Top Rated Racing Stand Up Paddle Board Reviews

If you’re really into stand up paddle boarding, and you have a bit of a competitive streak, you’ll probably dig stand up paddle board racing!

As the name suggests, racing stand up paddle boards are all about achieving and maintaining speed! The way your racing paddle board is built is really important, and there are a few factors to consider when looking for a solid, high performing board.

What Makes a Good Racing Stand Up Paddle Board?

The Fins or Fin System

Your fins are going to be how you accurately direct your board. While fins do provide a bit of resistance, the single fin system and tri fin system (the most common fin systems on a racing stand up paddle board), these fins will give your board the least resistance against the water. Basically, they help you go really fast while still staying on track!

The Hull Shape

The most effective racing stand up paddle boards are those with displacement hulls, an important factor to consider if you want to be as aerodynamic as possible out there!

The Shape of the Board

So racing stand up paddle boards are much thinner in shape than any other kind of stand up paddle board. This is because these boards are built for speed, and the long shape, paired with the characteristically pointed nose of these boards helps to achieve that.

Reviews of The Best Racing Stand Up Paddle Boards

Tower Paddle Boards iRace 12’6” Stand Up Paddle Board For Racing

The Tower Paddle Boards iRace 12’6” Stand Up Paddle Board For Racing has been built to pick up speed quickly in almost any conditions, not just smooth and easy waters.

This board is 12 feet long and 30 inches wide, coming together nicely in the pointed nose. The length is conducive to moving quickly and the 30 inches of deck space allows you to plant your feet firmly and comfortably. This board is also covered with a slim gripping pad that’s going to keep you stable and standing even if you’re getting sprayed.

The Tower Paddle Boards iRace 12’6” Stand Up Paddle Board For Racing is constructed out of military grade PVC, using drop stitch construction, so you should feel super confident in any environment, no matter how rugged. Aside from the seriously reliable construction, you’re also going to get a 3 piece adjustable fiberglass paddle (the fiberglass makes this paddle next to indestructible), and a hand pump.

While this board is specifically designed for racing, if you want to take a break and just chill between your bursts of speed, you are able to drift comfortably alone or with a friend.

Overall, the Tower Paddle Boards iRace 12’6” Stand Up Paddle Board For Racing is pretty mediumly priced, solidly engineered and constructed, and will give you years of use. This board also comes with a 2 year manufacturers warranty. The sleek black and white racing stripes on this board just makes it look intimidatingly fast, something it definitely lives up to!

If you want a bag to carry your inflatable racing board in, you will have to buy it separately.

Vilano 12’ Inflatable Racing Stand Up Paddle Board

The Vilano 12’ Inflatable Racing Stand Up Paddle Board is probably one of the most rigid feeling inflatable racing stand up paddle boards on the market. This board performs like it’s totally solid but can be deflated and stored, taking up almost no space! It’s the best of both worlds.

This board is built using only the highest grade PVC material and is constructed using Korean drop stitch technology, which is why it feels as rigid as it does when it’s fully inflated. Speed and reliability is the name of the game with this racing board! This board also has an impressive weight capacity of 350 pounds (or just under 159 kilograms)!

The diamond groove traction grip material that covers the deck of this board gives you an extra sturdy and well balanced grip, and the D-ring system with bungee cord on the deck of ths racing board makes it possible for you to safely store your stuff while you’re racing. The D-ring system on this board even allows you to attach a kayak seat if you desire. Your deck is also 31 inches wide, which is a lot of space to play with. The easy carry handle is awesome for portability when you’re out of the water.

This racing board comes with pressure pump for easy inflation, a removable fin (this board has a single fin system), a sturdy paddle and an easy carry bag for transporting all of it.

Overall, the Vilano 12’ Inflatable Racing Stand Up Paddle Board is sold as a complete package that gives you real value for your money. This racing board is 12 feet long, but when deflated takes up only 1 foot by 36 inches worth of space, perfect for those with smaller apartments or even for leaving your board in your car if you’re out there quite often!

Surftech Bark 1206 Competitor Pro-Elite Stand Up Paddle Board For Racing

Besides the ability to achieve super high speeds out on the water, the Surftech Bark 1206 Competitor Pro-Elite Stand Up Paddle Board For Racing is also sleek and stylish looking.

This racing board is constructed out of pro elite carbon fiber, which is strong and reliable. This material also makes this board perfect and safe for distance paddling. Even though this board is rigid, it only weighs 38 pounds (or just over 17 kilograms), which is really no big deal to haul from your car to the water.

The hull of this rigid racing stand up paddle board is really interesting. The Surftech Bark 1206 Competitor Pro-Elite Stand Up Paddle Board For Racing has a planing hull with a displacement entry, which makes this board really perfect for sprint paddling on even rougher waters, even if conditions are windy. This board also operates with a single fin system. Basically, if you’re trying to outpace others out on the open water, this is the racing board for you.

One of the most impressive aspects of this board is the design, a design which has been constructed by award winning board shaper Joe Bark, whose designs have won many a racing competition! The design of this lengthy board really cuts down on drag on the water.

So you don’t actually get anything other than just the actual board in your purchase of this sleek, high performance racing stand up paddle board, but this gives you the opportunity to seek out and find the most high performing paddle possible that suits your style and preferences, which we think is actually a pretty good thing for those who are serious about racing.

Overall, the Surftech Bark 1206 Competitor Pro-Elite Stand Up Paddle Board For Racing is really a top quality racing board, that should be a front runner for you if you are into competitive racing (Or if you just like going really fast)!

Supflex 12’6” Flexrace Stand Up Paddle Board For Racing

When fully inflated, the Supflex 12’6” Flexrace Stand Up Paddle Board For Racing stands at 6 inches high, so it is incredibly rigid even though it’s an inflatable.

This board is quite big, but its narrow design ensures that you’re going to be able to pick up high speeds even on choppy waves. The deck of this board is also covered in a high quality diamond texture EVA gripping pad, which gives you the freedom to make quick movements or adjustments but still stay comfortably up right. The deck of this board is clear of any handles or possible obstructions, meaning you have full range of the surface.

Even though the narrow tail and pulled in nose of board is most definitely built for speed, you can also easily take it for a leisurely drift, so it’s really a jack of all stand up paddle boarding trades.

This is one racing stand up paddle board that comes with a fair bit of accessories. You get a removable 10 inch center fin (this board operates as a single fin board), a dual action high pressure hand pump, a 3 piece adjustable aluminum paddle (super lightweight yet still strong), and a safety leash and backpack for transporting the board when it is deflated. This racing board is also very good looking, so you’ll be getting envious glances both in and out of the water!

Overall, the Supflex 12’6” Flexrace Stand Up Paddle Board For Racing is almost crazy for the low price you’re going to pay. It almost seems like there should be a catch, but the bottom line is that this board is outstanding quality for not much money! The board also comes with a 2 year manufacturers warranty, that we are 100 percent sure you will never need!