SUP board suited for younger users
GLADIATOR ONE 9'6 KID is a single-user, inflatable SUP board designed with children, younger teenagers, and lighter individuals in mind. It is shorter and narrower than typical family paddleboards, making it easier to manoeuvre, turn, and control the direction of movement.
A large SUP board provides a child with a lot of stability, but it is often too bulky and engages balance less. A well-chosen, smaller model allows for quicker confidence on the water, balance practice, and a better feel of the board's reaction underfoot.
Who is GLADIATOR ONE 9'6 KID for?
The 9'6 KID model is best suited for older children and younger teenagers, particularly those around 12-15 years old and weighing up to about 60 kg. The manufacturer states a maximum capacity of 80 kg, but in practice, the most comfortable user range is around 60 kg.
The board is 292 cm long, 71 cm wide, and 12 cm thick. This size provides good stability for learning and recreational paddling, while also not being overly large for a younger person. This is important if the child is to handle the board independently, turn it, and cope with light winds or currents.
Lightweight construction of the GLADIATOR ONE series
The GLADIATOR ONE series consists of single-layer SUP boards. In practice, this means lower weight, easier transportation, and simpler everyday handling. This is significant for children and younger teenagers - the board is easier to take out of the backpack, carry closer to the water, and prepare for paddling.
The board weighs 8.5 kg, so younger users can help more easily with transporting and assembling the equipment. The single-layer construction is also more affordable, making the GLADIATOR ONE 9'6 KID a great choice as a first SUP board for a child.
Stability and Learning to Control the Board
The width of 71 cm provides a stable base for learning but does not take away the child's connection to the board. As a result, the younger rider must work on their balance, gradually improving their stabilisation and understanding more quickly how body positioning affects the handling of the SUP.
A capacity of 150 l is suited for lighter users. The board is not too high or overly buoyant, so it is easier to maintain a natural feel underfoot and manoeuvre near the shore.
Complete Starter Set
The set includes everything needed to start paddling: the SUP GLADIATOR ONE board, a basic transport backpack, a 3-piece composite paddle GLADIATOR with a plastic blade, a manual pump, a leash, a removable fin US-Box and a repair kit with patches, a fin screw, and a valve key.
This is a ready-to-use set for a younger user who wishes to start paddling on their own, well-fitted board rather than using a large family SUP.
Features
- Size KID 9'6 - The shorter construction makes it easier for children, younger teenagers, and lighter users to handle the board.
- Width 71 cm - It provides the stability needed for learning, while still allowing active balance work.
- Thickness 12 cm - It provides lower embedding in the water and a more natural feel of the board underfoot.
- Capacity 150 l - It is well suited for lighter users and recreational solo swimming.
- Single-layer construction - Reduces the weight of the board and facilitates daily transport and preparation for surfing.
- Weight 8.5 kg - It makes it easier to carry the board from the car to the water and to pack up after the session is over.
- System US-Box - The removable fin improves direction holding and can be dismantled for transport.
- Complete set - The set includes a backpack, paddle, pump, leash, fin, and repair kit.
Set includes
Backpack One
Double Action Pump
Paddle One
Fin US-BOX
Coiled leash
Repair Kit
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