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Glide Paddle Sports

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Founder-led paddleboard company building performance-driven inflatable paddle boards.

Last updated September 2, 2026

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Overview

Glide Paddle Sports is an American paddleboard company based in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is a founder-led company that focuses on building inflatable paddleboards. The company was founded in 2008 by Ken Driscoll, Scott Knorp, and Ken Apperson. Glide offers a range of inflatable boards including beginner, fishing, touring, whitewater, and yoga boards, as well as accessories and coolers.

History

Glide Paddle Sports is an American paddleboard company based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The company was founded in 2008 by professional kayaker Ken Driscoll, along with Scott Knorp and Ken Apperson. Glide is a founder-led company, still operated by its founder and two long-time partners. The company focuses on building inflatable paddleboards, with a design philosophy rooted in understanding natural forces of water and wind. Glide offers a range of boards for different activities, including fishing, yoga, touring, and whitewater.

Products and positioning

  • Glide Angler Elite Fishing SUP

    Fishing SUP board

  • Glide Wander 10'6"

    All-around paddle board

  • Glide Mako Elite Fishing SUP

    Fishing SUP board

  • StarShip Micro Skiff

    Micro skiff boat

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