@@SUPboardermag Maiden voyage today... 15 knot head wind was inauspicious. I tried all kinds of ways to make headway, prone, kneeling, standing. I could not get very far. The board wants to turn away from the wind; it is much happier downwinding. Any tips on staying pointed upwind?
18 psi comparing to 15 psi means x1.7 more air. 6" comparing to 4.7" means x1.6 more air. So, these numbers are about identical, and thus we needs about a same time to inflate a board.
I spent over a thousand dollars on a Blackfin xl about a year ago. I've enjoyed the board but I started to notice the glue on the deck and board were failing in multiple places. Given the circumstances with covid I can understand receiving a flawed product but I have been absolutely appaled at the customer service I received. When I contacted customer service about what is obviously a manufacturing flaws their solution was to send me glue which damaged the paint on the board. When I contacted them again that I shouldn't have to do a self fix on an almost new board that had a manufacturing flaws, they emailed me directions on how to apply the glue. I was not offered any other solution to my problem and have had more spots on the board come apart since then. Don't risk it, buy from someone else
Hey Bolt. That doesn't sound good. I have seen deck pads come aways from all types of boards and brands. It's a boards that have pointy edges on their deck pad opposed to smooth round corners generally do tend to catch and peel more. But I haven't heard of any other iRockers having this problem so far. It does sound like your deck pad is coming off more than just in the odd place. I'm not defending a rocker in anyway but I also have heard exactly the same process of customer service from all brands. I guess this is the problem with buying a board that isn't available in a shop. If you could take it into the shop they could physically see the board and how damaged it is and possibly repair it for you or replace the board if they saw fit. Big thanks for your comment it's always good to see and read about everybody's feedback from their boards. Reuben
Thanks for this complete review! I’m have never been on a paddle board before and was thinking of getting this board as a first board that would keep me happy for a long time. Could my height of 5’3” be a problem for me on this 11 foot long SUP? Anyone short who tried it and loved it?
Hey Catherine. From our experience the longer 11' board will give you much more glide over the water compared to a shorter board. Your height wont be a problem at all. The only problem with a longer board will be it will be a bit heavier to carry down to the water, and it will be a bit slower to turn around. But for general flatwater paddling this wont be a problem. I hope that helps? Thanks Reuben
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Hi there, What an informative review on iRocker 11' All Around! I really enjoy your channel. Couple of questions. 1) Do you know if the rails and seams are heat welded or simply glued using PVC on these boards? 2) Have you had a chance to try out their newer ultra series All around SUP? If so, what do you make of it given its compact size but lower weight capacity. Would love to read your comments on that. Thanks!
Hi Ankit, unfortunately we haven't got any of the new boards yet. But I think we have some coming. I don't believe these boards have got heat welded rails. I was very impressed with the year of boards in the videos construction we still have them around and they are absolutely fine. But I really look forward to getting on some new stuff and getting a review out soon. But my feedback on all compact and ultra boards (at present) are if you need them to be super small when pack down then great ,but if you don't need that extra space when deflated then a standard type of board is best. Because the fold in centre line will always have the potential risk of damaging the board down the centre line. But of course I have not seen these boards so don't know how they are constructing them now. Does that make sense thanks? Reuben.
@@SUPboardermag ended up getting the 11’ ultra all around for myself and the 10’ for my wife. Been out to a couple of bays around the saanich inlet here near Victoria, B.C. Excellent feel and glide. I just ended up storing them by loosely rolling them up in my garage dry outside the bag. Seems to be a gentle way of storing them. Looking forward to taking them out on some chop and maybe catch some waves! Thanks for your reply and look forward to seeing your review on the ultra series some day. Cheers!
Hey Jmo. These are the volumes we were told. But if you are comparing to other boards in would always look at overall dimensions. Does that make sense? Thanks Reuben
Good question. I'd say they are pretty even, but if are wanting a little extra performance and usability in different conditions, the Bluefin would be the recommended choice. The iRocker can still do a lot and is suited to more leisurely paddles if that's what you are hoping to do. Hope this helps. Beau
We are about to review the www.supboardermag.com/equipment_guide/blackfin-model-x-triple-layer-composite-10-6-35-2020-review/ which I know is not the model V! lol. But it will give a pretty good idea of what the model V will be finished like and its stiffness. It will help a bit I hope? Thanks Reuben
Great video, thanks for sharing. My problem trying to choose my first paddleboard is my size. I’m 6’4 330 pounds, I understand the weight limit before sinking, but I was wondering if i’m too heavy, will the board bend too much to enjoy. I saw that the blackfin XL might be a better fit, but I don’t know if the 50 pound weight limit added will be a gamechanger for the price difference. What do you think?
