{"id":20962,"date":"2026-08-18T04:28:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T04:28:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/scheels-seeker-paddle-board-review\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T04:28:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T04:28:57","slug":"scheels-seeker-paddle-board-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/scheels-seeker-paddle-board-review\/","title":{"rendered":"SCHEELS Seeker Paddle Board Review and Better Alternatives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SCHEELS 11 ft Seeker is a house board. It exists in SCHEELS stores and on the SCHEELS site, and nowhere else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is the whole reason this page exists. If you do not live near one of their stores, the board you have been reading about is not something you can simply order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is what the Seeker actually is, followed by four boards that do the same job and ship anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cb-note\"><strong>Availability:<\/strong> the Seeker is a SCHEELS exclusive under SKU 817116-110ISK25LG. It is in stock as we write this, but it is not sold through any other retailer. 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 SCHEELS sells today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SCHEELS runs the Seeker as its own paddle board line rather than stocking somebody else\u2019s entry board, and in August 2026 the 11 ft version is the one on the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"dash wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>SCHEELS 11 ft Seeker:<\/strong> 11 ft by 33 in by 6 in, rated to 275 lb, a 21 lb board, inflated to between 12 and 15 PSI. The package is a three piece paddle, a travel bag, an 8 in ankle leash, a hand pump, a removable fin and a repair kit.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Status:<\/strong> available to ship, with free delivery quoted at a few days out and a handful of customer reviews on the listing.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Where it comes from:<\/strong> one of the two SCHEELS product URLs for this SKU carries BOTE in the path, which points at a co-branded build rather than an anonymous factory board. The product page itself does not name a manufacturer.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What SCHEELS does not do is ship the Seeker through anyone else. There is no Amazon listing, no other retailer, and no way to compare prices, which is why the four boards below matter even when the Seeker is in stock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Better alternatives to the SCHEELS Seeker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All four are complete packages in the Seeker\u2019s class, all four ship anywhere, and the first is the closest match to its 11 ft outline.<\/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\">SCHEELS 11 ft Seeker<\/a><small>the store exclusive<\/small><\/td><td>11 ft x 33 in x 6 in, 275 lb<\/td><td>A first allround board<\/td><td><span class=\"cb-pill\">SCHEELS only, no other retailer<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"cb-name\"><a href=\"#cb-1\">iTAOSTAR Lead L03D 11 ft<\/a><\/td><td>11 ft, allround<\/td><td>Lake, river and light chop<\/td><td><span class=\"cb-pill\">In stock on Amazon<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"cb-name\"><a href=\"#cb-2\">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-3\">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-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. iTAOSTAR Lead L03D 11 ft<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Seeker is an 11 ft allround board with a 33 in waist, and this is the same shape from a seller you can order from tonight.<\/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\/B0GH6ZFCCR?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">iTAOSTAR Lead L03D 11 ft<\/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\/B0GH6ZFCCR?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"iTAOSTAR Lead L03D 11&#039; \u00d7 33&quot; Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board, SUP Board with 5 Fins Stable Design for Beginner Youth, All Skill Levels, Lakes, Oceans &amp; Fishing\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51kBontRc2L._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"iTAOSTAR Lead L03D 11&#039; \u00d7 33&quot; Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board, SUP Board with 5 Fins Stable Design for Beginner Youth, All Skill Levels, Lakes, Oceans &amp; Fishing\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><div class=\"cb-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GH6ZFCCR?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 33 in<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Capacity<\/span><span class=\"v\">410 lb<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Fins<\/span><span class=\"v\">5 removable, 3 centre and 2 side<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"k\">Warranty<\/span><span class=\"v\">3 years<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"cb-fit\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Paddlers who want one board for lake, river and light chop.<\/p>Eleven by thirty three inches is the middle ground most riders end up on: stable enough for a beginner, narrow enough to keep moving. iTAOSTAR adds a five fin set and a 100 L backpack.<div class=\"cb-pc\"><div class=\"cb-pro\"><h4>Strengths<\/h4><ul><li>410 lb capacity<\/li><li>Five fins to match conditions<\/li><li>Complete kit with 100 L backpack<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"cb-con\"><h4>Weaknesses<\/h4><ul><li>Five fins sound better than they paddle, most people use three<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It gives up nothing in shape and it is not tied to a shop with a fixed footprint, which is the only real complaint anyone can level at the Seeker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Roc 10 ft 6 Paddle Board<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the Seeker was already at the top of your budget, the shorter Roc does the beginner job for less and carries more.<\/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\/B0GZJ1FTFS?