SUPboarder · Comparison Review · 18:56
Same 14′ × 28″, touring vs racing · inflatable SUPs head to head
Two boards, both 14 feet long and 28 inches wide — do they ride the same? The All Star Airline and the Touring Inflatable Deluxe are swapped back and forth on flat water and in wind and chop, comparing speed and stability through to carrying gear and packing down.
Video Highlights
- Little difference in flat-water speedAt a normal paddling pace the two boards felt similar. When pushing hard, the testers found the Airline slightly faster.
- Airline for chop and quick turnsThe testers felt stable on the Airline's wider tail and the support beside their feet. Step-back pivot turns were also easier and quicker.
- Touring for traveling with gearThe front and rear bungees and carry handles are practical. It tracks straight, so you switch paddle sides less often, and it packs down smaller.
- Decide how you'll ride before you pick a sizeIf you carry a lot and care about transport and storage, look at the Touring; for light touring mixed with racing and turn practice, look at the Airline.
Summarized from SUPboarder's test ride of these models and its English subtitles. Speed and stability depend on the rider and the water conditions.
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