{"id":11578,"date":"2025-02-04T13:12:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T19:12:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/?p=11578"},"modified":"2025-04-28T07:51:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T13:51:30","slug":"glide-retro-sup-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/glide-retro-sup-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Glide Retro Elite 10&#8217;6&#8221; iSUP Review, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Glide have given their popular O2 Retro a complete, ground-up, makeover, and we reckon they\u2019ve made it even better\u2026<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14505\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14505\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-hero-1.jpg\" alt=\"Glide Retro Elite iSUP Review\" width=\"1120\" height=\"747\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14505\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14505\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><\/em><br \/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/Glide-02-Retro\" class=\"large radius otw-button\" style=\"background-color: #3b5998;\" target=\"_blank\">Check Prices<\/a>\n<p>The Glide Retro Elite is the latest version of the best selling paddleboard in Glide\u2019s inflatable range. The shape is unchanged from the previous version but the construction has been completely upgraded, the fin configuration changed and some extra fittings have been added. <\/p>\n<p>We really rated the previous version of the Retro, so we were excited to get our hands onto the Retro 3.0, especially when we heard that the new construction was both lighter and stiffer. In this review we\u2019ll tell you what we found when we got the Glide Retro Elite out onto the water. <\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s start by setting the scene. 10\u20196 has become an industry standard size for the classic entry-level paddleboard . It\u2019s still short enough to be light in feel and relatively maneuverable, yet stable enough to work as a general purpose all rounder, even for beginners. So this is a very busy segment of the market, with a vast array of designs on offer. <\/p>\n<p>Glide have clearly thought hard about how to make their Retro stand out from the crowd, and we\u2019re not just talking about the eye-catching \u2018retro\u2019 color-scheme! The board\u2019s design has a few differences which definitely give it an edge in many aspects of performance, as we\u2019ll detail in this review. <\/p>\n<p>We think the Glide Retro Elite would be a great SUP for paddlers who:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Want an all-round general purpose board with an extra helping of stability<\/li>\n<li>Like the idea of the kayak option<\/li>\n<li>Appreciate the full deck pad, giving the board that yoga\/fitness comfort and capability<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy a board with a lively purposeful feel and a decent turn of pace, but still very suitable for beginners and messing around on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Glide Retro Elite: Spec Sheet<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14505\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14505\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-hero-2.jpg\" alt=\"Glide Retro Elite 3.0 Spec Sheet\" width=\"1120\" height=\"374\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14505\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14505\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The Glide Retro Elite is 10\u20196\u201d long, 33.5\u201d wide, 6\u201d thick, weighs 20.0 lbs, and has a quoted maximum weight capacity of 300 lbs<\/em><br \/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Board Category:<\/li>\n<li>Listed Board Dimensions: 10\u20196\u201d long, 33.5\u201d wide, 6\u201d thick<\/li>\n<li>Measured Board Dimensions: 10\u20196\u201d long, 33.5\u201d wide, 6\u201d thick<\/li>\n<li>Listed Board Weight: 20 lbs<\/li>\n<li>Actual Board Weight (board only, not inflated): 21.8 lbs<\/li>\n<li>Listed Max Capacity: 400 lbs<\/li>\n<li>Recommended PSI: 15-25 PSI<\/li>\n<li>Fins: 9\u201d US-box center fin + 2 4.5\u201d fliplock fins<\/li>\n<li>Paddle: 3 piece composite with nylon blade<\/li>\n<li>Board Shell Construction Materials: Dual layer fusion PVC<\/li>\n<li>Drop-stitch type: Cross-knit woven drop stitch<\/li>\n<li>Price Range: $699<\/li>\n<li>Warranty: 10 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Performance Review of the Glide Retro Elite Stand Up Paddle Board<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10683\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10683\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-paddling-right.jpg\" alt=\"Glide Retro 3.0 paddling right\" width=\"1120\" height=\"747\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10683\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10683\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The Glide Retro 3.0 has a good turn of speed and feels extremely rigid underfoot.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"side-by-side-images\">\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_17781\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17781\" style=\"width: 890px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-paddling-in-4.jpg\" alt=\"Glide Retro 3.0 iSUP paddling forward\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-paddling-in-4.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-paddling-in-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-paddling-in-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-paddling-in-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-paddling-in-4-50x33.