12ft4 Rackham Aero
1x Rackham Aero 12ft4 Inflatable Paddle Board
1x 3-Piece Adjustable SUP Paddle
1x Removable Pedal Port
1x Rackham Aero Paddle Seat
1x 10in Removable Aero Center Fin
1x Pair of Slide-In Aero Rac Receivers
1x Removable Aero Paddle Sheath
1x Removable Aero Sandspear Sheath
1x Aero Repair Kit
1x Hand Pump
1x Rolling Travel Bag
Accessory styles may differ slightly from shown.
Introducing the reimagined Rackham Aero Verge Camo, now compatible with the APEX Pedal Drive. This all-new combination evolves the Rackham Aero into the ultimate upset of the paddle sports world. Revolutionary adaptability so intuitive that it settles the battle between boards and kayaks. Everything you want out of a paddle board with everything you need out of a kayak, working in harmony to reshape the way you enjoy the water.
Dimensions: 12ft4 (388cm) L × 38in (97cm) W × 7(18cm) D
Capacity: 400 lbs (181 kg)
Avg. Weight: 45 lbs (20 kg)
Construction: Inflatable AeroULTRA Technology
Optimal Inflation: 10-15 psi
Travel Bag Dimensions: 41in (105cm) L × 19(49cm) W × 13in (33cm) D
Loaded Bag Weight: 79 lbs (36 kg)
If rider weight is within 50 lbs (23 kg) of a board's listed capacity, BOTE recommends upgrading to a larger capacity board.
Complete The Set Up
WHAT IS PEDAL DRIVE?
What is a pedal drive system?
Good question! It is a way of moving you through the water, hands free! This is perfect for activities such as fishing where you need your hands available for casting and reeling in your catch of the day, or it's perfect if you just want a leisurely float around out on the water while enjoying a coffee.
How does the pedal drive system work?
It has a 10:1 gear system which means that with every full rotation of the pedal, the propeller does 10 full rotations allowing for smooth and efficient travel. Even though your legs are usually stronger than your arms, you won’t actually need to expel that much energy to move forwards, or backwards.
Can I reverse with the pedal drive?
Yes! The pedal drive goes forwards and backwards. To go forwards, you simply pedal naturally forwards, and to reverse, you simply backpedal.
What about the rudder in shallow waters?
The rudder is on a spring loaded system where it will snap up to prevent from getting stuck or caught on the bottom or damaged on rocks.
The biggest bonus with the pedal drive is that its hands free. You can steer easily with the rudder system, you can continue fishing, birdwatching, or coffee drinking while still covering large sections of water in a short amount of time.
Botes pedal drive system is available for the award winning Lono kayak, as well as the Rackham Aero 12ft4 inflatable SUP.
WHAT SIZE PADDLEBOARD DO I NEED?
When you’re looking at what size paddle board you need there are a few things to take into consideration.
How important is SUP length?
The length of the SUP will vary person to person. If you are shorter you can go for a shorter length SUP, if you are taller, you would go for a longer length SUP.
How important is SUP width?
SUP width is very important and can make your life easier or harder depending on your level. If you’re a beginner then you will want a wider board, something over 33in wide. If you are intermediate you can go for something at 32in wide. Then you get into SUP race territory where the boards are much narrower as they are built for speed.
CLICK HERE to read more of the article and advice on selecting the right size paddleboard.
