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 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
The Bluefin E-Swift electric pump is designed to inflate 1 to 2 paddleboards up to 20 psi. It has a big display and large buttons. It is one of the faster pumps we have tested. It is also one of the largest and heaviest pumps, even though it does not have an internal battery or … Read more
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 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
It’s a wonderful summer day and you’re headed out to kayak for the first time. What should you wear? You want to stay comfortable and be not too hot, not too cold, and not feeling like a soggy sponge all day. You don’t want to get sunburn so sun protection is important too. In the … Read more
Great speed and glide with enough stability for any intermediate paddler that comes with a carbon paddle and triple action pump The Thurso Surf Expedition is a high performance inflatable touring SUP. It is 12’6″ x 32″ with a narrow nose and tail that is built for speed. It is wide enough that anyone with … Read more
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
There is lots of great mountain biking near Detroit, Michigan. It’s certainly not an area known for it’s mountain biking but that doesn’t mean it isn’t there. We have everything from fast and flowy to very technical trails here. We have some nice rails to trails gravel paths as well for days you just want … Read more
The Airbank Whale Shark Pro is one of the few battery powered pumps out there that can inflate large 12’6″ inflatable SUPs to 20 psi when running on battery power. In addition, it has an innovative air hose storage method where the air hose wraps around the side. It makes a nice reasonable sized package … Read more