Good comment Yannick. iSUPs will bend with weight I the middle. We'd suggest looking at higher volume boards like the Thurso Max Multi, Sandbanks Style Cruiser Reef, Shark SUPs All round 10'8. Going above 300L will give you added stiffness and better stability for your size. Hope this helps. Thanks, Beau
Hello. Could you please help me and tell me what a paddle board will be better, irocker all around or bluefin for women 173cm hight and 70kg weight who is beginner but like exploring. Or maybe you would recommend something completely different?
Seriously, how hard is it to pump up a SUP with a manual pump ? The reason I ask is that I am about to buy my first paddleboard having hired boards in 2021 and have narrowed my choice down to two: the iRocker All-Around 11’ or the Bluefin Cruise. The BlueFin however comes with a free electric pump. A mate who owns one says the electric pump is almost essential, but to be fair he only got a single chamber manual pump with his board. The iRocker is a 2-chamber pump
Hi Brian, It's not too much of an issue if you are only pumping up the board occasionally. It does get tough to pump in the last 5-10 PSI (especially if using the board regularly as it's a pain) so an electric pump is very handy for this, but it can take a lot longer too with an electric pump. Electric pumps will make it easier, but if you're not fussed, then it's no issue. Hope that helps. Thanks, Beau
@@SUPboardermag thanks for your detailed reply I eventually decided upon the Bluefin Cruise. At £449 and including kayak seat, double paddle and even a free electric pump, it was too good an offer to let go I just wish the North Sea was warmer .. it's freeeeezing
Thank you for your review. It helps a lot. I’m struggling finding the right board for me and my 60 pound dog. I worry about her toenails on the board were it is inflatable. Will this board be tough enough for my dog to ride with me?
iSUPs are pretty tough. iRocker make quite durable SUPs and we have had a few different brands with dogs on them without any issues. If the nails are sharp, you may have see scratches on the board. Of course, clipping the nails would be the best option.
It would be ok. We would suggest looking for something a bit wider if you are new to paddling. This way, you can be guaranteed to enjoy it and stay standing. Thanks, Beau
I noticed a comment on the irocker website that the foot pad strips collect water, whereas your review mentioned the water ran off quite well. Have you heard of a design change on the 2021 model where the water can't run off anymore? We live in a cold water environment, so that's important to me.
Hi Jan, thanks for your comment. This is something that we did not really notice when we were paddling the boards. I actually quite like having the deck pad the way that iRocker have finished it. Yes I can see that the water would get caught in the grooves of the deck pad more but if anything it means your feet stay a little bit drier because you were obviously standing on the higher parts of the deck pad which unless you are getting them super wet should stay fairly dry. Unless you are paddling and getting a lot of water on top of the board I don't see this as a problem and in the middle of winter for us the water temperature is still fairly cold and I can go out and keep my feet fairly warm and dry with this current trackpad. Which by the look of it is the same as the 2021 boards. Hope this helps a bit? thanks Reuben
Looking to purchase the Aqua Planet Pace and was wondering of you had any thoughts on this?Reviews look very good so far and sounds like a great priced board for someone fairly new to the sport.
Hey Jonybeam, we have not got on any Aqua Planet boards yet but have seen a few. They seam to at any OK price point but I cant comment on the feel of the board. But yes they will get you on the water if you are wanting an all round board that doesn't break the bank. Thanks Reuben
Great review. I am looking to buy my first paddle board and thinking of iRocker All Around 11' 2021 edition. I'm 6"4 and weigh 220 lbs. Will this board hold? Also, will my son who's 3 stone be ok on the board with me? Or going for something longer, possible a 12' be a better option? Thanks! :)
It will work, but if you go for something a little longer it will offer you more speed and glide. So yes 12' would be better if you are just doing flatwater paddling . Any help? thanks Reuben
Great informative video! I'm fairly new to SUP, and I can't decide between the iRocker All-Around 11, Thurso Waterwalker 132, and Gili Adventure 11. They all seem to have great features and few downsides. I'm 6', 160lbs (73kg) and will likely often have a child riding up front, so I really like the side handles that the Gili & iRocker have, but I like that the Thurso has a carbon rail and paddle holder. Gili is the only out of those three that does not have a dual-chamber pump. Any recommendation out of those three? I'm nestled in the Great Lakes region of the US, so lots of lakes and rivers to paddle on.
