Choosing the RIGHT Inflatable Paddle Board
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- Опубликовано: 1 авг 2024
- Watch this before buying an Inflatable Paddle Board! Sharing the things you should think about when buying an inflatable SUP. Helping you make the right choice the first time!
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Which one is one your wish list?
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Great video trip
Blackfin XL is next on the list
Thanks to your video I decided to get the blackfin instead of the all around irocker sup.
Blackfin is amazing, I love it
Trip Smith do you know about the serene life inflatable boards
I love the cat running around in the background 😆
Lol WIld thing....
Thanks to your enthusiasm, I decided last week to give paddle boarding on a lake a try. I tried to SUP at sea, a long time ago and wasn't all that fond of it. But on the lake, it turned out to be the ideal sport for me. Nice and quiet in nature. I felt the stress leave my body and by the end of the 2 hours, I felt I had a content smile on my face. That smile lasted me for 2 days.
And thanks to this video I ordered a Red Paddle WindSUP. This will also allow me, when there is too much wind, to enjoy the water with a small sail. My aim is not to go fast, my aim is to go nice and easy, being stress free and avoid cortisol levels going through the roof. Greetings from Belgium.
You're welcome! It's fantastic, glad you enjoyed it. Oh wow, I'd love to have that wind sup!!!! Greetings!
I'm just educating myself before buying my first board. Thanks! This was an awesome video for us first timers!
You're welcome Maria! Enjoy your board!
Watched this video again this morning. I decided to watch more about SUP’s. I didn’t find anything nearly as useful as what I did in this video.
Hey Adam, glad you enjoyed the video bud. Hope you get a SUP soon!
My $399 Bodyglove iSup Performer 11 from Costco has been flawless for 2 years. Hot weather, cold weather, large open lakes, ponds, rocky bottom rivers, and creeks. 15psi more then enough stiffness and I weigh 180, my dog(s) and equipment another 50-100lbs plenty strong.
Awesome! Glad to always hear about a good experience with an ISUP!
I have 4 cheap paddle boards well below your 650$ price. They have been reliable and nothing has broken. There are issues with maneuverability, but I knew that was going to be a problem.
Since I have not had many issues, I bought the 4th board at the sizzling price of 200$, hoping to have the same results. All have a pressure rating of 15 pounds.
Good points. I happened to get a good entry level (Run Wave) and am replacing the fin box and adding on back end bungees. .... for not much $. Lots of improvements you can make! Obtw my run wave had the permanent flexible side fins so some do have them
Great video, but to be honest, I was mostly watching for the cat.
Hehe, as long as you're watching ;)
It's like an Easter egg. I found it!
Same.
hahahah the funniest comment haha i didn't even notice the cat till now haha
The cat ran. Hmmmm. Should we trust this guy?
Purchased a Badfish Selfie 14 this weekend. Wow...... inflatables have come a looooong way. I remember back in the day when paddling an inflatable felt like you were paddling a Coleman air mattress! The new technology is amazing. Check out Badfish and their story. Solid gear. You will certainly appreciate! Cheers Brother! Love the new Dory!
Very informative video. One of these can really transform your vacation into an adventure.
Absolutely! Glad you enjoyed it.
Best ISUP comparison and review I’ve ever seen. Thanks.
Thankya! Yea the ones I have mostly seen have been by the folks selling them lol
Finally a real review and not just comparing product ppl never used before, great stuff, thank you so much!
You are very welcome!!!!!
I'm new to the iSUP world and found this to be an extremely helpful video. I was tempted to buy a cheap board before I watched this, but you make some good points as to why that may not be the best choice. Thx!
Glad you enjoyed it! Hope you get the right board for you soon and get plenty of paddle time on it.
Thanks for the shout out Trip! Great video. I have a few friends who are looking at boards, and this will help guide them in the right direction.
Hey you're welcome Greg! Thanks for the support my man! Good deal, if they have any questions send em my way, I'll help if I can.
