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SIC Maui Tao Tour

• March 3, 2020
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Paddle Board Highlights

• Price: $679.95
• Build: Inflatable
• Skill: Beginner
• Use: Touring

Who is it for?

If you’re looking for an inflatable touring board at a very affordable price, the SIC Maui Air Glide TaoTour is one worth checking out. Utilizing SIC Maui’s Support Stringer Tech (SST) construction the board has added durability and stiffness, which is a great feature, especially at this price point. It’s also fairly lightweight weighing just 22.6 pounds and is easy to carry around. As the name suggests, the Air Glide Tao Tour was designed for paddlers looking for an inflatable touring board that is stable and can handle mid-range distances of up to 5 miles without any problem. Priced at just $679.95, the SIC Maui Air Glide Tao Tour is a solid option for paddlers looking for something affordable and good quality.

First Impressions

Let's start with the cons and then move to the pros. The board seems to come with a little bit too much of a rocker as when I was on the water it felt like it was pushing a bit more water than it should. I thought the fin had come without the fin plate but come to find out it was located in the orange container that held the repair kit items. Now, let's move to the pros since this board has far more pros than cons. Starting with the bag that comes with this board and even the box that it's all packaged in is just beautiful. The bag comes with wheels making this board incredibly easy to haul around and travel with. It's very well put together and seems durable. The board all around has an amazing construction and has reinforced rails and stringer which helps make the board stiffer. The traction pad is very comfortable, there are bungee cords on both the nose and tail and a mounting system on the nose of the board. It even comes with a nice leash. The takeaway here is this: if you're looking for a board that is not so much like an all around board but gives you range to paddle a bit farther away from the shoreline this is a great option.

Primary Use

Paddle Boards fall into two broad categories, All-Around and Specialty boards, with all-around designed primarily for recreation while speciality boards for top performance in specific disciplines

Durability is largely a result of the board construction and shape, with more durable boards typically carrying more materials (added layers, PVC, etc) and as such adding to the weight.

Carrying ease is determined by board weight and handle type, where a board weighing under 20lbs with a Liftsup handle is extremely easy to carry while a 35+lbs board quite difficult.

Stability is a product of construction and shape, where boards w/ 30”+ wide and 200+ liters in volume offer plenty of stability for your AVG adult while a board under 26” wide is a challenge.

Glide is a result of board shape and construction, w/ boards weighing under 30lbs and designed for racing offering best glide while recreational boards normally being on the slow side.

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Industry standard in board dimensions reads: L (length, from nose to tail) x W (width, from rail to rail at midpoint length), and H (height, from top to bottom of board at midpoint length).

Standup paddle boards tend to fall into 4 different weight classes: extremely lightweight (under 20 lbs), lightweight (20-28 lbs), average weight (28-35 lbs), heavy (above 35 lbs).

Volume is a key metric to determine how much weight a board can carry. Boards w/ 200+ liters offer most floatation with boards under 150 liters typically for high-performance surf.

Capacity is the max cargo weight a stand up paddle board can carry, considering not only the paddler’s weight but whatever else the paddler may choose to carry alongside him/her.

Add-on’s include bungee cords, a minimalist way to haul things; Connexsup, which allows for all sorts of attachments, even fishing rods; and FCS II/Connect, for easy fin instal.

Handles directly affect carrying ease, with external grip handles (Liftsup & EZgrab) offering most comfort, Internal Ergo Grip the mid-tier comfort, and box handles as least comfortable.

Fishing rod holders and/or paddle holders can make paddling that much more pleasant, esp. when needing holders for the rod or having a safe place for the paddle during yoga.

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SIC Maui SIC Tao Air Glide Tour 11 ft - Inflatable Paddle Board Package

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The SIC Tao Air Glide Tour package comes with:

• SIC TAO Air-Glide Board
• SIC TAO Pack Adj Paddle 67" - 86"
• 9" Mahi Fin (Nylon)
• Dual-Action Pump
• Coiled Leash
• Backpack Board Bag

The SIC 11'0" x 32" Tao Air Glide Tour measures - 

• Length - 11'0" feet / 335.3 cm
• Width - 32" inches / 81.3 cm
• Volume - 320 litres
• Rider Weight - Up to 250 lbs / 113.4 kg
• Weight - 22.9 lbs / 10.4 kg

The SIC Tao Glide Tour 11'0 inflatable SUP is designed for the paddler who needs to go out with the family but also wants to surf small to medium waves or just go cruising the shoreline. The Support Stringer Technology (SST) combined with the finest Drop Stitch Construction (DSC) makes this board incredibly lightweight, stiff and durable.