Yeah its a close one between those boards. TBH for me it would be the iRocker 11 I would take for the simple reason that it looks the best and the handles are place well on the board. Its also a little bit lighter compared to the Thurso also. I hope that helps a little ? Thanks Reuben
My wife is 100 lbs and 5’1”. I ordered the 10’ version of this SUP for her. I ordered the 11’ for myself. Given her size was this a good choice? We’re beginners using on flat water lakes and very rarely calm ocean.
Hi Randall. For getting into the sport these boards will be great. After a while of use and if you both start to want to paddle further you both (but more likely your wife) may want a board with more length and less width and possibly less thickness too. This will let her paddle further for less effort. But for both of you now great boards to buy into to see what side of the sport you want to progress. Thanks Reuben
Hi I’m deciding between irocker all around 10 and 11. I’m male, 160lbs, 6’1” with some paddleboarding experience. I heard that if you are above 5’11” you should go with size 11 but I like the increased meneaverability and cheaper price of size 10. Would it be a mistake to get a smaller size? Thank you
Hey Grzegorz . Good question. I think you will be fine with ether board. They are both 32" wide which is an idea width for your weight. Yes it is true the taller you are the bigger boards will help you. But the stability of the board is really only gained in it width. The length makes a small difference to the stability but not much. The length makes more of a difference to the glide/speed of the board. So if you after a board with more manoeuvrability the 10' will be fine and the one I would recommend. Hope That helps Reuben
Hey Nala, Have you seen this the video we did on the range ? czcams.com/video/_zNKQUQWOkA/video.html The big difference between the cruise and the cruise carbon is the stiffness and weight of the board. Riders up to 95 kg would be fine on the cruise. But if you are looking to take more weight on the boards then going for carbon will offer a much better performance because it is stiffer. Also the carbon board weighs more so generally lighter paddlers don't want to carry the extra weight of the board. Does that help?
Hi, I’m looking at the specs of the board on the irocker website it shows that it can hold up to 435 lbs (197 kg) but you’re showing only 120 kg. I’m just wondering if it’s a board that I should consider if I fall somewhere in the middle of that range or if I should look elsewhere. Thank you.
Hi Kelly. Yes this can be confusing, sorry.. But we really try to recommend a realistic paddlers weight. In other words… The board could take that much physical weight before sinking (435lb). But could a rider of that weight actually stand and paddle the board? Does that make sense? I feel that you may want to look at a board with more width around 34" wide. Then it would make the board much more stable and allow you to paddle in a wider range of conditions. Does that help? Thanks Reuben
No worries. You can always take off the bungees from any brand boards. Some will be just knotted and some maybe knotted and heat wrapped. Just slice off the heat wrap and undo the knot and you're done. All bungees will need replacing in about 5-10years anyway. Thanks Reuben
After lot of great reviews here, i'm stuck between Irocker 11 allround one or Bluefin Cruise 12 (10.8 maybe). Wich one do you recommend ? Both will be for same purpose. Family paddling across the choppy sea (rarely lakes), maybe me and my 68kg son together on it. Thanks in advance for answer.
Hey Goran. I feel if you are paddling with someone else sometimes on the board go for a longer board so not the 10'6. I really like the look and finish of the iRockers and it could be the best combination for what you are after. But with your son the 12 Bluefin will paddle better because it a bit longer. Really depends on how often he is paddling with you on the board. Hope that helps? Thanks Reuben
These boards have a very similar outline shapes. I haven't seen any Atoll up close. But the boards look good. These size boards will be great for 70-110kg (sorry not very good in pounds) and to progress to an intermediate and on into more longer distance paddles. Hope that helps? Thanks Reuben
I depends how good they are at sitting still! I have had 2 kids on boards before. Obviously the more they move and the heavier they are harder it is to paddle with them. Going out in nice flat water conditions really helps too. Thanks Reuben
We did do a few Fatstick boards a couple of years ago, but yes it would be good to get hold of the new ones and see what they look like. I think Fatstick were in contact with us talking about getting some boards on review. So watch this space.
