{"title":"Starboard SUP Buyer's Guide Collection Page Draft","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: left; margin: 0px; font-size: 36px; letter-spacing: -1.5px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eStarboard Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Boards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"line-height: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTOURING AND CASUAL INFLATABLES \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr noshade\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLooking at a Starboard iGo or Touring inflatable SUP? Here's how they compare to the Earth River SUP and Red Paddle Co boards we carry, organized by use case so you can see which fits your paddling. We aren't stocking Starboard's current product line, but you can find pricing and availability at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/star-board.com\/collections\/inflatable-paddleboards\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStarboard's own site\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 32px 0 8px 0; font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: -0.5px; color: #000000;\"\u003eAll-Around Boards: iGO vs. Earth River SUP and Red Paddle Co\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Starboard iGO comes in two sizes: 10'8\" x 33\" x 5.5\" and 11'2\" x 31\" x 5.5\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 10'8\" iGO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e sits in the same all-around category as two boards we carry: the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pumpedupsup.com\/collections\/earth-river-sup-10-7-boards\"\u003eEarth River SUP 10'7\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e (10'7\" x 32\" x 5\") and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pumpedupsup.com\/collections\/earth-river-sup-10-9-boards\"\u003eEarth River SUP 10'9\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e (10'9\" x 34\" x 5\"). All three are close in length, but Starboard adds capacity by going thicker (5.5\"), while both ERS boards hold a 5\" profile, which is what we cover in our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pumpedupsup.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-choose-the-best-inflatable-paddle-board\"\u003eguide to choosing the right inflatable SUP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e as the better starting point for most paddlers under about 200-225 lb: a lower, more connected feel without sacrificing stability. The ERS 10'9\" gets its extra capacity from width instead of thickness, so it keeps that same connected feel while carrying more for a heavier rider, gear, or a dog.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf you're an average-weight all-around paddler, the ERS 10'7\" is the board we'd point you to first. If you specifically need more volume for a heavier rider, cargo, or a dog, the ERS 10'9\" gives you that extra width while keeping the same 5\" thickness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pumpedupsup.com\/collections\/earth-river-sup-10-7-boards\"\u003eSee the Earth River SUP 10'7\" collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pumpedupsup.com\/collections\/earth-river-sup-10-9-boards\"\u003esee the Earth River SUP 10'9\" collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 11'2\" iGO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is narrower and longer than the 10'8\" version, aimed at paddlers who want more glide and speed out of an all-around board. The closest match in our lineup is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pumpedupsup.com\/collections\/red-paddle-co\/products\/red-paddle-co-11-3-sport-purple-inflatable-sup-2023\"\u003eRed Paddle Co 11'3 Sport\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e (11'3\" x 32\" x 4.72\"), built around the same idea: a sleeker, narrower shape with a racing\/touring fin setup for paddlers who want a faster board without going all the way to a dedicated touring shape. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pumpedupsup.com\/collections\/red-paddle-co\/products\/red-paddle-co-11-3-sport-purple-inflatable-sup-2023\"\u003eSee the Red Paddle Co 11'3 Sport\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 32px 0 8px 0; font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: -0.5px; color: #000000;\"\u003eTouring Boards: Starboard Touring vs. Red Paddle Co Voyager and Elite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Touring comes in 12'6\" x 30\" x 6\" and 11'6\" x 29\" x 6\". Both are dedicated touring shapes: longer and narrower than an all-around board, built to glide efficiently over distance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 12'6\" Touring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is closely matched by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pumpedupsup.com\/collections\/red-paddle-co\/products\/red-paddle-co-126-x-28-elite-inflatable-sup-2023\"\u003eRed Paddle Co 12'6 Elite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e (12'6\" x 28\" x 5.9\", rider weight up to 240 lb). Same length, nearly identical thickness, and a narrower 28\" profile. The Elite is built specifically for racing, with Red Paddle's RSS and FFC stiffening systems aimed at removing flex at speed. If your priority at 12'6\" is genuine distance and speed performance, the Elite is arguably the more capable board of the two, even though it's narrower than Starboard's touring shape. