The 11'6" Ride is purpose-built for novice, taller, heavier, or less confident paddlers enabling them to feel secure, get to their feet more easily, and stay out for longer. Combining the all-round stability and versatility of our Ride range with the smooth glide of a tourer, it’s the perfect platform to learn and progress with confidence. This board is also perfect to load up with gear or add a friend on the front, fury or not!
At just 4.7" deep, it sits lower to the water than thicker 6"+ boards, lowering your center of gravity for unbeatable balance. Plus it’s so much easier to climb back onto a thinner board from the water. Red’s cutting-edge MSL®800 double-drop-stitch material and patented RSS battens ensure incredible rigidity at this reduced thickness.
Extensive testing and development mean this 33" shape with extra width in the nose and tail delivers the stability of a much wider board yet with narrower speed and glide. Inspiring confidence to relax and explore, the 11'6" Ride is a true game-changer.
Unrivalled build quality, virtually indestructible fins, and top-of-the-range fittings ensure enduring reliability. Each package comes complete with everything you need: including a coiled leash, choice of paddle, All-Terrain Backpack, plus peace of mind with a 5-year warranty.
Benefits
- Extra-stable: 33" wide shape with generous nose and tail for incredible stability.
- Confidence-boosting: 4.7" thickness sits low to the water, improving balance and control.
- Easy reboarding: lower profile makes climbing back on from the water easier and stress-free.
- Reassuringly rigid: patented RSS battens and MSL®800 laminate ensure rock-solid performance.
- Versatile: blends all-round performance and touring glide for easy paddling in all conditions.
- Adaptable: twin-fin or tri-fin set-ups, with permanent durable iFins plus a central US box for improved tracking from a larger, solid third fin.
- Complete package: includes Titan II pump, coiled leash, US box fin, All-Terrain Backpack, and optional paddle.
Material
Lightning performance for longer boards. At 800g/m2 lighter than our ‘standard’ MSL®, MSL®800 utilises a super-fine inner weave to increase stiffness and reduce weight for a lighter, faster, more responsive ride on advanced paddling shapes.
Stiffness: A super-fine surface weave and reconfigured double-drop-stitch increase rigidity for more speed and agility.
Durability: Retains the same rock-solid MSL® signature coating for reliable strength and longevity.
Weight: At 800g/m2 lighter than MSL®, MSL®800 saves up to 2kg on 14' shapes for improved performance on longer boards.
Packability: A high-definition weave allows for a tighter roll and reduces weight, so it’s easier to take everything you need on your next adventure.
Care
Before storing, rinse all equipment in fresh water and let it dry completely.
To pack away, lay the deflated board deck-up and place the pump across the nose, leaving enough room to wrap the board over. Roll tightly, then secure with the strap. Use the backpack’s internal strap to secure the board inside.
Store your board in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight. If keeping it rolled up, avoid excess pressure on the straps. If space allows, it’s best to store the pump separately.
You can also leave your board inflated, ideally kept on a flat surface or upright – but do reduce the board’s pressure to below 15psi if not in use for a while.
Sustainability
At Red, sustainability isn’t just marketing hype – it’s central to everything we do. As a certified B Corp (www.bcorporation.net) we’re legally committed to high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
Red boards are built to last using our quality-assured Tec-Air process, which boasts one of the lowest warranty rates in the industry. Durable products minimise our environmental impact.
Our manufacturing processes aim for zero waste by optimising material use and we design for disassembly, incorporating 100% recyclable virgin plastic components.
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Min experience: Beginner
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Max weight: 265LBS |
Rider style: All Round |
Thoughtfully designed, technically superior
RSS Battens01
Red’s patented Rocker Stiffening System (RSS) utilizes two external pure plastic battens to provide up to 40% more stiffness.
Tri-Fin System02
Fitted with twin molded iFins – permanently attached for ease of use, they’re almost impossible to damage. Plus a central US box to attach a larger center fin for improved tracking.
Carry Handle03
Soft touch, ergonomically designed tubular center handle with embroidered logo for easy, comfortable carrying.
Nose & Tail Handles04
Padded, soft-touch handles at the nose and tail allow you to easily pull the board out of the water, or comfortably carry as a pair.
Cargo System05
Six-point flat bungee cargo system for hassle-free, secure kit storage on the nose – plus four rear D-rings for extra carrying capacity on the tail, and four more for custom gear attachments mid-deck.
Smalls Loop06
Adjustable cargo bungee for smaller essential items – ideal for water bottles or footwear.
Accessory Mounts07
Attach cameras, phones, or even a fishing rod holder using the universal M6 thread inserts, nose and tail. Securely tether or tow your board using the built-in D-ring at the nose.
Deckpad08
Super-grippy ‘Red’ embossed cushioned EVA deckpad for optimum traction and comfort underfoot – with diamond cut kickpad at tail.
Secure, built-in, marine grade stainless steel D-ring to reliably and safely attach your leash and stay firmly connected to your board.
Virtually Indestructible
Built to last via our quality-assured Tec-Air process, we’re confident your board will withstand the rigours of time. In testing, we’ve run a 22-tonne digger over one of our boards – and it was fine!
Highest Spec
Constructed in our latest, super-light, ultra-stiff MSL®800 double-drop-stitch, every element has been meticulously designed and developed to ensure there’s no compromise in performance.
Adventure Ready
Every board comes with an industry-leading bag that’s been engineered just as meticulously as our boards, making it easier to explore your world.
Perfect Packages
Complete package includes board, fin, RSS battens, leash, ATB bag, Titan II pump, repair kit, and water-resistant phone case – with or without your choice of paddle.
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Confidence-building stability with smooth glide – the ultimate platform for heavier paddlers to learn, progress, and explore.
MSL®: SUPERLIGHT STIFFNESS
Exclusive to Red Paddle Co boards, Monocoque Structural Laminate (MSL®) is the industry-leading drop-stitch material. MSL® is our trademark ‘secret sauce’, made to our exacting specifications to deliver unrivalled stiffness and total confidence on the water.
Package includes:
- 11'3" Sport 25
- ATB transformer bag
- Titan 2 pump
- RSS Battens
- 9" Touring Fin
- Repair Kit
- Water resistant phone case