Indiana Touring Carbon/Wood 12'6" x 29": Touring cruiser in a noble outfit in the test

The Indiana is - also in terms of colour - perhaps the most discreet model in the noble group, but also looks very classy with the visible carbon on the rails and the matt-finished wood. As if it wanted to fulfil a cliché, the board conveys the calming gliding characteristics of an Indian canoe, the board feels like it has a touch of Canadian wilderness in it, maybe that's already in the wood? The unusual bow shape and design do not convey an aggressive sports feeling - on this board you would rather discover unknown rivers and lakes than do lonely training laps on the lake.

The slightly thinner board thickness ensures particularly good tipping stability and the feeling of being very close to the water. However, there is still sufficient load capacity for luggage - and two nets, although the rear one is more for hand luggage. With a lot of upturn at the stern, the Indiana has a clean water break even with more load and runs very smoothly, the bow, which is always in the water, leads straight ahead well.

Conclusion on the Indiana Touring Carbon/Wood 12'6" x 29":

As usual for this class, the "Touring" does not want to be a sprinter, but this board does not look like a plastic alien even in the furthest outback, but is a very noble but unobtrusive companion for adventurers on all rivers and lakes.

Price, stable, fast on the tour, equipment. Super carrying handle. Pressure valve.

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Technical data Indiana Touring Carbon/Wood 12'6" x 29"

• Price: 1999 Euro
• Length: 381.0 cm
• Width: 73.5 cm
• Weight*: 12.6 kg
• Volume: 275 litres
• Other size: 11'6'' x 28.5"

* SUP magazine measurement

The test of the brand new Indiana inflatable board Touring LTD 14'0" x 28" can be found in SUP 1/2023 - from 2 May 2023 at the kiosk - or order right here at Delius Klasing->