We have boards inflated in our shed we have had inflated for the last three years. Your board may lose pressure between season because of the outside temperature but it does not harm the board in any way. If anything only promotes a longer life, Because rolling up can put more stress on the deck pad and some fixings if held in a tight position for a long period of time. Thanks Reuben
Hey Greg, They can handle small chop and bumps no problem at all and if you're still wanting to paddle somewhere I would opt to be on a longer board like this opposed to a shorter 10' board. But if you want to catch waves then yes a shorter 10' board would be better ,but only marginally better. Thanks Reuben
Hi John, it will definitely handle your weight for sure, there is enough volume in the board easily. If you are wanting a little bit more stability you could look at a wider board. But for most average riders when they get into the sport at your weight they will still be looking at a board around 32 to 33 inches wide. But for general cruising I would say this board would be fine. But if you want to get into fishing or something that requires a little bit more balance maybe going for a wider board would be better. Any help? thanks Reuben
Hey Lorex. We had never heard of this brand until now. Im sure they will get you on the water but they do look like a much lower quality to the other brands we have review on SUPboarder so far. There are some many cheap Amazon based brands we just cant keep up. I will say 'you do get what you pay for'. I know that doesn't help much ..sorry Thanks Reuben
I have heard very good things from many paddlers in the UK and other countries, some of which had problems with some boards, which have all been sorted out and replaced. I would say good overall. But Im sure all bad feedback will be under the video in the comments. I hope that helps a little. Thanks Reuben
Bluefins are a little bit stiffer and have more materials on them but are heavier also so generally better for the heavier weight paddlers. I personally think the iRockers are a really good looking well-made product that suit many weights and are not as heavy as the bluefins. Thats the basic way to look at it. Any help? Thanks Reuben
stay away from this brand. We bought 2 of these and spend almost $3,000.One of the big fins is defective and does not fit into the slot.IRocker does not accept calls and has not responded to our emails. So stressed and haven't been able to use it since we got it.
Garbage customer service. From the second board leaves their warehouse, they are done with you. Poor shipping practices and they take no responsibility for loss/damage and won't even work with their shipper to rectify issues. AVOID THIS COMPANY!!!
Thanks for your feedback about the brand. We have heard of some good customer reviews, and we appreciate you sharing your own experience. We're sorry you had this happen to you.
if you live in the EU don't buy Irocker, the customer service is horrible, they don't respond to customers, and when things go wrong, you have nothing to complain about! It's a shame!! buy another brand if you don't want to lose your money 👎👎👎
It sounds like they are having manufacturing issues, which has happened to other brands in the past. I'm sure they will fix this issue in due course and the next batch of boards will be better. Hopefully the boards are still under warranty.
After watch your review, I just ordered my first board iRocker 11’ all around. Thanks for the review.
Hope you enjoy it!
Very thorough review! Helped me make the decision to go w this iRocker. Thanks!!!
Glad I could help!
Just ordered the iRocker Sport, which is a slightly narrower version of this. Thanks for all the work you put into these reviews.
Hope you enjoy it!
@@SUPboardermag Maiden voyage today... 15 knot head wind was inauspicious. I tried all kinds of ways to make headway, prone, kneeling, standing. I could not get very far. The board wants to turn away from the wind; it is much happier downwinding. Any tips on staying pointed upwind?
Paddling into wind is always hard on any board. have you seen this video czcams.com/video/96shOg_8e6Q/video.html it may help a bit.
@@SUPboardermag Thanks, I have seen it. Will keep at it!
These videos have been very helpful, thanks much appreciated 👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed watching and they are helpful.
18 psi comparing to 15 psi means x1.7 more air. 6" comparing to 4.7" means x1.6 more air. So, these numbers are about identical, and thus we needs about a same time to inflate a board.
