In this SUPboarder PRO head to head test we put 10 Compact & Lightweight iSUPs priced between £419 and £1449 up against each other. Compact & Lightweight iSUPs are becoming more common in many brands product line ups and offer paddlers many advantages such as being easier to transporting store and lightweight to carry on adventures but are they right for you and what are the compromises you might need to consider when comparing them to a traditional iSUP? Our head to head comparison by 9 SUPboarder testers will help you decide what board is right for YOU!
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Natalie Boyle
1 month ago
I haven’t got any audio for this video – is that just me?
Hey Natalie, It looks like everything is working here, but some browsers can play up sometimes. We have made a few changes and added a volume adjustment to the player which might allow you to enable volume. If any further problems, let us know! Thanks, Will
Fanatic pocket, top tip, use the fins off the red compact. Same fins just bigger. Red compact, roll the board towards you and kneel on the board. Makes rolling a lot easier. I have both the red and fanatic.
I own a Red Paddle Compact 11″ and my experiences match the test. It is a nice and well-built board, but with a few drawbacks. My first board was replaced by Red Paddle because of the abundance of glue residue. The second board had no problems with glue residue. As in the test, my fins face slightly inwards, which does not improve performance. I don’t understand why Red Paddle chose this setup. The pump is, in my opinion, a poor choice. Namely, it is big, heavy and has no deflate function. I prefer to use the Bravo Super Pump from… Read more »
Great Review overall, but the was no mention of the ATB transformer bag Red Paddle Co. This can be stripped down to the core straps. Which make it lighter and more transportable.
I would love to see the a review on the compact Starboard, is that coming any time soon?
Hi Paul, no the Compact bag cannot be stripped back in the same way as a standard Red bag – this was picked up during testing as it would be great if it could do to make this set up more lightweight but unfortunately its not an option. Cheers, Will
Archie Beeching
17 days ago
I have signed up to Pro for a month but can’t seem to access the actual review, just the teaser and the behind the scenes. Am I missing something?
Hi Archie , Thanks for the sign up. This will be due to your computers cache. Please try opening a new browser and singing in again this should solve it.
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I haven’t got any audio for this video – is that just me?
Hey Natalie, It looks like everything is working here, but some browsers can play up sometimes. We have made a few changes and added a volume adjustment to the player which might allow you to enable volume. If any further problems, let us know! Thanks, Will
Thanks Will, that worked. Great video!
Fanatic pocket, top tip, use the fins off the red compact. Same fins just bigger. Red compact, roll the board towards you and kneel on the board. Makes rolling a lot easier. I have both the red and fanatic.
Great tips!
I own a Red Paddle Compact 11″ and my experiences match the test. It is a nice and well-built board, but with a few drawbacks. My first board was replaced by Red Paddle because of the abundance of glue residue. The second board had no problems with glue residue. As in the test, my fins face slightly inwards, which does not improve performance. I don’t understand why Red Paddle chose this setup. The pump is, in my opinion, a poor choice. Namely, it is big, heavy and has no deflate function. I prefer to use the Bravo Super Pump from… Read more »
Thanks for your insightful comment. Great to hear from you
That Kokopelli one is so cool, I need to grab one!
Yeah it sure is!
Great Review overall, but the was no mention of the ATB transformer bag Red Paddle Co. This can be stripped down to the core straps. Which make it lighter and more transportable.
I would love to see the a review on the compact Starboard, is that coming any time soon?
Hi Paul, no the Compact bag cannot be stripped back in the same way as a standard Red bag – this was picked up during testing as it would be great if it could do to make this set up more lightweight but unfortunately its not an option. Cheers, Will
I have signed up to Pro for a month but can’t seem to access the actual review, just the teaser and the behind the scenes. Am I missing something?
Hi Archie , Thanks for the sign up. This will be due to your computers cache. Please try opening a new browser and singing in again this should solve it.
Got it! Thanks Reuben. It’s a great review!
Great