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Gili Meno 11'6" vs Badfish Monarch

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Badfish Monarch is cheaper at $799. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Gili Meno 11'6" or Badfish Monarch?

The Badfish Monarch wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Badfish Monarch is the cheaper at $799. The Badfish Monarch both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Gili Meno 11'6" Badfish Monarch
US price $960 $799
BrandGili SportsBadfish
Released2026
Length inches 138
Width inches 35 34
Thickness inches 6 5.5
Volume liters
Max capacity (lb) 485 230
Board weight (lb) 24 18
Max pressure (psi) 18
Fin configuration 2+1 single
Fin attachment
Construction type fusion
Warranty years 2 5

Sources — Gili Meno 11'6": inflatableboarder.com (verified 2026-07-11). Badfish Monarch: badfishsup.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Gili Meno 11'6" and Badfish Monarch?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Width inches: Gili Meno 11'6" 35 vs Badfish Monarch 34
  • Thickness inches: Gili Meno 11'6" 6 vs Badfish Monarch 5.5
  • Max capacity (lb): Gili Meno 11'6" 485 vs Badfish Monarch 230
  • Board weight (lb): Gili Meno 11'6" 24 vs Badfish Monarch 18
  • Fin configuration: Gili Meno 11'6" 2+1 vs Badfish Monarch single
  • Warranty years: Gili Meno 11'6" 2 vs Badfish Monarch 5

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