Great review. We just got ours in grey and can’t wait to get it unboxed.
Yeeesss
I spent over a thousand dollars on a Blackfin xl about a year ago. I've enjoyed the board but I started to notice the glue on the deck and board were failing in multiple places. Given the circumstances with covid I can understand receiving a flawed product but I have been absolutely appaled at the customer service I received. When I contacted customer service about what is obviously a manufacturing flaws their solution was to send me glue which damaged the paint on the board. When I contacted them again that I shouldn't have to do a self fix on an almost new board that had a manufacturing flaws, they emailed me directions on how to apply the glue. I was not offered any other solution to my problem and have had more spots on the board come apart since then. Don't risk it, buy from someone else
Hey Bolt. That doesn't sound good.
I have seen deck pads come aways from all types of boards and brands. It's a boards that have pointy edges on their deck pad opposed to smooth round corners generally do tend to catch and peel more.
But I haven't heard of any other iRockers having this problem so far. It does sound like your deck pad is coming off more than just in the odd place. I'm not defending a rocker in anyway but I also have heard exactly the same process of customer service from all brands.
I guess this is the problem with buying a board that isn't available in a shop. If you could take it into the shop they could physically see the board and how damaged it is and possibly repair it for you or replace the board if they saw fit.
Big thanks for your comment it's always good to see and read about everybody's feedback from their boards. Reuben
Their warehouse is just up the road from me in Ivybridge.
Outstanding.. thank you.
You're very welcome!
Love my iRocker!!!
Thanks for this complete review! I’m have never been on a paddle board before and was thinking of getting this board as a first board that would keep me happy for a long time. Could my height of 5’3” be a problem for me on this 11 foot long SUP? Anyone short who tried it and loved it?
Hey Catherine. From our experience the longer 11' board will give you much more glide over the water compared to a shorter board. Your height wont be a problem at all. The only problem with a longer board will be it will be a bit heavier to carry down to the water, and it will be a bit slower to turn around. But for general flatwater paddling this wont be a problem. I hope that helps? Thanks Reuben
@@SUPboardermag thanks so much!
Where do the Velcro grab handles (additional accessories) fit on the board? Can’t find how they are supposed to be used.
They fit on the bungee system at the front. Good for small kids holding the bungees when riding on the board. Thanks, Beau
i dont know anyhing about sup , youtube recommended me this video, im glad it did ,
Good job youtube! If you like this video you should check out our website www.supboardermag.com/ . And also this page too www.supboardermag.com/getting-started/ Happy paddling :-)
Hi there, What an informative review on iRocker 11' All Around! I really enjoy your channel. Couple of questions. 1) Do you know if the rails and seams are heat welded or simply glued using PVC on these boards? 2) Have you had a chance to try out their newer ultra series All around SUP? If so, what do you make of it given its compact size but lower weight capacity. Would love to read your comments on that. Thanks!
Hi Ankit, unfortunately we haven't got any of the new boards yet. But I think we have some coming. I don't believe these boards have got heat welded rails.
I was very impressed with the year of boards in the videos construction we still have them around and they are absolutely fine. But I really look forward to getting on some new stuff and getting a review out soon.
But my feedback on all compact and ultra boards (at present) are if you need them to be super small when pack down then great ,but if you don't need that extra space when deflated then a standard type of board is best. Because the fold in centre line will always have the potential risk of damaging the board down the centre line. But of course I have not seen these boards so don't know how they are constructing them now. Does that make sense thanks? Reuben.
@@SUPboardermag ended up getting the 11’ ultra all around for myself and the 10’ for my wife. Been out to a couple of bays around the saanich inlet here near Victoria, B.C. Excellent feel and glide. I just ended up storing them by loosely rolling them up in my garage dry outside the bag. Seems to be a gentle way of storing them. Looking forward to taking them out on some chop and maybe catch some waves! Thanks for your reply and look forward to seeing your review on the ultra series some day. Cheers!
Thanks for this review. I like the lots of fixing options with d-rings. Good for longer tours.
Are you sure about the volume?
Hey Jmo.