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Roc 10 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\/B0GZJ1FTFS?tag=suporgen-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"Roc Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board 10&#039; 6&quot; with Premium SUP Paddle Board Accessories, Wide Stable Design, Non-Slip Comfort Deck for Youth &amp; Adults (Vesper)\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51NVIoug0BL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Roc Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board 10&#039; 6&quot; with Premium SUP Paddle Board Accessories, Wide Stable Design, Non-Slip Comfort Deck for Youth &amp; Adults (Vesper)\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><div class=\"cb-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GZJ1FTFS?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\">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 is shorter, so it turns more easily and glides less. For a first season on flat water that trade is usually the right way round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. SamaDally 11 ft x 34 in Paddle Board<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The one number the Seeker is weak on is capacity. Two hundred and seventy five pounds covers a single adult and very little else.<\/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\"><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><\/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=\"SamaDally 11ft Inflatable Paddle Board, 34in Extra Wide SUP Board for 2 People\/Family, 450lbs Capacity, Non-Slip EVA Deck, Complete Accessories Kit for Fishing &amp; Surfing (Fusion Rose)\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51R5VRR9SXL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"SamaDally 11ft Inflatable Paddle Board, 34in Extra Wide SUP Board for 2 People\/Family, 450lbs Capacity, Non-Slip EVA Deck, Complete Accessories Kit for Fishing &amp; Surfing (Fusion Rose)\" 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 and 34 in of width is a different category of board: a family platform rather than a personal one, at roughly the same money.<\/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 you already suspect you will be paddling further than the bay, buy the length now rather than in year two.<\/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 inches of extra length does not sound like much until you paddle into wind with it. It holds a line where an 11 ft board starts wandering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"review\">The SCHEELS 11 ft Seeker 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>SCHEELS, SKU 817116-110ISK25LG<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Skill Level<\/th><td>Beginner<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Price Range<\/th><td>Low<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Intended Use<\/th><td>Allround<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Maximum Load<\/th><td>275 lb (125 kg)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Length<\/th><td>11 ft (335 cm)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Width<\/th><td>33 in (84 cm)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Thickness<\/th><td>6 in (15 cm)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Board Weight<\/th><td>21 lb (9.5 kg)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Pressure<\/th><td>12 to 15 PSI<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Accessories<\/th><td>Three piece paddle, hand pump, travel bag, 8 in ankle leash, removable fin, repair kit<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Availability<\/th><td>SCHEELS exclusive, available to ship<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How did the SCHEELS Seeker change over time?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Seeker is a recent line rather than a board with a long history, and the SKU itself carries the year. There are two things worth knowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"dash wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>The SKU is dated:<\/strong> 817116-110ISK25LG reads as an 11 ft Seeker from the 25 model year, which means SCHEELS refreshes the line by season rather than carrying one permanent version.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Two product paths, one SKU:<\/strong> the same SKU resolves under a plain SCHEELS URL and under one containing BOTE, which suggests the co-branding was either added or dropped at some point in the line\u2019s life.<\/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>Complete package, nothing else to buy<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Light at 21 lb, easy to carry to the water alone<\/li>\n\n\n<li>11 ft by 33 in is a sensible allround shape<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Six inch thickness, the stiffer of the two common builds<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Sold by a retailer with physical stores and returns counters<\/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>275 lb capacity is low for an 11 ft board<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Available from one retailer only, so no price comparison<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Hand pump rather than an electric one<\/li>\n\n\n<li>The manufacturer is not named on the product page<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Only a handful of customer reviews to go on<\/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 Seeker is a 6 in thick inflatable running between 12 and 15 PSI, which puts it in the standard modern class rather than the thin 4 in boards that sag under a heavier paddler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SCHEELS does not specify the laminate on the product page, so how many layers of PVC sit over the drop stitch core is not stated. At 21 lb for an 11 ft board, the weight points at a single layer construction rather than a double layer one, because double layer boards of this size usually land nearer 25 lb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is not a fault at this price. It does mean the board will feel softer under a heavy load than a Cressi or a Bluefin, and it lines up with the modest 275 lb rating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weight Limit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two hundred and seventy five pounds (125 kg) is the rated maximum, and on an 11 ft board that is the number that most limits what the Seeker can be used for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"dash wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Comfortable paddler weight:<\/strong> up to about 200 lb (90 kg)<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Paddler plus a dog or a cool box:<\/strong> workable up to roughly 230 lb (105 kg) combined<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Two adults:<\/strong> not what this board is for<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boards of the same length from other brands routinely rate 400 to 450 lb, so if you expect a passenger, the SamaDally further up this page is the more honest buy.