{"id":20954,"date":"2026-08-18T04:28:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T04:28:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/body-glove-paddle-board-review\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T04:28:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T04:28:50","slug":"body-glove-paddle-board-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/body-glove-paddle-board-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Body Glove Paddle Board Review and Better Alternatives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Body Glove Performer 11 ft was a Costco board, and Costco is where it has spent the last few years quietly running out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Five different item numbers have carried the Performer name. Every one of them is now sold out or down to single digit warehouses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Body Glove itself does not sell it. There is no listing on the brand\u2019s own site, none on Walmart, and none on Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So this page covers what the Performer actually was, and four boards you can order today that do the same job.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cb-note\"><strong>Status:<\/strong> the Body Glove Performer is a run out, not a lineup. Warehouse tracking shows every Performer item number at or near zero, and the board is not listed by Body Glove, Walmart or Amazon. More boards in this class are in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/best-allround-paddle-boards\/\">allround board ranking<\/a>.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about\">What happened to the Body Glove Performer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Body Glove is a licensed name on paddle boards rather than a manufacturer of them, and the Performer reached buyers almost entirely through Costco. Warehouse tracking as of August 2026 shows five separate item numbers under that name, which is what several model years of the same package look like from the outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"dash wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Item 1900829, Performer 11 ft:<\/strong> zero of 66 tracked warehouses. Out of stock.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Item 1654626, Performer iSUP, marked down:<\/strong> three of 597 warehouses.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Item 1819433, Performer GTS Touring package, marked down:<\/strong> 22 of 599 warehouses, and the only one with meaningful stock left.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Item 1654473, Performer package:<\/strong> zero of 128 warehouses.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Item 2622052, Performer 11 ft:<\/strong> one of 346 warehouses.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outside Costco there is nothing. A search of Walmart returns no Performer listing, Body Glove\u2019s own site has no paddle board product page for it, and there is no Amazon listing under the name. When a board is a licensed product sold through one warehouse club, the end of the club deal is the end of the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Better alternatives to the Body Glove Performer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All four are complete packages at or under what the Performer listed for, all four are in stock, and the first matches its 11 by 34 inch shape almost exactly.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cb-tablewrap\"><table class=\"cb-table\"><thead><tr><th class=\"cb-name\">Model<\/th><th>Key spec<\/th><th>Best for<\/th><th>Availability<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"cb-name\"><a href=\"#about\">Body Glove Performer 11 ft<\/a><small>sold out at Costco<\/small><\/td><td>11 ft x 34 in x 6 in, 320 lb<\/td><td>A wide first board for calm water<\/td><td><span class=\"cb-pill\">Discontinued, near zero stock<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"cb-name\"><a href=\"#cb-1\">SamaDally 11 ft x 34 in Paddle Board<\/a><\/td><td>11 ft x 34 in, 450 lb<\/td><td>Two people, or a paddler with a dog<\/td><td><span class=\"cb-pill\">In stock on Amazon<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"cb-name\"><a href=\"#cb-2\">MYBOAT 11 ft 6 Paddle Board<\/a><\/td><td>11 ft 6, family sized<\/td><td>Two or three people, or SUP yoga<\/td><td><span class=\"cb-pill\">In stock on Amazon<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"cb-name\"><a href=\"#cb-3\">Roc 10 ft 6 Paddle Board<\/a><\/td><td>10 ft 6 x 33 in, 350 lb<\/td><td>A first board for calm water<\/td><td><span class=\"cb-pill\">In stock on Amazon<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"cb-name\"><a href=\"#cb-4\">Entroffy 11 ft 6 Paddle Board<\/a><\/td><td>11 ft 6 x 33 in, 450 lb<\/td><td>Open water and longer distances<\/td><td><span class=\"cb-pill\">In stock on Amazon<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. SamaDally 11 ft x 34 in Paddle Board<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Same length, same width, and the number the Performer was weakest on is the number this board is strongest on.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cb-card\" id=\"cb-1\"><div class=\"cb-head\"><span class=\"cb-rank\">#1<\/span><h3 class=\"cb-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GSQNPMTP?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SamaDally 11 ft x 34 in Paddle Board<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"cb-pill\">Closest match<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cb-body\"><div class=\"cb-media\"><a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GSQNPMTP?