12-Foot-6 iRace Inflatable SUP Board (Board Only)
The iRace is an “on the go” SUP racing/touring board that’s also lightning-fast. At 12 feet 6 inches long and 6 inches thick, this is a revolutionary inflatable design. Originally designed for the jet-setting SUP-racing crowd, the Tower iRace inflatable stand-up paddle board is also ideal for anyone who just wants a super-fast flat-water touring board.
Note that this is just the board: You will need a pump to inflate it, and SUP paddles are sold separately as well. You can also buy this board in a complete ISUP package.
All inflatable SUPs come with a two-year warranty.
Tower iRace SUP Specs
When you buy the Tower iRace, you’ll get a 12-feet-6-inches-long, 30-inches-wide, 6-inches-thick inflatable SUP that includes a high-end Tower-branded diamond-grooved deck pad, a fin box with a removable center fin, a hand-hold strap, a roll-up carrying strap, a towing ring on the nose, and a leash attachment ring on the tail.
An Inflatable SUP Board With a New Design for Speed and Distance
It will shock you how fast the 12-foot-6 Tower iRace inflatable SUP board is! This inflatable paddle board is made for racers or recreational paddlers who want the speed of a race board. This 12' paddle board can cut through choppy water, and if you’re near an open ocean or larger lake, having a longer board will make it easier for you to paddle longer distances. This board is also a bit narrower than our other models, so it’s a bit more streamlined for those who want to race with it. Inflatable boards are becoming more and more popular in racing, and we believe that this design, with its pointed nose, narrower width, and 6-inch thickness, will become the go-to board for racers out there.
Even with all of the benefits of a racing board, that doesn’t mean that recreational paddlers can’t handle this board. If you’re looking for a board faster than our all-around Adventurer but a bit more compact than the exceptionally speedy Xplorer, this is the board for you! It has tons of volume and stability for everyday users. At 12 feet 6 inches, the added length of this red inflatable paddle board also helps to stabilize taller riders who may feel a bit wobbly on a shorter board.
Amazing Rigidity
The Tower iRace red inflatable paddle board is made from extremely rugged materials like those you’d find on the highly regarded Zodiac boats and extreme river rafts. The amazing rigidity of the iRace is created by thousands of vertically oriented strands of identical length that connect the top deck to the bottom. When inflated, they form a structure that has the rigidity of a piece of plywood, and the thicker you go, the more rigid it gets. We can literally put the front tip of the 12-foot-6 Tower iRace on one chair and the rear tip on another chair and have a 200-pound person stand in the middle, and the board barely flexes.
Be wary of newer boards made with the fused process. While they may be lighter, they lose rigidity and durability and are much lower-quality boards overall.
A Viable EPS/Epoxy Board Alternative
Traditionally, inflatable SUPs were only a consideration for traveling: Stow one on your yacht, take it with you on the plane, or haul it to that secret mountain lake or river and you can stand-up paddle board in the farthest corners of the world. But with the combination of speed and rigidity in the Tower iRace red paddle board, you’ll be hard to beat on flat water with anything less than a full-fledged racing hard board … and don’t be surprised if it outperforms a few of those, too.
Benefits of an Inflatable SUP Over an EPS/Epoxy Board
- Easy to Store: When rolled up, these 12' SUP boards are 1 foot in diameter and 35 inches wide.
- Indestructible: Never worry about dings and board cracks ever again! These boards can be thrown off of a second-story deck or set down on gravel without a scratch.
- Easy to Transport: You’ll have no need for roof racks, as this red paddle board is about the size of a rolled sleeping bag when it’s deflated. It easily fits in any car or boat and can even be strapped onto a bicycle or motorcycle. You can even take it on a plane. This SUP is designed to fit your lifestyle.
- Soft: You can even play bumper boats with this paddle board, and kids can jump from one board to the other safely, without ever worrying about getting knocked out in the waves.
- Easy on the Feet: While very rigid, this inflatable SUP in red has a deck pad that cushions your feet better than some of the top hard boards on the market.
- Less Expensive: The low price of the iRace makes it a great second board for travel or guests.
Approved by Stephan Aarstol