ISLE Phantom Touring Paddleboard Review

The ISLE Phantom Touring Paddleboard is an innovative and ergonomic paddleboard that’ll last a long time if well maintained.

It is contemporary design will assist beginners in feeling comfortable on the water while also challenging their balance.

Features ISLE Phantom Touring Paddleboard

The board tracks well and has an intuitive feel, letting you paddle more effectively without needing to make too many adjustments as you glide on the water.

The paddleboard is also very traveling-friendly and can be transported to the beach or on holiday to Maui.

The accessories included in the ISLE Phantom Touring Paddleboard are also high quality and very useful as the brand has learned the needs of riders and upgraded from their old models.

Moreover, the ISLE Phantom Touring Paddleboard is an ideal all-around paddleboard that comes at a low price for any rider, especially if you are just getting started.

This is your primary or second paddleboard.

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Main Features

• The rounded handles are ideal for transporting the paddleboard once inflated and found at the board’s tail, nose, and center.
• A soft brushed traction pad made from EVA foam with additional grooves provides enough grip and comfort whether you’re kneeling or standing.
• The paddle holder is composed of Velcro straps on the rail of the paddleboard for equipping your paddle efficiently.
• Large bungee systems on both the front and back of the paddleboard for attaching gear.

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Pros

• The best option for flat water and lakes
• Durable and tracks very well in the water
• Affordable and fair price
• A paddle holder at the side
• Very stable

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Cons

• Side fins are not adjustable
• It tends to have a few difficulties with waves
• The paddle can fill up with water and lose buoyancy.

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ISLE Phantom Touring Paddleboard

This is what you can get if you are willing to shell out some serious dough. This is a phantom touring paddleboard made by Isle, a brand famous for its high-end paddleboards.

Of course, the primary thing you will notice is the design. This thing looks fantastic, from its smart, fast, and quick method to the unique texture on the deck.

If you have read a review of Isle 10’ paddleboard and what it offers, but now you want something bigger and longer, we cannot think of a better choice for a long SUP than this 12’ paddleboard from Isle.

We have tested a few of the Isle inflatable SUP on our site. We generally enjoy them, and we think you guys do as well. First, let us talk about the price. Our primary purpose is not to convince you guys to go out and splurge on the most luxurious SUP possible.

This paddleboard is not even close to the most luxurious we have seen. We think you get value for the money with this ISLE Phantom Touring Paddleboard. This one is handsome as hell.

This paddleboard has all the essentials to get you started. It comes with a three-piece aluminum paddle, a pump and gauge, and a removable travel fin. They’re all quality gears and what you need for a successful paddling cruise.

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Special Features

To give you an overview of what to expect from this paddleboard, check out some of its unique features:

• Sleek and fast design – Its touring style and fin setup allow for smooth long-distance paddling and improve the SUP’s stability when breaking via choppy water.
• Easy to store – Rolls to a compact size of only 1’ in diameter and 36” wide, and 12.6 by 30” by 6” when completely inflated.
• High durability – This ISLE Phantom Touring Paddleboard is made to last. You would not need to worry about dings or damage. It can withstand a decent amount of abuse. Throw it off the room, ram it into rocks, or run it over with your car. The paddleboard is made with top-quality, military-grade material that resists wear and tear.
• High weight load – The paddleboard can support multi-riders or one rider up to 300 pounds. That means you can enjoy riding with your pet, wife, husband, or friends.
• Complete package – The ISLE Phantom Touring Paddleboard comes with all the essentials to get you started, including three pieces of an Aluminum adjustable paddle, a high-pressure air pump, a removable middle fin, and a repair kit.
• Manufacturer warranty – Isle is a company that provides fantastic top-quality products combined with solid design credentials. The 12’ SUP we are reviewing here is backed up with complete peace of mind two-year warranty that covers all from the materials used to defects in manufacturing.

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More in-depth information on ISLE Phantom Touring Paddleboard

If you are into paddling at all, I think the ISLE Phantom Touring Paddleboard is a great option for you. The unique pulled nose and tail shape make the paddleboard much better cut through choppy water, making it a good overall performing flat water SUP.

Though the ISLE Phantom Touring Paddleboard is quite long, it rolls to a sleeping bag size. On the other hand, its relatively significant volume permits it to hold up to 300 pounds. That said, you can store it in a closet or any small area in which a typical rigid paddleboard would never fit.

And yes, rigid SUPs might be a good option for some, but not others. Others mightn’t have the convenience of an oversized garage or room to store a wooden board or take the stairs or an elevator and come back from the water.

An ISLE Phantom Touring Paddleboard can be stored and taken just about any place you might want it to go. When traveling, you can check it into a plane, and if you are taking a vehicle, throw the backpack in the trunk and hit the road! No fuss, no muss.

Further, unlike rigid paddleboards built with EPS foam that can become quite unstable in high temperatures and causes the paddleboard to examine in extreme circumstances, the ISLE Phantom Touring Paddleboard is made with highly durable material and drop-stitch build that can withstand robust conditions and a decent amount of abuse. That said, it is worth each penny.

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Advantages of the ISLE Phantom Touring Paddleboard

Buoyancy and Rigidity – The lack of these two things has been the issue for the rider for over a long time. Isle has done a fantastic job turning what was typically 4” to 6” thickness. They have also boosted the width to 30” for max stability.

Accessories – ISLE Phantom Touring Paddleboard did not skimp anything to cut the expenses. On the contrary, the SUP is well made, and it has all the gears to get you started.

It comes with a high-pressure air pump and gauge. The adjustable three-piece travel paddle breaks down for smooth and straightforward traveling and adjusts to varying rider heights.

Further, the paddleboard has a comfortable deck pad and carry handle that makes the paddleboard simple to take when completely inflated. It also features one metal D-ring on the tail for SUP leash attachment and four additional d-rings on the deck towards the nose of the SUP, which constitutes a crisscross bungee that can be used to hold onboard cargo.

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