Bluefin inflatable SUP 2023 range overview / SUPboarder Paddleboard Review

We last reviewed Bluefin boards in 2020. The new boards still have the classic Bluefin look but are now lighter, and the smaller boards in the range will be welcomed by many paddlers around the world.
Bluefin have got thousands of you on the water over the years. With many of you enjoying what these cheaper priced boards offer you as a first time paddler. But now with boards such as the Rogue and the Nitro in the range, Bluefin offers something for the improver paddlers too.
Bluefin also need to be praised for changing the packaging around their board aswell, teaming up with Ecologi and planting a tree for every board sold. This is something that many other similarly priced brands don’t do but should, to become more sustainable in the future.

[@dandannydan08]

Thanks for all the info. I’m looking at the cruise carbon 12’. Is it worth buying the newer model cruise carbon over the older model (which is available heavily discounted here in the US)? It seems as though the specs and main features are fairly similar. Thanks!

[@SUPboardermag]

Yes and no... The newer boards are a fair bit lighter, which makes them much easier to move around. But it all depends on what year of boards they are selling?? The ones we reviewed in this video, the weights were pretty good. But year before that they were alot heavier! Does this help? Thanks Reuben

[@hristogavrilov]

Great video! Do you plan to also review the new irocker/blackfin range? The ultra series seems interesting.

[@SUPboardermag]

There are no current plans to review the iRocker / black fin range yet, however we do have the iRocker Ultra in the compact iSUP test coming out on SUPboarder PRO in the next few weeks.
We always suggest you reach out directly to the brand and ask for SUPboarder to review products as this sometimes helps give the brands a nudge. Thanks, Beau

[@ellisbarnes4761]

Not sure if being thick, got a cruise 2023 and the paddle I can’t twist the clasps to tighten like could on original model?

[@SUPboardermag]

Hey ,ok they might of changed them, so you will have to tighten with a screw driver instead. Thanks Reuben

[@drucilla100]

Will you be reviewing the new 2023 bluefin boards?

[@SUPboardermag]

Which board would you like to be reviewed? This video covers the range and gives an overview of what to expect. Thanks,

[@drucilla100]

@SUPboardermag they now have the extra light one out and kayaks, would love those reviewed too. Not much info on them on their website 😊

[@SUPboardermag]

@@drucilla100 we will be including this Cruise lite in our SUPboarder PRO head to head test of compact / lightweight iSUPs in July - make sure you sign up to our mailing list and social channels to get news of when this is punished - will be a fascinating test! Will - SUPboarder