Retrospec Weekender Plus – Review and Test

The Weekender Plus is an entry level inflatable stand up paddle board, but also comes with the kayak blade and the kayak seats. You can use it as either a stand up paddle board or as a kayak. The Weekender Plus is available directly from Retrospec. What we liked: What we didn’t like: Specifications Video … Read more

Bluefin Cruise Carbon 12′ Paddleboard – Test and Review

The Bluefin Cruise Carbon line is their upgraded all around board line. They have dual air chambers along with carbon reinforced rails. They come with upgraded accessories, including carbon paddles, a wheeled bag, and a triple action pump. As a bonus, they also include a kayak seat and conversion paddle blade. The Cruise Carbon comes … Read more

Bluefin Cruise 10’8″ Paddleboard – Test and Review

The Bluefin Cruise is the entry level, all around, paddleboard line from Bluefin SUP. The Cruise comes in 10’8″, 12′, and 15′ versions. We picked up a 10’8″ to try out for this review. The Cruise 10’8″ is priced just under $400 and comes with an aluminum paddle, padded backpack, ankle leash, and double action … Read more

Bluefin Scout Inflatable Kayak – Test and Review

Bluefin SUP has been making inflatable paddle boards for years. They have a reputation for making stiff boards with good value. The Scout and Ranger are their first attempts at inflatable kayaks. The Scout is an entry level solo kayak. The Ranger is a bit more premium and comes as a tandem. The Scout comes … Read more

Outdoor Master Dolphin 2 Electric Pump – Test and Review

The worst part about using an inflatable paddle board is inflating it. Cheap paddle boards come with hand pumps that barely work. Pumping up a board with a single action hand pump makes you exhausted before you even start paddling. An electric pump is the solution and one of the best SUP accessories you can … Read more

Outdoor Master Swordfish Paddleboard – Test and Review

Outdoor Master has long been known for making the best inflatable paddleboard electric pumps out there. Recently they introduced a new inflatable paddleboard, the Outdoor Master Swordfish. The Swordfish is an entry level budget paddleboard that comes with everything you need to hit the water. It can be purchased with a hand pump or electric … Read more

NIXY Tahoe Inflatable Kayak – Test and Review

A great performing inflatable kayak with a drop stitch floor that can be set up as a tandem or single kayak. The NIXY Tahoe is a new inflatable kayak from NIXY Sports. It is a large 12 foot long inflatable kayak with a PVC drop stitch floor and 2 side air chambers. It has heavy … Read more