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17781\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_17782\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17782\" style=\"width: 890px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-turning-right-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Glide Retro iSUP turning\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-turning-right-2-1.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-turning-right-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-turning-right-2-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-turning-right-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-turning-right-2-1-50x33.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17782\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Overall Score: 9.2\/10<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stability:<\/strong> 9.2\/10<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speed:<\/strong> 8.7\/10<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tracking:<\/strong> 9.1\/10<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maneuverability:<\/strong> 8.8\/10<\/li>\n<li><strong>Construction Quality:<\/strong> 9.4\/10<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features\/Accessories:<\/strong> 9.0\/10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/Glide-02-Retro\" class=\"large radius otw-button\" style=\"background-color: #3b5998;\" target=\"_blank\">Check Prices<\/a>\n<h3><strong>Stability Rating: 9.2\/10<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With nearly 34\u201d of width, we expected the Glide 02 Retro 3.0 to offer a reasonable amount of stability. However, we were pleasantly surprised to find that it actually exceeded expectations in this respect. Glide has pulled off a very clever trick with the plan shape of the Retro Elite. <\/p>\n<p>Normally we find that when a board has a pulled-in tail, as is very much the case with the Retro Elite, the lack of \u2018hips\u2019 in the plan shape takes quite a noticeable toll on the stability. <\/p>\n<p>However, Glide have managed to negate this by keeping plenty of width at the back of the main standing\/seating area, so the taper towards the tail doesn\u2019t start until quite a long way back along the board. They\u2019ve also left a whole lot of width up front; the maximum width in the center area extends a very long way forward, right into the nose.<br \/>\nThe end result is a very stable platform, aided further by the relatively flat rocker profile, which ensures that the vast majority of this surface area is in contact with the water to maximize the stability. The three large fins in the tail also contribute. <\/p>\n<div class=\"side-by-side-images\">\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_10685\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10685\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-pivot-2.jpg\" alt=\"Glide Retro Elite pivot\" width=\"1120\" height=\"747\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10685\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10685\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Walking right back to the tail is the only time you really feel at all unstable on the Glide O2 Retro<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_10684\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10684\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-stability-2.jpg\" alt=\"Glide Retro 3.0 stability\" width=\"1120\" height=\"747\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10684\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10684\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>the Glide O2 Retro offers impressively good primary and secondary stability for a 10\u20196 board<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>So all in all, the Glide 02 Retro 3.0 offers as much stability as many 34\u201d wide boards that we have paddled. The only time you notice otherwise is if you walk right back to crank a pivot turn, when suddenly you\u2019re stepping into a much narrower zone of the board, and all that width up front can no longer help you. For the large majority of people buying a general purpose all rounder board like this though, that\u2019s unlikely to be a worry. <\/p>\n<p>Glide claims that the board has a weight capacity of 400 lbs. It may well be that you could load up 400 lbs onto this board. Technically it has enough flotation to support that much weight without sinking. However, potential weight-carrying ability and stability are two very different things. The board most certainly wouldn\u2019t be suitable for a 400 lb paddler. We\u2019d recommend it for beginners up to around 220lbs, or paddlers with a bit more experience up to 240 lbs as a general purpose all rounder.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Speed Test: 8.7\/10<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-responsive\">\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>Board<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sprint Speed:<\/td>\n<td>4.9 MPH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Average Cruising Speed:<\/td>\n<td>3.6 MPH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dfa776;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f9c190;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><strong>SUP Board Guide&#8217;s Speed Testing:<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>To obtain our speed test results, we use a Speed Coach SUP 2 device from NK Sports. This gives us accurate real-time readings on how fast we are paddling and our stroke rates. For the sprint speed, we go hard for 10-15 seconds and then record our average speed. For the casual test, we paddle at 35-40 strokes per minute at what feels like a natural comfortable pace, and then check the average speed.