Thanks for watching! One of the reasons we don't have the RPC Ride on our best list is because of the per-dollar value for the Red boards - particularly the Ride. They are undoubtedly great options for paddlers, however in our testing they have not been significantly better in such a way to justify that huge price difference. A great example is comparing the Ride 10'6" to the Honu Byron. Both are 10'6" x 32" x 4.7" and have nearly identical performance on the water. But the Byron is less expensive, more rigid (still 4.7" thick) and has a true fin box rather than fixed fins.
Thanks for the video. Lots of great information. However, I'm really surprised not to see any Red Paddle Co boards mentioned.
Thanks for watching! One of the reasons we don't have the RPC Ride on our best list is because of the per-dollar value for the Red boards - particularly the Ride. They are undoubtedly great options for paddlers, however in our testing they have not been significantly better in such a way to justify that huge price difference. A great example is comparing the Ride 10'6" to the Honu Byron. Both are 10'6" x 32" x 4.7" and have nearly identical performance on the water. But the Byron is less expensive, more rigid (still 4.7" thick) and has a true fin box rather than fixed fins.
I love your videos. Could you please review Taiga boards, especially the nano zip air?