Reviews
These are our hands-on, in-depth, and independent reviews of many of the top stand up paddle boards and accessories out there, complete with generous helpings of our own photography and video. It’s the next best thing to being hands-on yourself! (Note: while some test gear may be provided by the maker, the opinions are entirely our own. Our ratings are not for sale and brands do not get to see the results before they are published.)
Gili Manta Ray Multi-Person iSUP Review | 2023
Gili Manta Ray 12’/15’ Multi-Person iSUP: Overview The Gili Sports Manta Ray Multi-Person iSUP is available in a “tandem+” 12’ configuration and a full-on 15’ party board easily capable of…
Aqua Marina Drift Inflatable SUP Review | 2023
Aqua Marina Drift iSUP: Overview The Aqua Marina Drift is Aqua Marina’s only fishing-specific iSUP. It has a less-common three chambered design that essentially gives the paddleboard the boat-equivalent of…
Glide O2 Angler Fishing iSUP Review | 2023
Glide O2 Angler Fishing iSUP: Overview The Glide O2 Angler fishing iSUP combines Glide’s high-quality construction, an extremely stable shape, and enough extra features for all of your fishing adventures…
Glide O2 Lotus Yoga iSUP Review | 2023
Glide O2 Lotus iSUP: Overview The Glide O2 Lotus iSUP is a yoga-specific inflatable stand up paddleboard that combines extreme durability, well-implemented minimalist feature set, and a beautiful design. As…
Glide O2 Retro 10’6” iSUP Review | 2023
Glide O2 Retro 10’6” iSUP: Overview The Glide O2 Retro 10’6” iSUP is an eye-catching, buy-it-for-life, all-around iSUP that paddles as great as it looks. The new 2023 models feature…
Kokopelli Chasm-Lite Ultra-Compact iSUP Review | 2023
Kokopelli Chasm-Lite iSUP: Overview The Chasm-Lite is a brand new inflatable Stand Up Paddleboard made by the packraft juggernaut Kokopelli and became available for retail purchase in late 2022. With…
Aqua Marina SuperTrip 12’2” Multi-Person Inflatable SUP Review | 2023
Aqua Marina SuperTrip 12’2” iSUP: Overview The Aqua Marina SuperTrip 12’2” Multi-Person iSUP inhabits a space that is larger than your normal all-around iSUPs, but not quite as large as…
Hydrus Joyride XL Inflatable SUP Review | 2023
Hydrus Joyride XL iSUP: Overview The Hydrus Joyride XL inflatable stand up paddleboard is a fantastically capable larger-size all-around iSUP. At 11’6” long and 34” wide, the Joyride XL is…
Bixpy J-2 Outboard Kit Review | 2023
Bixpy J-2 Outboard Kit: Overview The Bixpy J-2 Outboard Kit is a battery-powered electric outboard motor designed to work seamlessly with your iSUP for powered propulsion. The compact design fits…
Hydrus Paradise Inflatable SUP Review | 2023
Hydrus Paradise Touring iSUP: Overview The Hydrus Paradise is a high-performance touring iSUP that is built to last. Its function-first design has it gliding over the water with ease and…
Hydrus Axis 98 Whitewater Inflatable SUP Review | 2023
Hydrus Axis 98 Whitewater iSUP: Overview The Hydrus Axis 98 (and the slightly smaller Axis 88) is the latest design from Idaho-based Hydrus Board Tech. The Axis 98 is a…
Isle Pioneer 2.0 Review | 2023
Isle Pioneer 2.0: Overview The Isle Pioneer 2.0 is the 2022 refresh of Isle’s popular Pioneer iSUP. The Pioneer 2.0 maintains its great construction and stable shape and adds a…