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"34&#039;&#039; Wide Paddle Board for 2 People\/Family with Complete Accessories\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51R5VRR9SXL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"34&#039;&#039; Wide Paddle Board for 2 People\/Family with Complete Accessories\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><div class=\"cb-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GSQNPMTP?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"cb-btn\"><svg class=\"cb-bi\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M257.2 162.7c-48.7 1.8-169.5 15.5-169.5 117.5 0 109.5 138.3 114 183.5 43.2 6.5 10.2 35.4 37.5 45.3 46.8l56.8-56S341 288.9 341 261.4V114.3C341 89 316.5 32 228.7 32 140.7 32 94 87 94 136.3l73.5 6.8c16.3-49.5 54.2-49.5 54.2-49.5 40.7-.1 35.5 29.8 35.5 69.1zm0 86.8c0 80-84.2 68-84.2 17.2 0-47.2 50.5-56.7 84.2-57.8v40.6zm136 163.5c-7.7 10-70 67-174.5 67S34.2 408.5 9.7 379c-6.8-7.7 1-11.3 5.5-8.3C88.5 415.2 203 488.5 387.7 401c7.5-3.7 13.3 2 5.5 12zm39.8 2.2c-6.5 15.8-16 26.8-21.2 31-5.5 4.5-9.5 2.7-6.5-3.8s19.3-46.5 12.7-55c-6.5-8.3-37-4.3-48-3.2-10.8 1-13 2-14-.3-2.3-5.7 21.7-15.5 37.5-17.5 15.7-1.8 41-.8 46 5.7 3.7 5.1 0 27.1-6.5 43.1z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"cb-btn-t\">Check price<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-info\"><ul class=\"cb-specs\"><li><span class=\"k\">Size<\/span><span class=\"v\">11 ft x 34 in<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Capacity<\/span><span class=\"v\">450 lb<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Fins<\/span><span class=\"v\">3 removable<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">In the box<\/span><span class=\"v\">Paddle, pump, coiled leash, phone pouch, 100 L backpack<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"cb-fit\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Two people, or one paddler with a dog and gear.<\/p>Thirty four inches of width with 450 lb of capacity, which is the family board formula: room for two, and enough float that nobody sinks the tail.<div class=\"cb-pc\"><div class=\"cb-pro\"><h4>Strengths<\/h4><ul><li>34 in wide<\/li><li>450 lb capacity<\/li><li>Everything in one box<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"cb-con\"><h4>Weaknesses<\/h4><ul><li>Wide boards are slow boards<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Four hundred and fifty pounds against the Performer\u2019s 320 is a real difference: it is the gap between one adult with gear and two adults, or an adult and a large dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. MYBOAT 11 ft 6 Paddle Board<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If what you liked about the Performer was that it was a big stable platform, this is the version that leans into that rather than apologising for it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cb-card\" id=\"cb-2\"><div class=\"cb-head\"><span class=\"cb-rank\">#2<\/span><h3 class=\"cb-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GRVB265Q?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MYBOAT 11 ft 6 Paddle Board<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"cb-body\"><div class=\"cb-media\"><a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GRVB265Q?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"MYBOAT 11&#039;6&quot; Extra Wide Inflatable Paddle Board, 450LB Max Capacity Stable SUP for 2-3 People, Non-Slip Stand Up Board for Beginners &amp; Fishing, Versatile 15 D-Rings, Dual Bungee, 3-Fin Stability\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/512XjLRWcEL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"MYBOAT 11&#039;6&quot; Extra Wide Inflatable Paddle Board, 450LB Max Capacity Stable SUP for 2-3 People, Non-Slip Stand Up Board for Beginners &amp; Fishing, Versatile 15 D-Rings, Dual Bungee, 3-Fin Stability\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><div class=\"cb-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GRVB265Q?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"cb-btn\"><svg class=\"cb-bi\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M257.2 162.7c-48.7 1.8-169.5 15.5-169.5 117.5 0 109.5 138.3 114 183.5 43.2 6.5 10.2 35.4 37.5 45.3 46.8l56.8-56S341 288.9 341 261.4V114.3C341 89 316.5 32 228.7 32 140.7 32 94 87 94 136.3l73.5 6.8c16.3-49.5 54.2-49.5 54.2-49.5 40.7-.1 35.5 29.8 35.5 69.1zm0 86.8c0 80-84.2 68-84.2 17.2 0-47.2 50.5-56.7 84.2-57.8v40.6zm136 163.5c-7.7 10-70 67-174.5 67S34.2 408.5 9.7 379c-6.8-7.7 1-11.3 5.5-8.3C88.5 415.2 203 488.5 387.7 401c7.5-3.7 13.3 2 5.5 12zm39.8 2.2c-6.5 15.8-16 26.8-21.2 31-5.5 4.5-9.5 2.7-6.5-3.8s19.3-46.5 12.7-55c-6.5-8.3-37-4.3-48-3.2-10.8 1-13 2-14-.3-2.3-5.7 21.7-15.5 37.5-17.5 15.7-1.8 41-.8 46 5.7 3.7 5.1 0 27.1-6.5 43.1z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"cb-btn-t\">Check price<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-info\"><ul class=\"cb-specs\"><li><span class=\"k\">Size<\/span><span class=\"v\">11 ft 6 x 35 in<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Capacity<\/span><span class=\"v\">450 lb<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Fins<\/span><span class=\"v\">3, 9 in centre fin<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Extras<\/span><span class=\"v\">10 point bungee, 4 D rings<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"cb-fit\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Two or three people on one board, or SUP yoga.<\/p>Thirty five inches is exceptional width even among family boards, and it is the simplest way to buy stability. MYBOAT pairs it with a 450 lb limit and a bungee area at each end.