With a width of 27 inches and a length of 12'6", the board already shows its hidden sporty qualities to the connoisseur on paper. The absolute highlight when inspecting the board on land is not only the particularly clean, solid workmanship and equipment, but also the unusual nose construction. A hard displacement nose has been glued to the inflatable board, which not only looks particularly sporty and integrates well into the design, but also divides the water beautifully. This creates an almost displacement feeling when paddling. The board is made of thick material and has a long, continuous, very comfortable deck pad, which is slightly padded on the sides next to the feet, so that the usable, flat standing area is wider than usual for the board width.
A solid, glued-on tear-off edge at the tail ensures good water release, the pad is set up wedge-shaped at the tail for sporty turns where you stand far back and thus find good support for the rear foot. The very large fin tracks well. On the solid and stiff-looking sport touring board with a displacement nose, you are automatically spurred on to fast speeds when the board drills through the smooth lake with its flat water position or cleanly splits small choppy waves on upwind courses.
The pack sack easily accommodates the board including pump, is equipped with wheels, but is made of relatively light material so that even shorter carrying passages can be easily mastered. The fin box and pads are designed in such a way that the board can be rolled easily, while the luggage net is more suited to sports than extreme tours: not for a six-pack and barbecue, but rather for a drinks bottle, energy bars and small snacks. A proper three-piece paddle is included in the price.
Conclusion on the STX Tourer Performance 12'6" x 27" x 6":
The solid and stiff construction and the firm bow tip ensure a particularly fast paddling feel. Perfect for sport and sporty touring.
Technical data and notes STX Tourer Performance 12'6" x 27" x 6":
- Price: 879 Euro
- Length: 381 cm
- Width: 69.8 cm
- Weight: 8.2 kg
- Volume: 300 litres
- Info about STX
Stiff, true to track, sporty, including paddle.
