GILI Adventure Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board

Measuring 11′ x 32″ x 6″ and weight in at nineteen lightweight pounds, the GILI adventure is a board that provides even more versatility than the 10’6 AIR.

A quicker board packed with specs, the 11 Adventure is an excellent choice for paddlers who enjoy an extensive range of SUP activities, and the fantastic design looks fantastic on the water.

The GILI Adventure Inflatable board is a cargo friendly all-around that can play as a touring paddleboard.

This paddleboard will appeal to new paddlers who want to practice touring and intermediate paddlers who want to carry more equipment or take a dog along on their adventures.

The high weight capacity makes it acceptable to take a couple of children with you. Its 22 pounds also makes it quite manageable.

This paddleboard is super affordable and comes with many great features and accessories. It’s lightweight, small, great for traveling, and provides excellent maneuverability and stability on the water.

Features GILI Adventure Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board

Deflate/inflate

Using the Gili hand pump, you can get your inflated board to the 15 PSI in around ten minutes. It does take quite a bit of oomph, but there is no problem with a bit of warm-up.

I would love to view an upgrade in pump standard to a twin-chamber pump in the future to make things faster and easier.

But definitely, upgrades like that also come with a cost.

When deflating, force the pin in at the inflation control device, then twist clockwise.

This will keep the control device open and permit the air to continue when you begin to force the remaining air out.

You can then roll your board up for the last bit of air. Bear in mind to push the pin back out!

Fin setup

Flip the board over, and you will view a tri-fin setup.

The side fins are flow profile and fixed, while the center fin is removable.

The center fin installment is super toolless and straightforward with a click in a system.

The identical fins and fin boxes can be found on many SUPs in this price range.

A tri-fin setup permits stable backfoot turns and fantastic maneuverability, while it would be remarkable to view the side fins removable in the future.

Specifications

• Width: 32 inches
• Length: 11 feet
• Weight: 19 pounds
• Thickness: 6 inches
• Capacity: 290 pounds
• Volume: 238 liters
• Warranty: Two-year warranty, sixty-day risk-free return
• Paddle length 64 to 86 inches
• Colors accessible: Yellow/gray and Blue/gray
• Added accessories: Two-stage hand pump, carbon fiber paddle, ten-inch coiled ankle fresh, carry backpack, repair kit.

Pros

• Very simple to control regardless of experience
• Amazing tracking capability
• Setup is rapid and easy
• Two storage areas
• Excessively relax to stand on
• Paddle is light
• Compact and simple to transport
• The pump is genuinely the best

Cons

• No paddle holder
• Some users find it a very slow

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The Ultimate Adventure Paddle Board for the Outdoor Enthusiast

The GILI Adventure is the ultimate expedition iSUP designed for utility, touring, and performance.

We’ve given this board a slightly wider stance for extra stability, a pointed nose, and an increased rocker for enhanced performance in all water conditions.

With front and rear bungees and a total of 17 D-Rings, you can carry all of your gear for any adventure.

Bring your tackle box, cooler, fishing pole, or an extra person – no problem! You’ll still have room and enough d-rings for an optional kayak seat.

We were created with our advanced, dual-layer Fusion Technology. Our Adventure boards are strong, durable, and have rigidity while also very lightweight.

With our military strength Fusion construction, you don’t need to worry about rocks, trees, or other surfaces.

Complete iSUP Package: includes the Adventure SUP, Light Carbon Fiber Paddle, GILI Inflatable Backpack, GILI 2-Stage Hand Pump, GILI 8′ Coiled Leash, GILI Snap-In Center fin, Snap-In Side Fins & Repair Kit

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GILI 11′ & 12′ Features:
Front, Rear & Center Grab Handles
Extra Large, Brushed EVA Traction Pad
Front & Rear Bungees to stow tons of gear
Fusion Dual Layer Technology: strongest and lightest iSUP Material
Fiberglass Travel Paddle
Ultra-portable, only 19.5 lbs inflated
2-Stage High-Pressure Pump: inflates in minutes
9″ Snap-In, toolless Removable Fin
Removable Side Fins

GILI Adventure Specs:
Dimensions: 11/12 ft x 31 in x 6 in
Board Weight: 19.5 lbs
Volume: 238 Liters
Rider Weight: Up to 290 lbs. Advanced riders may exceed this limit
Paddle Length: 64″ to 86″
Cargo: 6-Point Bungee, 4-Point Bungee, 17 Total D-Rings
2 Year Warranty
60 Day Love It Guarantee

The GILI Adventure is the ultimate expedition & utility iSUP package.

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Overview

The original adventure paddleboard was GILI’s 2nd SUP. The upgraded models have better fins, paddle, and cargo options. Portable and lightweight, the GILI Adventurer Inflatable SUP is acceptable for travelers. Despite how lightweight SUP it’s, it gives excellent stability in the water.

