SUP's any experience?

[Skylinerider]

Have any of you guys fished off of these inflatables? What was your experience like doing it?

I've fished off my SUP a number of times. It helps to strap a small cooler on to have somewhere to sit and to put the fish. I like it but you do drift a ways while focusing on fishing. It's not a problem except on smaller lakes.

 

[ID Bronco]

I have a couple of the previous model of this Advanced Elements model. We have enjoyed them for years. They are made much better than the average consumer item like the one linked to above. I'd be willing to part with one if it is something you are interested in. "Child" in the above statement is the key word - this kind of thing isn't big enough for two adults.

I sent you a PM a couple of days ago, did it come through?

 

[Unimog]

I sent you a PM a couple of days ago, did it come through?

Yea, thought I responded. Looks like I reached some limit. I'll clean up and resend.

 

[Greg]

I'm thinking about getting a SUP for the wife as a Christmas present, so we can take it to Baja this Winter. Are the cheap SUP's on Amazon worth buying? I'm looking at this one, specifically...

https://www.amazon.com/RoC-Inflatab...ywords=stand+up+paddle+board+inflatable&psc=1

 

[Herzog]

That looks like a rebranded version of the two cheapish ones we got this summer. Same bag and items too. Ours work very well. It’s actually quite fun. The manual pump sucks, unless you consider it a workout.

 

[Greg]

That looks like a rebranded version of the two cheapish ones we got this summer. Same bag and items too. Ours work very well. It’s actually quite fun. The manual pump sucks, unless you consider it a workout.

Good to know, thanks Shane! I will have my CO2 tank for airing up... I'll try rig it so I can fill that way.

 

[Noahfecks]

Greg,
I would say that looks like a good option for a flatwater occasional use option or a lets see if we like it trial. If that's all you need it will probably be great. If the Mrs. is interested in running it down river or trying to surf you may want to consider spending the dough to go to something more substantial. The less expensive ones tend to be a bit floppy when put up against moving water. If you are going to spend money on a better board go into the HALA store in Steamboat (sice your there anyway). They are probably the best available and you can get one that has been a demo or closeout at their retail store.

 

[Greg]

Greg,
I would say that looks like a good option for a flatwater occasional use option or a lets see if we like it trial. If that's all you need it will probably be great. If the Mrs. is interested in running it down river or trying to surf you may want to consider spending the dough to go to something more substantial. The less expensive ones tend to be a bit floppy when put up against moving water. If you are going to spend money on a better board go into the HALA store in Steamboat (sice your there anyway). They are probably the best available and you can get one that has been a demo or closeout at their retail store.

I went ahead and ordered it yesterday, due to the time crunch. I think we'll try this one out and see if we like it, perhaps upgrade to a better quality one in the future. I don't know how much rough water use we'd use a SUP for, probably just mild waters. I'm planning to take this one to Baja and use it in some of the more calm bays to get out and explore.

Good suggestion on used ones at the HALA store! I'll have to stop by, I may be up there Monday or Tues.

 

[Gravy]

We love our Lifetime SUP. I take both my boys out on it all the time. Probably used it 30 times this year.
Much heavier and less portable without a truck (10' long) than an inflatable though.

 

[jeeper]

The manual pump sucks, unless you consider it a workout.

We use a $12 Walmart 12v mattress blower to get them full, then manual pump to pressure, and it’s not too bad.
Also use the air compressor in our truck sometimes. Also works well.

 

[Noahfecks]

I went ahead and ordered it yesterday, due to the time crunch. I think we'll try this one out and see if we like it, perhaps upgrade to a better quality one in the future. I don't know how much rough water use we'd use a SUP for, probably just mild waters. I'm planning to take this one to Baja and use it in some of the more calm bays to get out and explore.

Good suggestion on used ones at the HALA store! I'll have to stop by, I may be up there Monday or Tues.

Did you get a chance to try out the board on your trip?

 

[Greg]

Did you get a chance to try out the board on your trip?

We did! It was awesome, but the 2-3' swells kept us paddle board newbies either seated down or on our knees. The sea was a little rough on the first 2 days, but temps were in the 70's. After that, the winds really kicked up, the sea was rough and temps were much colder, so we only got to play with it a little. Both of us ended up swimming, with the rough water! It was fun, took more effort to paddle around than I thought it would! The ROC we got off Amazon was good, it was nice to break it down and store in a bag for travel. Airing it up is a PITA, as @Herzog said!

 

[Skylinerider]

I love my 2 Isle SUPS. I got an electric pump because I was tired of being tired before paddling. Now I can have 2 SUPS ready to go in about 8 minutes.