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SUP Review

Retrospec Weekender Plus – Review and Test

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The Weekender Plus is an entry level inflatable stand up paddle board, but also comes with the kayak blade and the kayak seats. You can use it as either a stand up paddle board or as a kayak. The Weekender Plus is available directly from Retrospec. What we liked: What we didn’t like: Specifications Video … Read more

Bluefin Cruise Carbon 12′ Paddleboard – Test and Review

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Manufacturer and Model: Bluefin Cruise Carbon 12′List Price: $602 Summary The Bluefin Cruise Carbon line is their upgraded all around board line. They have dual air chambers along with carbon reinforced rails. They come with upgraded accessories, including carbon paddles, a wheeled bag, and a triple action pump. As a bonus, they also include a … Read more

Bluefin Cruise 10’8″ Paddleboard – Test and Review

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Manufacturer and Model: Bluefin Cruise 10’8″List Price: $399 Summary The Bluefin Cruise is the entry level, all around, paddleboard line from Bluefin SUP. The Cruise comes in 10’8″, 12′, and 15′ versions. We picked up a 10’8″ to try out for this review. The Cruise 10’8″ is priced just under $400 and comes with an … Read more

Outdoor Master Swordfish Paddleboard – Test and Review

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Manufacturer and Model: Outdoor Master SwordfishList Price: $299 Summary Outdoor Master has long been known for making the best inflatable paddleboard electric pumps out there. Recently they introduced a new inflatable paddleboard, the Outdoor Master Swordfish. The Swordfish is an entry level budget paddleboard that comes with everything you need to hit the water. It … Read more

Thurso Surf Expedition 150 Inflatable Touring SUP – Test and Review

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Great speed and glide with enough stability for any intermediate paddler that comes with a carbon paddle and triple action pump Manufacturer and Model: Thurso Surf Expedition 150List Price: $699 Overall Score Stiffness9.0 Stability7.0 Speed Performance10.0 Tracking10.0 Accessories9.0 Portability8.0 Summary The Thurso Surf Expedition is a high performance inflatable touring SUP. It is 12’6″ x … Read more

Red Paddle Co Ride 10’6″ Inflatable SUP -Test and Review

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Manufacturer and Model: Red Paddle Co Voyager 12’6″List Price: $1699 Summary The Red Paddle Co Ride 10’6″ is one of the most popular and best selling inflatable SUPs of all time. It is a basic and easy to paddle inflatable paddleboard made with premium materials and comes with an industry leading 5 year warranty. The … Read more

Thurso Surf Max 2023 Inflatable Paddleboard- Test and Review

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Manufacturer and Model: Thurso Surf MaxList Price: $699 Summary The Thurso Surf Max is a big stable inflatable paddle board that can be used for almost anything. It is a great paddleboard for paddling with dogs. At 11’6″ x 34″ it works well for the biggest dog and paddler you can combine. It makes a … Read more

BOTE HD Aero Full Trax Inflatable Paddleboard – Test and Review

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Manufacturer and Model: BOTE HD Aero 11’6″ Full TraxList Price: $1099 Summary The BOTE HD Aero Full Trax is a large stable inflatable paddleboard built to handle any adventure. At 11’6″ x 34″ is very stable with stiff durable construction. It has lots of D-Rings and mounts for creating the perfect SUP fishing setup. The … Read more

Blackfin Model X 2023 Inflatable SUP – Test and Review

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Manufacturer and Model: Blackfin Model XList Price: $749.99 ($1259.99 as tested) Summary The Blackfin Model X is available again after last year’s board recall. It comes back with improved construction and a new ala-carte style buying system. The Model X retains its stability and easy to paddle shape making it perfect for SUP fishing, beginner … Read more