The 2019 Race is an all-around better board than the previous one. With the double layer construction and better materials being used the board has a max PSI of 18. Which makes it very rigid but there is still a slight amount flex when padding hard. I've tested the board to 20psi and this reduces the flex a little. However pumping the board over the recommended max inflation limit is not advised and will probably void your warranty. All these boards have a little tolerable due to variations is atmospheric pressure, heat and accuracy of pump pressure gages. I've not moved from my solid race board to this narrower race isup.
I had the starboard all star 14 x 28 so it was a big beast of a hard board. The aqua Marina Race was actually faster, I think it was 4-5 minutes faster over the 3 mile river course.
@@theonlyedmund It was an old heavy allstar probably 2014 model. The acceleration on inflatables is so good. But obviously my own paddling ability gets better and times will generally decrease the fitter and better you get at the TT course. Honestly I was a lot faster on the new race board from Aqua Marina. Its a very good board for the price.
@@theonlyedmund I try to give my honest opinion but I think everyone will be slightly biased towards their favour brand whatever the product. An inflatable will in the end of the day be slower that a race designed hard board, but with training and practice it will put up a good fight and you can fold them up and put them in the boot of your car.
