Thank you for consistently addressing the needs or lighter (and smaller) riders -- and that is quite rare in SUP reviews and incredibly valuable for so many of us! Based on your reviews, I have tested out a 5" board (Red Paddle 11"0 Sport) and was just blown away by the difference that made! The board felt significantly more stable and there was much less wind resistance. And yes, I felt much more "on" the water, more connected. (For reference, I am 1,65m, 65kg).
Hi there and thanks for your comment! We hope to highlight this issue more in our reviews and videos as it so important for paddlers to get right. We are glad that you have had the opportunity to try different boards and find what works best for you. Cheers, Beau
You had mentioned the thickness in earlier video, that is why we went to a 5inch thick board for my girlfriend. She’s 1,68m @51kg and now she is lower on the water, not so affected by the wind (which was a really big deal) and paddlelength. Also the carrying is big deal. So from introductionboard 10,6x32x6 to 12,6x30x5 (after 2y of paddling) and it is a blast. Made this discussion based on the info of Supboarder, thx guys!!
Great video, thanks! Partly because of this review I bought a 12'6x30x5 Shark Tourer. Loving it so far. Question: Since paddle boards are made of flexible plastic material, will they stretch over time from being pumped to high psi? So that if I consistently pump my board to 20-22 psi, will it be less stiff at 15psi than if I'd never pumped it ti 22psi?
Good question. The drop stitch inside the board doesn't stretch so it retains its integrity. The main concern would be if you pumped it up to a higher PSI than recommend on a hot day and the air inside expands due to the heat, the board would pop or the drop stitch would come away from the PVC.
Hi boys, I am thinking of buying a new inflatable paddle board. I am between the new shark 7.8 surf and Fanatic stubby 8,6. Obviously, there is a huge difference between them as regard price. Can you tell me if the difference between quality and performance is also huge as the price?
Hi Guillermo! Thanks for the question. Both are good quality brands and the quality will be comparable and similar. The Shark SUP will turn much quicker and feel more sensitive on the wave and when paddling as it is much smaller. The Fanatic Stubby will feel stable and easy to ride, still offering good turning ability. If you have a lot of experience and want a small board, go for the Shark SUP, but if stability is key, then the Fanatic is your choice. Hope this helps. Thanks, Beau
Both are good products. It depends on which board you are wanting to choose from each brand as they might suit your needs differently. Hope this helps, Beau
Would love to see you guys do your deflection tests at minimum psi (15psi) recommended psi (20psi) and the max psi (25psi). Also can't wait for you guys to cover the new 2022 shark 14ft 29 by 6 sup with the nose cone. I'm hoping that nose shape will cut through the chop and aid touring, and it's not more of a race board sup.
Thanks for the recommendation. I'll put this to the team to see if it's a viable option for us to measure at different PSI's. We are looking forward to more Shark SUPs coming out for review too. Stay tuned. Thanks, Beau
Guys, I started to see your videos from Italy and I fell in love with SUP! Now if I've got 1 free hour I go to the sea and I paddle :) I've just one request for the next videos: my rigid sup has not the deck rigging on the nose :( may you suggest to me, and maybe other guys like me, a method to buy or craft something like a deck rigging?? Thanks!
Hi Edoardo. Good to hear you are stoked on SUP now. regarding your board bungee fixings. You can get stick on pads with eyelets that you can put on your board. You will have to do some internet searching to find them but I have seen them before. I will see what I can find out and put a quick video together for you and others also. Thanks Reuben
Really informative video! I really love paddle boarding and have always rented them out at beaches etc.. but now I am finally getting my own. I’ve been persuaded by many of your videos that the 5” is best suited for people under 75 kg and so I opted for the 5” since I weigh 70 kg. I have pre-ordered the JP Allroundair 10,6” x 32” version 5”. Would you recommend this for me at my current weight? Or would the shark boards be a better option? Thanks a lot.
Hey Max. You are so right to go for a 5" board. TBH both the JP and the Shark boards are good. But shark are doing better thing for the environment over JP at the moment. But going for a longer board will give you more glide, which I think you may want reading your other comments. Thanks Reuben
@@SUPboardermag thank you for replying.. I have decided to go for a redpaddle co board instead and am deciding between the voyager and sport line.. however, the voyagers are all 6 inch boards.. should I therefor lean towards the 11,3 sport which is 4,7 inch? Thank you
Everything you said comparing thickness is very dependent on the body weight of the paddler. Physics. Additionally, buoyancy in the water is dependent on the amount of water is displaced by the board, which is also dependent on the body weight pushing the board into the water. Physics.
2 cons: no handle at front which is a basic in touring, and the design, no offence but it looks like for small girls at swimming pool, def not for adults in 2021, other than that looks ok 😀
Thank you for consistently addressing the needs or lighter (and smaller) riders -- and that is quite rare in SUP reviews and incredibly valuable for so many of us!
Based on your reviews, I have tested out a 5" board (Red Paddle 11"0 Sport) and was just blown away by the difference that made! The board felt significantly more stable and there was much less wind resistance. And yes, I felt much more "on" the water, more connected. (For reference, I am 1,65m, 65kg).