These are the volumes we were told. But if you are comparing to other boards in would always look at overall dimensions. Does that make sense? Thanks Reuben
In your opinion then out of the Bluefin Cruise 12" and the IRocker 11' All Rounder which would you say is the best..Great review bye the way
Good question. I'd say they are pretty even, but if are wanting a little extra performance and usability in different conditions, the Bluefin would be the recommended choice. The iRocker can still do a lot and is suited to more leisurely paddles if that's what you are hoping to do. Hope this helps. Beau
Thanks for another great review 👍 Any chance you could review the Blackfin Model V? Cheers
We are about to review the www.supboardermag.com/equipment_guide/blackfin-model-x-triple-layer-composite-10-6-35-2020-review/ which I know is not the model V! lol. But it will give a pretty good idea of what the model V will be finished like and its stiffness. It will help a bit I hope? Thanks Reuben
Great video, thanks for sharing. My problem trying to choose my first paddleboard is my size. I’m 6’4 330 pounds, I understand the weight limit before sinking, but I was wondering if i’m too heavy, will the board bend too much to enjoy. I saw that the blackfin XL might be a better fit, but I don’t know if the 50 pound weight limit added will be a gamechanger for the price difference. What do you think?
Good comment Yannick. iSUPs will bend with weight I the middle. We'd suggest looking at higher volume boards like the Thurso Max Multi, Sandbanks Style Cruiser Reef, Shark SUPs All round 10'8. Going above 300L will give you added stiffness and better stability for your size. Hope this helps. Thanks, Beau
great info, thorough review.
Glad it was helpful!
Hello. Could you please help me and tell me what a paddle board will be better, irocker all around or bluefin for women 173cm hight and 70kg weight who is beginner but like exploring. Or maybe you would recommend something completely different?
Hi. I saw your comment on another video and responded to that. Try looking for boards around 11'6-12'6 in length and 30-32" in width.
I want to change the Blackfin XL for the iRocker Sport. Would love a review on the Sport.
Yes the Sport board looks like a great board for paddling that bit faster and further too. Sorry we haven't done a review on one yet. Reuben
Iahve the 11ft Sport....Love it. Super stable @ 16 PSI, easy to maneuver and glides well.
Seriously, how hard is it to pump up a SUP with a manual pump ?
The reason I ask is that I am about to buy my first paddleboard having hired boards in 2021 and have narrowed my choice down to two: the iRocker All-Around 11’ or the Bluefin Cruise.
The BlueFin however comes with a free electric pump. A mate who owns one says the electric pump is almost essential, but to be fair he only got a single chamber manual pump with his board. The iRocker is a 2-chamber pump
Hi Brian,
It's not too much of an issue if you are only pumping up the board occasionally. It does get tough to pump in the last 5-10 PSI (especially if using the board regularly as it's a pain) so an electric pump is very handy for this, but it can take a lot longer too with an electric pump.
Electric pumps will make it easier, but if you're not fussed, then it's no issue.
Hope that helps. Thanks, Beau
@@SUPboardermag thanks for your detailed reply
I eventually decided upon the Bluefin Cruise. At £449 and including kayak seat, double paddle and even a free electric pump, it was too good an offer to let go
I just wish the North Sea was warmer .. it's freeeeezing
Thank you for your review. It helps a lot. I’m struggling finding the right board for me and my 60 pound dog. I worry about her toenails on the board were it is inflatable. Will this board be tough enough for my dog to ride with me?
iSUPs are pretty tough. iRocker make quite durable SUPs and we have had a few different brands with dogs on them without any issues. If the nails are sharp, you may have see scratches on the board. Of course, clipping the nails would be the best option.
Hi I was wondering if this board would be any good for my weight iam 100.2kg would i be to to heavy for this board ?
It would be ok. We would suggest looking for something a bit wider if you are new to paddling. This way, you can be guaranteed to enjoy it and stay standing. Thanks, Beau
I noticed a comment on the irocker website that the foot pad strips collect water, whereas your review mentioned the water ran off quite well. Have you heard of a design change on the 2021 model where the water can't run off anymore? We live in a cold water environment, so that's important to me.
