{"product_id":"red-paddle-co-12-6-sport-future-series","title":"Red Paddle Co 12'6 Sport - Future Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRed Paddle Co 12'6 Sport - Future Series\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium touring inflatable for paddlers who want to move beyond an all-round board and into something faster, cleaner through the water and more rewarding over distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have enjoyed a wider all-round shape but now want more glide, straighter tracking and a more efficient feel on flat water, estuaries or light coastal conditions, this is exactly the sort of board we would point you towards. It still feels reassuring and usable, but it has a noticeably more purposeful edge than a typical “do everything” SUP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the Red Paddle Co range, the 12'6 Sport sits in the sweet spot between easy progression and proper touring performance. It is a better fit than a Ride for paddlers wanting to cover distance more efficiently, but it is less specialist than a race-focused Elite and less cargo-led than a Voyager. In simple terms, this is the board for paddlers who want to go further, faster and enjoy the journey more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich version should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12'6 Sport page currently covers two sizes, and the choice is straightforward:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12'6\" x 30\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is the safer all-round pick for most paddlers. It gives you the classic Red Sport blend of glide and stability, making it a brilliant upgrade board for longer paddles, fitness paddling and general touring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12'6\" x 28\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is the narrower, quicker-feeling option for lighter or more confident paddlers who want a more responsive board and are happy to trade a little forgiveness for extra speed and efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose the Red Paddle Co 12'6 Sport - Future Series?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore glide and better straight-line speed than a typical all-round inflatable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA genuine step-up option for improving paddlers who want to do longer sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuture Series construction gives a crisper, more responsive feel underfoot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStill stable enough to feel practical and enjoyable, not intimidating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for fitness paddling, day touring and regular use on mixed UK waters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Red Paddle Co package quality with strong long-term ownership appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e12'6\" x 30\"\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e12'6\" x 28\"\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12'6\" \/ 381cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12'6\" \/ 381cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\" \/ 76.2cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28\" \/ 71.1cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.7\" \/ 12cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.7\" \/ 12cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoard weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.75kg \/ 21.5lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.6kg \/ 21.2lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Paddle Co Future Series \/ MSL 800\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Paddle Co Future Series \/ MSL 800\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFin setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle 9\" touring fin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle 9\" touring fin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaddlers wanting the best mix of touring glide and confidence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighter or more confident paddlers chasing extra speed and efficiency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe package includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Paddle Co 12'6 Sport - Future Series inflatable paddleboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/red-paddle-co-atb-transformer-board-bag\"\u003eRed Paddle Co ATB Transformer Board Bag\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/red-paddle-co-titan-ii-pump\"\u003eRed Paddle Co Titan II Pump\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9\" touring fin (see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/collections\/fins\"\u003efins collection\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/red-paddle-co-rss-batten-single\"\u003eRSS battens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/red-paddle-co-shoulder-carry-strap\"\u003eRed Paddle Co shoulder carry strap\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoiled board leash (see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/collections\/sup-leashes\"\u003eSUP leashes collection\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof phone case and service kit (see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/collections\/paddleboarding-accessories\"\u003epaddleboarding accessories collection\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Red Paddle Co boards, packages and paddles include a 5-year warranty once registered within 3 months of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen buying your board package, you can also add a discounted Red Paddle Co paddle. For this board, the most natural pairings are the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/red-paddle-co-cruiser-tough-3-piece-paddle\"\u003eCruiser Tough 3 Piece Paddle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/red-paddle-co-hybrid-3-piece-paddle\"\u003eHybrid 3 Piece Paddle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/red-paddle-co-prime-3-piece-paddle\"\u003ePrime 3 Piece Paddle\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/red-paddle-co-ultimate-3-piece-paddle\"\u003eUltimate 3 Piece Paddle\u003c\/a\u003e, depending on how often you paddle and how performance-focused you want your setup to feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatch our video review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Red Paddle Co 12'6 Sport Comparison | Future Series Review\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UWS7qGg3EQY\" height=\"480\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore the range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/red-paddle-co-11-3-sport-future-series\"\u003eRed Paddle Co 11'3 Sport - Future Series\u003c\/a\u003e – the more compact, more manoeuvrable option for shorter touring and crossover use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/red-paddle-co-14-sport-future-series\"\u003eRed Paddle Co 14' Sport - Future Series\u003c\/a\u003e – for paddlers wanting more waterline length, more glide and a stronger fitness\/endurance focus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/red-paddle-co-14-voyager-future-series\"\u003eRed Paddle Co 14'0 Voyager - Future Series\u003c\/a\u003e – the better choice for bigger distances, rougher coastal touring and carrying more kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/red-paddle-co-14-elite-future-series\"\u003eRed Paddle Co 14'0 Elite Future Series\u003c\/a\u003e – the next step if outright speed and race progression matter most\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/collections\/red-paddle-co\"\u003eShop all Red Paddle Co\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHelpful reading \u0026amp; buying advice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/blogs\/news\/red-paddle-co-sport-range-comparison-precision-performance-the-future-series\"\u003eRed Paddle Co Sport Range Comparison\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/blogs\/buying-guides\/red-paddle-co-constructions-msl-msl800-msl1000\"\u003eRed Paddle Co constructions explained: MSL, MSL800 \u0026amp; more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/blogs\/news\/red-paddle-co-sup-paddles-the-complete-buying-guide-materials-weights-blade-types-what-to-choose\"\u003eRed Paddle Co SUP paddles buying guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/blogs\/news\/the-ultimate-red-paddle-co-2026-buying-guide-which-board-is-right-for-you\"\u003eThe Ultimate Red Paddle Co 2026 Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/pages\/sup-test-centre\"\u003eBook a demo at our SUP Test Centre\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 12'6 Sport a good step up from an all-round board?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This is exactly the kind of board we recommend when someone has outgrown a wider all-round SUP and wants better glide, better tracking and a more efficient feel without jumping straight to something twitchy or overly specialist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I choose the 12'6 x 30 or the 12'6 x 28?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most paddlers, the 30\" version is the safer bet and the easier board to recommend. It keeps the speed and touring benefit of the Sport shape while feeling more forgiving. The 28\" version is the one to choose if you are lighter, more confident, or you want a quicker, more reactive feel from the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the 12'6 Sport and the Voyager?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sport is the better pick for day touring, fitness paddling and paddlers who want a cleaner, faster feel. The Voyager is the more expedition-minded board, with more carrying ability and a shape that suits rougher water, longer journeys and more loaded touring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Future Series worth it over the standard Red Sport?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you paddle regularly, value performance and want a board that feels as crisp as possible on the water, yes. The Future Series build makes most sense for paddlers who will notice and appreciate the lighter, stiffer, more reactive feel. If you simply want a dependable touring board and are less concerned with that extra level of response, the standard construction may still be enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a paddle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board package itself does not have to include a paddle, but you can add a discounted Red Paddle Co paddle when ordering. For most paddlers, the Hybrid or Prime options are where this board really starts to shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I try one before buying?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. You can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/pages\/sup-test-centre\"\u003ebook a session at our SUP Test Centre\u003c\/a\u003e and compare touring boards and paddles properly before making the call. That is often the best way to decide between the 28\" and 30\" versions, or between the Sport and Voyager ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Red Paddle Co","offers":[{"title":"12'6\" x 28\"","offer_id":52039527301453,"sku":null,"price":1029.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12'6\" x 30\"","offer_id":52039527334221,"sku":null,"price":1029.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/8381\/8829\/files\/12ft6SportFutureSeries.jpg?v=1751989898","url":"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/red-paddle-co-12-6-sport-future-series","provider":"The SUP Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}