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pumpedupsup.com\/collections\/red-paddle-co\/products\/red-paddle-co-126-x-28-elite-inflatable-sup-2023\"\u003eSee the Red Paddle Co 12'6 Elite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 11'6\" Touring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is aimed at lighter paddlers who want a touring-capable board, which is the same target the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pumpedupsup.com\/collections\/red-paddle-co\/products\/red-paddle-co-120-voyager-inflatable-sup-2023\"\u003eRed Paddle Co 12'0 Voyager\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is built for (12'0\" x 28\" x 4.71\", rider weight up to 200 lb). The Voyager is six inches longer but more than an inch thinner, which gives it a lower, more locked-in feel for the rider it's designed around, while still carrying enough volume for loaded, longer paddles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pumpedupsup.com\/collections\/red-paddle-co\/products\/red-paddle-co-120-voyager-inflatable-sup-2023\"\u003eSee the Red Paddle Co 12'0 Voyager\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 32px 0 8px 0; font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: -0.5px; color: #000000;\"\u003eQuick Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStarboard Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIn-Stock Alternative\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eiGO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10'8\" x 33\" x 5.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll-around, average-weight riders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pumpedupsup.com\/collections\/earth-river-sup-10-7-boards\"\u003eEarth River SUP 10'7\"\u003c\/a\u003e (10'7\" x 32\" x 5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eiGO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10'8\" x 33\" x 5.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll-around, heavier riders, cargo, dogs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pumpedupsup.com\/collections\/earth-river-sup-10-9-boards\"\u003eEarth River SUP 10'9\"\u003c\/a\u003e (10'9\" x 34\" x 5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eiGO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11'2\" x 31\" x 5.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll-around with more glide and speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pumpedupsup.com\/collections\/red-paddle-co\/products\/red-paddle-co-11-3-sport-purple-inflatable-sup-2023\"\u003eRed Paddle Co 11'3 Sport\u003c\/a\u003e (11'3\" x 32\" x 4.72\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTouring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12'6\" x 30\" x 6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistance touring and racing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pumpedupsup.com\/collections\/red-paddle-co\/products\/red-paddle-co-126-x-28-elite-inflatable-sup-2023\"\u003eRed Paddle Co 12'6 Elite\u003c\/a\u003e (12'6\" x 28\" x 5.9\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTouring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11'6\" x 29\" x 6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTouring, lighter riders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pumpedupsup.com\/collections\/red-paddle-co\/products\/red-paddle-co-120-voyager-inflatable-sup-2023\"\u003eRed Paddle Co 12'0 Voyager\u003c\/a\u003e (12'0\" x 28\" x 4.71\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 32px 0 8px 0; font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: -0.5px; color: #000000;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes Pumped Up SUP carry Starboard inflatable SUPs?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNot currently. We've put this page together as a comparison guide so you can see how Starboard's iGo Zen and Touring ZEN models stack up against the Earth River SUP and Red Paddle Co boards we do have in stock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's a good alternative to the Starboard iGO?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor the 10'8\" model, the Earth River SUP 10'7\" is our pick for most all-around paddlers, and the Earth River SUP 10'9\" is the closer match if you need extra width for a heavier rider, cargo, or a dog. For the 11'2\" model, the Red Paddle Co 11'3 Sport is the closer match in length, width, and speed-oriented shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's a good alternative to the Starboard Touring Inflatable?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor the 12'6\" model, the Red Paddle Co 12'6 Elite is the closest in-stock match in length and thickness, built for serious distance and racing. For the 11'6\" model, the Red Paddle Co 12'0 Voyager targets the same lighter-rider touring use, in a longer, thinner shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere can I buy a Starboard inflatable SUP directly?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYou can check current models and pricing at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/star-board.com\/collections\/inflatable-paddleboards\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarboard's site\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 32px 0 8px 0; font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: -0.5px; color: #000000;\"\u003eNeed Help Deciding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf you're not sure which board fits your paddling, call us at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e1-877-777-1769\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm EST, Sat-Sun 9am-1pm EST) or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pumpedupsup.com\/collections\/all-round-sup\"\u003ebrowse our all-around inflatable SUPs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/0713\/collections\/STARBOARD_202c24ca-6cfc-4f65-ae28-ae583ddc0d77.jpg?v=1781527908","url":"https:\/\/www.pumpedupsup.com\/collections\/starboard-sup-copy.oembed","provider":"Pumped Up Sup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}