Right on, very informative! I own an Aztron Lunar 9.9 that I've bought off Amazon for $330 and i've got to say I'm impressed about the quality of the board itself, the features and the stiffness given by its double chamber technology despite the 15 psi. I wouldn't ditch the boards just because they are under $800! Good job Trip
Glad you enjoyed it! Hey you never know, some might be gems like the one you have apparently. I just know from experience that sometimes you can regret a cheaper purchase, I know I have lol Thanks!
Good stuff Trip! This is a great review especially for the kayakers here who have never tried a paddleboard but are curious what they are all about. It is very easy to go buy an el-cheapo and get disappointed very quickly.
Thanks Dirk! Yes, there are just to many options out there for someone just getting their paddles wet with ISUP's
Very thorough review of the different price level inflatable SUPs and extremely informative as well.
Thanks Eric! It is kinda longer than I expected but I feel all the information is valuable for someone ready to purchase.
very informative video, just brought my first board after watching this, thank you from UK .
Blackfin 12'6 model V
Glad you enjoyed it! What a great choice! I wish I had the V!!!!! Jealous!
I've been supping with both - slide in and us finbox fins, I would say slide in are much nicer, never had issues with them and it takes 1/5th of the time to put it in and out, and there is no stuff to loose.
Very good to know. Actually Blackfin has switched to snap in fins and I'm wanting to take a closer look at them. I might be changing my thoughts on snap in fins. I think as ISUP's have gotten better they have improved them from when they first started.
Thank you for this extremely informative introduction to SUPs!
You're very welcome!!!!
I ruptured the seam of my almost 2yr old Red Paddle 12’6” Voyager. I contacted Red Paddle about where to get my board repaired. They asked for my warranty info and then offered to replace my board. 🥳The new 2021 12’6” Voyager, while not as pretty as my previous one, is awesome and even more rigid than the previous one. Their customer service was top notch and because of this I bought the 11’ compact model, which I haven’t received yet. But I’m looking forward to the lighter board for more everyday use. The Voyager is a bit heavy for me to carry daily and best kept for touring paddling and not for a quick 45 min to hour long jaunt and back home
Would love to see you do an updated comparison video with the budget boards. It would seem a lot has changed since this video was made and there are some budget boards which have some of the features you pointed out are only available on the more expensive ones, especially around construction and fins. Thanks for the vid it was informative and helped me with my purchase comparison.
I would too Mark. I just dont have any new ones lol Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video. I'm ordering a Blackfin now. Cant wait to try it out.
Awesome! Hope you enjoy that bad boy!!!
2 years later...how do you like it?
Yes plz
I've test paddled a number of isups including the Red Paddle and Black Fin and the absolute best board for the money (by far) is the Body Glove Performer 11' at Costco (store or online) for $399. Stiffer than the others since they use triple stringers (like i beams for strength) and even my 230lbs does not flex the board.
Cool! Thanks for the input Jim!
Thank you for the great and detailed review! so helpful!
You're welcome Casandra! Glad you enjoyed it!
The red sup is definitely on my wish list, it got me with it's weight so light and still very durable
Yep, it's my personal choice and what you will see me paddling most of the time. Even though it's narrower at 30" I still find it plenty stable. And the light weight and speed make it great to paddle. Even with my little boy on there with me.....
I have never paddle boarded, didn't know anything about them and am thinking about buying one or two - now I do. Thank you
Now you are more informed than probably 90% of people who buy them ;)
Great info. I will definitely be rewatching this one if I ever decide to get into the ISUP game!
Glad you thought so Wes. I hear ya bud, it would be easier to haul for ya than a yak ;)
Very informative. As I am fairly new to paddle boarding and have been researching to buy my very first paddle board, I still am worried about what to buy as I don’t want to spend too much as a beginner. Thank you, your video was extremely helpful.
You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it!
Love this video. We were just discussing inflatable paddle boards and looking at prices. This video had a lot of good information.
Glad you enjoyed it James! I was hoping it was answering a lot of questions people had and maybe even some stuff that people were not thinking about ;) Hope you get a new ISUP soon!!!!
