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    • Body Glove Raptor 10’8 SUP

    Body Glove Raptor 10’8 Inflatable SUP

    Following on the heels of Body Glove’s popular Performer 11 SUP, the Raptor 10’8 SUP is a more manoeuvrable board designed for those that are looking to paddle lakes and run rivers with light surf. The secret to the Raptor’s stability is the built-in triple layer stringer rigidity and its heavy-duty polyvinyl fabric material. Like the Performer, the Raptor is extremely durable and can stand up to the bumps and dings that come with running rivers and day-to-day use. 

    Body Glove Raptor 10’8 SUP

    Based on the Body Glove Performer's winning design, the Raptor is for those who want a little more agility.

    Body Glove Raptor 10’8 SUP
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    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.

    Body Glove Raptor 10’8 SUP
    Body Glove Raptor 10’8 SUP

    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.

    Body Glove Raptor 10’8 SUP
    Body Glove Raptor 10’8 SUP

    Features:

    • 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
    Body Glove Raptor 10’8 SUP

    High pressure valve and leash attachment point.

    Body Glove Raptor 10’8 SUP

    Cargo bungee attachment points.

    Body Glove Raptor 10’8 SUP
    • Multi-purpose handle can accommodate a water bottle or paddle.
    Body Glove Raptor 10’8 SUP
    • Diamond-groove traction pad.
    Body Glove Raptor 10’8 SUP
    • The Body Glove Performer 11 and Raptor 10'8 for comparison.
    Body Glove Raptor 10’8 SUP
    • Endless summer fun on the lake.
    Body Glove Raptor 10’8 SUP

    Verdict:

    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.

    PROS:

    • Great value for those looking to get into stand up paddle boarding.
    • Soft handle can carry a water bottle or the paddle when transporting.
    • Nose bumper to minimize wear and tear.
    • Three flexible fins are impossible to break and provide good stability.

    CONS:

    • The paddle is heavy and the blade is basic.
    • Fins take a long time to re-shape straight after being packed away.

    SPECS:

    Price: $999.99US
    Weight: 10kg / 22lbs 
    Dimensions: 10'8"x33"x6" / 328x84x15cm
    Colour: Green/White
    Ideal use: Flatwater and River

    RATING: 9/10

    Features           2/2
    Construction     2/2
    Function           1.5/2
    Weight              2/2
    Quality / Price  1.5/2

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