Hi Jan, thanks for your comment. This is something that we did not really notice when we were paddling the boards. I actually quite like having the deck pad the way that iRocker have finished it. Yes I can see that the water would get caught in the grooves of the deck pad more but if anything it means your feet stay a little bit drier because you were obviously standing on the higher parts of the deck pad which unless you are getting them super wet should stay fairly dry. Unless you are paddling and getting a lot of water on top of the board I don't see this as a problem and in the middle of winter for us the water temperature is still fairly cold and I can go out and keep my feet fairly warm and dry with this current trackpad. Which by the look of it is the same as the 2021 boards. Hope this helps a bit? thanks Reuben
Looking to purchase the Aqua Planet Pace and was wondering of you had any thoughts on this?Reviews look very good so far and sounds like a great priced board for someone fairly new to the sport.
Hey Jonybeam, we have not got on any Aqua Planet boards yet but have seen a few. They seam to at any OK price point but I cant comment on the feel of the board. But yes they will get you on the water if you are wanting an all round board that doesn't break the bank. Thanks Reuben
Great review!
Thanks!
Great review. I am looking to buy my first paddle board and thinking of iRocker All Around 11' 2021 edition. I'm 6"4 and weigh 220 lbs. Will this board hold? Also, will my son who's 3 stone be ok on the board with me? Or going for something longer, possible a 12' be a better option? Thanks! :)
It will work, but if you go for something a little longer it will offer you more speed and glide. So yes 12' would be better if you are just doing flatwater paddling . Any help? thanks Reuben
Great informative video! I'm fairly new to SUP, and I can't decide between the iRocker All-Around 11, Thurso Waterwalker 132, and Gili Adventure 11. They all seem to have great features and few downsides. I'm 6', 160lbs (73kg) and will likely often have a child riding up front, so I really like the side handles that the Gili & iRocker have, but I like that the Thurso has a carbon rail and paddle holder. Gili is the only out of those three that does not have a dual-chamber pump. Any recommendation out of those three? I'm nestled in the Great Lakes region of the US, so lots of lakes and rivers to paddle on.
Yeah its a close one between those boards. TBH for me it would be the iRocker 11 I would take for the simple reason that it looks the best and the handles are place well on the board. Its also a little bit lighter compared to the Thurso also. I hope that helps a little ? Thanks Reuben
@@SUPboardermag Yes! Thank you so much! I've really enjoyed watching your channel as I get ready to dive into the world of paddle-boarding.
My wife is 100 lbs and 5’1”. I ordered the 10’ version of this SUP for her. I ordered the 11’ for myself. Given her size was this a good choice? We’re beginners using on flat water lakes and very rarely calm ocean.
Hi Randall. For getting into the sport these boards will be great. After a while of use and if you both start to want to paddle further you both (but more likely your wife) may want a board with more length and less width and possibly less thickness too. This will let her paddle further for less effort. But for both of you now great boards to buy into to see what side of the sport you want to progress.
Thanks Reuben
Hi I’m deciding between irocker all around 10 and 11. I’m male, 160lbs, 6’1” with some paddleboarding experience. I heard that if you are above 5’11” you should go with size 11 but I like the increased meneaverability and cheaper price of size 10. Would it be a mistake to get a smaller size? Thank you
Hey Grzegorz . Good question. I think you will be fine with ether board. They are both 32" wide which is an idea width for your weight. Yes it is true the taller you are the bigger boards will help you. But the stability of the board is really only gained in it width. The length makes a small difference to the stability but not much. The length makes more of a difference to the glide/speed of the board. So if you after a board with more manoeuvrability the 10' will be fine and the one I would recommend. Hope That helps Reuben
Can You do a video about the AquaMarina Atlas 2021? btw i love your videos, keep up the good work ;)
Ok, I will see what we can do. I think we have one on the way ;-) Thanks Reuben.
Thinking of this or bluefin cruise 12 ft. Or cruise carbon 12ft. Would you recommend one over the other. I live in England. Cheers.
Hey Nala, Have you seen this the video we did on the range ? czcams.com/video/_zNKQUQWOkA/video.html
The big difference between the cruise and the cruise carbon is the stiffness and weight of the board. Riders up to 95 kg would be fine on the cruise.
But if you are looking to take more weight on the boards then going for carbon will offer a much better performance because it is stiffer.
Also the carbon board weighs more so generally lighter paddlers don't want to carry the extra weight of the board. Does that help?
