Ottawa-based Level Six was founded in 1997 with the mighty Ottawa River as proving ground for an always-expanding lineup of paddle gear, paddle clothing—and now SUPs.

We demoed the Level Six iSUP Ten-Six. Uber-tough and super rigid when inflated, it’s a stable board ideal for paddling flat water and for fitness/yoga.

Unlike most boards that are adapted from designs meant for ocean waves, Level Six offers lake-specific boards with excellent overall performance for beginner to advanced paddlers.

• Drop stitch construction for long-term durability.
• Deflates to a storable size that fits in a closet or the back of your car.
• Deck bungee cord gives you a place to lash your water bottle and yoga props.
• Carry handle makes it easy to carry up from the water.
• Includes a pump, backpack-style carrying case, stabilizer fin and repair kit.

You can rent all kinds of gear including iSUPs and hardshell SUPs from MEC retail stores. Details here.