Great video and some solid direction for beginners! Question for ya, when you are on an extended trip do you have a contingency plan to re-inflate mid trip? Does the PSI fluctuate with temp? Do you need to release pressure if the board will be sitting out for the day not used? Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it Tyler! The first overnighter I did (2 nights) on the budget board that you see in the video I brought a pump with me. I think I lost like 2lbs over the first night... On my Red Paddle Co board, I rarely even check the PSI in it... It has been inflated since I've had it, several months. I think you should be good without a pump if you go with a nice board. But you can get some smaller manual pumps that will work for topping your board off. I wish I had this one - www.k-pump.com/K_20_p/898918000119.htm
Really great review and very informative! Thank you! I was looking for an iSUP for mainly paddling in flatwater conditions (river), fairly stable but also with a nice maneuverability.
I was checking reviews about the iRocker All around SUP and the Blackfin.. and almost decided for the Blackfin, but I also heard about the Jobe Yarra 10'6'' x 32''.. which one would you recommend?
The Jobe does not have the same high quality accessories, but regarding the board it seems to have a good quality, holding a quite good pressure - 18-20 PSI. Hope you can help me :)
Glad you enjoy the video Ana! Looking at the Jobe, I'd choose Blackfin in a heart beat. No handles, small pad, cheap bag and pump I notice right off. Spend a few more dollars and get a board that will be more comfortable to use on the long run.
Trip, great video, im new to this and my military budget needs to grow/ These are awesome looking blow up paddle boards
Glad you enjoyed it! Well, here is still a decent board for a good price - Nautical - irockersup.com/nautical-106-standup-paddle-board/?acc=182be0c5cdcd5072bb1864cdee4d3d6e
Yep, was thinking about the Leader Acc., but ordered the Blackfin XL on a Thu night and it was delivered via Fed-Ex Sa morning! Awesome customer service! Got a free dry bag and leash with it also! Thanks for the very informational video!
Hey awesome! Enjoy it
🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂that cat just made my day tho! Lol great video tysm!
Haha that cat is crazy..... Glad you enjoy it!
Thank you lots!
You're welcome lots! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Any other questions, hit me up and we will make sure you get the right board for you.
Great video! Thank you, it was most helpful. We have a cottage and also a motorhome, can you leave these inflatable paddle boards inflated for a few weeks or do you need to keep inflating? We want the choice to travel with it in our motorhome.
Glad you enjoyed it! You can leave them inflated or deflate all you want. Very resillient
I bought the red 13.2 voguer last year it is an amazing board well worth the money
Oh AWESOME Andy! That is one sweet board for sure!!!
Thank you for putting this together. It was so helpful!
You're welcome Sarah!
Very helpful! Thanks Trip!!
No problem Zachary! Hope you get some enjoyment out on the water!
Thanks for the comparison. Just bought a Blackfin XL. Yours took a beating on your Choctawhatchee trip! They switched from the US fin box to a “flip lock” style. Your thoughts on this? I also ordered a smaller river fin for the center location that I think will be good when water level drops in my local river over the summer.
You're welcome Scott! Yes it sure did! Well, I haven't tried one yet but spoke with the owner of Blackfin a few weeks ago and asked him about it. He says so far everything with it has been good. Yea, a river fin would be nice at times.
i already have a hard board but I was thinking on giving the inflatable board s a change thanks for the video
Try one! I love em! You're welcome
I bought a paddle board for around 260 and it has amazing features and is a pretty great all around board. So for those of you that don’t have the money (same) but you can find great boards I promise!!
Nice! Yea you can find some good ones out there.
Which board do you have Anthony?
Very informative! I am 5 feet 2 inches, I was looking at a 10'6" iRocker Nautical Cruiser. Its a bit more affordable than the iRocker cruiser and iRocker XL...is the Nautical an option I should consider?
I think it is Heather. It's not quite as rigid as the others and doesnt come with as nice if bag or pump. But it will still get you on the water 👍🏻
thanks Trip I picked up two of the Red Paddle Co boards after watching your video your an amazing inspiration thanks for everything!
Hey awesome! Great boards.... hope you enjoy them to the fullest!
Excellent video! I'm an avid kayak angler but I want to try a SUP for better visibility (don't trust my 13 ft Vibe kayak enough to stand). This video is super helpful. Have you looked at the Sea Eagle fishing SUP?
