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The Airbank D6 paddleboard pump is an ideal pump for anyone that doesn’t want to pump their inflatable SUP manually. Are you getting annoyed by inflating (or deflating) your iSUP by hand and does this prevent you from going for …
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If your budget is around $500 give or take, and you’re not sure what board to start with, here comes the iSUP Chasing Blue Aqua Spirit review. Why this particular model, did you ask? Well, to make it really easy …
The Outdoor Master Whale pump is a relatively affordable high-performance 16 PSI high-pressure SUP air pump with a rechargeable battery, intelligent dual-stage inflation, an auto-off feature, and deflation function, for inflating stand-up paddleboards. So, if your budget is around $200, …
We have carefully selected each and every one of our amazing boards from the finest stand-up paddleboards this planet has to offer. Whether you are looking at established brands or some family fun we have six of the best inflatable …
Looking to buy a new roof rack for your kayak? Got what you want in mind but would like to compare a few styles? We’ve got you covered here with our list of the 7 best kayak roof racks of …
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Gili Sports is a rider-owned business with an enormous passion for standup paddle boards! Although they have not been in the SUP business as long as other brands, Gili Sports has great knowledge and is creating real quality boards. The …
Have you bought a beautiful inflatable stand up paddleboard recently? Used it a few times and now realize your biggest barrier? Getting it pumped up quickly! This can be even harder if you have multiple boards of your partner and/or …
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Want to get outside? Are you searching for an adventure on a budget? If so then we might just have the standup paddleboard for you. The Gili Sports Air 10’6″ brings together all the things we love from other brands in …
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Let’s get this straight, you’re looking to buy an inflatable SUP and wondering if the iRocker Cruiser 10’6“ standup paddleboard is a good choice? Simple: yes, yes it is! The 10’6 Cruiser from iRocker has been designed and built with …
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We have stepped aboard, slid along, and fallen off hundreds of different standup paddleboards. The question really is, why is the Thurso Surf 11’ Waterwalker inflatable SUP such a class act? Is there really a better-looking board currently on the …
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When you first see the Starboard Atlas Zen, you will notice it’s quite a bit longer than the typical all-around inflatable standup paddleboard. With 12 feet long and 33 inches wide, the Atlas Zen SUP is super stable and therefore …
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Aquaglide is not new in the inflatables business with over 30 years experience building a whole product range from inflatable standup paddleboards, climbing walls and trampolines to airboats. They understand exactly what’s needed to build with quality and precision. For …
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If you don’t know who Red Paddle boards are then you should probably check a dictionary under “Inflatable Stand up Paddleboards”. Red is Paddleboards! Through and through. And their Red Paddle Co Ride 10’6 MSL is one of the best selling …
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The Sea Eagle 330 Pro kayak is a tough, two-passenger inflatable kayak. When blown up, it is capable of holding about 500 pounds of weight. Just like with other kayaks in a similar price range, the Sea Eagle kayak has …
A well-known brand in the inflatable watercraft industry is HydroForce. From the stand-up paddleboard to rafts, boats, kayaks, and other sports range inflatable crafts, you have a variety of options to choose from this brand. In this particular article, we …
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This week we’re taking a look at the Aquaglide Cascade 10’ paddleboard. This iSUP (Inflatable SUP) All-rounder may be your match made in heaven. If you are wanting to find out if it’s truly the one, read on below. If …
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The Bestway HydroForce Wave Edge. This mouthful of a name suggests complexity, I conjure images of some spaceship super styling it’s way across the face of a wave. However, if we dive back into reality, the Bestway HydroForce Wave Edge …
Are you starting to get addicted to standup paddle boarding as well? This relatively new sport is growing so fast and many manufacturers are making a really good iSUP nowadays. If you’re looking to get your own board, read our …
We know you’re probably super excited and feeling impatient. You’ve already conjured images of yourself gliding elegantly, the setting sun with its warmth on your face, glistening through the leaves that line the serene lake. Onlookers are admiring your poise …
Saturn is one of the leading distributors of premium inflatable boats in the United States. From inflatable rafts, to whitewater rafts, dinghies and kayaks, this company never fails. The models reviewed below are a testament to Saturn’s incessant pursuit of …
BIC Sport is a brand that belongs to a very unique category, because it is capable of manufacturing up to 6 different types of water sports products. From SUPs and surfboards, to hard-shelled and inflatable kayaks, dinghies, and their signature …
