Inflatable paddle board
Quick answerThe Retrospec Weekender Tour XL 12'6" Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board states a 300 lb capacity, so it paddles best with a total load up to about 210 lb. Price at last check: $429.99.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Retrospec |
| Type | Inflatable paddle board |
| Price at last check | $429.99 |
| Length | 12'6" |
| Width | 32 in |
| Thickness | 6 in |
| Stated maximum capacity | 300 lb |
| Stated pressure | 15 PSI |
| Load | Share of rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb rider + 10 lb gear | 43% | Rides high: ideal |
| 150 lb rider + 10 lb gear | 53% | Rides high: ideal |
| 180 lb rider + 10 lb gear | 63% | Rides high: ideal |
| 210 lb rider + 10 lb gear | 73% | OK on flat water |
| 240 lb rider + 10 lb gear | 83% | OK on flat water |
| 270 lb rider + 10 lb gear | 93% | Low: calm water only |
The listing states a 300 lb maximum. Under the 70 percent rule, total load (rider plus anything on the deck) should stay at or below about 210 lb for the board to ride at its designed waterline. That puts the comfortable solo rider range at up to about 200 lb with 10 lb of gear.
At 32 inches wide it suits beginner to intermediate riders under about 200 lb. Our paddle board size calculator puts a 180 lb beginner at 32 inches and a 250 lb beginner at 34.
By its dimensions it holds about 340 L of air. Pumping to 15 PSI takes roughly 11 minutes on a single-action hand pump.
Specs here are only the figures the Amazon listing itself states; blank means not stated, not zero. Researched from the listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
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Riders whose total load stays under 70 percent of the stated capacity (about 210 lb). Check the listing's dimensions against the paddle board size chart for your weight before buying.
On the water: Wear a properly fitted, USCG-approved life jacket every time, dress for the water temperature rather than the air, and check your state and local paddling regulations before you launch.
This is researched general information, not professional advice. Sizing figures are starting points: confirm against the maker's own sizing chart and the capacity printed on the boat or board.