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2021 SHARK SUPs Touring range / comparing 5″and 6″ inflatable SUPs

Compared by us on Nov 29, 2021
Words by Reuben Ellis

Shark Touring SFT 12’6″x32″x6″ (2021)

“The 12'6"x32 will be a great board for paddlers 80-120kg. ”

Shark Touring SFT 12’6″x30″x6″(2021)

“At 30" wide it will be a faster board to paddle and offer good stiffness for 80-110kg paddlers.”

Shark Touring SFT 12’6″x30″x5″(2021)

“For paddlers 75kg and under, this 5" thick board will offer great glide and easier paddling.”

Shark Touring SFT 11’8″x30″x5″ (2021)

“A perfect board for paddlers approx 65kg and under. ”

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Overall Glide
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
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8
Flat Water
9
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9
9
9
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9
9
9
9
Open Water
8
8
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8
8
8
8
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8
Bag & Pump
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
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9.5
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9.5
Fins & Fittings
8
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Weight
8
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Build Quality
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Value
9
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Deflection
9
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9
9
9
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9

SUPboarder deflection test at 20PSI:  10mm

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Overall Glide
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
Stability
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
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9
Flat Water
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
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Open Water
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
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8
Bag & Pump
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
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9.5
9.5
Fins & Fittings
8
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Weight
8
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Build Quality
9
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Value
9
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Deflection
9
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SUPboarder deflection test at 20PSI:  10mm

Poor Excellent
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Overall Glide
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
Stability
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
Flat Water
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Open Water
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
Bag & Pump
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
Fins & Fittings
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
Weight
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
Value
9
9
9
9
9
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9
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Deflection
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5

SUPboarder deflection test at 20PSI:  14mm

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Overall Glide
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Stability
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
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Flat Water
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
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Open Water
8
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8
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Bag & Pump
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
Fins & Fittings
8
8
8
8
8
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Weight
8
8
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8
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
Value
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Deflection
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.5

SUPboarder deflection test at 20PSI:  14mm


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Neil Beeson
Neil Beeson
3 years ago

Great review. It’s nice to see the brand embracing plastic-free packaging. This really ought to be a deal-breaker for brands not following this path. By this I mean promoting / cashing in on encouraging people to paddle local waterways then wrapping products in plastic that then finds its way into the very same eco-system they want people to see. Anyway, great review.

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Reuben Ellis
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Reuben Ellis
3 years ago
Reply to  Neil Beeson

Nice one Neil, totally agree.

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Michelle
Michelle
3 years ago

Love these boards I have the 10”6 the only thing that lets them down is the paddle blade shape. But love the lack of plastic package and shark trust support

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Reuben Ellis
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Reuben Ellis
3 years ago
Reply to  Michelle

Thanks for your comment Michelle

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Leigh Boxall
Leigh Boxall
2 years ago

Currently have a 10’6 all rounder from shark and love it. Looking to go a little faster and further now so this was super helpful!! I’m 5ft 3 and 58kg so now know the board for me is an 11’8, 30, 5. So helpful to know the fin can be substituted. My current shark bag has ripped, elements of it are super strong but the fabric at the base needs to be reinforced in some way. The light grey deck pad gets dirty so good to see this years model has a darker pad. Overall just love the brand and… Read more »

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Reuben Ellis
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Reuben Ellis
2 years ago
Reply to  Leigh Boxall

Hey Leigh. This is really good feedback about shark and good to hear you are happy overall. At your weight a thinner narrower board will really make a difference. Thanks Reuben

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