<\/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 three inches is the middle of the allround class. It is long enough to track reasonably across a lake and narrow enough to move at a sensible pace, without being either a beginner raft or a touring board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A single removable fin sits underneath. That is enough for flat water and light chop, and less directional than the three fin setups on most boards at this price, so expect to correct your line slightly more often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At 21 lb it is one of the lighter 11 ft boards, which matters more than most specs. A board that can be carried inflated from the car to the water gets used; one that has to be deflated every time does not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Seeker looks like what it is: a retailer\u2019s own board, styled to sit quietly next to the branded boards on the same shop floor rather than to shout at them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The layout is conventional and none the worse for it. A central carry handle, a deck pad across the standing area, bungee storage at the nose and a leash D-ring at the tail.<\/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>6 in thickness at 12 to 15 PSI<\/strong>, the stiffer of the two common inflatable builds<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Removable fin<\/strong>, so the board packs flat<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>21 lb board weight<\/strong>, light for 11 ft<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Travel bag included<\/strong> rather than sold separately<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Retail backing:<\/strong> a physical returns counter, which no marketplace board offers<\/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 covers everything needed for a first day out, with one omission worth planning for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"dash wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Three piece adjustable paddle<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Hand pump<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Travel bag<\/li>\n\n\n<li>8 in ankle leash<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Removable centre fin<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Repair kit<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pump is a hand pump. Getting an 11 ft board to 15 PSI by hand takes real effort, and an electric pump is the first accessory most owners of a board like this end up buying.<\/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 \">Who makes the SCHEELS Seeker paddle board?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>SCHEELS sells it as its own brand and does not name a manufacturer on the product page. One of the two product URLs for the same SKU contains BOTE, which points at a co-branded build, but SCHEELS does not state this in the listing itself.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-q-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What comes with the SCHEELS Seeker paddle board?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It is sold as a complete package: board, three piece paddle, hand pump, travel bag, ankle leash, removable fin and repair kit. Nothing else has to be bought to get on the water.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-q-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I buy the SCHEELS Seeker anywhere else?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. It is a SCHEELS exclusive under SKU 817116-110ISK25LG, with no Amazon listing and no other retailer carrying it. If you are not near a SCHEELS store or willing to order from their site, one of the alternatives above is the practical route.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-q-4\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is the SCHEELS Seeker good for a bigger paddler?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Only up to a point. The rated capacity is 275 lb, which is low for an 11 ft board, and we would keep the paddler under roughly 200 lb for comfortable paddling. Boards of the same length from other brands rate 400 to 450 lb.<\/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 Seeker is a decent, honest allround board at a fair price. Eleven feet by thirty three inches, 6 in thick, 21 lb, complete kit. Nothing about it is a mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its two real weaknesses are the 275 lb rating, which is thin for the length, and the fact that one retailer controls whether you can buy it at all. If you live near a SCHEELS and the capacity suits you, buy it. If either of those is a problem, the iTAOSTAR covers the same shape and the SamaDally covers the capacity, both at the same money.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The SCHEELS 11 ft Seeker is a house board. It exists in SCHEELS stores and on the SCHEELS site, and &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"SCHEELS Seeker Paddle Board Review and Better Alternatives\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/scheels-seeker-paddle-board-review\/#more-20962\" aria-label=\"Read more about SCHEELS Seeker Paddle Board Review and Better Alternatives\">Weiterlesen&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":20961,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_nspa_markt":"us","footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[101],"class_list":["post-20962","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\/20962","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=20962"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20962\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20961"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20962"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20962"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stand-up-paddling.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20962"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}