SOL Bristol 12’0″ Inflatable Paddle Board

Like its stouter cousin, the Atlantic Air, the Bristol inflatable was designed for exploration. The twelve footer offers robust gear storage and portage capabilities with fifteen tie down points and three carrying handles. But the Bristol sets its own course with its tapered bow and slightly narrower 33″ waist, adding efficiency to longer paddles. Stylish topo lines are complemented by vibrant rail and deck pad colorings.

The Bristol is constructed using Multi-Layer Fusion (MLF) technology which is lighter, stronger, and 30% stiffer than the traditional double layered PVC technology. By fusing two layers of high-density structural PVC into a single structure with heat lamination, no glues or solvents are used, eliminating hand gluing errors, reducing board weight, and increasing rigidity. This approach is also more eco-friendly! Finally, bonding the Bristol’s PVC layer onto the 355 count drop-stitch core further results in torsion stiffness. Seams are heat pressed for an airtight and waterproof seal.