<div class=\"cb-pc\"><div class=\"cb-pro\"><h4>Strengths<\/h4><ul><li>A full 35 in wide<\/li><li>450 lb capacity<\/li><li>Three carry handles<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"cb-con\"><h4>Weaknesses<\/h4><ul><li>Too wide to be quick<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is slower than the Performer was and it is far harder to tip. For SUP yoga or for a board that gets shared around a family, that is the correct trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Roc 10 ft 6 Paddle Board<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the Performer\u2019s list price was more than you wanted to pay, the shorter Roc does the beginner job for considerably less and still carries more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cb-card\" id=\"cb-3\"><div class=\"cb-head\"><span class=\"cb-rank\">#3<\/span><h3 class=\"cb-title\">Roc 10 ft 6 Paddle Board<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"cb-body\"><div class=\"cb-info\"><ul class=\"cb-specs\"><li><span class=\"k\">Size<\/span><span class=\"v\">10 ft 6 x 33 in<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Capacity<\/span><span class=\"v\">350 lb<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">In the box<\/span><span class=\"v\">Paddle, pump, leash, backpack<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Warranty<\/span><span class=\"v\">3 years<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"cb-fit\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> A first board for calm lakes and slow rivers.<\/p>Roc sells more boards on Amazon than any other budget brand, and the reason is visible in the package: board, paddle, pump, leash and backpack for the price other brands charge for the board alone. The 10 ft 6 by 33 in outline is the classic all round shape.<div class=\"cb-pc\"><div class=\"cb-pro\"><h4>Strengths<\/h4><ul><li>Complete kit, nothing to buy twice<\/li><li>350 lb capacity<\/li><li>Three year warranty from a US seller<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"cb-con\"><h4>Weaknesses<\/h4><ul><li>The aluminium paddle is the part most owners replace first<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ten foot six turns more easily and glides less, which is exactly right for a first season on flat water and exactly wrong for covering distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Entroffy 11 ft 6 Paddle Board<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if the Performer appealed because of the touring package rather than the standard one, length is the spec that was actually doing that work.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cb-card\" id=\"cb-4\"><div class=\"cb-head\"><span class=\"cb-rank\">#4<\/span><h3 class=\"cb-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0H1GVX4W9?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Entroffy 11 ft 6 Paddle Board<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"cb-body\"><div class=\"cb-media\"><a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0H1GVX4W9?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Entroffy Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board, 11&#039;6\u201c x 33\u201d Extra Wide SUP\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51CUQalBeHL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Entroffy Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board, 11&#039;6\u201c x 33\u201d Extra Wide SUP\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><div class=\"cb-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0H1GVX4W9?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"cb-btn\"><svg class=\"cb-bi\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M257.2 162.7c-48.7 1.8-169.5 15.5-169.5 117.5 0 109.5 138.3 114 183.5 43.2 6.5 10.2 35.4 37.5 45.3 46.8l56.8-56S341 288.9 341 261.4V114.3C341 89 316.5 32 228.7 32 140.7 32 94 87 94 136.3l73.5 6.8c16.3-49.5 54.2-49.5 54.2-49.5 40.7-.1 35.5 29.8 35.5 69.1zm0 86.8c0 80-84.2 68-84.2 17.2 0-47.2 50.5-56.7 84.2-57.8v40.6zm136 163.5c-7.7 10-70 67-174.5 67S34.2 408.5 9.7 379c-6.8-7.7 1-11.3 5.5-8.3C88.5 415.2 203 488.5 387.7 401c7.5-3.7 13.3 2 5.5 12zm39.8 2.2c-6.5 15.8-16 26.8-21.2 31-5.5 4.5-9.5 2.7-6.5-3.8s19.3-46.5 12.7-55c-6.5-8.3-37-4.3-48-3.2-10.8 1-13 2-14-.3-2.3-5.7 21.7-15.5 37.5-17.5 15.7-1.8 41-.8 46 5.7 3.7 5.1 0 27.1-6.5 43.1z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"cb-btn-t\">Check price<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-info\"><ul class=\"cb-specs\"><li><span class=\"k\">Size<\/span><span class=\"v\">11 ft 6 x 33 in x 6 in<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Capacity<\/span><span class=\"v\">450 lb<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Pressure<\/span><span class=\"v\">15 PSI in 5 to 10 minutes<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">In the box<\/span><span class=\"v\">2 in 1 paddle, 3 fins, leash, pump<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"cb-fit\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Paddlers who outgrew a 10 footer within one season.<\/p>At 11 ft 6 by 33 in this is the long end of the all round class: it still forgives a wobble, but it holds a line across open water instead of drifting.<div class=\"cb-pc\"><div class=\"cb-pro\"><h4>Strengths<\/h4><ul><li>Longer hull tracks noticeably better<\/li><li>450 lb capacity<\/li><li>Convertible paddle included<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"cb-con\"><h4>Weaknesses<\/h4><ul><li>Bulkier to pack than a 10 ft 6 board<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Six extra inches of length is what stops a board wandering when you paddle into wind, and it is the reason a touring board feels calmer than an allround one over an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"review\">The Body Glove Performer 11 ft in detail<\/h2>\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/divider-sup-board.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"120\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/divider-sup-board.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/divider-sup-board-300x36.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/divider-sup-board-768x92.