BOTE HD

after less than 1 year of very light use the nose of the board almost has a hole. No where near as tough as advertised. Actually I would consider it false advertising hope the judge sees it that way also. There are videos of these boards being drug over oyster beds and that sort of thing. If this board even sees a oyster it gets a scratch. Boat does not know how to repair them or either refuses to share that information as it is not fiberglass but plastic which you do not repair the same. They told me to put clear coat over it but when I asked what kind is compatible no answer. There are many different kind. The boards ride well they look great in the show room but for use as intended not durable enough wast of 1800 dollars. Save your money

The Bote Hd product it’s so amazing you can take it anywhere and you feel a little freedom! And water therapy! It’s really easy to blow up and deflate and put in the back of my car! If I win the sweepstakes I would like to purchase a kayak paddle to use with it versus just a SUP paddle!

The Bote HD is one of my absolute favorite paddle boards. While it’s a little pricey, it’s completely worth it for what you get. I fish in the bays near the Gulf of Mexico and this board is perfect to fit a cooler, myself, gear, and even another person sometimes if I wanted to. It’s durable, absolutely beautiful as far as looks, and feels great to be on and in the water. I bought mine used and it’s been the best decision I’ve made for a while!

I bought the 12' Core model which has a full deck pad coverage and makes for a quiet surface for fishing especially when dropping a lure down near the bow. The tracking is solid and even gets better after adding the side bite fins. The speed is decent for a 32" wide board and handles chop and small swells easily with only minor hull slap. It also provides a little better stability than some of the other Touring/Fishing boards I have used. Pros: Lots of user versatility and options. Holds value over time. Cons: Pricey

This was the perfect upgrade I needed from my last board, and my 45 pound dog fits perfectly on the front. We love going on adventures no matter what the season and this board has been a key component of that! Pros Good shape, easy to carry. Cons a bit heavy, but nothing overwhelming Usage exercise, meditation

I paddled the Bote 12.6 HD Classic displacement hull SUP on a small lake with winds at 12/G 18 knots. The stability and tracking across all quadrants was on point. The deck tie down and angler mounts were clean and convenient. I especially enjoyed the cup holder feature integrated into the board. At 6' and 230lbs the board handled well and was surprisingly quick. The recommended maximum weight of 350 lbs allowed for plenty of kit for either touring our fishing to be added with out hampering the stability or overall performance of the SUP. Really enjoyed the design and factory finish. Pros Stability, tracking and deck layout Cons Expensive for entry level paddler that wants to tour or fish Usage Touring and SUP Angling

I'm 240 lbs, haven't used it to fish but needed something faster. I'm able to keep up with an older friend on a race board for most paddling. Much better going into waves than a flat board, more stable than most flat boards too!

Pros
Stability, speed, looks, (get lots of compliments) space to put life jacket and things!

Cons
I have the aqua color which I love but when it scratches, I haven't found a good touch up color!
Usage
Exercise touring