This is an excellent overview of the most heavily marketed boards. A few comments. 1) Atoll's weight limit is a marketing gimmick. All boards with the same volume will have the same maximum displacement (weight limit). Most of the boards listed will carry just as much as Atoll. They just made a marketing bullet point out of it. A buyer should also be aware that they don't want to get anywhere near the weight limit because the performance of the board begins to deteriorate rapidly. People over 200 LBs will want a board with atleast 280 L of volume. The Atoll board is only 238L of volume. The ISLE Explorer (11.6 ft x 6" x 32") has 336L of volume. ISLE claims a maximum weight limit of 300 LBS, which is far more realistic and honest measure. Atoll claiming their board will carry 400 Lbs is pure BS. 2) Red Paddle technically doesn't make their boards. Like all Isup manufacturers, their boards are made in china as well. The difference is they have a manufactory which makes boards only for them. They aren't the only ones who do that. Starboard also claims to have their own exclusive manufacturer. Many of these brands, like atoll, take generic technology and brand it differently. Irocker included. Only a few companies, such as Red Paddle, NRS, and Starboard, do much R&D to push the tech forward. 3) While I think the information is presented well, and definitely gives new buyers a great starting point, I'd have chosen different boards for the mid and upper tiers, such as BOTE, NRS, Hydrus, Starboard, ISLE etc. All of those companies make boards that are comparable or exceeding the quality of boards produced by IROCKER or Atoll at the same price ranges. I Find Atoll to be a good value, but IROCKER boards put the money in all the wrong places IMO. 'd rather pay $1,000 for a better board than 10+ action mounts I won't need. Good video. Certainly a great starting point for buyers, but some of these companies bend the truth too much. I personally stay away from companies that mislead consumers about specifics. My favorite brands are ISLE, Starboard, NRS, BOTE. Red Paddle does make great quality, but their marketing rubs me the wrong way sometimes. They make it seem like they make their boards in house when they do not, and they copyright terminology, but don't actually hold many patents. Their boards are overall built almost the exact same as the other top tier brands. They just create a name for the process that's unique and start using that in their marketing. MSL lamination ,for example, is used by most of the high end brands. It's just called fusion lamination generically. Red Paddle just put a few words together and made a copyright out of it.
How many boards did you try in each price range, before picking out YOUR best? This is a question to always be asked when anyone quotes what they see is the best there is...of any product.
cool vid. i was getting one to use with the dog, so had to spend a little more for a more stable one (Connelly). Also, i def recommend an electric pump. zero desire for that hand pump.
Super popular brand, similar to the blackfin range from irocker they’ve got a good accessory ecosystem behind them. It’s a good option if you’re looking for a board with a touring shape over the rounded nose
Yes it’s a pretty impressive board! If you class yourself as an advanced paddler then the 13ft would be great. If you prefer the extra stability then the 12 would be better 👌
Hello Gear Hub, curious to know how to submit product for review [inflatable Kayas/SUP]. Thanks!
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If u just put standard SI metric units (meters, kilos) next to the imperial ones this video would gain much more viewing value and broader audience. Pls consider this for the future TY.
The lease can also trap you under the board many people have drowned due to this. It should only be used in moving water or open sea. Bouncy aid just give you that extra level of safety especially if your not a strong swimmer. A life jacket would not be useful at all as it’s designed more for unconscious people
I have actually, right now I own an inflatable board and I’ve own epoxy boards in the past. I’m lucky enough to live a 5 minute walk from a lake and paddle often. I suggest you take your own advice, put your phone down and throw shade somewhere else. 😂
Haha you’re the first person to point out my accent! sorry it’s confusing, North America has a bigger viewership on TH-cam so that why I use USD. Pounds does make everything sound super affordable though
Why is the production quality SO BAD? Audio is terrible, video is disgusting, bad editing. Is this a real company? The information and pacing is good though, which I guess is the most important part.
The United States appreciates that you took the time to put these in pounds and USD! I could listen to your voice read the phone book all day 😁
This is an excellent overview of the most heavily marketed boards.
A few comments.
1) Atoll's weight limit is a marketing gimmick. All boards with the same volume will have the same maximum displacement (weight limit). Most of the boards listed will carry just as much as Atoll. They just made a marketing bullet point out of it. A buyer should also be aware that they don't want to get anywhere near the weight limit because the performance of the board begins to deteriorate rapidly. People over 200 LBs will want a board with atleast 280 L of volume. The Atoll board is only 238L of volume. The ISLE Explorer (11.6 ft x 6" x 32") has 336L of volume. ISLE claims a maximum weight limit of 300 LBS, which is far more realistic and honest measure. Atoll claiming their board will carry 400 Lbs is pure BS.
2) Red Paddle technically doesn't make their boards. Like all Isup manufacturers, their boards are made in china as well. The difference is they have a manufactory which makes boards only for them. They aren't the only ones who do that. Starboard also claims to have their own exclusive manufacturer. Many of these brands, like atoll, take generic technology and brand it differently. Irocker included. Only a few companies, such as Red Paddle, NRS, and Starboard, do much R&D to push the tech forward.