Glad you enjoyed it!!! Ummmm, I have.... I think if you plan on always using a motor on it you should be happy. But it's pretty wide to be paddling and wouldn't move very efficiently through the water. I'd go for a SUP with a more traditional shape. You can aim for one that's 34"-36" wide and you will probably be happy with the stability.
@@TripSmith thanks for the advice. Have you tried the Vibe Maverick. Sucker is as heavy as my Seaghost but is built for standing.
Mate, thank you for this video. I’m after buying a paddle board and have been to look at them in Penarth, South Wales. Your video gave me a lot more information that I hadn’t considered before and will go back to ask about what I learned here. I was recommended boards by O’Shea. I live on the coast and can’t wait to get out on the sea. Thanks again.
P.S. love your cat, he looked like he was having a great time!
You know it mate! Glad you found it valuable. Enjoy being Out There!!!! Wild cat....
Construction, quality & value have changed in the 5yrs since this video.
These days & due to time & competition there's many cheap $200 Amazon boards that are excellent. On a par with boards costing 3-4 times the price.
thanks for the tips. the cat running around in the back is just so cute
You're welcome!
In the ozarks we run rivers an awful lot. For river running you need shorter wider boards for maneuvering and for stability over white water. That would be a good thing to mention.
Yea, very good points. I think I was aiming this more at beginners who don't plan on hitting rapids on their sup ;)
I gotcha, we just don’t have many other choices. Lol
Thanks for all the great information. Loved the cat too! :)
Oh you're welcome!
Our 2020 blackfin x will have 8 mounting points on it. Super excited to get it soon. Cannot wait!
Oh cool! You're going to love it!
Have you thought about entering a race? Competitive paddling is a BLAST! Now that the race season is slowing down on the east coast I will be heading down to FL for some off season races/paddle board get togethers, check one out sometime!
I sure have Craig! I almost did one last month down in Panama City, the Pier to Pier Classic. Unfortunately I missed it as I was unable to get off work. I'll be trying them soon though! Should be fun! I guess I''ll start in a recreational class with my Red Paddle Co Voyager then one day hopefully get a race board
Excellent video. I do have to say some lower end boards, sub $300 are actually quite impressive. I purchased an Ancheer 10ft board and was pretty impressed with the features for the price. I then went on Aliexpress and bought their 11ft for $250. I definitely would say to check it out. You would be quite impressed. Also the paddles float for me. 12psi 3 handles. The 11ft has d rings for a cooler or kayak chair. I would love to see you review it as I think you might be impressed. I probably will review it soon but my videos suck compared to yours. Lol
What brand and model is the Aliexpress 11' board you did purchase?
@@moukafaslouka4796 it's an Ancheer but this is the title, "11'*32"*6 inflatable Surfboard stand up paddle board wakeboard surfing water sport sup board ISUP sup board paddle board". I hate how weird they title things but it's a blue and white one. I eventually will do a video on it for fun but my videos aren't near as good as Trips. Video editing is time consuming
I'd certainly like to check one out. I have heard mixed reviews about them so I never really know for sure. One day I imagine I'll give one a try!
Great review THANKS! I think Blackfin wil be.
Awesome! Also check out their IRocker Nautical if you need something a little more budget friendly - Nautical - irockersup.com/nautical-106-standup-paddle-board/?acc=182be0c5cdcd5072bb1864cdee4d3d6e
Picked up the Blackfin XL and thanks for the review. Why does the RED have such less weight capacity compared to Blackfin given it is significantly more expensive?
Most recreational paddlers are not going to be paddling hard enough to take advantage of the extra length on the 13'
You could be correct....
Fantastic review, really good information, new subscriber
Glad you enjoyed it Dean! Hope you enjoy the future and welcome to the channel!!!!!
id go budget china board all day 3 for the price of 1 and still have change and keep the kids happy lol
Maybe. I have a few budget boards. Some have lasted, some I didn't trust enough to take out more than once lol One I still have and never have inflated it as I sure don't trust it.....
I am looking for the best paddle board for dogs.
