SUP Specialist Retailers
Find your local demo store
One of the best ways to test the unrivalled quality and design of a Red Paddle Co board is to take it to the water and give it a spin.
We have a range of SUP specialist retailers across the UK who offer on-water demos so you can get a real feel of how a Red performs on the water. Expert staff will help you select and try the right equipment for your paddling needs.
Please contact one of our ‘Try Before You Buy’ SUP retailers listed below to arrange a try before you buy session.
2024 Boards Available
Snowdonia Watersports
Snowdonia Watersports Ltd was established in 2016. The shop is located approximately 30 metres from the stunning shoreline of Llyn Padarn in Llanberis, Snowdonia. Customers are able to view a full Red Equipment products and demo the latest range of Red paddleboards. Snowdonia Watersports also shares a building with the Lone Tree Cafe so you can top up your coffee cup and grab a cake in one visit.
Key Info:
Waterway – Llyn Padarn
Location – Snowdonia, North Wales
2024 Boards Available
AS Watersports
AS Watersports is one of the most popular paddleboard shops in South West England and has been established on the Exeter Quayside for over 25 years. All the staff regularly paddle so they understand Red Equipment products through experience not just how it looks on the shelf! The shop is based right next to the canal with their own private access to the water. All year round, AS Watersports hold a good stock of Red Paddle Co demo boards so they are the perfect place to try before you buy with guidance from an expert team.
Key Info:
Waterway – Exeter Canal and Quay
Location – Exeter, South Devon
2024 Boards Available
Bray Lake Watersports
Open seven days a week, Bray Lake’s picturesque 50 acre lake is surrounded by a mixture of grassy banks and a mature tree line. The clubhouse provides comfortable facilities, including a dedicated water sports shop and café. All the staff are water sports enthusiasts with great knowledge and experience in helping customers find the right stand up paddle for them.
Key Info:
Waterway – Bray Lake
Location – Windsor, Berkshire
2024 Boards Available
The SUP Company
Located on the banks of the River Itchen, the SUP Company features its own private lake and also direct access onto the River Itchen. Situated less than five minutes off Junction 5 from the M27, the SUP Company is open seven days a week and offers the perfect opportunity to take to the water. The team prides itself on helping paddlers select, try and purchase the right equipment for their paddling needs and enabling progression is key.
Key Info:
Waterway – River Itchen
Location – Southampton
Sail & Paddle
Sail & Paddle is located on the scenic Croft Farm Water Park with extensive camping, holiday and leisure facilities. With a lake directly in front of the shop, and a team of keen paddlers, they are well-placed to offer advice and enable you to try out the board models that are on your short list. They also carry a full range of Red Original accessories and safety equipment to get you set up for paddle board adventures, and provide lessons to hone your skills.
Key Info:
Waterway – Croft Farm Lake
Location – Tewkesbury
Leam Boat Centre
Leam Boat Centre have stocked Red Paddle Co boards for over 7 years and the team are very knowledgeable on every aspect of the Red board range. They have extensive knowledge and experience and will happily offer advice to help paddlers at every step of their stand-up paddling journey. Located right on the river Leam you can try before you buy, and the centre is the perfect spot to test out the Red Paddle Co range. Not only will you get expert advice and guidance on which board is right for you, but the entire stretch of water is also bordered by miles of wildlife reserves.
Key Info:
Waterway – River Leam
Location – Leamington Spa
Tallington Lakes Pro Shop
Since 1975 Tallington Lakes Pro Shop have been helping customers enjoy the great outdoors, whether snow sports, watersports, walking or trail running. They aim to provide the best equipment with the best possible service. They know customers want to talk to people with experience and knowledge, all the staff at Tallington Lakes love to ski, snowboard, paddleboard, water ski, wakeboard, hike, trail run and climb. Their Watersports Centre is situated on acres of fresh spring water lakes, making it brilliant venue for trying out your new kit.
Key Info:
Waterway – Tallington Lakes
Location – Stamford, Lincolnshire
Derwent Water Marina
Derwent Water is one of the prettiest lakes in the Lake District, surrounded by the hills of Skiddaw, Cat Bells and Borrowdale. The sheltered coves and islands, along with an abundance of wildlife, make this a fantastic lake to explore by paddle board. The expert team will help you to try out boards and find the right one for you. They also carry a great range of accessories in the well-stocked shop and chandlery.
Key Info:
Waterway – Derwent Water
Location – Keswick, Cumbria
Windermere Canoe and Kayak
The team at Windermere Canoe and Kayak really appreciate the considerations that you need to make in order to make a big purchase decision, they offer a unique service to provide you with practical, hands-on use of the board that you are considering to give extra confidence that it is right for you. Please call 01539 44451 to discuss the boards you are interested in, check availability and to arrange a time and date to suit.
Key Info:
Waterway – Lake Windermere
Location – Ferry Nab, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria
Roll Outdoors
As Scotland’s only demo centre, Roll Outdoors is a very passionate family run outdoor specialist, who are all about getting outdoors and having fun. The team of adventure enthusiasts are very knowledgeable about Paddleboarding and will be able to advise and answer any questions you might have. Based in Callander, the gateway to the awe-inspiring surroundings of Loch Lomond and the Trossach, not only will you benefit from their friendly knowledge but also get to experience the stunning surroundings.
Key Info:
Waterway – River Teith and Loch Venachar
Location – Callander, Scotland
If you'd like some additional support in finding a Try Before You Buy Demo Centre near you, please don't hesitate to contact our team
Something for everyone
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The Sport Range
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The Voyager Range
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The Compact Range
10 years in the making, these revolutionary boards provide the perfect blend of stability and manoeuvrability along with ultimate portability.
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