<\/em><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Again, the Glide Retro performed better than we were expecting. Wide boards aren\u2019t generally fast since the extra width generates so much drag. But there are a few subtle things going on with this clever design that result in the board turning in quite a sprightly performance. <\/p>\n<p>First and foremost, Glide\u2019s extremely rigid new construction technique, light weight and ability to be inflated to a high pressure all combine positively to help the board hold its speed. It\u2019s always easier to go fast on a board that feels stiff and responsive on the water. <\/p>\n<p>Secondly, the pulled-in tail shape plays its part in reducing the drag factor; it\u2019s very noticeable that the board leaves surprisingly little wake for such a big board. <\/p>\n<p>Thirdly, the extremely good tracking of the board (discussed in the next section) ensures that the power you\u2019re putting into your stroke is primarily driving the board forward. <\/p>\n<p>The result is a board that can actually hold a decent pace on flat water. For sure, the extra width means it\u2019s that bit harder to get your paddle properly vertical for maximum efficiency in your stroke, but overall we were pleasantly impressed with the speed that the Glide Retro Elite could deliver. Some wider boards simply don\u2019t want to go fast, end of story. You can get speed out of them if you put in the effort, but the second you let up, the board decelerates noticeably. Whereas the Retro gives you that feeling that it\u2019s up for it, and happy to keep going. <\/p>\n<p>Things change pretty quickly though if there\u2019s any significant chop, whereupon the wide low nose does very much put the brakes on. There\u2019s not enough nose rocker to generate sufficient clearance, so basically you hit everything in your path. So this wouldn\u2019t be a board we\u2019d necessarily recommend for paddling significant distances over open water. You can stand a bit further back to lift the nose slightly, but fundamentally this is a board happiest on fairly flat water.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Tracking: 9.1\/10<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"side-by-side-images\">\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_17785\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17785\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-fins.jpg\" alt=\"Glide Retro fin boxes\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17785\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17785\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The three fins in the tail play a significant role in the high tracking score that this board delivers<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_10684\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10684\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-paddling-in.jpg\" alt=\"Glide Retro 3.0 paddling in\" width=\"1120\" height=\"747\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10684\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10684\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Despite the width making it more challenging to get your paddle stroke vertical, the Glide Retro tracks impressively well for such a short wide board.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>OK, we\u2019re starting to sound a bit like a stuck record here, but guess what? Yes, once again the Retro impressed us. Its tracking performance is really good for such a short, wide board. <\/p>\n<p>Firstly, the new fin set-up has made a major difference. The previous model had just one fin, and a fairly swept-back one at that. Whereas the Retro 3.0 has three fairly significant fins, particularly the center fin which has a wide base and plenty of area. These fins do a great job at locking the board onto its course. <\/p>\n<p>Having this directional stability at the back also allows the nose shape to work much better. Indeed, please forgive us if we geek out a little here, because there\u2019s some genuinely interesting stuff going on with this design. <\/p>\n<p>Board design is fascinating stuff, and we can talk about this all day. (Indeed, we do). If you\u2019d like to really get up to speed on how it all works, what all the numbers mean then we\u2019d really recommend you <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/AvGYw6yj8Ug\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">check out our vid where we explain all the parameters in great detail<\/a>. We talk a lot about understanding plan shapes there, and how sometimes designers just throw the rule book out of the window. And how sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn\u2019t. <\/p>\n<p>The wide-nosed, pulled-in tail planshape of the Glide Retro Elite has been around a long time in SUP, the first example we can think of dating back to 2012. However, it\u2019s generally been used in search of extra maneuverability, and the pulling-in of the tail starts much earlier, not far behind the midpoint of the board. Whereas what Glide has done is subtly different, and the result is much more of the classic \u2018torpedo\u2019 shape. By stabilizing the tail area with the additional fins, the torpedo is now fully functional, and the increase in directional stability over the previous model is quite striking. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/unnamed-14.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"411\" height=\"66\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/unnamed-14.png 411w, https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/unnamed-14-300x48.png 300w, https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/unnamed-14-50x8.