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New modelsThree 12’6’’ Touring iSUPs put to the test

Stephan Gölnitz

 · 23.07.2026

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been able to put three of the latest touring iSUPs through their paces
Photo: surf/Hersteller
Three new touring iSUPs are set to launch for the 2026 season, all of which have already been put through their paces in SUP tests. There’s something for every touring paddler, from short-distance to long-distance trips – ranging from lightweight and manoeuvrable to sturdy, or particularly fast and sporty.

12’6’’ touring SUPs are the premier class among inflatable SUP boards (also known as iSUPs or inflatables). The renowned brands Duotone, NSP and Starboard have three interesting models in their 2026 range. Touring boards are generally divided into two categories: sportier models with widths ranging from 28 inches to 30 inches, and more comfort-oriented tourers with widths of 30 to 34 inches. Even wider models up to 36 inches are rare and tend to be geared towards expeditions with plenty of luggage, or are suitable for (heavier) paddlers who require particularly high stability.

You can find the three candidates here in the individual reviews

Duotone Raven 12’6’’ x 32’’ SLS

  • Weighing 7.8 kilos
  • highly manoeuvrable
  • particularly compact when packed away
  • compact rucksack
  • welded rails
  • 529 euros
  • Read the review

​NSP Touring LT 12’6’’ x 32’’

  • comfortable yet speedy
  • sturdy construction: 9.4 kilos
  • including paddle
  • well-equipped
  • light rucksack
  • 529 euros, including a paddle
  • Read the review

​​Starboard Touring One 12’6’’ x 30’’

  • driving at a brisk pace
  • Weighing 8.0 kilos
  • including paddle
  • welded rails
  • a good rucksack
  • 699 euros, including a paddle
  • Read the review

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Stephan Gölnitz

Stephan Gölnitz

Deputy Editor in Chief surf

Stephan Gölnitz comes from Bochum and had Holland as his home windsurfing territory for many years before moving to Munich in 1996 for the job of test editor at surf magazine. The materials engineering graduate worked as a surf instructor on the Ijsselmeer during his studies and competed for several seasons for the Essen sailing team in the Surfbundesliga and the Funboard Cup. He completed a traineeship at surf-Magazin in the test department and since then has actively accompanied almost all tests on the boom and for more than 10 years also as a photographer. Stephan has covered many thousands of test kilometers, mainly on Lake Garda and in Langebaan, but also in Egypt and Tobago. He gets his hands on over 100 new sails and boards every year as his company car. Privately, he prefers to surf with a foil on Lake Walchensee or “unfortunately far too rarely” in the waves. SUP is Stephan's second passion, which he pursued for several years at numerous SUP races. Today, he prefers to paddle on river tours with family or friends - even for several days.

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