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Re: SUP
[Re: JD_Midnight]
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01/21/2016 09:32 PM
01/21/2016 09:32 PM
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Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 55 NC
GoneSailing
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We have two of them and I think they are great. The ability to inflate them as needed is a great value. The only issue we have experienced is that when they are stored outboard they can be an additional challenge. having said that the challenges are not an issue.
Last edited by GoneSailing; 01/21/2016 09:43 PM.
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Re: SUP
[Re: GoneSailing]
#83361
01/21/2016 09:57 PM
01/21/2016 09:57 PM
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Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 835 Redmond, WA
MrEZgoin
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I've been bring an inflatable SUP on my trips for the past year or more. Four trips so far. I think it's great, but quality varies widely with inflatable SUPs. I have a Red Paddle Co. 12'6" Race.
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Re: SUP
[Re: JD_Midnight]
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01/23/2016 01:23 PM
01/23/2016 01:23 PM
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Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 835 Redmond, WA
MrEZgoin
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Checked baggage, and most will be technically oversize, though I have yet to be called on it.
Mine came with a roller bag... deflated board and 3-piece carbon paddle and accessories all go in the bag.
Last edited by MrEZgoin; 01/23/2016 01:24 PM.
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Re: SUP
[Re: JD_Midnight]
#83375
01/24/2016 11:56 AM
01/24/2016 11:56 AM
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Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 674 Vail, CO/St. Thomas, USVI
caribbeangirl13
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This year we bought the 11 foot 132 Current by California Paddle Board Company. The price was very good in comparison and I absolutely love the board. They gave us free shipping and it took less than a week to get it. Comes with everything you need as well as a kayak seat for those that prefer to sit. We used it a ton in the two weeks we were in St.John and the BVI and it was great. Eventually I'd like to get a rolling bag and an electric pump for it. No problem checking it and we actually stuffed other items in the bag with it.
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Re: SUP
[Re: caribbeangirl13]
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01/24/2016 05:15 PM
01/24/2016 05:15 PM
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 312 Canton, GA
Felix
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I have the original Adventurer 9'10" Tower board and I've brought it down to the BVI with me 3 times this year. It has held up well! The Adventurer 2 came out about a month after I bought mine ... As someone else said, it tracks very well with the fin it comes with, and the included paddle is well made. It only takes about 5 minutes to pump it up with the hand pump (maybe longer if you take a beer break in the middle). It's more "tippy" than a regular SUP but I think that's probably true for most iSUPs since they sit out of the water more. This also affects your paddling power when going into the wind. I sometimes sit (or kneel) and paddle if it's windy. It travels well - but I would not recommend buying their backpack bag to use as checked luggage. It would be fine for local hauls but Delta about destroyed mine in one round trip. It's also pretty heavy when you put everything in the bag - maybe 40 pounds? Not comfortable to carry around. So I bought a large wheeled duffel to use for the next two trips and it's worked out well, and has room for all of the accessories, including the pump, paddle, and inflatable roof rack (since I usually do land-based trips): http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006...arch_detailpage I also have an underwater LED light kit that I LOVE! In Great Harbor, JVD I've seen lots of turtles, tarpon, & rays. The tarpon actually follow you around. And minnows jump up onto the board! The lights go in my carryon (they have their own travel case). Overall I'm happy with my Tower board, and their customer service is fantastic. Felix
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Re: SUP
[Re: SuburbanDharma]
#83379
01/24/2016 06:01 PM
01/24/2016 06:01 PM
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Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 55 NC
GoneSailing
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SuburbanDharma said: Must. Own. Those Lights!!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> Oh good.... The gift that keeps on giving....
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Re: SUP
[Re: Sunnykm]
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01/24/2016 06:02 PM
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 312 Canton, GA
Felix
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The ones I have are SurfStow SUPglow, but there are a lot out there. They run on AAA batteries that actually last a good while: http://smile.amazon.com/SurfStow-Supglo-...ywords=surfstowThey attach to the bottom of the board with heavy duty suction cups, so you could really mount them on any smooth surface, though I wouldn't leave them mounted on a boat while you're underway, of course Felix
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Re: SUP
[Re: SuburbanDharma]
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01/24/2016 07:32 PM
01/24/2016 07:32 PM
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Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 2,154 Ontario, Canada
warren460
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SuburbanDharma said: Must. Own. Those Lights!!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> Ditto
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Re: SUP
[Re: warren460]
#83384
01/25/2016 01:04 AM
01/25/2016 01:04 AM
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 312 Canton, GA
Felix
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The SurfStow light kit comes with big, heavy duty suction cups that work well on any SMOOTH surface. My Tower board is textured on the underside, so they wouldn't attach directly to the board. Thankfully SurfStow was prepared for this - included in the package is a pair of sticky pads that you put on the bottom of the board where you want to attach the lights. This gives the suction cups a smooth surface to adhere to. So far so good with those pads, they haven't shown any sign of falling off. The lights float, and can also be secured to the board with a tether (included), so there's not much chance of losing them. Overall I've been really happy with them Just wish I could use them more often! Felix
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