I have two 60 lbs dogs and a 10 lbs dog. I would love to at least take one or two of them with me. Do you think the black fin XL would be a good choice. I was deciding between the XL, X end the Irocker all around.
Good video, I also recomend the middle range. For a hobby user, is a good choice.
Thanks Tonisz! Yep, I agree!
Great info Brother! Thank you ! 🙏
Glad it was helpful!
Did you use the Blackfin at rockadock? If so what were your thoughts on this board specifically, i.e. performance, stability, amount of deflection. I've been looking at this board but just haven't pulled the trigger on it yet. Now I'm almost waiting for 2019 models to see if anything changes.
You know, I didn't.... I did lend it out to some folks to try as I wasn't sure when I would get to go paddling. They came back with only positive reports so I think it should be a good board. To be honest, a lot of ISUP's are similarly shaped which would give them similar stability, performance and deflection properties. I will be trying it very soon and reporting back for sure!
Yea, I haven't heard anything about changes for 2019... Maybe I'll see if I can find out ;)
2019s had some great improvements. Lighter, go pro mount, 3 removable paddles, and a blue bottom.
I would say the paddle is more important than the board. Getting a nice paddle is key for efficiency and comfort. Isups come in different types. Theses reviewed more the touring type with tie downs, rings, and handles. Also common on white water boards. Other types exclude these features because their indented use. All around boards limit tie downs for light surf for more footwork placement. Irocker/ blackline looks like a nice value but spending the extra money is worth it if you intend to use it often and passionate about sup. I have a Jimmy from 5 years back and it's still going strong. A quality board from a respected brand is key to great adventures and fun. Tripp, really like your adventure videos on sup. Excellent content videos.
Thanks man! Well said. I do think that most people these days "envision" themselves doing some overnight trips so they want a board capable of it. Plus a lot of people like to strap on a chair or a cooler and other gear, even for day trips, so the extra attachment points come in hand. The extra handles are a no brainer for me for all uses really.
Got an Aqua Marina all in 1 in a backpack the (Orange) one from Amazon last year for a trip. Used last summer and was really impressed but, prefer the Wilderness Systems for the waters I normally paddle. But want to keep in the back seat of truck this summer for any impromptu paddle sessions that may arise. * think it was around $225*
Nice! Yea they are great because you can keep them handy just in case.
Great video! Started doing SUP last week and fell in love. I am only 5"2 and about 115 lbs. we were renting non inflatable boards here in Mexico. The boards seemed big for my height. What would you suggest as the best length of board for me please?
Thanks Kay! It's easy to fall in love with ;) Hmmmm, 12' should be fine especially if you get an inflatable as they are super light and easy to haul around and paddle... If you go shorter, you are limiting your speed and you will have to paddle harder if you were with other people on longer boards.
@@TripSmith You're da bomb! Never expected a reply so good for you! Awesome.. Black fin for me, but don't know if I can get one here(Canada) or at my SUP home in Huatulco Mexico!!
Hey I'm happy to reply when I can Kay! Hmmm not sure. I know that have free shipping to the u.s. but not sure about Canada. I'd say give them a call. Good folks as it's an American based company.
Great videos very helpful I would like a review of a goose hill paddle board and thanks my friend
Glad you enjoyed them Samuel! Wish I had one to review ;P
Thank you for taking the time to make a great helpful video!!!
You're welcome, glad it was helpful!
On your leader board, you mentioned you added your own straps since it didn't come with a rear bungee section. What did you attach to your D-ring? I am about to get my first paddleboard and I went with the Red Paddle shorter version and only has a D-ring in the rear. I'd like to know what strap works well in the water and stays in place on these inflatable boards.
I just used any old piece of webbing I had laying around. Works fine, no need to over think it.
Heading into my 3rd season with my $180 ISUP from Amazon. Loving it and it’s great for what I use it for.. we have 3! Haven’t used for overnight, but no problem on long day trips
Hey that's awesome!
I haven’t finished the video but I feel you will answer all my questions lol
I might ;)
Hey man thanks so much for this review!
You're welcome!
