InflatableBoarder Blog

iSUP Construction 101: What Are Paddleboards Made Of? | 2023
How a paddleboard is built can impact its longevity and performance as much as its size and shape. Brands have a huge amount of choice when it comes to the…

EXCLUSIVE – Hydrus Board Tech New 2023 iSUPs Preview | 2023
Hydrus Board Tech iSUPs are known for their unique construction and high-performance shapes. For 2023 Hydrus has overhauled their entire lineup with a new construction, new colors, and added a…

Guide to Paddleboard Camping – How to SUP Camp | 2023
Camping comes in many forms. On one end of the spectrum you have “Glamping” – camping outdoors with all the luxuries of home you can possibly bring. On the other…

Saguaro Lake SUP Camping – Trip Report | 2023
Planning any trip can be stressful. Flights can get delayed (or canceled), flat tires and road closures can add hours onto drive times, weather can (and usually will) change, and…

Choosing the Right Size Inflatable Paddleboard | 2023
There are about a million things to consider when buying a paddleboard (well, it can feel like that at least) and chief among them is size. What size SUP do…

Nixy Tahoe Inflatable Kayak Review | 2023
Aqua Marina Tahoe IK: Overview The Nixy Tahoe Inflatable Kayak is a high-quality boat that lies on the border between a recreational kayak and performance inflatable. The build quality is…

Aqua Marina Steam Inflatable Kayak Review | 2023
Aqua Marina Steam IK: Overview The Aqua Marina Steam is an entry-level inflatable kayak available in single or tandem passenger arrangements. The Steam is built for a faster paddling experience…

Aqua Marina Laxo Inflatable Kayak Review | 2023
Aqua Marina Laxo IK: Overview The Aqua Marina Laxo is an entry-level inflatable kayak available in 1, 2 or 3 passenger arrangements. The Laxo is built for recreational paddling on…

Best SUP Paddles Compared | 2023
Whether you are replacing a lost or broken paddle, looking for a lighter one for long-distance paddling, or wanting an extra boost of speed to catch more waves, picking the…

How To Choose A SUP Paddle | Complete Buying Guide 2023
Choosing the right paddle to go with your stand up paddleboard is just as important as choosing your board, and it can be just as daunting to pick the right…

Gili Sports Recalls Certain iSUPs | February 2023
Gili Sports has begun a voluntary recall process for certain models of their iSUPs Manufactured during the summer of 2021. During the manufacturing time of May 2021 – August 2021…

Blackfin iSUP Recall Replacements Are On Their Way!
Replacement iSUPs Shipping in February We have just received word first-hand from iRocker that replacement Blackfin iSUPs are arriving soon! Blackfin iSUP owners who were impacted by the 2021 recall…