Top critical review
3.0 out of 5 starsOkay Quality but a Few Too Many 'Quirks'
Reviewed in Canada on August 10, 2023
I have used this SUP a few times now so I feel I can give an accurate indication of how well it works--just for reference I have ridden on/used multiple different inflatable SUP's in the past so I have enough to gauge my opinions of this one.
Pros:
-color is pretty
-set up isn't overly complicated
-comes with most basic accessories needed
-fits into the carry bag provided
Cons:
-quite unstable especially if you are paddle boarding on any lake that has any waves or where there are any motorized boats going it's quite easy to flip off
-not as 'easy' to inflate as it says--it takes a long time and you need to be tall and strong to do it without significant effort
-was missing the anchor for the fin that goes on the bottom
-the ankle strap is clunky and not very comfortable
-the cell phone holder that comes with it isn't really waterproof and doesn't have a good way to attach it to your person--just a little ribbon
-you're going to want to buy an electric pump if you want to use very often the inflating and deflating would not be worth it
-the inflation valve is difficult to open and close or to even know if it is open or closed because there is no indicator and you don't know that it's a problem until you try to detach the pump and plug the hole if it will leak a bunch of air or not