iSUPs are all a list of compromises but the BŌTE Flood seems to check all the boxes at, competitively, the right price. Shop around and see what you get for $799. The positives: * The Flood is the perfect 11’ x 32” for a little extra speed and stability. * 11-feet does glide better than shorter boards. * The pad runs bow-to-stern for yoga or extra passengers and the pad is not “easy to stain” white. * It has bungees front and back for extra gear. * Velcro straps for securing the paddle to the board. * The fin box is easy to use, especially if you need to reach under to remove or attach it. At some point you will have to do this when launching or removing from the water. No screws to mess with. * Speaking of fins, my wife and I were SUPing on Lake Tahoe and she lost a screw in fin two miles from where we launched. Very bad deal. The slide ins are more secure. * It’s has RAC accessories if you want to add them. * The color scheme is nice. * The weight is good. * Stability is real good. Mediocre: * The paddle is average. It’s on par with most packages at this price excluding the carbon paddle that comes with iRocker. * The pump is average. It works well but it’s not super like Red brand but not bad either. * A smidge harder to turn than a shorter board but faster and carries more weight. The negative: * No wheels on the bag. After using the BŌTE Flood, I can say that it glides through the water better than 34” wide fishing models but is just as stable. Put all of the pros and con on paper before you buy and you’ll probably pick the Flood. It’s a great product and Kat and the folks at L2 really made purchasing easy when they let us demo some of the options.

I haven't used it yet because its still too cold out but I was super satisfied with the whole process of buying. I did inflate it and it was super easy once I figured it out.

Besides loving the quality and design of my new Bote inflatable, I was blow away with the customer service and care of L2 Outside. The staff were so helpful and genuine throughout the experience, and they made the difference for me buying a Bote instead of a competitor. I will certainly be a repeat customer in the future. Thank you L2!

Have got the 12' Flood Full Trax .I've really been enjoying the board. Using on the lakes of east tennessee. I plan to take it down to the Florida gulf area in near future. A bit heavier than I expected! Pros Stable, good flotation with my dogs, easy to paddle. Cons Adv weight on various web sites is 30-31 lbs. Actual weight has got to be more. May not seem like a big deal until you are lifting on and off your vehicle.