Hi there and thanks for your comment! We hope to highlight this issue more in our reviews and videos as it so important for paddlers to get right. We are glad that you have had the opportunity to try different boards and find what works best for you. Cheers, Beau
You had mentioned the thickness in earlier video, that is why we went to a 5inch thick board for my girlfriend. She’s 1,68m @51kg and now she is lower on the water, not so affected by the wind (which was a really big deal) and paddlelength. Also the carrying is big deal. So from introductionboard 10,6x32x6 to 12,6x30x5 (after 2y of paddling) and it is a blast.
Made this discussion based on the info of Supboarder, thx guys!!
Great Stuff , thanks Tim 😀
Great info on the differences between 5” and 6” boards. This was new information for me. Thank you for the review.
Glad to hear it Kennard
Very helpfull information, much appreciated and have now subscribed.
Great stuff
Are there bungies at the back? I see the ones in the vids do, but the images shows a lot of 2021 touring with no bungies in the back?
The touring SUPs all have rear bungees, expect the kids touring. Hope this helps. Thanks, Beau
@@SUPboardermag thanks it does! Many of their pics for the 2021 touring models don't show bungies. Including their 3D motion model.
Great video, thanks! Partly because of this review I bought a 12'6x30x5 Shark Tourer. Loving it so far.
Question: Since paddle boards are made of flexible plastic material, will they stretch over time from being pumped to high psi? So that if I consistently pump my board to 20-22 psi, will it be less stiff at 15psi than if I'd never pumped it ti 22psi?
Good question. The drop stitch inside the board doesn't stretch so it retains its integrity. The main concern would be if you pumped it up to a higher PSI than recommend on a hot day and the air inside expands due to the heat, the board would pop or the drop stitch would come away from the PVC.
Thanks. I've read that the expansion due to heat as actually very minimal and the the danger is from the glue's reaction to heat.@@SUPboardermag
Hi boys, I am thinking of buying a new inflatable paddle board. I am between the new shark 7.8 surf and Fanatic stubby 8,6. Obviously, there is a huge difference between them as regard price. Can you tell me if the difference between quality and performance is also huge as the price?
Hi Guillermo! Thanks for the question. Both are good quality brands and the quality will be comparable and similar. The Shark SUP will turn much quicker and feel more sensitive on the wave and when paddling as it is much smaller. The Fanatic Stubby will feel stable and easy to ride, still offering good turning ability. If you have a lot of experience and want a small board, go for the Shark SUP, but if stability is key, then the Fanatic is your choice. Hope this helps. Thanks, Beau
thanks Ruben for your answer. I pretty much appreciate it. I bought the shark 7,8. I will tell you my comments later, after proving it. Thanks again!
Would you recommend the Shark over the Gladiator Pro ? Or vice versa
Both are good products. It depends on which board you are wanting to choose from each brand as they might suit your needs differently. Hope this helps, Beau
Would love to see you guys do your deflection tests at minimum psi (15psi) recommended psi (20psi) and the max psi (25psi).
Also can't wait for you guys to cover the new 2022 shark 14ft 29 by 6 sup with the nose cone. I'm hoping that nose shape will cut through the chop and aid touring, and it's not more of a race board sup.
Thanks for the recommendation. I'll put this to the team to see if it's a viable option for us to measure at different PSI's. We are looking forward to more Shark SUPs coming out for review too. Stay tuned. Thanks, Beau
Guys, I started to see your videos from Italy and I fell in love with SUP! Now if I've got 1 free hour I go to the sea and I paddle :)
I've just one request for the next videos: my rigid sup has not the deck rigging on the nose :( may you suggest to me, and maybe other guys like me, a method to buy or craft something like a deck rigging?? Thanks!
Hi Edoardo. Good to hear you are stoked on SUP now.
regarding your board bungee fixings. You can get stick on pads with eyelets that you can put on your board.
You will have to do some internet searching to find them but I have seen them before.
I will see what I can find out and put a quick video together for you and others also. Thanks Reuben
Really informative video! I really love paddle boarding and have always rented them out at beaches etc.. but now I am finally getting my own. I’ve been persuaded by many of your videos that the 5” is best suited for people under 75 kg and so I opted for the 5” since I weigh 70 kg. I have pre-ordered the JP Allroundair 10,6” x 32” version 5”. Would you recommend this for me at my current weight? Or would the shark boards be a better option? Thanks a lot.
Hey Max. You are so right to go for a 5" board. TBH both the JP and the Shark boards are good. But shark are doing better thing for the environment over JP at the moment.
But going for a longer board will give you more glide, which I think you may want reading your other comments. Thanks Reuben
@@SUPboardermag thank you for replying.. I have decided to go for a redpaddle co board instead and am deciding between the voyager and sport line.. however, the voyagers are all 6 inch boards.. should I therefor lean towards the 11,3 sport which is 4,7 inch? Thank you
That a great board go for it.
Everything you said comparing thickness is very dependent on the body weight of the paddler. Physics.
Additionally, buoyancy in the water is dependent on the amount of water is displaced by the board, which is also dependent on the body weight pushing the board into the water. Physics.
Very true Mark. Thanks for the comment
Archimedes' principle
precisely
2 cons: no handle at front which is a basic in touring, and the design, no offence but it looks like for small girls at swimming pool, def not for adults in 2021, other than that looks ok 😀
Hey Tomasz. The handle is a must for sure.
But not sure we understand what you mean for the second negative? Thanks Reuben