Made from the finest Drop Stitch Construction (DSC) and lightweight and durable Support Stringer Technology (SST), these boards are light, stiff, and reliable. They come packaged with a three-piece adjustable paddle so that you are ready to go out of the box.

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SIC - TAO Air-Glide Tour

$725.00 $1,199.95

SIC TAO Air-Glide SUP Series

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TAO AIR SURF 10'6''

The TAO Air is explicitly designed for the paddler who wants a board to take out with the family, surf small to mid-sized waves, take a SUP yoga class, or cruise the shoreline.

Made from the finest Drop Stitch Construction (DSC) and lightweight, durable Support Stringer Technology (SST), these boards are light, stiff, and reliable. They come in a complete package with a 3-piece adjustable paddle, ready to go when you.

The 10’6” is a perfect board for surfing, cruising, and yoga, while the 11’0” and 12’6” are designed more for recreational fitness and cruising. The 10’6” TAO Air Wind is an excellent board to paddle when there is no wind, and when the wind turns on, you can put your sailing rig on the board and cruise under sail power.

TECHNICAL SPECS

• Model Tao Air
• Shaper Mark Raaphorst
• Length10'6'' / 320 cm
• Width33.0'' / 83.8 cm
• Volume305 L
• Weight23.8 lbs / 10.8 kg
• Max Riders Weight220 lbs / 100 kg
• Handle Type NEOPRENE
• Inflatable PSI15
• Finbox Configuration Set Up Single US box
• Supplied fin(s)Mahi Nylon 8"
• Product Type Inflatable
• Technology Support Stringer Technology

THE TAO AIR SURF COMES WITH:

• 1x Inflatable Tao Board
• 1x 8.0” Mahi fin (nylon) on TAO 10’6”
• 1x Repair kit with spare fin screw + plate
• 1x Dual-action pump
• 1x 3 piece aluminium paddle w/ Anti Twist grip
• 1x Backpack carry case (no wheels)

TAO AIR TOUR 11'0''

• Length11'0'' / 335 cm
• Width32.0'' / 81.3 cm
• Volume320 L
• Weight24.0 lbs / 10.9 kg
• Max Riders Weight255 lbs / 115 kg
• Supplied fin(s) Weedless Nylon 9"

THE TAO AIR TOUR COMES WITH:

Tao air tour 12'6''.

• Length12'6'' / 381 cm
• Width30.0'' / 76.2 cm
• Volume330 L
• Weight25.8 lbs / 11.7 kg
• Supplied fin(s)Weedless Nylon 9"

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The SIC Tao Air Glide Tour package comes with:

• SIC TAO Air-Glide Board
• Wheelie Backpack
• SIC TAO Pack Adjustable 3 Piece Paddle 67" - 86"
• 9" Mahi fin (Nylon)
• Dual-Action Pump
• Water-Resistant Phone Case

The 2021 SIC 12'6" x 30" Tao Air Glide Tour measures - 

• Length - 12'6" feet / 284 cm
• Width - 30" inches / 76.2 cm
• Volume - 330 litres
• Rider Weight - Up to 250 lbs / 113.4 kg
• Weight - 24.7 lbs / 11.2 kg

Length:   11’0 Width:   32.0″ Thickness:   6.0″ Volume:   320L Weight:   10.3kg

Key Features

The TAO AIR-GLIDE (SST) 11’0 x 32″ comes with: – SST (Single Skin Technology). – 9.0” Mahi fin (nylon). – Center carry handle. – Tethering and leash D-rings on nose and tail. – Bungee tie downs on nose and tail. – Dual action pump, leash. – Wheelie backpack and repair kit.

