The Gladiator Elite Performance All Round 11'6 x 34” x 5.9” is the perfect board for taller as well as heavier rider wanting to paddle longer distance with the benefit of still keeping manoeuvrability. The 34" width and the straight rails make this SUP board super stable, the 5.9" thickness gives the board the correct volume for the heavier rider, which allows the 11'6 to have an unlimited top-end weight limit allowing any rider to have confidence in stiffness underfoot. With its pointed nose and square tail, it provides a perfect combination of speed and stability. Whether you want to go anywhere or do a bit of everything, this board is the one for you.
**A bit more about performance all round paddle boards**
The performance all round board is a fantastic middle ground between an all round paddle board and a touring board and has been specifically developed to offer beginners wanting to paddle more than an hour at a time a performance board that offers great glide and forward motion, giving an enhanced level of performance but still keeping manoeuvrability and stability that’s so important to a beginner paddle boarder.
The Gladiator Elite Performance all round comes in 3 sizes offering all paddle boarders the perfect shape for there individual needs:
- The 11’2 x 30 x 4.7" for shorter, lighter riders
- The 11’4 is 32” x 4”.7” is a great choice for pretty much everyone getting into paddleboarding
- **The 11’6 x 34” x 5.9” offers a huge amount of stability for taller and heavier riders..**
Made from market-leading machine weave 26psi high-density double laminated dropstitch, the Elite is top of its class, being 20% lighter and stiffer than fusion layer boards. The weave has less give than the traditional knitted method, providing superior flex, rigidity, and durability. The Gladiator Elite is reinforced with an Xstrong triple rail edge, adding to the 'solid' board feel and enhancing rigidity, glide, and performance. It features front, rear, and centre carrying handles for easy transportation, as well as bungee tie-downs for carrying kit. The Elite is designed with a focus on detail, offering minimum weight and exceptional quality.
The Refined Nose Shape: Gaining the 'refined nose' is one of the aspects of manufacturing that sets a board apart within the premium category. The refined nose is produced by the triple rail edge manufacturing process, produced in the above way and offers the rider a premium performance especially noticeable when tackling chop and waves.
## Specifications
- **Material:** Fusion Double laminated Machine Weave
- **Rails:** Xstrong Triple Rail Edge
- **Fin:** Centre US Fin
- **Handles:** 3
- **Pressure:** 20psi
- **Dimensions:** 11'6 x 34" x 5.9"
- **Board Weight:** 10kg
- **Board Volume:** 330 litres
- **Max Carrying Capacity:** 200kg
- **Recommended Rider Weight:** Over 80kg
- **Max Rider Weight:** 140kg
- **Recommended Rider Height:** Over 5’8”
## What's Included
- **3 YEAR WARRANTY:** For your peace of mind, the Gladiator paddle board is backed by a generous 3-year warranty.
- **WHEELED BAG:** Large. Great Quality. Strong. The Gladiator bag designed to carry all of your Gladiator paddle board kit easily. Perfect for heading to the beach or global travel.
- **SUPER PUMP WITH FOLDING FEET:** Inflate your board faster and more easily with continuous pumping cycles in both downward and upward action. At the flick of a switch, the double-action becomes single-action for easy inflation to 20 PSI.
- **CARBON PADDLE:** This upgraded carbon SUP paddle is included with the Elite range. A true step-up in performance, for faster forward paddling. Colour-coded blue to match the board.
- **COILED LEASH:** A SUP Leash is an essential piece of kit to keep you safe on the water. Every Gladiator Paddleboard comes with a coiled SUP leash.
- **US FIN BOX & TOURING HONEYCOMB FIBREGLASS FIN:** Gladiator Branded Honeycomb Fibreglass Touring Fin, for the best performance.
- **REPAIR KIT:** Gladiator paddle boards are tough and durable and come with a 3-year warranty. For extra peace of mind, a repair kit is included to ensure that you can always keep paddling.