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 411px) 100vw, 411px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Look at the drawing above (a navy \u2018Whitehead\u2019 torpedo), and see how that drawn in tail and long straight forward section with the rounded nose is actually very similar to the plan shape of the Glide Retro Elite. This is a very stable shape through the water. And that\u2019s what it feels like when you\u2019re paddling the Retro. <\/p>\n<p>Ok, geeking over &#8211; what we\u2019re basically trying to say is that damn, this board holds its line well!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Maneuverability: 8.8\/10<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"side-by-side-images\">\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_10685\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10685\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-turning-right-2.jpg\" alt=\"Glide O2 Retro 3.0 turning right\" width=\"1120\" height=\"747\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10685\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10685\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Turning the Glide O2 Retro 3.0 using paddle turning techniques takes a bit of effort to overcome the natural inclination of the board to hold its course.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_10684\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10684\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-pivot-4.jpg\" alt=\"Glide O2 Retro 3.0 pivot\" width=\"1120\" height=\"747\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10684\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10684\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The Glide Retro Elite responds well to pivot turns, as you can get all that nose area up and out of the water.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This is where we break the pattern. Which may come as a surprise if you\u2019ve jumped straight into this section of the review, expecting us to be enthusing about how maneuverable the Retro Elite is thanks to that skinny little tail. Not so. This board doesn\u2019t actually want to turn very much at all. Everything we enthused about in the Tracking section now comes back to work against the board when it comes to turning. <\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, it doesn\u2019t really matter too much, as you\u2019re almost certainly not buying a board like this for surfing or slalom racing. It does of course still turn just fine, it simply takes a few more strokes and a bit more effort to get it to go round. <\/p>\n<p>Be aware that when you step back to the tail in order to pivot turn, the board suddenly feels a whole lot less stable when you get into the narrower bit. And there is a lot of swing weight up there in the nose due to all that volume up front.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Construction Quality: 9.4\/10<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"side-by-side-images\">\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_17787\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17787\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-middle-handle.jpg\" alt=\"Glide O2 Retro 3.0 iSUP Review\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-middle-handle.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-middle-handle-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-middle-handle-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-middle-handle-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-middle-handle-50x33.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17787\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The multicolor deck pad is accurately cut and assembled, and covers the entire deck.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_10685\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10685\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-side-rail-2.jpg\" alt=\"Glide Retro side rail\" width=\"1120\" height=\"747\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10696\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10685\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>As can be seen, there is no discernable flex or sag when standing on the Glide Retro Elite. It feels very stiff underfoot.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This is where we find the biggest changes in the 3.0 version of the Glide Retro. Glide have moved to a new construction method with their 3.0 series, and are clearly very pleased with what they\u2019ve achieved, as they\u2019re backing it with a 5-year warranty. <\/p>\n<p>The heart of the board is Glide\u2019s \u2018Aeromatrix Elite\u2019 cross-woven dropstitch core. Woven fabric is lighter and more rigid than the knitted fabric used on lower-cost boards, and we pretty much always notice a significant increase in rigidity when we review boards using this technology. <\/p>\n<p>The cross element (in the cross-woven) refers to the fact that the drop stitch yarns which connect the top and bottom of the board are offset and angled to create X shapes within the board. This approach has two benefits; it offers more strength than the standard V shape dropstitch, and also requires less threads per inch, thus reducing the overall board weight. X-woven fabric is still relatively new to the iSUP industry, and some brands have reported it being difficult to deploy, due to the complex alignment issues. However, Glide seems to have got it all sorted out pretty nicely. <\/p>\n<p>The Retro 3.0 outer skin consists of a dual-layer 