RS Pro Race Master SUP Rail Saver

The RS Pro Race Master SUP Rail Saver is the big-coverage solution for serious race boards with tall, boxy rails and very real exposure to paddle strikes. If you have invested in a high-end race board, this is exactly the kind of low-cost protection that makes sense before the rails start looking tired.

In the RS Pro lineup, this sits at the top end for coverage on specialist race shapes. It goes beyond the Jumbo Railtape by targeting the thicker, boxier rails commonly found on elite race boards. If you are on a touring or downwind board with less extreme rails, Jumbo may be enough. If you are on a more general hard SUP, the standard SUP Railtape is usually the tidier fit.

Why choose the RS Pro Race Master SUP Rail Saver?

• Designed specifically around the needs of race-board rails rather than generic all-round shapes.
• Delivers a very high level of coverage where race paddlers most often mark the board.
• Clear finish keeps the board graphics visible.
• Protects against repeated paddle hits and abrasion without adding much weight.
• Particularly sensible on premium carbon race boards where cosmetic damage quickly becomes frustrating.

Specifications

What's included

• 1 x RS Pro Race Master SUP Rail Saver kit
• 2 x tapered rail protection strips
• Board not included

Explore the range

If you are comparing options, it is worth looking at the RS Pro Jumbo Railtape, the standard SUP Railtape and our Racing Paddleboards collection.

Race Master is the more specialised option for race boards with boxier, thicker rails. Jumbo is still big and generous, but Race Master is the more purpose-shaped choice when you want maximum race-board coverage.

Not always. Many touring boards are better served by Jumbo or the standard SUP Railtape. This product really comes into its own on dedicated race shapes.

No. The material is transparent, so you still see the board underneath while gaining proper rail protection.