The 17’0″ XL Ride is our oversized inflatable paddleboard for party paddlers. Fun, sociable, and fantastic exercise, the XL Ride is perfect for groups, families and clubs. At 17′ long by 60″ wide it comfortably holds up to eight paddlers, offering an awesome experience for family fun, friendly get-togethers, or club activities.

With a gargantuan 1298L of volume it literally has over a tonne of float! Despite its size, our exclusive MSL® fusion technology keeps it light and easy to carry in its own custom bag. In common with its smaller Ride siblings, the 17’0″ XL’s broad deck and tail ensure great stability, even when fully loaded.

The XL Ride features multiple valves for easier group inflation and plenty of grab handles to share the carry to the water too. With a super-spacious deckpad and extra tie-down points for gear, it’s ready for any adventure.

Benefits.

Party board: perfect for social groups, families, and clubs.
Huge capacity: comfortably accommodates up to eight paddlers.
Extra floaty: takes over a tonne of weight with a whopping 1298L of volume.
Super-stable: 60″ wide deck and broad tail keep things steady.
Hardwearing: incredibly tough yet surprisingly light MSL® fusion construction.
Teamwork: with eight handles and four valves, everyone can help inflate and carry.
Adventure-ready: super-spacious deckpad and extra tie-down points for plenty of gear. Portable: comes with its own custom bag.

Specifications.

Board Length	17’0″
Board Thickness	8″ / 200mm
Board Volume	1298L
Board Weight	31.3kg / 69lb
Board Width	60″ / 1524mm
Bag Size	This board comes with an XL Board Wrap
Bag Volume	n/a
Fins	Quad iFin System
Paddle Options	Hybrid Tough (x4), Prime (x4)
Complete Package Weight	40.75kg / 89.84lb

Sustainability.

At Red, sustainability isn’t just marketing hype – it’s at the core of what we do. As a certified B Corp (www.bcorporation.net) we champion high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

Fundamentally, our boards are designed and built to last. Our quality-assured Tec Air process has an extremely low warranty rate below 0.5%. Maximising longevity minimises our impact on the planet.

Yet even durable Red kit will eventually reach end-of-life, hence our ‘design for disassembly’ approach. For example, all Titan pump components are replaceable, while using 100% recoverable virgin plastic in our fins, finboxes and RSS battens ensure they’re fully recyclable.

Our manufacturing processes, like turning the offcuts from our EVA deckpads into keyrings, aim for zero waste too, reflecting our commitment to low-impact resource selection.

Care.

How to store your board

Before storing, rinse all equipment in fresh water and let it dry completely.

To pack away, lay the deflated board deck-up and place the pump across the nose, leaving enough room to wrap the board over. Roll tightly, then secure with the strap. Use the backpack’s internal strap to secure the board inside.

Store your board in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight. If keeping it rolled up, avoid excess pressure on the straps. If space allows, it’s best to store the pump separately.

You can also leave your board inflated, ideally kept on a flat surface or upright – but do reduce the board’s pressure to below 15psi if not in use for a while.

Material.

What is MSL®? Safe. Stiff. Durable.

Monocoque Structural Laminate or MSL® is the world’s leading drop-stitch material. Exclusive to Red Paddle Co boards, it’s made to our exact specifications.

Monocoque: meaning the coating is integral to the structure. MSL® drop-stitch technology integrates a highly durable, reinforced coating to the ultra-high-definition weave to form an inseparable base layer.

Structural: the high-tensile drop-stitch fibres are designed to withstand pressures in excess of 22psi, meaning Red boards can be inflated to provide unrivalled stiffness and confidence, no matter the rider weight or prevailing conditions.

Laminate: the reinforced composite coating is bonded to the textile core using machine welding that applies heat and pressure to the inner PVC layer, saving over 2kg of adhesives and reducing cosmetic and safety concerns. Produced under low tension, this process creates a torsional stiffening effect when the boards are inflated, making MSL® stiffer at lower pressures.