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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent all around board!
Reviewed in Canada on August 17, 2022
This is an amazing board, I'm so very happy with it! I have been using it for the past 2 months now, about 15+ times. I have the Turquoise Green, 10'6" SUP.
Pros:
- very sturdy: doesn't bend in the middle at all, just make sure to inflate to the recommended PSI.
- stable: at 32" wide, easy to balance. I've been in very choppy ocean water and haven't fallen in yet 🤞🏽.
- tracks well in the water: 3 fins really helps with this. Keep in mind with rougher conditions, it's harder to go completely straight no matter the board.
- speed: I can go at a good pace on this board! It's definitely not a racing board, but that kind requires a different shape altogether.
- easy to inflate: once I learned how to do it well, I can get this board fully pumped up to 15 PSI in 5 minutes. It's a good pre-workout!
- extra d-rings to attach a kayak seat if desired.
- weight: this board is so light at 18.5 lbs!
- paddle: well made, sturdy, and fairly light too.
- fins: middle fin is longer, and removable. I was contemplating getting the Body Glove board from Costco, but was turned off by the fact that all 3 fins are small, and none are removable.
- great design!
- comes with a good quality 10L dry bag.
- SUP bag: has lots of space! Easy to put everything inside, including a filled up dry bag, water shoes, life jacket and even a tarp (I use it to lie my board on when pumping/putting away).
Cons:
- only thing I could think of that is somewhat of a con is the SUP bag. It's a little thin/flimsy, but I think this is the case with many SUP bags. Don't let this deter you from buying. It still does the job!
Tips:
- when inflating, **always have the pin up! ** I learned this the hard way the first time when detaching the pump and strong air came blowing in my face 😂.
- keep pumping! PSI will register at at around 5-7 PSI. Some reviewers said their pump wasn't working. I bet in most cases they didn't know that the PSI wouldn't show right away.
- pump: use the dual action feature in the beginning, with the easy pumping. Change to single action when pumping gets harder. (On side of pump, there is a little part you keep screwed in for dual action, and take it out for single action).
- use the fin guards! This board came with sturdy white foam pieces on the 2 smaller fins, I'm assuming to keep them straight in packaging/shipping. Don't throw them out! I use them every time I'm pumping and storing my board to make sure they don't bend. People have asked me what they were because their boards didn't come with them.
- to increase longevity of your board, rinse it after every use (especially after paddling in ocean water). Let it dry completely before putting away.
- don't keep it in the sun for too long (on land) when it's fully inflated. I've heard of people's boards exploding because of the heat and pressure (this is for any board, not specifically this one).
- use a tarp to lie your board on while you're inflating, and when you're deflating and folding it to put away. Sometimes you might need to inflate where you park, which could be on concrete. Sometimes grass has goose poop! Whatever ground you're on, there may be rocks or twigs that could puncture/scratch your board. The tarp also helps to keep your board clean - less of a mess to wipe off. I had an old tarp and cut a strip off of it to just a bit bigger than my board - no need to buy anything special.
Overall, excellent board. I highly recommend it!