The electric pump is noisy. It can inflate up to 22 psi, so that’s a lot, and I was impressed. It needs to be connected to a car to work, unlike the Whale. Leash Leash Again, since the Goosehill Sailor Touring does not come with a SUP kayak seat, the paddle does not come with an extra blade as well. But as it is, I think the paddle is amazing and it can cut through the water easily, so beginners won’t have a hard time using it as well. Pump Half a knot when you have less than five knots to play with is massively significant, especially if you’re using it somewhere where there might be 2.5 knots of tide running against you.

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Now let’s talk about the design of the board. Starting with the small details, the Goosehill Sailor Touring inflatable paddle board has d-rings attached in the front bungee area near the board’s nose. And like I’ve previously mentioned, this one has a grab handle in the middle for easy transport in and out of the water. Oh and let’s not forget about the high quality air valve you can find just below the board’s footpad.We borrowed a 12ft6 dropstitch inflatable SUP on holiday last year and blasted around the bay at Fishguard very effectively so, in the winter, I had a look for a second-hand one.

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We tried both of us once on a 14ft foam and carbon raceboard, and I can report that it’s impossible to put a combined weight of 120kg on a 23in-wide platform that’s designed for 90kg max.A 12ft 6in board has a theoretical maximum displacement speed of 4.73 knots, a 10 footer 4.23 knots. Goosehill prides itself on its high-quality products. And after testing out the Goosehill Touring 12’6, I can say it’s definitely high-performing since it’s made with durable and cost-effective materials. With the Goosehill 12 ‘6, you don’t have to worry about the speed since it has a pointed nose that makes the board quite fast. Conclusion: Goosehill Touring 12’6 Goosehill Sailor Touring Board The Goosehill paddle board inflates completely in a matter of minutes. And it truly is a work of art when fully inflated!