Solstice is an exceptional brand that caters to a lot of boaters from all skill levels. Their inflatable kayaks, dinghies, rafts and standup paddleboards are known more for being accessible, affordable, and practical, which is why a lot of water …
Newport Vessels is a leader in creating high quality inflatable dinghies, boating accessories, and standup paddleboards. If you are looking for a reliable inflatable boat, without breaking the bank, then Newport Vessels has what you need. We will be reviewing …
Intex is a huge company manufacturing an incredible amount of water sports products, ranging from inflatable kayaks and boats, to airbeds, pools, and other water sports related toys. In this article, we will be going over a few of the …
Aquaglide is a great company for every water sports enthusiast looking for a new inflatable kayak or standup paddle board! Next to all the recreational water toys like rafts, tubes, sliders and more, Aquaglide is a popular brand for kayakers …
Sea Eagle is one of the biggest brands of inflatables since they are manufacturing so many different lines, ranging from inflatable kayaks, to canoes, pontoon boats, standup paddle boards and more. Sea Eagle is known for its continued discovery and …
Classic Accessories is one of the main manufacturers of inflatable pontoon boats and fishing float tubes. Their reliability and experience makes Classic Accessories stand on top of the lead. One of the main focus of Classic Accessories is providing protection …
Sevylor is one of the best-known manufacturers of inflatable vessels. The Sevylor company produces all manner of air fillable watercrafts: from kayaks, canoes, to standup paddle boards, and various recreational boats. Aside from guaranteed quality, the brand is also known …
Advanced Elements is a well-known brand of inflatables. It is a supplier that is sought after mostly for their groundbreaking inflatable kayaks, but items like inflatable SUP (stand up paddleboard) and other outdoor accessories are also offered. There are probably over …
Kayaking was made much easier and more convenient thanks to the invention of inflatable kayaks. These portable blow-up kayaks can be bought almost anywhere thanks to their ability to be easily folded and stored. When taken out and brought to …
An inflatable raft is quite versatile in terms of uses. It can be effective for fishing on both large lakes and rivers, but it is also one of the best tools to whitewater raft with. Most iterations of these rafts …
A float tube, or belly boat or kick boat as its other names go, is a useful tool for solo fishing on still waters. Its original design was a doughnut-like inflatable tube with a hole beneath the center. However, most …
For people who love to go boating in rivers and lakes with some fishing on the side too (or maybe fishing is the main reason), one of the best watercraft options that they can get is an inflatable pontoon boat. An …
When you want to go on a fishing trip, having an inflatable kayak on hand is such a great thing. These days more and more people have discovered the advantages of using an inflatable kayak over the traditionally rigid and …
Kayaking is one of the best ways to explore the sea and almost any accessible body of water around you. However, genuine kayaks are not exactly the easiest to handle, especially when it comes to transporting their typically fixed build. …
Exploring the sea is a great way to relax and unwind. But, completely rigid water vessels are not exactly the easiest to bring with you, from land to water. Luckily, inflatable dinghies exist, which are more portable than your traditional …
Kayaking is one of the best ways to explore the water around you, in a slow and relaxing manner. It is easy to get the hang of, and once mastered, it can even be used for faster watersport activities. Sadly, …
Intex Intex is actually most known for their inflatable airbeds, pools, and spas. Their home page doesn’t even say they make inflatable boats, weirdly enough. That doesn’t affect us though if anything it helps us get the good stuff for …
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Kayak Overview (Sevylor have partnered up with Coleman in the USA and release their products under both names) The Sevylor Big Basin is a tandem inflatable kayak that’s proven to be an affordable yet high-quality product. With its tough nylon …
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Kayak Overview One of the major drawbacks with regular hard shell kayaks is the fact that they’re so hard to paddle in open waters, like the ocean for example, waves and wind will render your kayak useless. Now replace that …
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Kayak Overview Another inflatable kayak specifically made for whitewater. It’s stable, comfortable, and performs with excellence and most importantly of all, it’s affordable. The Outlaw is cheap considering it’s made for rougher waters, it’s a great alternative for people looking …
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Kayak Overview There aren’t a lot of inflatable kayaks out there that will allow you to go down a class 4 rapid. Most of the consumer level inflatables only go up to class 2 or class 3. That’s why we …
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Kayak Overview Sea Eagle is back yet again with another highly innovative inflatable kayak. The first of its kind even, the Sea Eagle Razorlite features an all drop stitched hull. Meaning it can be inflated to a much higher PSI …
