{"product_id":"red-paddle-co-14-elite-future-series","title":"Red Paddle Co 14'0 Elite Future Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRed Paddle Co 14'0 Elite Future Series\u003c\/strong\u003e is for paddlers who want genuine performance from an inflatable paddleboard. This is not a general-purpose cruiser or a forgiving all-rounder. It is a fast, efficient, purpose-built board designed for fitness paddling, endurance efforts, race training and ambitious paddlers who want to cover water with less drag and more speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt The SUP Company, we see the 14'0 Elite as the board for paddlers who have already developed decent balance and now want something that feels sharper, lighter under power and more rewarding with every stroke. It gives you the practicality of an inflatable, but with a far more direct and performance-led feel than a typical touring shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it sits in the Red Paddle Co range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 14'0 Elite sits at the faster, more race-focused end of Red’s inflatable range. Compared with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/red-paddle-co-14-ft-sport-future-series\"\u003eRed Paddle Co 14' Sport Future Series\u003c\/a\u003e, it is narrower, quicker and more committed in feel. Compared with the \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, it carries less kit and asks more of your balance, but rewards you with noticeably more speed and cleaner glide. If you want a friendlier long-distance step-up, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/red-paddle-co-12-ft-6-voyager\"\u003eRed Paddle Co 12'6 Voyager\u003c\/a\u003e remains a brilliant all-round touring sweet spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the 14'0 Elite if your main goal is going faster. Choose the Sport if you still want more forgiveness. Choose the Voyager if your paddling is more about distance, adventure and carrying gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose the Red Paddle Co 14'0 Elite Future Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, efficient glide that rewards a strong, tidy paddling technique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA narrower, more purposeful shape for fitness paddling and race progression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Future Series construction for a lighter, crisper, more responsive feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding stiffness for an inflatable, helping it feel more planted and efficient under power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackable and travel-friendly, without the transport hassle of a composite race board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for paddlers who want a proper performance board rather than a compromise shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14'0\" (427cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26\" (66cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.9\" (15cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoard weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.2kg (22.5lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended rider weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 120kg (264.5lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFin set-up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUS box race fin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMSL800 with RSS battens and FFC stiffening system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast touring, fitness paddling, endurance paddles and race progression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe package includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Paddle Co 14'0 Elite Future Series board\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\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/red-paddle-co-rss-batten-single\"\u003eRSS battens\u003c\/a\u003e and FFC stiffening rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS box race fin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof phone case and service\/repair kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaddle sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a premium performance match, look at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/red-paddle-co-ultimate-3-piece-paddle\"\u003eRed Paddle Co Ultimate 3 Piece Paddle\u003c\/a\u003e. For a more affordable upgrade route, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/red-paddle-co-prime-3-piece-paddle\"\u003eRed Paddle Co Prime 3 Piece Paddle\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/red-paddle-co-hybrid-3-piece-paddle\"\u003eRed Paddle Co Hybrid 3 Piece Paddle\u003c\/a\u003e are both excellent options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Paddle Co boards include a 5-year warranty when registered within 3 months of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHelpful reading \u0026amp; buying advice\u003c\/h3\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: Precision, Performance \u0026amp; The Future Series\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 Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/blogs\/tips-guides\/ready-to-upgrade-your-guide-to-choosing-the-right-paddleboard\"\u003eReady to Upgrade? Choosing the Right Paddleboard\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\/pages\/sup-test-centre\"\u003eBook a session at our SUP Test Centre\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore the range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/red-paddle-co-14-ft-sport-future-series\"\u003eRed Paddle Co 14' Sport Future Series\u003c\/a\u003e – the faster crossover option with a little more forgiveness\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 – long-distance touring and expedition use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/red-paddle-co-12-ft-6-voyager\"\u003eRed Paddle Co 12'6 Voyager\u003c\/a\u003e – an excellent touring sweet spot for many paddlers\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\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 14'0 Elite Future Series suitable as a first paddleboard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot really. This is a performance board for paddlers who already have reasonable balance and want more speed. If you are newer to the sport or still want lots of reassurance underfoot, a wider touring or all-round shape would make more sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the 14'0 Elite and the 14' Sport Future Series?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elite is the sharper, faster and more race-oriented board. The 14' Sport Future Series is still quick, but it is the easier board to live with day to day. If outright pace is your goal, choose the Elite. If you want speed with a bit more forgiveness, choose the Sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the 14'0 Elite for touring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but think of it as fast, light touring rather than expedition touring. It is brilliant for covering distance efficiently, fitness paddles and long training sessions. If you want to carry more gear or prioritise stability over outright speed, the Voyager range is the better fit.\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\u003eNo. The package includes the board and premium accessories, but the paddle is sold separately. That is often the better approach on a board like this, because it lets you choose a lighter, stiffer paddle that matches the performance of the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it still practical to transport and store?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and that is one of the biggest attractions of this board. You get race-board style efficiency in a package that still rolls up into a bag for the car, the house or travel. For many paddlers, that practicality is exactly why an inflatable performance board makes so much sense.\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. The best way to decide whether a fast board is right for you is to feel it on the water. You can book a session at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/pages\/sup-test-centre\"\u003eSUP Test Centre\u003c\/a\u003e and compare shapes properly before committing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Red Paddle Co","offers":[{"title":"14'0\" x 26\"","offer_id":53261419151693,"sku":null,"price":1179.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/8381\/8829\/files\/RedPaddleCoEliteFS14ft.png?v=1767882748","url":"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/red-paddle-co-14-elite-future-series","provider":"The SUP Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}