The materials used in the construction make sure a rigid and solid SUP board can only weigh 22 pounds. It is not as stiff as the MENO paddleboard, which has carbon rails. That means it is not as quick as the MENO, but it provides the 10.6 a nice run for the money.

GILI has desired a fast and stable board with a full range of new features that exhibit top quality. Thanks to its rigidity and stability, the GILI Adventurer Inflatable SUP is a beautiful board for each one.

It has sturdiness and stability, allowing new paddlers to practice using touring SUPs while also having the spend and maneuverability that more advanced paddlers seek.

It is a pretty fine competitor to the Blue Fin 10.8 for value. Pretty incredible considering the cruise carbon is dual-chambered. The rigidity and build of the SUP also mean it has an adequate weight capacity of 290 pounds. This means paddlers can take many of the equipment along for their paddleboard adventure or even have their dog accompany them.

At 290 pounds, it also makes it a good board for families as it lets paddleboarders take kids and adventures too! It can accommodate up to 320 pounds before it gets too unstable.

Overall, the GILI Adventurer Inflatable SUP is a fine SUP for those looking to explore the water, from new paddlers to advanced paddlers.

The board is made of premium materials and is of satisfactory quality. The three paddle options also create wiggle room for your paddler’s budget. Combined with four color shades, the current version of the GILI Adventurer Inflatable SUP is an acceptable offering.

At a price and with this paddle board’s profile, new paddlers to intermediate paddlers will appreciate it. GILI’s touring paddleboard will otherwise appeal to paddlers looking for more speed. With lots of additional accessories and features, this paddle is excellent value for money and will last a long time if rightly maintained and looked after.

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Paddling Performance

In the water, the GILI Adventurer Inflatable SUP is a blast to paddle. The SUP glides nicely and provides stability thanks to the 32 inches width. Thanks to the adventure shape and triplefin configuration, we are happy to report that tracking performance is much better than GILI Air 10.6.

The company has since added two fixed side fins to their 10.6 SUP, which undoubtedly improved tracking compared to the one fin version that we reviewed. In terms of rigidity, we inflate this board to max recommendations of a 15 PSI and find the board to be excellent and stiff at the pressure.

Main Features

• One of the most prominent features of the GILI Adventurer Inflatable SUP is its weight capacity. This board is made to be incredibly stable and solid on the water and can hold up to 320 pounds for more advanced paddlers. That said, the recommended weight capacity is 290 pounds.
• The board also adds more comfort with its layer of cushioning.
• A full-length EVA pad adds balance and stability for users. This EVA traction pad boosts grip and adds additional comfort with its cushioning layer.
• The paddleboard also has 20 d-rings, which is a lot! It is perfect for attaching personal gear and tools or adding features such as a fishing rod and kayak seat.
• The paddleboard also includes a top-quality EVA kick pad on the back of the paddleboard, which helps when pivot turns and moves the SUP on the water.

Accessories

• Leash – A coiled lightweight safety leash that expands to 8′. The spiral design makes sure the leash stays out of the water and out of the way. It has a super comfortable ankle strap and stays unnoticed when paddling.
• Paddle – There’re three paddle options available – fiberglass with nylon blade, carbon fiber with nylon blade, and carbon shaft with a carbon blade.
• Backpack – The GILI Adventure Inflatable SUP backpack fits all the essentials and has additional space for personal accessories. This bag features padded rucksack straps for efficient and straightforward transport.
• Pump – The GILI Adventure Inflatable SUP had a pump. It is small and super light, fine for traveling as it breakdown. Continuous pumping cycles in both upward/and downward action, also makes it simpler to inflate your paddleboard to 15 SPI. The air pump also comes with a gauge that indicates the paddleboard pressure.

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What I like

• Excellent Stability
• Pretty fast
• Lightweight and portable
• High weight capacity, great for bringing along children or pets
• Ideal for all levels

What I don’t like

• EVA pad could have more grip

Conclusion

The fantastic 11 Gili Sports adventure has the best balance of stability and speed, the versatility of all the storage places, and the choice to be changed into a kayak.

Outside of the accessories having some room for upgrades, there is not much I would replace on this board.

Gili sports provide a one-year warranty on their products, and Jay, their finding, is a proud owner and passionate.

He sure does a fantastic warranty service and provides back where it is due.

A portion of Gili sports proceeds goes back into ocean talk, and their packaging is made from recycled materials.

You give back to the locations that permit SUP to exist by purchasing Gili.

This is an OK paddleboard. The update improved all the right things. In terms of performance and portability, we enjoyed the GILI Adventure Inflatable SUP and judged it to be an excellent choice for new and intermediate paddlers.

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