It is important to fill the board to at least 10-15 psi for the best performance whether you handpump or use an electric one. If you’re rough on your gear, I recommend that you place the included pump near the fins inside the included carry case backpack. The tapered nose is minimally rockered, and at 11 feet long and 34 inches wide, it weighs in at 24 pounds which is average for a board of its size.

A single, long, and therefore probably removable fin might be a better option for controlling tracking and feeling less-wobbly at times. If we like it, we spend some quality time with the gear and review it, noting if it was provided to Man Makes Fire. If you're unsure if SUP boarding is for you and you just want to get out on the water quickly, the Body Glove will get you there. SUP makers tend to go in one of two directions with their fin setups for their boards: a single center fin plate, or a three-fin setup. The bungee cord is fully adjustable thanks to a small plastic clip — a nice little feature that allows you to loosen or tighten the bungee to better accommodate your gear.For convenience and fun out on the water, definitely add the Body Glove Performer to your SUP shortlist. Overall the Body Glove Performer 11’ provides great value in a crowd-pleasing iSUP with a versatile shape that is almost as appealing as the new graphics are. Putting this 24-pound board in and out of the water and lifting it on top of a vehicle would be easier with nose and tail handles and at least one handle on the side. The 2022 version is now available at Body Glove and includes both an electric 12v pump and a manual pump.

Starting in 2022, we are partnering with One Tree Planted to plant a tree for every Performer sold, allowing you to give back to the planet with your purchase. If they’re still available at Costco — and I’m not sure they are because Costco is notorious for selling out of seasonal items and never bringing them back — I’d act now.Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. The more aggressive nose shape also helps with tracking, making it easier to keep the board straight while paddling. The included paddle is a bit too small to efficiently propel the board and requires tightening to keep the handle from shifting. All of the included items easily fit inside the pack along with the iSUP and three-piece adjustable paddle.

It’s partnering with One Tree Planted to plant a tree for every Performer sold, meaning you’ll give a little back to the planet with your purchase. The redesigned fins with their increased surface area made a noticeable difference in how easy the Performer 11’ tracks with little correction required. If you use a hard cooler, like the YETI Roadie 24, you could sit on it to rest or for an alternate position. More stable, faster in the water while paddling, surfs very well despite the very wide tail, top quality electric pump, beautiful design work, comfortable decking, tons of tiedowns for things like a seat system and go pro mount. Body Glove’s latest Performer SUP has drop-stitch construction, with a beautiful wood grain print on both the SUP and paddle blade.

The Body Glove Performer is a no-hassle board that will allow beginner paddlers and families to get out on the water. You’ll also notice the vibrant chevron stripes — and new for 2022 — laser-engraved foot placement guides on the EVA deck pad, which all add up to a really fun design. Here’s a play tip: Sometimes beginner friends and family feel far more comfortable if they sit or kneel on a paddle board. Set your goal and glide to your destination with ease, whether it's exploring shorelines, paddling calm lakes or just spending time with family and friends. Freshly updated for this season, the latest version of the Performer 11 offers some nice improvements and continues to be an excellent value for those who are looking for an affordable and durable inflatable SUP.

The 34” centre width provides a nice stable platform to stand on and the tapered nose helps this board to cut nicely through the water. The paddle quickly and easily assembles by lining up the locking pins with the holes, and once put together and locked down, there’s no twisting as is often seen with other SUP travel paddles.Because Body Glove uses triple-layer side rails and lengthwise carbon stringers, the Performer 11 stiffens up nicely. This board is easy to paddle and feels stable when loaded with an additional rider or pet when on calm water, but it rocks and rolls when paddling through choppy conditions.