GILI Sports Meno XL 11’6 Paddle Board Review | 2021 DRAFT

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Above view of paddling the Meno on ocean.
Carrying the 2021 GILI Meno 11'6"
Features of the top of the GILI Meno include 3 handles, 3 rack mounts, 2 cargo areas, 3 action mounts, 6 extra d-rings, and paddle straps.
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Top overview of the sand colored GILI Meno 11'6.
Overview of the front of the board in sand color.
Detail of the unpadded handle and combined action mount and d-ring at the front of the board.
The large front cargo area with 6 d-rings and two child handles.
The child safety handles are removable via velcro straps.
Detail of the two action mounts at the bottom of the front cargo area.
Detail of the center rack mount near the front of the board.
The handle at the center of the board is lightly padded.
Detail of the paddle strap and kayak seat / carrying strap d-ring on the side of the SUP.
  • Top overview of the sand colored GILI Meno 11'6.
  • Overview of the front of the board in sand color.
  • Detail of the unpadded handle and combined action mount and d-ring at the front of the board.
  • The large front cargo area with 6 d-rings and two child handles.
  • The child safety handles are removable via velcro straps.
  • Detail of the two action mounts at the bottom of the front cargo area.
  • Detail of the center rack mount near the front of the board.
  • The handle at the center of the board is lightly padded.
  • Detail of the paddle strap and kayak seat / carrying strap d-ring on the side of the SUP.
    • Rear of the sand GILI Meno 11'6
    Detail of the grippy foam deck pad.
    The rear of the board with cargo area, inflation valve, and rear handle.
    Detail of the bungie clips on the cargo areas.
    At the back of the board is an unpadded handle and combined inflation valve and leash d-ring.
    The bottom of the sand tan GILI Meno 11'6.
    Rear of the tan Meno SUP
    One large and two small quick-attach fins with two other main fin sizes
  • Rear of the sand GILI Meno 11'6
  • Detail of the grippy foam deck pad.
  • The rear of the board with cargo area, inflation valve, and rear handle.
  • Detail of the bungie clips on the cargo areas.
  • At the back of the board is an unpadded handle and combined inflation valve and leash d-ring.
  • The bottom of the sand tan GILI Meno 11'6.
  • Rear of the tan Meno SUP
  • One large and two small quick-attach fins with two other main fin sizes
    • Carbon Tech logo on the side carbon fiber rail.
    Detail of the logo between the rear fins.
    Paddling the Meno hard on a lake.
    Paddling the Meno 11'6 straight on ocean to demonstrate tracking ability.
    Paddling the Meno 11' on a river.
    Turning the Meno 11'6 hard on water.
    GILI Meno 11'6 turning on water.
    Above view of paddling the board on an ocean.
  • Paddling the Meno hard on a lake.
  • Paddling the Meno 11'6 straight on ocean to demonstrate tracking ability.
  • Paddling the Meno 11' on a river.
  • Turning the Meno 11'6 hard on water.
  • GILI Meno 11'6 turning on water.
  • Above view of paddling the board on an ocean.
    • The gray premium GILI SUP bag.
    Thickly padded handle at the top of the bag.
    Detail of the mesh fin pocket at the top of the bag.
    The GILI and Save Our Ocean logos on the front of the bag.
    The bottom of the bag has a mesh pocket.
    The bag has two large rugged wheels, a handle, and a drain hole.
    Interior of the bag with single cargo strap.
    Rolling the gray Meno bag towards water.
  • The gray premium GILI SUP bag.
  • Thickly padded handle at the top of the bag.
  • Detail of the mesh fin pocket at the top of the bag.
  • The GILI and Save Our Ocean logos on the front of the bag.
  • The bottom of the bag has a mesh pocket.
  • The bag has two large rugged wheels, a handle, and a drain hole.
  • Interior of the bag with single cargo strap.
  • Rolling the gray Meno bag towards water.
    • Rear of the premium gray GILI bag.
    The top of the back of the bag has a luggage tag window.
    The shoulder straps and back pad are well padded and covered in breathable mesh. Also includes a chest strap.
    Detail of the well padded waist and shoulder straps covered in mesh for comfort.
    Side of the bag with carbon paddle.
    The sides of the bag have a zipper pocket, and mesh paddle pocket.
    Detail of the side of the bag with the compression strap, cargo loops, and well padded handle.
    Carrying the gray GILI Meno bag.
  • Rear of the premium gray GILI bag.
  • The top of the back of the bag has a luggage tag window.
  • The shoulder straps and back pad are well padded and covered in breathable mesh. Also includes a chest strap.
  • Detail of the well padded waist and shoulder straps covered in mesh for comfort.
  • Side of the bag with carbon paddle.
  • The sides of the bag have a zipper pocket, and mesh paddle pocket.
  • Detail of the side of the bag with the compression strap, cargo loops, and well padded handle.
  • Carrying the gray GILI Meno bag.
    • The carbon TRP paddle is 3 pieces with a plastic blade.
    Detail of the carbon fiber shaft, handle, and lever clamp.
    GILI carbon TRP shaft and gray plastic blade.
    Assembling the end of the Carbon TRP paddle.
    Adjusting the GILI carbon TRP paddle.
  • The carbon TRP paddle is 3 pieces with a plastic blade.
  • Detail of the carbon fiber shaft, handle, and lever clamp.
  • GILI carbon TRP shaft and gray plastic blade.
  • Assembling the end of the Carbon TRP paddle.
  • Adjusting the GILI carbon TRP paddle.
    • The dual chamber inflation pump laying on grass.
    The dual chamber pump has an easy to use 3-stage selection knob.
    Detail of the pressure gauge on the top of the pump.
    Inserting the inflation hose into the valve at the rear of the Meno.
    Inflating GILI Meno 11'6".
  • The dual chamber inflation pump laying on grass.
  • The dual chamber pump has an easy to use 3-stage selection knob.
  • Detail of the pressure gauge on the top of the pump.
  • Inserting the inflation hose into the valve at the rear of the Meno.
  • Inflating GILI Meno 11'6".
    • The repair kit includes 3 color-matched vinyl patches, vinyl glue, and valve wrench.
    The SUP leash is coiled and black in color.
    The fin package includes two side fins and three options for the main fin.
    Five spare fin clips.
    The document package includes a manual, warranty card, and sticker package.
  • The repair kit includes 3 color-matched vinyl patches, vinyl glue, and valve wrench.
  • The SUP leash is coiled and black in color.
  • The fin package includes two side fins and three options for the main fin.
  • Five spare fin clips.
  • The document package includes a manual, warranty card, and sticker package.
    • The front bungie cargo area.
    The large Save Our Reefs logo on the bottom of the SUP.
    Above view of paddling the Meno 11'6" on a river.
    Paddling the Meno 11'6 on a calm pond with lily pads.

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