Tropical Blends 12′6″ SUP Race Boards by Kyle Bernhardt
September 8th, 2010 by evan 
Master shaper Kyle Bernhardt gives us a quick overview of his 12′6″ stand up race boards offered through Tropical Blends Surf. Kyle goes over the basic difference between a displacement hull and planing hull and shows 3 of the models he had at the Hawaii Battle of the Paddle 2010. Check out the video below:
(click thumbnail to launch video)
I’ve tried Kyle’s boards in the flats and most recently did Hi Kai with his 14′0. I was totally amazed at how well it glides and picks up bumps. It just goes! I’m not in the Elite Class of SUP racers, but I know what I like and Kyle’s boards are definitely special.
Update: Going to hook up with Kyle, ordering a 14′0.