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Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar
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Review on πŸ„ DRIFT Inflatable SUP Board Set with Paddle, Travel Bag, Pump, Fin, & Coiled Leash by Todd Raynie

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Best value for money

This is our first inflatable paddleboard after years of using a regular board. As with many paddle boards, it takes about 8 minutes to fully inflate by hand. It can be quite a hassle when you have two boards to inflate. Luckily I have an adapter that fits into my tire inflator and greatly reduces the hassle. If you use this board regularly I highly recommend some kind of inflation device. On the water, this board is incredibly stable and stiff. I typically pump up to about 12-14 psi. We are 175lbs and 120lbs and row with our 20-35lb kids in the front. Weight has never been an issue with any of our boards. We took it to Lake Powell this weekend and rode it almost 5 miles and it worked really well. I've found it to be easier to turn and maneuver than my previous rigid board, but this board is also significantly lighter, around 20 pounds (previous board was 35 pounds). The lightness of the board makes it more bounce in choppy water but I was stable on the board and never fell. So far we've done it almost a dozen times in lakes and reservoirs. I haven't taken it into the sea yet to see if I can still ride the waves. Based on how the board performs in flat water I believe it will handle small waves well but will not attempt more than 2 faces or 4 foot waves. took him out. The paddle is probably the weakest part and had to be tightened a bit due to the twisting of the top part when paddling hard. However, please note that I am a heavy rower and others may not experience this. I also untied the knot of the elastic cord, which isn't a big problem. I just tightened and tied a new knot. I would recommend this board and have already tried it with a few friends. I first tried an inflatable stand up paddleboard 6 years ago and now the price difference is amazing. Very similar to the mainstream Messenger brand, I think this board is a great bang for your buck.

Pros
  • Lots of positive vibes
Cons
  • No power