The SIC Tao Glide 12'6 Touring SUP is an inflatable paddle board designed for paddlers that want to cover the distance with ease. With excellent levels of tracking without compromising stability, the SIC Tao Glide Touring is a superb option for paddlers whether novice or expert. The Support Stringer Technology (SST) combined with the finest Drop Stitch Construction (DSC) makes this board incredibly lightweight, stiff and durable.

Made from the finest Drop Stitch Construction (DSC) and lightweight and durable Support Stringer Technology (SST), these boards are light, stiff, and reliable. They come packaged with a three-piece adjustable paddle so that you are ready to go out of the box.

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Tao Tour Air-Glide Inflatable 12'6" x 30"

Tao Tour Air-Glide Inflatable 12'6" x 30" Description

The TAO Fit is designed specifically for the paddler who wants a board to take out with the family, surf small to mid-sized waves, take a SUP yoga class, or cruise the shoreline. Made from the finest Drop Stitch Construction (DSC) and lightweight and durable Support Stringer Technology (SST) these boards are light, stiff, and reliable. They come packaged with a three-piece adjustable paddle so that you are ready to go out of the box.

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Tao Tour Air-Glide Inflatable 12'6" x 30" Specs and Features

• Structure: Inflatable
• Seating Configuration: Solo
• Ideal Paddler Size: Average Adult
• Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced

Additional Attributes

• SST (Single Skin Technology)
• 9.0” Weedless fin (nylon)
• Center carry handle
• Dual action pump, leash
• Wheelie backpack and repair kit
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SIC 12’6 Tao Tour Air

The SIC 12’6 x 30 TAO Air Tour is designed for the paddler who wants an efficient all-round touring air board to cruise, explore and cover more distance, and even surf small to mid-size waves.

Made from the finest Drop Stitch Construction (DSC) and durable Support Stringer Technology (SST), these boards are light, stiff, and reliable. They come packaged with a three-piece adjustable paddle and leash so you’re good to go right out of the box. The 12’6 Tao Air Tour is a perfect board for recreational paddling,  exploring, cruising, fitness and more!

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Length: 12’6 Width: 30″ Thickness: 6″ Volume: 330 litres Board Weight: 25.8 lbs Floats Riders Up To: 250 lbs Construction: Support Stringer Technology (SST) US Fin Box: Weedless 9″ Nylon Fin

Other Features:

– Centre Carry Handle. – Tethering and Leash D-Rings on Nose and Tail. – Bungee Tie Downs on Forward Deck and Tail. – Dual Action Pump. – Backpack Carry Bag and Repair Kit. – GoPro Action Mount. – Quality 3 PC Paddle and Coil Leash.

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SIC TAO Air-Glide Touring Inflatable 12’6″ X 30” SUP

$ 799.95 Original price was: $799.95. $ 399.95 Current price is: $399.95.

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Lightweight recreation, fitness, and touring inflatable perfect for the family or packing your gear to explore your local lakes, rivers or coastline.

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The SIC TAO touring inflatable recreational fitness and adventure paddle board

The 12’6″ touring TAO inflatable SUP package is designed for the paddler who wants a lightweight versatile board for the family or to take exploring the your local lakes, rivers or coastline. The 12’6″ is perfect for recreation, fitness and cruising the shoreline. Bungee tie-downs at the front and rear of the board make it perfect for loading up gear for exploring. Each of the SIC inflatable SUP’s provide a GoPro style mount at the front of the board to catch all your paddling adventures.

Shop Notes: An affordable inflatable package with extra bells and whistles.

Technology: Support Stringer Technology

SST – A single layer Drop Stitch (DSC) material is used to make the lightweight and durable Support Stringer Technology (SST). Incorporating a HDPE belt heat fused onto PVC makes a top and bottom stringer for increased stiffness and to lock in the rocker profile. SIC’s SST SUP construction insures a stiff, lightweight & reliable inflatable built paddle board for years of enjoyment..

• Support Stringer Technology: lightweight and durable
• 9.0” Weedless fin (nylon)
• Diamond grooved EVA deck pad
• Center carry handle
• Bungee tie downs on fore and aft deck
• 3 Piece Travel Paddle
• SIC Maui coiled leash
• Dual action pump
• Air7 polycarbonate fin box – A low profile design to reduce drag

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