If you’ve read our guide to fishing, you probably remember we mentioned that there’s no ‘best’ inflatable out there. The same principle applies here, but we get it, you just want to buy the best inflatable kayak for the money. …
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Kayak Overview The Sea Eagle FastTrack is one of the best tandem inflatable kayaks from Sea Eagle. This is quite the step up from their cheaper models like the 370 and 330. It’s faster, sleeker, and lighter than ever before. …
We like to consider us self to masters of inflatable boats, we’ve tried many and plenty through the years. With our expertise it’s no wonder people ask us a variety of different questions each day. Here’s our collection of the …
Whether you own an inflatable kayak, dinghy, raft, pontoon boat or float tube, you will have to dry them to avoid mold. A common mistake beginners do is to dry their inflatable improperly, which often leads to mold buildup. The first step …
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Dinghy Overview The Catalina dinghy is Newport Vessels largest inflatable boat dinghy. The Catalina is designed both for professional uses, like water patrolling, but it’s just as suitable for recreational use like diving, fishing and cruising. Do you know how …
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Pontoon Boat Overview Let’s just be honest, you’re looking at this inflatable pontoon because it’s the cheapest one out there. It’s as basic as it gets, stripped out of all nifty features this is a minimalist’s fishing boat. With no …
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Pontoon Boat Overview This is the Sea Eagle 285, a frameless pontoon boat that is made with one purpose in mind, fishing. The U-frame design of the 285 provides you with the maximum amount of fishing with the least amount …
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Float Tube Overview Float tubing is the new way of fishing and with each year new people join the floating movement. But what if you want to try float tubing but don’t want to shell out several hundred dollars? You …
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Float Tube Overview What some might consider being the best inflatable float tube you can buy, the Cumberland float tube is a low cost but feature-packed craft. Its only purpose is to make your fishing as good as possible. For …
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Kayak Overview Advanced Elements has done it yet again, another rugged and durable kayak is here. The Straitedge Angler kayak is designed with serious anglers in mind. Just like the majority of Advanced Elements kayaks, this one also sports the …
Contents The answer to the age-old question Short Answer: There is no such thing as the best inflatable fishing boat that excels in just about everything, different boats for different conditions. If you want to see a summarized version of …
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Dinghy Overview The Excursion 5 from Intex is probably one of the largest and most comfortable inflatable boats you can buy. This is actually their best selling boat of all time, considered by many to be one of the best …
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DINGHY OVERVIEW Intex has done it again, another inflatable watercraft that sets the bar for good value in the inflatable boat market. The Mariner 4 boat has all the features you would expect for an upper market model, but with …
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Kayak Overview Advanced Elements AE1012-R AdvancedFrame Inflatable Kayak is yet another smash hit from Advanced Elements.It was first introduced in 2002 as the “AirFrame Kayak” but has since then undergone several major design changes, slowly evolving into one of the …
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Kayak Overview Another highly loved inflatable kayak from Advanced Elements, the AdvancedFrame Convertible (also known as advanced elements ae1007-r) is strong, stable and balanced. This is a tandem kayak and is mean to be paddled by two people, but can …
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Kayak overview Just by looking at the picture, you might see that this does not look like your average inflatable kayak, and that is for a very good reason. The Expedition is a hybrid mix between a foldable and an …
Advanced Elements are known for their colorful designs and top quality models. If you’ve seen inflatable kayaks that are bright yellow or fire orange, you can be pretty sure it’s one of their models. Their intent is to make high-end quality …
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Dinghy Overview You might think that the name Sportster indicates that this dinghy is made for high speeds, but in reality it will not go past 5 knots unless you put a powerful motor on it. Many mistake the Solstice …
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Pontoon Overview One of the best-rated inflatables pontoon boats on Amazon, it’s the Classic Accessories Colorado XT pontoon boat. This is what most fishing enthusiasts would call a “top of the line” pontoon, it’s packed with loads of nifty features, …
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Kayak Overview If you’re looking for an inflatable 2 man kayak that is light, portable, and has plenty of room, you’ve found it. The Sea Eagle 370 kayak (also known as the SE370) is great performance combined with a great …
When deciding which inflatable boat you want to buy, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. Most commercially available boats that you find today are made from one of three different materials, Neoprene/CSM (Also called Hypalon), PVC, …