1300 denier PVC shell, with a high density scrim added between the layers. The fusion construction means that heat and pressure are used to mechanically bond the PVC layers together rather than utilizing glue. This fusion process is well-established and used by most leading brands nowadays. <\/p>\n<p>The area of construction that &#8211; literally &#8211; makes or breaks an iSUP are the rails. This is where pretty much every iSUP will ultimately fail, so the better the rails are built, the better the board will be. Glide have gone for a three layer approach. An inner layer is heat welded to the top and bottom sections of the board, and then two outer layers of PVC are applied. Glide refers to this as their \u2018ThermoFuse\u2019 welded rail, and it certainly appears extremely tough and durable. <\/p>\n<p>As well as backing their construction with a 10 year warranty, Glide also rates the Retro as good for up to 25 PSI of internal pressure. In reality, that may well be quite difficult to achieve unless you happen to have an industrial compressor to hand. Most iSUP pumps only go up to 20PSI, and getting to 25 PSI with a hand pump will take a fair bit of effort. You will almost certainly find that 20PSI is just fine. We have experimented in the past with higher pressures with some other brands and found that once you get above this the stiffness differences are pretty marginal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Board Stiffness:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"side-by-side-images\">\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_17789\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17789\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-flex.jpg\" alt=\"Glide O2 Retro 3.0 Bend on the water\" width=\"730\" height=\"973\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17789\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17789\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_17790\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17790\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-flex-2.jpg\" alt=\"Glide O2 Retro 3.0 Bend Test\" width=\"730\" height=\"973\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17790\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17790\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Stiffness Test: 1.13\u201d Bend <\/p>\n<p>At 20 PSI and with 170 pounds of weight in the standing area, the Glide Retro did very well in our 150-pound bend test. It&#8217;s not quite as stiff as the previous version, but is still a bit stiffer than average. The new Retro 3.0 is lighter than the previous version. It&#8217;s not always one-to-one, but generally lighter weight boards will be less rigid, but Glide has done a great job with the new cross-woven drop stitch core and triple-layer rails to make the Retro Elite lighter with very minimal loss of rigidity.<\/p>\n<p>On the new Retro still feels incredibly stiff while paddling. You can make it bounce a little when jumping on the board, but it feels completely rigid while paddling normally, and even in choppy conditions. Unless you have the previous version and the new 3.0 Retro side by side, I don&#8217;t think you are going to notice any difference in stiffness unless you are bouncing on them. There is a bit more bounce in the new Retro 3.0, but that&#8217;s the only time I felt it. Otherwise, it&#8217;s extremely stiff while paddling.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10685\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10685\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-flex-2.jpg\" alt=\"Glide Retro 3.0 flex\" width=\"1120\" height=\"747\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10697\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10685\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>For a 180 lb rider it\u2019s pretty hard to create any significant flex in the Glide Retro.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dfa776;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f9c190;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><strong>SUP Board Guide&#8217;s Bend Testing:<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>To ascertain the rigidity of each board we review, we use our own specific laboratory bend test process. The board is inflated to its maximum recommended PSI and then placed across two sawhorses positioned exactly 7 feet apart. We then measure the distance from the middle of the board to the floor. Then, we place a 150 lb weight on the middle top of the SUP, and measure the distance to the floor again. The difference between the two measurements shows the deflection, or \u2018sag\u2019, that the board has experienced due to the added weight. We have been reviewing the stiffness of boards using this technique since 2021 and while it isn\u2019t an exact replication of the weight distortion that occurs when a rider stands on a SUP board in the water, it still gives a very useful comparative tool in determining the stiffness of the board\u2019s construction process. <\/em><\/div><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/Glide-02-Retro\" class=\"large radius otw-button\" style=\"background-color: #3b5998;\" target=\"_blank\">Check Prices<\/a>\n<h3>Features\/Accessory Review: 9.0\/10<\/h3>\n<h4>Features:<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10685\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10685\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-hero-2.jpg\" alt=\"Glide O2 Retro 3.0 Profile Top\" width=\"1120\" height=\"377\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10697\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10685\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The Glide O2 Retro 3.0 comes with three different color options. This is the \u2018pink\u2019 option, while the others are yellow or blue.