NRS - Clipper SUP Boards

Most inflatable paddleboards are built to be convenient. The NRS Clipper is built to perform, and it happens to be convenient too.

From a quiet morning paddle on a Frontenac lake to a multi-day trip loaded with camping gear, the Clipper handles it all with a confidence that most inflatables can't match. That's because NRS didn't just scale up a recreational board and call it a tourer. They engineered the Clipper from the ground up with proprietary shaping technology that makes it stiffer, faster, and more stable than anything else in its class.

The result is a board that feels more like a hardboard than an inflatable — right up until you roll it up, stuff it in the included travel backpack, and toss it in the car.

The Technology Behind the Performance

The Clipper's performance starts with IST (Integrated Shaping Technology) — a multi-chamber construction method that lets NRS build real shape into an inflatable board. Most inflatables are flat slabs; the Clipper has an actual V-Hull nose for speed and tracking, a concave hull that channels water cleanly toward the fins for a quieter, more efficient ride, and a DropDeck™ that raises the rails to maintain volume while dropping the standing surface to lower your centre of gravity. The result is a board that's genuinely stable underfoot even in chop, even fully loaded.

Under that shape sits Z/Blend Core™ construction NRS's woven drop-stitch technology that makes the Clipper 20% stiffer and 15% lighter than boards built with traditional knit drop-stitch. Inflate it to 20 PSI and it's rigid underfoot in a way that has to be felt to be believed.

Choosing Your Size

The Clipper comes in four sizes, each with its own sweet spot:

• 10'6" (110) The most manoeuvrable Clipper. Great for lighter paddlers, shorter trips, and anyone who wants a nimble board that's easy to handle on and off the water. Recommended for paddlers roughly 85–185 lbs.
• 10'6" Wide (110W) Same length as the 110 but wider for extra initial stability. Ideal for paddlers who want a confidence-inspiring platform, those newer to SUP, or anyone paddling in windier conditions. Recommended for 100–215 lbs.
• 12'6" (126) The performance tourer. Longer waterline means more glide, better straight-line tracking, and the ability to carry a full day or overnight load without losing efficiency. The go-to for experienced paddlers covering distance. Recommended for 100–235 lbs.
• 12'6" Wide (126W) All the touring capability of the 126 with extra width for added stability ideal for heavier paddlers, those carrying more gear, or paddlers who want more confidence on open water. Recommended for 100–250 lbs.

Not sure which size is right for you? Come try them at the shop, we offer free test paddling on our lake in Sydenham, or give us a call and we'll help you figure it out.

Ready to Paddle, Easy to Pack

When the day's done, deflating the Clipper is quick and painless. The top-quality Bravo inflation/deflation valve has a smaller footprint than most, which means the board rolls tighter and packs down more compactly into the included travel backpack. Toss it in the car, the cottage, or the gear room. No roof rack, no trailer, no drama.

What makes it great:

• IST V-Hull — shaped nose for speed and straight-line tracking on open water
• IST Concave hull — channels water toward the fins for a cleaner, quieter, more efficient ride
• DropDeck™ — raised rails + dropped deck = lower centre of gravity and superior stability
• Z/Blend Core™ drop-stitch — 20% stiffer and 15% lighter than traditional drop-stitch construction
• Inflates to 20 PSI — rock-solid rigidity that rivals hardboards
• QuickClick™ fin system — swap or remove fins easily to suit flatwater, grass, or touring conditions
• Double sidewalls — extra durability where it counts
• EVA foam deck pad with die-cut ridges — grip and traction even when wet
• Nose and tail bungee rigging + D-rings — secure your gear for day trips or overnights
• Stainless steel leash D-ring — safe and reliable attachment point
• 3 centre deck handles + 1 tail handle — easy to carry solo; handy in a swim recovery
• Bravo valve with pressure relief — prevents accidental overinflation; rolls tighter for packing
• Hand-shaped in Moscow, Idaho — every board built by NRS craftspeople, not a factory floor

In the box: Board, Super Pump II with pressure gauge, 1 Touring fin, 1 Grass fin, travel backpack, repair kit

Best for: Flatwater touring, lake paddling, overnight SUP adventures, paddlers who want hardboard performance in an inflatable package, cottagers and travellers