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data &amp; Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Board Type<\/th><td>Inflatable (iSUP)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Brand<\/th><td>Body Glove, licensed name<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Skill Level<\/th><td>Beginner<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Price Range<\/th><td>Low to mid<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Intended Use<\/th><td>Allround<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Maximum Load<\/th><td>320 lb (145 kg)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Length<\/th><td>11 ft (335 cm)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Width<\/th><td>34 in (86 cm)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Thickness<\/th><td>6 in (15 cm), item 1900829<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Board Weight<\/th><td>24 lb (10.9 kg)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Fins<\/th><td>Three fixed rubber fins<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Accessories<\/th><td>Three piece aluminium paddle, backpack, leash, hand pump, dry bag, repair kit<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Availability<\/th><td>Sold out or near zero across all item numbers<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How did the Body Glove Performer change over time?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Five item numbers is the clearest record of this board\u2019s history, because each one is a package Costco bought and then stopped buying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"dash wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Thickness moved:<\/strong> item 1900829 is a 6 in board, while other Performer items are specified at 5.4 in. That is a real difference in stiffness under load, not a rounding.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>The pump was upgraded:<\/strong> the base package ships a hand pump quoted at eight to twelve minutes of work, later items include an electric pump.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>A construction name appeared:<\/strong> later packages are described with AirFrame XT, which the earlier item numbers do not mention.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>A touring version was added:<\/strong> the GTS Touring package under item 1819433 sat alongside the standard Performer at a lower list price.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro &amp; Con<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns proscons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pros is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thirty four inches wide, genuinely stable for a beginner<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Twenty four pounds, light enough to carry inflated<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Complete package, nothing else to buy on day one<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Six inch thickness on the current specification<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Sold through a warehouse club with an unusually generous returns policy<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cons is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discontinued, with every item number at or near zero stock<\/li>\n\n\n<li>320 lb capacity is modest for a board this wide<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Three fixed fins, so the board never packs completely flat<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Hand pump on the base package, quoted at eight to twelve minutes<\/li>\n\n\n<li>No support route once Costco stops carrying it<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Built &amp; Material<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The current specification is a 6 in thick inflatable at 24 lb, which is a sensible weight for 11 ft by 34 in and points at a single layer drop stitch build with a reinforced rail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earlier item numbers are specified at 5.4 in rather than 6 in. That two thirds of an inch matters more than it sounds: a thinner board of the same length flexes sooner, which is usually why a wide board feels soft in the middle under an adult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Later packages carry the AirFrame XT name, which Body Glove uses for its stiffer construction. Since the item numbers are mixed across the range and all of them are nearly gone, checking which version a specific listing is describing matters more here than with a board still in production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weight Limit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three hundred and twenty pounds (145 kg) is the rating, and it is the specification that most limits what the Performer can do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"dash wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Comfortable paddler weight:<\/strong> up to about 230 lb (105 kg)<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Paddler with a dog or a cooler:<\/strong> workable up to roughly 280 lb (127 kg)<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Two adults:<\/strong> outside the rating<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is the odd thing about this board. Thirty four inches of width is a family shape, but 320 lb is a solo rating. The SamaDally further up this page is the same size and rates 450 lb, which is the specification the shape actually implies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intended Use &amp; Riding Characteristics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eleven feet by thirty four inches is a wide allround board. It is built to be hard to fall off, and it succeeds at that: for a first outing, for a nervous paddler, or for anyone who wants to fish or take photographs from it, the width is the point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cost is speed. A 34 in board pushes a lot of water, and the paddle has to reach further out to clear the