How to Choose a Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP)

The best-selling, most versatile platform BOTE makes, the 10 ft. 6 in. BOTE HD Gatorshell stand up paddle board is a fan-favorite, taking design inspiration from the largest fish in the sea.
Imported.
View the BOTE HD Product LineView all BOTE Paddle BoardsBest Use | Paddle Boarding |
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Material(s) | Gatorshell |
Paddle Board Style | Solid |
Paddle Included | Yes |
Length | 10 ft. 6 in. |
Nose | 18 inches |
Mid | 30 inches |
Tail | 10 inches |
Thickness | 4.5 inches |
Fin Length | 10 inches |
Fin Box | Center + 2 side (side fins not included) |
Volume | Unavailable |
Weight Capacity (lbs) | 240 pounds |
Hull Type | Displacement |
Weight | 38 pounds |
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This board was more than I expected! I was able to place the order with Maddy from customer service who was amazing! As soon as the board went into stock we placed it right away!!! Family time on this board has been amazing. I had my son on the board through a rough paddle and it felt so stable and amazing. I love the peak feature of the board at the front. It allows to flow through the water so smoothly. Overall sooooo in love with my board!
I purchased the HD as an upgrade from my Breeze and I am LOVING it. It's not as super stable as the Breeze but still easy going and it so much faster. I SUP weekly and the extra features like the extra bungee, slot to hold the paddle, and Magnepod majorly enhance the experience! The one thing is that the gatorshell scratches super easy so I'm extra careful with it and have a storage bag now.
The board itself seems great but it was the experience of receiving it that was awful. We received instructions on how it would arrive. XPO logistics was delivering it and ended up leaving it on a pallet on the side of the road over a half mile from our home because they couldn’t get their tractor trailer to our house. No call, no email… our neighbor noticed us and contacted us. We were also told our shipment was on the way but it was only 1 board and accessories. When I contacted Bote, they did eventually confirm that a the second board hadn’t shipped. We ended up needing to go out of our way to accommodate XPO logistics to avoid it getting dropped off again and when it arrived, it came without a paddle. Bote was very responsive and is getting one out to us but we had hoped to use them both this week and couldn’t which is really frustrating. I’ll post another review once I can actually use them :)
The packaging was top notch. The board is beautiful, as well as the paddle! Gator shell finish is awesome. Board seems very durable. Too cold in Ohio right now but I’m excited to get it on the water. And will leave a review again.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It is the most awesome paddleboard on the market? I love it so much and every chance I get I’m out on either fishing or just enjoying the day. I have recommend this to anybody there is no better paddleboard than BOTE
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] stable, quick all around versatile board. Nice color pattern and attention to details
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great board! I especially like the KULA and it's tie downs. Highly recommend!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Sleek, clean design that glides through the water smoothly.
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