Awesome video great detail. Did the high end board have a tow ring in the bottom front like the midrange
Thanks Gabe, glad you enjoyed it!
@@TripSmith did the high end board have a front d ring too?
Any thought on the bodyglove performer compared to BLACKFIN x or a BOTE flood? I have the bodyglove but dislike that fins don’t remove
Yea, the fins like you mentioned but also. The bag, the pump, no paddle, no d-rings, not enough handles..... The other two mentioned are much better. Blackfin being superior IMO
Hey, nice videos man!! Just bought an iRocker Nautical 10' 6" for my wife. Hopefully she lets me try it out lol!! Have you ridden/reviewed one of those boards yet? I know they made it more affordable by using 2 layers and apposed to 3, so I'm curious how it holds up in the long run!! Keep up the great content!!
Glad you enjoy them Eric! Hey that's great, I hope you both enjoy it! I haven't seen or tried one but I imagine they will get the job done. Will do, thanks for the comment!
Curious what you think of the 2020 Body Glove Performer 11'. Definitely a budget board ($400 at Costco!) but seems to check a lot of the boxes...
It'll work. BUt since you asked. It needs more handles, the bag looks kinda cheap, no paddle, has the standard cheap pump, no rear bungees, no extra d-rings for attaching things, and the fins are small.
Got mine cheap and cheerful and for a beginner like me. Love the colour of those boards though 👍
Hey, as long as you got one ;)
Trip Smith I sure did and it’s one of the best purchases I’ve made 👍
I just looked up the price of the Blackfin XL and its on sale for $699. I will get one this week. Thanks for making this review.
Yea man, killer deal.... Hope oyu got one! You're welcome!
You think this Blackfin board will be good for a beginner?
Yes, great for a beginner who has decent balance (that goes for any paddle board, you should have decent balance or have tried one before)
Trip Smith to be honest brother first timer here never paddle before but im about to try it and I wanted to get a nice and good board. Thanks for the info tho.
Great video. Would like to see you review the infamous Costco iSUP $399 (Body Glove Performer 11). A lot of folks on reddit seem to swear by it as a first board.
Thankya much! Yea I have heard a lot about that and would love to try it ;)
Great video like always Trip!
Thanks Josh!
Hey Trip, I'm based up in Canada. Do you have a recommended MID & PREMIUM tier ISUP's that are based in Canada by any chance? I'm finding due to COVID, there are a lot of delays on U.S. based companies. Thanks for the video - really informative!
Oh and it'll mostly be for lakes & calmer waters. Cheers
I don't know of any from Canada unfortunately. But if you want a good mid tiered board I'd check out this Nautical - irockersup.com/nautical-106-standup-paddle-board/?acc=182be0c5cdcd5072bb1864cdee4d3d6e
Check out Level Six, based out of Ottawa :) MEC carries Level six and NRS boards. Free shipping and lifetime warranty
Hey Trip! Can you do a review on the Isle Pioneer iSUP?? Lists for $595 right now and has two bungees with a paddle strap and two handles!
The Red Paddle Co package isn't available anymore/right now... Any other recommendations on boards/packages from them...?
I'd probably suggest this Jim - Model V - irockersup.com/blackfin-paddle-boards/blackfin-model-v-inflatable-paddle-board/?acc=182be0c5cdcd5072bb1864cdee4d3d6e
Most useful iSUP video I have seen. thank you Trip
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
@@TripSmith I bought the Blackfin. I was not disappointed. They should send you commission :)
Great video mate, I was laughing my head off with your mad cat in the background lol
Thanks James!Crazy cat.....
@@TripSmith I'm definitely thinking about getting the Blackfin off the back of this video. Looks like a decent entry level board. Have some great lakes near me in the UK so will be great fun
The Blackfin seems to have two different versions. Im guessing this is the 2018 vs the 2019 one. Your link currently goes to the 2018 one which is now $675 at this point in time. Im wondering if you know anything about the new 2019 one, which you can find at their site for $850. (Has different colors but they dont specify the year).
Correct, I'd get the 2019 as it's still a good deal but has better features. I want one!!!!