rail, so an hour on it is more tiring than an hour on a 32 in board covering the same distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three fixed fins hold a line well and remove any risk of losing a fin box, at the cost of a bulkier packed board. For a board that lives in a garage rather than a suitcase, that is a fair trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Body Glove is a surf brand licensing its name, and the Performer is styled accordingly: bolder graphics than the average warehouse club board, in a shape that has nothing to do with surfing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The deck layout is conventional. An EVA pad through the standing area, a central carry handle, and bungee storage at the nose with six attachment points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"dash wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>34 in width<\/strong>, one of the widest boards at this price<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Three fixed rubber fins<\/strong>, nothing to lose or install<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>24 lb board weight<\/strong>, light for the size<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Six point bungee storage<\/strong> at the nose<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Dry bag included<\/strong>, which most packages leave out<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accessory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The package was one of the more complete ones at this price, which is part of why the board sold as well as it did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"dash wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Three piece adjustable aluminium paddle<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Backpack with padded straps<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Hand pump, quoted at eight to twelve minutes<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Leash<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Waterproof dry bag<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Repair kit<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hand pump is the part worth replacing. Eight to twelve minutes is an honest estimate rather than a marketing one, and it is the reason later Performer packages shipped with an electric pump instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-q-1\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Are Body Glove paddle boards still sold?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Not in any practical sense. Warehouse tracking shows all five Costco item numbers for the Performer at or near zero stock, and the board is not listed on Body Glove\u2019s own site, on Walmart or on Amazon. If you find one, it is remaining stock rather than a current product.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-q-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Who makes Body Glove paddle boards?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Body Glove is a surf apparel brand that licenses its name for paddle boards rather than manufacturing them. The Performer reached buyers almost entirely through Costco, which is why the end of that arrangement effectively ended the board.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-q-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What are the Body Glove Performer 11 ft specs?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The current item number specifies 11 ft by 34 in by 6 in, a 24 lb board rated to 320 lb, with three fixed rubber fins. Earlier item numbers under the same name are specified at 5.4 in thick, so the version matters.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-q-4\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is the closest replacement for a Body Glove Performer?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The SamaDally 11 ft by 34 in is the closest on paper: identical length and width, and rated to 450 lb rather than 320 lb. It is in stock on Amazon at similar money to the Performer\u2019s list price.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Performer was a good board for what it was: wide, light for its size, and sold complete at a warehouse club price. If you own one, nothing here suggests you should replace it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What you cannot do is buy one. Five item numbers, all at or near zero, no listing anywhere else, and no manufacturer to go back to. The SamaDally is the same shape with a far better capacity rating, and it is the board to buy instead.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Body Glove Performer 11 ft was a Costco board, and Costco is where it has spent the last few &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Body Glove Paddle Board Review and Better Alternatives\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/body-glove-paddle-board-review\/#more-20954\" aria-label=\"Read more about Body Glove Paddle Board Review and Better Alternatives\">Weiterlesen&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":20953,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_nspa_markt":"us","footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[101],"class_list":["post-20954","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-paddle-boards","tag-review","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33","resize-featured-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20954","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20954"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20954\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20953"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20954"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20954"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20954"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}