The King of the vanguard style SUP - The 2016 Naish Raptor M - 116L. $599

The compact outline, slab nose, V-bottom shape, relatively sharp rails and Quad fin setup allow for unparalleled acceleration directly from take-off while maintaining speed through turns. Wide entry and release create a large ""sweet spot"", letting the rider use a much shorter board than they are used to, while also creating surprising ""float"" and stability for boards of their volume. Fitting nicely into the trough of even the smallest of waves, the short length enables riders to pump, trim, slash and carve like never before-not to mention the added benefit of fitting inside a normal compact car!