs
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10 months ago
    Great board

    Loving getting out on this board, not tried out in the Dees yet but it’s certainly great on the canal

    QualityRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    PerformanceRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    ValueRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • DN
    Daren N.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    12'6" Sport+ MSL 800 Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board Package
    I recommend this product
    Age 46-60
    Gender Male
    Type of Use All Round
    Weight 60-85kgs
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    12’ 6” sport + future series

    Had my 10’ 6” ride for a couple of years now and my paddle boarding has improved to a standard that has made me confident enough to enter the race to the castle 2026. Looked around and tried some 12’ 6” boards out but after trying the future series at A S water sports in Exeter I purchased one with the ultimate carbon paddle. Absolutely beautiful board, more stable than I expected, hit the water and just felt right. Tracking and glide excellent and not as much effort to cover more distance than my 10’ 6” ride.

    I would also recommend the ultimate carbon paddle, extremely light after using it and then swapping to my old paddle with my Granddaughter the difference was so noticeable, even my Granddaughter commented on how the ultimate carbon paddle felt and performed. Had a slight problem with the Titan 2 pump as it was damaged on arrival but Katie from Red Paddle Co was very helpful sent me return postage and then sent out a replacement. If you are thinking about purchasing this board I would recommend it well worth the investment.

    QualityRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    PerformanceRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    ValueRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • LW
    Linda W.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    12'6" Sport+ MSL 800 Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board Package
    I recommend this product
    Age 46-60
    Gender Female
    Type of Use Touring
    Weight 60-85kgs
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Fantastic board

    Excellent quality. Far superior to any other board I have had.

    QualityRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    PerformanceRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    ValueRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • PL
    Paul L.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    12'6" Sport+ MSL 800 Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board Package
    I recommend this product
    Age 46-60
    Gender Male
    Type of Use All Round
    Weight 85-110 kgs
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Daily users review

    You’re only a few days in but the quality and rigidity of these boards is notable… They are light and quick but probably not for beginners

    QualityRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    PerformanceRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    ValueRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5