Great video as always BUT your idea of "budget" is far away from mine! I've got a $225 Aqua Marina inflatable sup that is a great board. It's a little skinny for beginners but I've used it in the FLA Keys, and the lakes and rivers here in Missouri without issue. If you're NOT made of $$$, do your research and you can spend less that $300 and get a good board.
Hey, I agree. If you can find a cheaper board that fits your needs, go with it! Good find.
M Modtomic what did you end up buying?
My girlfriend and I paddle on Aqua Marina inflatables and Connelly hard boards. The Connelly hard boards a good compromise between durability (skin is made of same sort of plastic that Kayaks are made of), light wieght (skin is thin and core is foam) and price (we paid about $400 each). We had other hard plastic boards before since we primarily paddle shallow rivers but they were hollow and developed "divots" were our feet go that became uncomfortable. The Aqua Marina inflatables we a nice surprise in that are pretty good considering what we paid. We bought the Magma off Amazon just before Xmas and got a great deal ($225ish) and found a Fusion at (of all places) Burlington Coat Factory for $120. The inflatables are primarily for long distance travel, but we have used them on our local rivers and have found them to be surprisingly durable!
I just got a cheap board and it had some better features then his budget board
I bit the bullet and went with iRocker boards due to price, features, and size/weight etc... they haven't shipped yet but my outlook is hopeful. I can always report back later.
Blackfin has massively stepped up there game they now have every feature a high end board has and 20 D-rings and 8 action mounts so you get a $15,000 board for $800 they also sell a $300 board just for beginners
They really are doing it right.....
I just bought an irocker all around 10 for my girlfriend and a black fin xl 11.6 for myself and were are super impressed with the company
thank you for this video :)
You're welcome Ashley! Glad you enjoyed it!
Trip thanks for this great video - great help
Glad it was helpful!
I am pondering of choosing a paddle board. And my consideration is between £350 to £500 - I have been considering it - no decision yet. I am still building experience on paddle boarding. Hoping to resume on it. Shortly.
Hope you find one to suit your needs!
I'm looking for my first board Should I buy an inflatable or solid/rigid board?
I'd suggest inflatable Michael. It's all around easier to handle and Get Out There which means you will use and enjoy it more.
Very useful Info! Thanks Trip - viewer from Hong Kong Discovery Bay.
Glad you enjoyed it!!!!
Ready to purchase my first SUP. Been out quite a bit in the bay(where I live) and plan to take to some lakes as well (possibly rivers). Hard board or inflatable? Ugh! I was going to get an inflatable but can you store partially inflated standing up and can you travel with them inflated on top of your car? I would hate to inflate every single and deflate every single time I use it (2-4 times per week). Help!!
There is no reason to deflate it if you don't need to make it more compact. Just don't keep it under constant sunlight for long time if it is inflated to max.
I leave some of mine delfated all summer ;) And I love how easy they are to haul when inflated....
Im new to your channel Trip! Have you done any videos on how to properly store an iSup? Should u keep it inflated? Deflated? Half-flated???
Welcome to the channel David! I haven't done a video on it. I have found it doesnt matter. Whatever is easier for ya. I left several of mine inflated for 6 months and they were fine
Very good video,Bro. Well done, keep up
Thankya! Will do!
What’s up Trip Im interested in the blackfin board, I wanted to know if the board will dry crack after years of use. Thanks a lot and keep up the good videos.
Thanks a lot
I agree with Jonsey.... These things should last a LONG time if you take care of them and store them out of the sun.
I'm trying to figure out if inflatables are decent for riding waves in mild surf? Are these boards made to ride a mild wave?
People do surf them, mild waves should be fine. They just don't cut as well as surf boards.
Great video Trip. Any opinion on Tower iSUP boards? We would just be weekend warriors , couple hours at a time , no 3 day trips or anything like that. We’ve been once ( solid boards) and enjoyed it. Thanks
Thanks! Ummmm, no not really. Never seen one. I'd suggest checking out the iRocker All Around boards before commiting to Tower. www.irockersup.com/irocker-paddle-boards-2021/?acc=182be0c5cdcd5072bb1864cdee4d3d6e