SIC Maui RS 14 ft DF

If you want a hard board that gives you real race-style glide without jumping straight into the highest-priced carbon builds, the SIC Maui RS 14 ft DF makes a lot of sense. It is a fast, efficient 14ft all-water board aimed at paddlers who want to train, cover distance, build speed and step into a more performance-led shape with confidence.

In the SIC lineup, the RS sits on the faster, more race-oriented side of the range. It is not a casual all-round cruiser. Instead, it is for paddlers who want a board that tracks cleanly, rewards good technique and feels efficient over longer paddles, fitness sessions and open-water touring. In this Dragon Fly construction, it gives you that RS speed and waterline efficiency in a more durable, more accessible package than the premium SIC Maui RST 14 ft SF.

If your priority is flatter-water glide, training pace and a more locked-in feel over distance, choose the RS. If you want something looser, more forgiving and more all-round in mixed water and downwind-style conditions, you may be better looking at the SIC Maui Bullet 14 ft DF.

Why choose the SIC Maui RS 14 ft DF?

• Fast and efficient 14ft shape for training, fitness paddling, long-distance outings and entry-level racing.
• More accessible than a full premium carbon race board, while still giving you genuine RS performance DNA.
• Recessed deck feel helps keep you lower and more connected to the board for better control.
• Great option for performance touring if you want more glide than a typical touring board.
• Three widths available, so you can choose between more outright speed or more reassurance and stability.
• Useful real-world details like race handles, bungee storage and a supplied weedless carbon fin.

Range positioning

Why choose the RS DF over the RST 14 ft SF?
Choose the RS DF if you want the RS concept in a more durable and better-value construction. It is the sensible choice for paddlers who want speed and progression without going straight to the lightest and most expensive option.

Why choose the RS DF over the Bullet DF?
Choose the RS DF if your paddling is more about glide, pace, straighter tracking and distance efficiency. Choose the Bullet if you want a board that feels more forgiving and versatile in rougher mixed-water use.

Which paddler is it for?
This is a very good board for ambitious intermediates, fitness paddlers, lighter racers, and touring paddlers who want to move beyond a wider all-round or touring board into something faster and more rewarding.

Specifications

Which size should you choose?

14'0" x 24.5"
Best for lighter or more experienced paddlers who want the quickest, most performance-led feel of the three.

14'0" x 26"
The sweet spot for many paddlers. Fast enough to feel properly lively, but with a bit more forgiveness and all-water usability.

14'0" x 28"
The most reassuring and stable option. A strong choice for bigger riders, performance touring, or paddlers stepping into the RS shape for the first time.

Package includes

• 1 x SIC Maui RS 14 ft DF board
• 1 x 8.3" Weedless 3K Carbon Fin

Explore the range

• SIC Maui RST 14 ft SF – the lighter, more premium all-water race option.
• SIC Maui Bullet 14 ft DF – a more forgiving mixed-water and open-water choice.
• Shop all SIC Maui boards at The SUP Company.

Helpful reading & buying advice

• SIC Paddleboard Test Centre
• Book a session at The SUP Company SUP Test Centre
• Introduction to UK SUP Racing
• Best Touring Paddleboards for 2026
• SUP Paddle Buying Guide