Inflatable Boards 2023: Glory Boards Paw 11'0" x 31.0" in test - the SUP for dogs
Stephan Gölnitz
· 05.06.2023
The board with the dog's paw is first and foremost a classic all-rounder in 11 feet. With its very light construction, the board feels really fluffy in the hand when carried. On the water, it is lively and agile when accelerating and turning, but also a little more wobbly around the longitudinal axis - like all very light boards - than is usual for the width. But still in moderation.
The special feature here is not the design of the deck pad, but the fact that the pad goes all the way to the tip of the bow. Your four-legged friend has plenty of space here and won't immediately scratch through the board laminate with their claws. The pad on our test board was still the standard thickness, but will be thicker in future versions.
The board turns very easily and quickly even without changing position. If you place one foot roughly at the end of the rear dog's paw, you are still very stable, the board lifts easily out of the water and turns at will like a puck on mirror-smooth ice. The achievable speeds are within the range of an 11-foot all-rounder. For sprinting, you should get a narrower and longer board. If you're looking for a light, easy-turning all-round board that comes with a space blanket for the board dog as standard, you'll find a suitable model here.
There are three fins in the tail, which give the board very good directional stability despite only 11 feet, do not slow it down noticeably and are quicker to fit with the sliding system than a single fin with fin plates. Four rings on the board make it possible to mount a kayak seat.
Conclusion on the Glory Boards Paw 11'0" x 31.0":
A lightweight, easy-turning board for mum, dad and dog. Included in the price: a 30 per cent carbon paddle.
Very light, large pad up to the bow, quick to fit sliding fins.
Info:
- Price: 649 Euro
- Length: 335.0 cm
- Width: 78.0 cm
- Weight: 8.7 kg
- Volume: 325 litres
- Web: www.gloryboards.com
