The Raptor also comes with a host of features such as the multi-purpose handle which can accommodate a water bottle and also holds the paddle for easy transport. There's also a nose bumper on the underside of the Raptor to minimize wear and tear. At the rear, you’ll find three flexible fins which are impossible to break and provide good stability in the water. Cargo bungees up front enable you to secure your gear while a diamond-groove traction pad provides comfort for your feet and helps you stay upright.

Have a watch of the following video overview of the Body Glove Raptor 10’8 SUP to get a better understanding of all of these features and more.

Along with the Raptor SUP you also get a three-piece adjustable aluminium paddle, cell phone dry bag, coil leash, high-pressure hand pump with gauge and high-quality storage backpack to pack it all in for travel to far away paddling destinations.

The Raptor has a planning hull design which is optimal for most paddlers. This style of hull is flatter and wider so that you ride more on top of the water. This type of hull tends to be the most stable and versatile but still allows you to surf. If you are a beginner paddler then this type of hull is best suited to you, where more advanced paddlers may prefer a displacement hull.

• Adjustable aluminum 3pc. standup paddle (68-88 in)
• High-pressure hand pump w/ gauge
• Triple layer stringer rigidity
• Durable backpack
• Dry pouch
• Coil leash
• Repair kit
• Heavy Duty Poly Vinyl Fabric material

High pressure valve and leash attachment point.

Cargo bungee attachment points.

• Multi-purpose handle can accommodate a water bottle or paddle.

• Diamond-groove traction pad.

• The Body Glove Performer 11 and Raptor 10'8 for comparison.

• Endless summer fun on the lake.

Since the Body Glove Raptor 10’8 SUP is basically a smaller clone of their popular Performer 11 SUP, you’ll find that it paddles nearly the same. In back to back comparison of each SUP I could tell that the Raptor 10’8 SUP was slightly more manoeuvrable and tippy, therefore ideal for a more advanced paddler than the Performer 11 SUP. This is because the Raptor has less volume given that it is 1” thinner and 4” shorter, which also makes it 4lb lighter. Since the Raptor’s size is only slightly smaller it’s not a huge leap from the Performer but you will notice it when you take the Raptor down a river or get into choppy lake water. I preferred the stability of the Performer and the manoeuvrability of the Raptor and given that Body Glove is no longer making the Performer, then the Raptor is an excellent choice for paddlers looking for a quality SUP with all the gear needed to get out on the water right away.