To give you another way to use your paddle board, nab a 3-piece kayak-style paddle and sit on top of your board.

Maneuvering is fun and fairly simple, and so is paddling straight and somewhat fast on calmer waters. The Performer 11 has a max weight capacity of 320 pounds which is more than enough to support your dog or a child (or two! 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. Paddle sports have exploded in recent years as people try to switch up their fitness routines, spend more time outside and reduce stress.All is mostly standard equipment for an iSUP kit, but the dry bag is a nice perk that isn’t always included with other boards.

This is a big deal for me because I took the board with me to Europe with intent to leave it here to enjoy during my annual summer stay in the area of Lake Bled and on the Adriatic coast. I bought two of the Body Glove Performer 11’ inflatables from Costco and the handle, rear leash attachment point, and several spots around the grippy top where you stand are delaminating once they get warm in the sun. We built this backcountry skiing community for you, the passionate skier, and hope you enjoy the hard work we put into all the reviews, routes, videos, and posts we create. Or, if you really want to get pumped by pumping, you could just sweat it out by doing the whole thing manually. The kids will also have a great time tuckering themselves out without losing sight of their parents (who I'm sure won't mind the break).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.

The slightly rockered and tapered nose helps reduce wave slap on the front to improve tracking and stability in choppy water. The Performer 11 is perfect for still water and can be pushed into choppier water without too much of an issue. Just keep in mind that this accounts for your own body weight plus whatever you happen to bring in that optional cooler. All-in-all, the Body Glove Performer 11 is a solid beginner-friendly ISUP with a versatile shape for a variety of water conditions. The bungee cord is fully adjustable thanks to a small plastic clip — a nice little feature that allows you to loosen or tighten the bungee to better accommodate your gear.

The tapered nose is minimally rockered, and at 11 feet long and 34 inches wide, it weighs in at 24 pounds which is average for a board of its size. Also, we’re not big fans of the three small fixed fins and would prefer to see the center fin swapped out for a large removable center fin. Rigidity is excellent, thanks to the company’s triple-layer stringer construction, and we were impressed with the quality of all the hardware used.