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10685\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10685\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-hero-3.jpg\" alt=\"Glide O2 Retro 3.0 Profile Bottom\" width=\"1120\" height=\"377\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10697\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10685\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The underside of the Glide Retro Elite shows the new three-fin configuration, plus a towing point on the underside of the nose.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"side-by-side-images\">\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_10685\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10685\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-nose.jpg\" alt=\"Glide O2 Retro 3.0 nose\" width=\"1120\" height=\"747\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10685\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10685\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The nose of the Glide O2 Retro 3.0 features a small 4-point bungee, but as can see seen there are additional fixings on the rail to allow much larger bungees or other cargo fixings to be added if desired<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_10684\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10684\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-tail.jpg\" alt=\"Glide O2 Retro 3.0 tail\" width=\"1120\" height=\"747\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10684\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10684\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The tail of the Glide O2 Retro 3.0 has another 4-point bungee, which is easily removed if not required. The rear carrying handle incorporates a D Ring for affixing your leash.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Glide Retro Elite has a few changes in the fittings and fixing department. We\u2019re really pleased to see that it continues to boast a full sized deckpad, extending right to the very end of the nose and tail so you can make maximum use of the deck space, should you require. (The central carrying handle is lightweight and non-intrusive enough that you could lay on the board for yoga moves.)  Big thumbs-up to Glide for their bright fun color schemes, incidentally. We\u2019ve also been using a Retro 3.0 with the yellow color scheme and it\u2019s great being on the brightest, cheeriest board on the water!<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the 4-point nose bungee, Glide has now added a 4-point tail bungee. Both are fine for securing small items, but if you did want to carry more, then you\u2019ve got a whole lot of other fixing points to choose from. Glide have approached the issue of accessorizing the Retro Elite in an extremely businesslike fashion. Whereas other brands have specific fixing points for specific roles, Glide has just gone heavy on the steel D Rings. There are no less than 19 of them on the deck of this board! And it\u2019s a neat approach; you can attach pretty much anything to a D Ring. Well, anything except action camera mounts. That\u2019s something it would be nice to see on this board, seeing as it\u2019s such a versatile craft. A point for Glide to consider for the Retro 4.0, perhaps. <\/p>\n<p>Note that while the D Rings are ideally positioned for use with an over-the-shoulder carry strap, the board doesn\u2019t come with one as standard. <\/p>\n<p>On the underside of the board is yet another D Ring, as a towing point under the nose. (This may seem a minor thing but actually, if you ever need to tow the board behind another craft, you\u2019ll find this extraordinarily useful). <\/p>\n<p>At the other end of the underside are the finboxes; the new three-fin configuration being another point of difference over the previous version of the Retro. Glide has gone with the split-US fin box for the center fin, which makes the board far easier to roll up for transportation. We\u2019re always happy to see a US fin box being used, as it means you have a huge array of fin options available that can be used on the board. The proprietary fin box systems used by so many brands may save weight and cost but if you lose your fin, you\u2019re potentially in a lot of difficulty. Whereas you can get another US-compatible fin pretty much anywhere in the world. (US means \u2018Universal Standard\u2019, incidentally. It\u2019s not anything to do with the United States!). <\/p>\n<p>The fin itself is a large 9\u201d dolphin fin, with plenty of directional stability. The side fins are click-in fins, each 4.5\u201d and again quite substantial in area. As discussed elsewhere in this review, they definitely add to the tracking performance of the board, but take a toll on the maneuverability. Could you paddle the board without them? Absolutely. Removing them will reduce the stability and tracking only a little, but make turning the board significantly easier. Alternatively (and a great idea if you\u2019re paddling in shallow water), you could remove the center fin and just run the board on the two side fins. So it\u2019s actually pretty cool having these three different configuration options (3, 2 or 1) to experiment with.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Included Accessories:<\/strong><br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10683\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10683\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-kit-and-bag-1.jpg\" alt=\"Glide O2 Retro 3.0 kit and bag\" width=\"1120\" height=\"747\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10683\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10683\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Accessories as seen from left to right: repair kit, coiled leash, single chamber hand pump, SUP backpack, fins, 3 piece paddle, board and the Airthrone inflatable kayak seat.