Red Paddle, Elite 14' x 26"

Dimensions: 14' x 26" x 5.9"
Board Weight: ~22.5lbs.
Max Rec. Rider Weight: 265lbs
Volume: 320L

The 14' Elite was developed to deliver race-winning speed and efficiency, with the confidence to paddle full-power from startline to finish. Built to perform, it’s truly fast and competitive across all racing disciplines – technical to long-distance and endurance, flat-water to downwinders and surf-racing.

A slender 26" profile and super-narrow tapered nose cuts through the water, enabling rapid acceleration, effortless glide and exceptional tracking. The carefully distributed volume and refined square tail provide reassuring stability without compromising speed, inspiring confident race pace paddling, whatever the water state. The hard-release Speed Tail further reduces drag, making the most of every stroke.

Constructed in Red’s ultra-light MSL800 double-drop-stitch material, minimizing weight and maximizing rigidity for efficient power delivery and lightning responsiveness. Plus patented RSS side battens and FFC nose rod enhance stiffness, so you never need to feel disadvantaged against hardboards. Unleash your full potential with the 14' Elite.

• Speedy: a pure racing design to maximise your potential.
• Well-balanced: 26" of width with volume through the tail for reassuring stability.
• Super-rigid: MSL®800 construction with RSS and FFC provide amazing stiffness at a super-light weight.
• Ultra-glide: narrow tapered nose, streamlined planshape and hard-release Speed Tail ensure optimal efficiency.
• Race-ready: robust construction withstands the rigours of training and competition.
• Great grip: cushioned deckpad with variable traction zones for intuitive footwork.
• Travel-friendly: easily packs into All-Terrain Backpack for transport and storage.

Built in our latest, super-light, ultra-stiff MSL®800 double-drop-stitch material.

MSL® (Monocoque Structural Laminate) is the world’s leading drop-stitch. Exclusive to Red Paddle Co boards, it’s made to our exact specifications.

Monocoque: meaning the coating is integral to the structure. MSL® drop-stitch technology integrates a highly durable, reinforced coating to the ultra-high-definition weave to form an inseparable base layer.

Structural: the high-tensile drop-stitch fibres are designed to withstand pressures in excess of 22psi, meaning Red boards can be inflated to provide unrivalled stiffness and confidence, no matter the rider weight or prevailing conditions.

Laminate: the reinforced composite coating is bonded to the textile core using machine welding that applies heat and pressure to the inner PVC layer, saving over 2kg of adhesives and reducing cosmetic and safety concerns. Produced under low tension, this process creates a torsional stiffening effect when the boards are inflated, making MSL® stiffer at lower pressures.

LEASH POINT

Secure, built-in, marine grade stainless steel D-ring to reliably and safely attach your leash and stay firmly connected to your board.

DECKPAD

Super-grippy ‘Red’ embossed EVA deckpad for optimum traction and comfort underfoot.

SIDE HANDLES

Forward positioned handles for standing race starts and beach transitions.

CARGO SYSTEM

Four-point flat bungee cargo system for hassle-free, secure kit storage – with built-on accessory mount for attaching GPS, activity trackers, cameras or phones using the universal M6 thread insert.

SPEED TAIL

Hard release edge at the tail of the board reduces drag for increased speed and glide per stroke.

CARRY HANDLE

Soft touch, ergonomically designed tubular centre handle for easy, comfortable carrying – elongated to allow balanced portages with accessories attached.

TAPERED NOSE PROFILE

A narrow, reduced volume nose cuts through the water more easily for optimum efficiency.

RSS BATTENS

Red’s patented Rocker Stiffening System (RSS) utilises two external pure plastic battens to provide up to 40% more stiffness.

FFC ROD

Patented Forward Flex Control – a high-modulus carbon rod locks under tension to improve rigidity, helping maximise boardspeed.