12/7/2022 0 Comments Atoll boardsWe’d love to see a little more padding on that neoprene cover, it’s fairly thin. The neoprene cover helps to make it more comfortable for your hand when carrying the board. The center carry handle has a neoprene cover stitched on. With all these D-ring attachments you can easily secure a seat, cooler or any extra gear you’d like to bring. There are 15 stainless steel D-rings in total.īesides the 6 D-rings being used by the front bungees and the back D-ring for the leash there are also 4 D-rings on each side of the board. Use it to store a dry bag, your PFD, water bottle, etc. The large front bungee section can hold quite a bit of gear. It has all the important features covered without going overboard.īelow are some of the great features offered with this ISUP. I like that the 11’ Atoll board isn’t cluttered. However if you want to give it a go the kick tail isn’t critical and we found this board still fairly easy to pivot. There is no back kick tail on this board, which generally helps with foot support and placement when doing pivot turns. It’s nice to have added stability especially when you are just starting out but there’s nothing worse than feeling like you’re slugging through the water because your board is just too wide.Īlthough the Atoll is not as fast as a leaner 30” wide board the point is that for it’s size it glides well, still feels quite stable and is perfect for recreational paddling on lakes, calm rivers or around ocean bays. With the strong tapered nose you do lose a bit of stability but nothing major. See it in action in the quick video below where I am paddling the Atoll touring board on one of my favourite local mountain lakes. What makes the Atoll extra nice to ride is the tapered nose and tail that allows it to move a little more swiftly through the water. Add in the 32” centre width and you have a nice stable board that is easy to paddle on most types of water. If you are new to stand up paddle boarding an 11’ SUP is usually a pretty safe bet. It provides enough space to bring along the kids, your dog or to load up with lots of gear but it isn’t so long that it gets hard to paddle or turn. It is an ideal length that just about anyone can feel comfortable on. I find in general an 11’ board tends to be quite versatile. With that let’s dive into some more details on the Atoll inflatable SUP. Included in the Atoll paddle board package is: X No D-ring under nose for towing WHAT’S IN THE BOX X No kick tail – not critical but helps with pivot turns ☑ Comes with complete package that includes board, 3-piece carbon shaft paddle, durable backpack, 10′ coiled SUP leash and double action hand pump ☑ Diamond groove EVA traction pad – comfortable with good grip ☑ 6 more D-rings up front being used by the bungees for a total of 15 stainless steel D-rings ☑ 4 D-rings on each side (8 total) – can be used for securing more gear, a cooler or a seat ☑ Very light weight (weighs only 21 lbs.) and easy to carry – puts less stress on shoulders and joints ☑ 8” touring fin – attaches to universal US fin box ☑ Large front bungee section – perfect for securing your gear ☑ Quick to inflate – took me just over 7 minutes with the hand pump to reach 15 PSI ☑ Tapered nose and tail keep the board gliding well Touring on lakes, calm rivers or ocean bays, great for paddling with dogs or kids and even works for yoga or pilates. BEST SUITED FOR: Beginner to intermediate paddlers.
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