3) While I think the information is presented well, and definitely gives new buyers a great starting point, I'd have chosen different boards for the mid and upper tiers, such as BOTE, NRS, Hydrus, Starboard, ISLE etc. All of those companies make boards that are comparable or exceeding the quality of boards produced by IROCKER or Atoll at the same price ranges. I Find Atoll to be a good value, but IROCKER boards put the money in all the wrong places IMO. 'd rather pay $1,000 for a better board than 10+ action mounts I won't need.
Good video. Certainly a great starting point for buyers, but some of these companies bend the truth too much. I personally stay away from companies that mislead consumers about specifics. My favorite brands are ISLE, Starboard, NRS, BOTE. Red Paddle does make great quality, but their marketing rubs me the wrong way sometimes. They make it seem like they make their boards in house when they do not, and they copyright terminology, but don't actually hold many patents. Their boards are overall built almost the exact same as the other top tier brands. They just create a name for the process that's unique and start using that in their marketing. MSL lamination ,for example, is used by most of the high end brands. It's just called fusion lamination generically. Red Paddle just put a few words together and made a copyright out of it.
i bought the bodyglove and honestly its awesome. the raptor pro
The Scottish/American accent smashed me!
So close Liam, Scottish/Canadian
How many boards did you try in each price range, before picking out YOUR best?
This is a question to always be asked when anyone quotes what they see is the best there is...of any product.
Approximately 420 boards in 69 price categories
Hi... What are your thoughts on the Jobe paddle boards, linke the Duna 11'6?
cool vid. i was getting one to use with the dog, so had to spend a little more for a more stable one (Connelly). Also, i def recommend an electric pump. zero desire for that hand pump.
Hi, thank you for the video. Could you please add the paddle board list to the description (maybe if you add the amazon link will be perfect!) 👍🏽👏🏼
Would prefer to see £ & pence - but it does give you some idea. Of how it would be affordable.
What about 2021 body glove performer 11? Any comments? @gearhub
Super popular brand, similar to the blackfin range from irocker they’ve got a good accessory ecosystem behind them. It’s a good option if you’re looking for a board with a touring shape over the rounded nose
I'm looking between the2022 sea gods diatom,black fin, and hala playa.
Any tips?
I just bought the Serene Life SUP off Amazon and I paid &489.66 Can with taxes $563.11
*$Canadian
I like the look of the Voyager. The 3D hull looks impressive. Can you recommend a size for me?
Yes it’s a pretty impressive board! If you class yourself as an advanced paddler then the 13ft would be great. If you prefer the extra stability then the 12 would be better 👌
@@gearhub7788 I’m aspiring to be a more advanced paddler so I’ll go for the 13ft - thanks 🙏
I have the 12.6 as I am on the heavy side. And use it on river class 2 . A great SUP
Hello Gear Hub, curious to know how to submit product for review [inflatable Kayas/SUP]. Thanks!
If u just put standard SI metric units (meters, kilos) next to the imperial ones this video would gain much more viewing value and broader audience. Pls consider this for the future TY.
What do you think about the bluefin cruise SUPs, do you think they’re a good choice for 1 or 2 beginner level riders just around florida?
They're pretty solid! Have a cruise carbon 10'8 myself and pretty stable
Great thank you!
Are these prices right? I paid 775 for the iRocker Nautical 10.6
They were right when I recorded it but prices can change pretty fast
Have you tried all these?
No Aqua Marina?
But some say the board can be a life jacket cause the ankle lease and board floats
The lease can also trap you under the board many people have drowned due to this. It should only be used in moving water or open sea. Bouncy aid just give you that extra level of safety especially if your not a strong swimmer. A life jacket would not be useful at all as it’s designed more for unconscious people
@@medicalsi trap, never heard that from pros too. There still important not losing board
Mine is the waikiki brand, blue one! Was 249 now 199
Got exactly the same one its brilliant👍
@@official.y.d2601 got waikiki on the front end
@@VintagegainzNartistic yep
Bård!
Twiddley bits!
It better come with ALL the twiddley bits!
What does SUP mean?
Stand Up Paddleboard
How many accents do I hear here lassie?
Good ear lad, mostly Aberdonian but I’ve been biding in Canada so goes a bit squwif now and again.
You need affiliate links
Thanks Gina, hopefully in the future when the channel grows I’ll get some affiliate link. But for now thanks for commenting, every little helps
Agreed
Have you actually paddled or even seen in person any of these boards or just make top 5 videos simply off promotional videos someone else made.
I have actually, right now I own an inflatable board and I’ve own epoxy boards in the past. I’m lucky enough to live a 5 minute walk from a lake and paddle often. I suggest you take your own advice, put your phone down and throw shade somewhere else. 😂
Affordable my ass... Hello !!!
lady has a scottish accent but gives prices in $s ! yeah that makes sense. thought this was a brit video . could of done with prices in £s
Haha you’re the first person to point out my accent! sorry it’s confusing, North America has a bigger viewership on TH-cam so that why I use USD. Pounds does make everything sound super affordable though
@@gearhub7788 😁 no worries .
Why is the production quality SO BAD? Audio is terrible, video is disgusting, bad editing. Is this a real company? The information and pacing is good though, which I guess is the most important part.
I really question your knowledge . I don’t thing you would know the difference if you tried them all in the dark .