How it surfs
SUP Board Guide's Bill Dawes scored the board 9.7/10, calling it a wonderfully well-balanced design with excellent performance at whatever speed you drive it, and noting genuinely good stability for a 32" board.
Inflatable Boarder scored it 4.8/5 and described it as a near-perfect blend of all-around and touring performance, praising the MSL 800 materials for keeping the 11'3" lightweight without sacrificing rigidity.
Both reviews raise the same criticism from different angles: this board is performance-heavy and feature-light. One accessory mount, a modest front cargo area, and Red's continued use of a full-length US fin box — which most rivals have replaced with a split-style box that rolls up more easily.
The practical audience is a paddler who has outgrown a 10'6" all-rounder and wants distance and speed without dropping to a 30" board they cannot stand on comfortably in chop.
Volume & sizing chart
Use the chart below as a starting point. Add half a litre if you are less experienced, subtract half a litre for a looser feel.
| Size | Volume | Rider weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11'3" Sport | 32" wide, 4.7" thick | Up to 110 kg rider | Beginner to advanced, touring |
| 11'6" Ride | 33" wide, 4.7" thick | All-round alternative | Beginner all-round |
| 10'6" Ride | 32" wide | Shorter all-rounder | Beginner all-round |
How it compares
| Board | Best at | Wave range | Aggregate score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Paddle Co Ride 10'6" MSL | All-round stability | Flatwater and coast | 9.3 |
| Starboard Touring | Hard-board touring speed | Flatwater distance | 8.8 |
| Fanatic Falcon | Race-oriented shape | Flatwater racing | 8.8 |
Recommended fin setups
- US-box centre fin — Red ships the board with a full-length US fin box centre fin
Verdict
The best-scored inflatable on Surfex: 9.7/10 from SUP Board Guide and 4.8/5 from Inflatable Boarder. Lighter MSL 800 construction, real touring speed and a full package — held back only by sparse deck fittings and a full-length fin box.