Shark SUP Performance Tourer 14′ 2022 Review
14'29 x 6 - 348L Reviewed by us on Apr 15, 2022
Category: Race Touring & Exploring Equipment & Reviews Featured Level: Intermediate
“Suited to riders with prior paddling experience, the Performance Tourer takes fast cruising to a whole new level with the fitted nose cone and other design elements.”
We reviewed the
14'29 x 6 - 348L
Construction: Inflatable
Technology: SFT
RRP: £749, €875
Level: Intermediate
Category: Race Touring & Exploring Equipment & Reviews Featured
Year: 2022
Max rider weight: 110kg
Size variations
14'0 x 29 x 6 - 348L
What we say
Shark SUPs have been using nose cones in their race designs for some time now, so it is exciting to see that design feature move across into the touring discipline. You get better tracking, speed and feel when paddling the board and that is because the nose cone refines the profile of the nose and lessens the rocker of the board.
It performed well in a range of conditions out on the the water, but excels in those calmer waters. It’s well worth considering this board as part of your quiver, but be cautious if you are a beginner paddler because it is more technical to ride than other touring boards.
Suited to riders between 75-100kg, you can happily carry your gear for an adventure or just paddle faster on leisurely paddles.
Shark SUP also partner with the Shark Trust to bring awareness to sharks for their protection and they have eco friendly packaging for their products too.
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Our RCMD rider weight: 110kg
Board weight: 12kg | 26.5lbskg
Pros: Speed | Tracking | Feel | Stiffness | Eco friendly
Cons: Could be a front handle fitted to help manoeuvre the nose cone in shallow waters | the paddle doesn't reflect the feel and quality compared to the rest of the package
Consider buying if... You want to paddle faster and further.
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All size specifications
14'0 x 29 x 6 - 348L
Construction: Inflatable
RRP: £749, €875
Level: Intermediate
Category: Race Touring & Exploring Equipment & Reviews Featured
Year: 2022
Max rider weight: 110kg
Board ratings
14'29 x 6 - 348L
Note: Products are rated/compared to other similar (style/construction) products on the market.
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How product could be improved
“Handles, one above nose, and two, one each side at front of deck pad area. Nose D ring. More forward bungee area.”
“a triple bungee on the front would be nice, and a shoulder carry strap.I think this board should come without a paddle and the phonecase, with an option to add if you want, it saves both the enviroment and your garage of clutter.”
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What the brand says
“Happy cruising long distances or even in a SUP racing promoting top speed and glide.”
The 14' Performance Touring SHARK SUP is a new addition for 2022 and is a SHARK innovation that's pushing inflatable paddleboard design. The 14' Performance Tourer is happy cruising long distances or even in a SUP racing promoting top speed and glide.
The 14' Performance Touring SHARK SUP is suited to riders who are looking for increased performance, increased speed and straight line tracking when undertaking longer distance paddles or stamina training. The 14' Tourer is 29" wide offering an increasingly streamlined shape for speed and also takes the solid cone nose from the Race SHARK allowing it to cut through the water effortlessly. The 14' Tourer is the perfect companion for the more experienced paddler looking excel the SUP paddling fitness and skills towards racing, whilst still seeking the stability and cargo loading capacity that this board delivers to enable on the water adventures. Manufactured from 6" high density dropstitch with double layer laminated high density material and triple rail edge it provides great stability and stiffness, with an optimum balance of weight and durability. The 14' Performance Touring SHARK SUP also features the Shark Kick Tail (SKT) helping you to develop the step back turn technique.
Thanks for the Vid Beau, the board looks really good, perfect for a blast down the Wye 🙂
Glad we could help
2 questions – what about for lighter riders – 55 to 60kg? Would this board still be suitable? Also, is the fin box only compatible with Shark branded fins or can you use some of the standard fins out there as alternatives?
Thanks! Love the videos as always!
This board would still be suitable for lighter riders, yes. You may have to work a bit harder when paddling in chop or wind to turn, but in calm conditions this board would be great.
You can use US fin box compatible fins in the Shark SUP foldable fin boxes. Watch this video we did a while back https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2z4n5O3-0lc.
Hope that helps