Mistral Bayou Tour 11'6 Inflatable SUP Set - 312 Liter Touring Board For Medium-Distance Trips

The Mistral Bayou Tour 11'6 inflatable SUP set is built for paddlers who want a touring board that feels stable yet covers distance efficiently. At 11'6 long, 31 inches wide and with a 312 liter volume, it is positioned as a medium-distance touring board that carries both rider and cargo without feeling sluggish on flat water.Bayou Tour dimensions and volume

Design, Dimensions And Load Capacity

Mistral gives the Bayou Tour 11'6 a length of 350 cm, paired with a width of 79 cm and a thickness of 15.2 cm, which translates into the 312 liter volume that underpins its carrying capacity.Technical dimensions and volume The board is rated for an optimal load of 115 kg with a maximum load of 140 kg, so a single adult plus drybag cargo fits within the documented weight window.Load recommendations

Sportano lists the board weight at 15 kg and gives overall dimensions of 350 x 79 x 15.2 cm, confirming that the construction uses a single air chamber built on drop-stitch PVC with an EVA deck pad for grip underfoot.Construction and board weight The nose is moderately pointed to help the 11'6 length track straight, while the 31 inch width keeps the platform accessible for less experienced paddlers.

Set Contents And Construction Features

The Bayou Tour 11'6 is sold as a complete inflatable SUP set, with retailer listings specifying a backpack, pump, paddle, fin, leash and repair kit in the box so buyers do not need separate accessories to get started.Documented Bayou Tour set contents Mistral uses a single air chamber design with a high-pressure valve tested well above typical use pressures, combined with internal drop-stitch threads to enable a 6.0 inch thickness without flexing excessively.Valve and air chamber information

On top, the deck uses EVA foam for traction, while front bungee cords allow drybags or small coolers to be secured on deck during tours.Deck pad and cargo elastics The fin box is configured for a touring-style fin that balances straight-line tracking with maneuverability on rivers and lakes, and the leash attachment is placed near the tail to keep the cord clear of cargo.

Positioning In The Mistral Lineup And Price Context

Mistral places the Bayou Tour 11'6 in its touring segment alongside family-touring boards such as the Sun Flower 11'6 and Sun Rise Air 11'6, which share the same 350 cm length and 79 cm width but differ in deck graphics and minor tailoring for family use versus pure touring.Mistral inflatable touring lineup The Bayou Tour 11'6 focuses on medium-distance touring comfort, whereas the Sun Flower 11'6 is described as an allround-touring board for short day trips that still seeks more speed and less resistance.Sun Flower 11'6 comparison board

On the German Mistral shop, Bayou Tour 11'6 is listed at 379,00 € with a regular price of 559,00 €, while the English-language overview mentions a price of 399,00 € for the touring set, giving a sense of its placement as a midrange inflatable touring SUP within the brand portfolio.Bayou Tour price indication US-specific pricing will depend on local distribution, but the documented euro figures position it below high-end race boards and above entry-level allround inflatables.

Comparison With Sun Flower And Sun Rise Air 11'6

The Sun Flower 11'6 shares the Bayou Tour's 350 cm length, 79 cm width and 312 liter volume, but the manufacturer emphasizes its role as an allround-touring SUP for riders looking for more speed and less resistance on shorter day trips.Sun Flower 11'6 dimensions Both boards share the same optimal load of 115 kg and maximum load of 140 kg, so the choice between them comes down to the intended touring distance and the preference for specific deck layouts and graphics.

Sun Rise Air 11'6, another 350 x 79 cm board with a 312 liter volume, is positioned as a family-touring option, carrying cargo under front elastics and optimizing for riders up to 115 kg with a maximum quoted load of 140 kg.Sun Rise Air 11'6 specs and role Compared with these family-focused boards, Bayou Tour 11'6 is framed more tightly around comfortable medium-distance touring, keeping the same base dimensions but tailoring its description to paddlers who prioritize glide over carrying kids or pets.

Use Case And Touring Verdict

With its 11'6 length, 31 inch width, 6.0 inch thickness and 312 liter volume, the Bayou Tour 11'6 occupies a familiar touring format that balances stability with enough waterline for lakes and slow rivers. The optimal load recommendation of 115 kg and the 140 kg maximum load identify it as a board that accommodates single adult riders with overnight packs but stops short of heavy tandem use.Touring description and load window

Within Mistral's range, it compares numerically to the Sun Flower 11'6 and Sun Rise Air 11'6 but is pitched more squarely at medium-distance touring, making it a fit for paddlers who want to move beyond entry-level allround boards while retaining familiar stability figures. Recreational paddlers looking for speed-focused race boards or compact river play shapes will instead gravitate to other Mistral models, while those who value a complete set and a documented load window may find the Bayou Tour 11'6 a practical touring choice.