SIC MauiRS
A SUP expert's review of the SIC Maui RS standup paddle race board.



Who is it for?
If you’re on the market for a premium race paddle board look no further. The RS by SIC Maui is short for ‘Rocket Ship’ and the name suits the board perfectly. This race board is fast and lightweight and is offered in multiple length and width combos, for both adult and youth paddlers.
The RS is best for intermediate and advanced racers looking for a board that excels on flatwater but can also handle some chop. Starting at $2,599, the RS sits in the high price point tier but is a premium choice that is worth every penny.
First Impressions
Here's what it comes down to: If you want the board that will get everyone else jealous and will get you giggly to hit the water and paddle, look no further. This is it. To put it in context, I pulled this board out of the car and it was the only board where the people around walked up to us and said 'that thing is a thing of beauty.' It's an art piece and is truly stunning.


The graphics are gorgeous and elegant, true to SIC Maui fashion and the shape and performance match the looks of the board. The second you get this board in the water it's just a rocket ship. For as narrow as it is it's shockingly stable and it just goes fast. For features, the board has drain holes on the deck and a foot well so it can handle some chop and be fairly sheltered from the bump. It goes downwind also very well and is just a joy.
One of the main indicators of how much time you spend in the water is how much your equipment is and the equipment here is just phenomenal. It is the example and standard of what a phenomenal standup paddle race board is and should be.





Other Sizes Available
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Length 12 Feet 6 Inches
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Width 25 Inches
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Thickness unknown Inches
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Volume 262 Liters
Benefits
- Primary Use
- RacePaddle boards fall into two broad categories. All-around boards are built for recreation, specialty boards for top performance in one discipline.
- Durability
- DurableDurability comes from construction and shape. Tougher boards carry more material, which adds weight.
- Carrying
- EasyCarrying ease depends on weight and handle type. Under 20 lbs is very easy to carry, over 35 lbs is hard.
- Stability
- UnstableStability comes from construction and shape. Boards 30" or wider with 200+ liters suit the average adult.
- Glide
- Very FastGlide comes from shape and construction. Boards under 30 lbs built for racing glide best.
Features
- Dimensions
- 14' x 23"Length from nose to tail, width from rail to rail, and height, all measured at the midpoint.
- Weight
- 27.4 lbsExtremely lightweight is under 20 lbs, lightweight 20 to 28 lbs, average 28 to 35 lbs, heavy above 35 lbs.
- Volume
- 271LVolume sets how much weight a board can carry. Boards with 200+ liters float the most.
- Capacity
- unknownThe most cargo weight the board can carry, paddler included.
- Add-on's
- Bungee Nose, Extra Handles, Drain HolesExtras such as bungee cords, attachment points and included accessories.
- Handle
- EZ GrabHandles directly affect carrying ease. External grip handles are the most comfortable.
- Holders
- NoFishing rod holders and paddle holders.

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