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"side-by-side-images\">\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_10685\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10685\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/unnamed-85.jpg\" alt=\"Glide O2 Retro 3.0 iSUP Review\" width=\"1120\" height=\"747\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10685\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10685\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The Glide 3 piece paddle has a composite shaft, and a clip-pin adjustment system<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"side-image\"><figure id=\"attachment_17792\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17792\" style=\"width: 1190px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-leash.jpg\" alt=\"Glide Retro iSUP Review\" width=\"1200\" height=\"450\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17792\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17792\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The Retro includes a comfortable coiled leash that can be worn on the ankle or calf.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This is another area where the Retro package has been upgraded. The 3 piece paddle has a composite shaft (fiberglass with some additional carbon cloth), and the adjustment system utilizes a clip pin, simple but effective and hard to break. As before, the paddle can be converted to a kayak paddle if you purchase the additional blade section. <\/p>\n<p>The paddle blade is built of a reinforced nylon material. It has a modern profile, and a small degree of flex, giving comfortably smooth performance. <\/p>\n<p>The hand pump offers double action (inflating both on the up stroke and down stroke), or you can upgrade to the excellent OutdoorMaster Shark II electric pump for an extra $109 at checkout. <\/p>\n<p>The Airthrone inflatable kayak seat is pretty cool. We\u2019ve seen a ton of different kayak seats this year, and it\u2019s not really a thing we were expecting to see a whole lot of variation in. However, Glide has definitely gone their own way with the Airthrone, and it puts you considerably higher off the deck than most others. The back of the seat has a small pocket and a webbing strap for attaching water bottles and the like. The seat has fixings on each corner, and you can position it pretty much wherever you like on the board, as there are so many D Ring options. If you\u2019re going to be using the board a lot in kayaking mode then you would be well advised to buy (or create) a footrest which can be secured between any of the forward D Ring pairs, and will make your kayaking experience a whole lot more ergonomic. <\/p>\n<p>However, we\u2019re a little confused by Glide\u2019s thinking with regard to the kayak option for the Retro 3.0. It seems a bit \u2018halfway house\u2019 to include this excellent kayak seat ($149 if bought separately) but not the extra kayak blade ($55). The seat on its own is pretty useless without the blade &#8211; it would probably actually make more sense to include the blade but not the seat, and drop the price another $100. Or include both &#8211; or neither. So for this reason we haven\u2019t discussed the performance of the board in kayak mode in this review, because it isn\u2019t something that\u2019s actually an option with the standard package.<\/p>\n<h2>Summary Review of the Glide Retro Elite<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10683\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10683\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supboardguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Glide-O2-Retro-3.0-paddling-right-1.jpg\" alt=\"Glide O2 Retro 3.0 paddling right\" width=\"1120\" height=\"747\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10683\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10683\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The Glide O2 Retro 3.0 is a versatile, fun all rounder with great stability that works well as a first time board or a general purpose all round board capable of being used in a variety of roles.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Glide have done a great job with this upgrade of their Retro. The lighter feel and rigidity of the new construction has improved the performance of the board, making it a very nice platform for general paddling, with a light and purposeful feel. The additional fins give a wider range of configuration options, along with even better tracking and greater stability. <\/p>\n<p>There are of course many boards with great stability. However, the Glide Retro still retains that smaller, lighter feel despite its extra width, which sets it apart from the crowd in this area of the market. We see this board as being of particular appeal to larger paddlers who need stability but don\u2019t want some great \u2018aircraft carrier\u2019 of a board. Alternatively, that fabulous stability could be put to good use for fishing, cargo carrying, using the board for yoga or exercise; whatever you want. The excellent set of fixing points for accessories adds further to its all-round appeal, and you\u2019ve also got the kayak option if you splash out on the additional paddle blade. <\/p>\n<p>Happy paddling! We hope you enjoyed this review of the Glide Retro Elite 10&#8217;6&#8243;. 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