Hi, I’m looking at the specs of the board on the irocker website it shows that it can hold up to 435 lbs (197 kg) but you’re showing only 120 kg. I’m just wondering if it’s a board that I should consider if I fall somewhere in the middle of that range or if I should look elsewhere. Thank you.
Hi Kelly. Yes this can be confusing, sorry..
But we really try to recommend a realistic paddlers weight.
In other words… The board could take that much physical weight before sinking (435lb).
But could a rider of that weight actually stand and paddle the board?
Does that make sense?
I feel that you may want to look at a board with more width around 34" wide. Then it would make the board much more stable and allow you to paddle in a wider range of conditions.
Does that help? Thanks Reuben
Great review! Are you able to detach the bungee cords in the back if wanted?
Yes you can! Simple job
@@SUPboardermag Thank you so much for answering this! Been looking everywhere for this detail!
No worries. You can always take off the bungees from any brand boards. Some will be just knotted and some maybe knotted and heat wrapped. Just slice off the heat wrap and undo the knot and you're done. All bungees will need replacing in about 5-10years anyway. Thanks Reuben
After lot of great reviews here, i'm stuck between Irocker 11 allround one or Bluefin Cruise 12 (10.8 maybe). Wich one do you recommend ? Both will be for same purpose. Family paddling across the choppy sea (rarely lakes), maybe me and my 68kg son together on it. Thanks in advance for answer.
Hey Goran. I feel if you are paddling with someone else sometimes on the board go for a longer board so not the 10'6. I really like the look and finish of the iRockers and it could be the best combination for what you are after.
But with your son the 12 Bluefin will paddle better because it a bit longer. Really depends on how often he is paddling with you on the board. Hope that helps? Thanks Reuben
@@SUPboardermag thanks, subscribed. My son or wife will sitting (or me lol) rarely, so think 11 allround will be ok?
cool , sounds good 👍🏼
@@goranradakovic4108 bluefin
Would you recommend the all around 11 or a atoll 11 as a first board to learn on and continue using when eventually intermediate?
These boards have a very similar outline shapes. I haven't seen any Atoll up close. But the boards look good. These size boards will be great for 70-110kg (sorry not very good in pounds) and to progress to an intermediate and on into more longer distance paddles. Hope that helps? Thanks Reuben
Can only one kid go on this board? I m very knew at this! Thanks☺my kids are 10 and 7 years old.
I depends how good they are at sitting still! I have had 2 kids on boards before. Obviously the more they move and the heavier they are harder it is to paddle with them. Going out in nice flat water conditions really helps too. Thanks Reuben
Great reviews. Can you review the fatsticks boards as there isn't many reviews of them about but a lot of people mention them in sup groups.
Yes, considering the popularity of that line of iSUPs I'm surprised they've not been done yet.
We did do a few Fatstick boards a couple of years ago, but yes it would be good to get hold of the new ones and see what they look like. I think Fatstick were in contact with us talking about getting some boards on review. So watch this space.
Cool. Will do.
Great review, I may buy one iRocker soon :-) I am in Honolulu, it will be all ocean paddle for me, not sure if they will have a new model for 2021?
We are not sure about the new 2021 models yet. I think they should be doing something though. Sorry we don't know any more yet ☹️ Thanks Reuben
Once inflated, how long can you leave them? Eg. Could I inflate it and leave it for summer inflated? Or will it damage it? Thx!
We have boards inflated in our shed we have had inflated for the last three years. Your board may lose pressure between season because of the outside temperature but it does not harm the board in any way. If anything only promotes a longer life, Because rolling up can put more stress on the deck pad and some fixings if held in a tight position for a long period of time. Thanks Reuben
@@SUPboardermag Great to know, thanks! I'm enjoying your channel! Great vids .
Thanks for watching
Does the 11' still work for ppl under 5'10?
Yes Mark it will work for the smaller paddlers too.
What are these like in waves/choppy ocean? Or would the 10' be better?
Hey Greg, They can handle small chop and bumps no problem at all and if you're still wanting to paddle somewhere I would opt to be on a longer board like this opposed to a shorter 10' board. But if you want to catch waves then yes a shorter 10' board would be better ,but only marginally better. Thanks Reuben
@@SUPboardermag Brilliant, thanks for the advice!
105kg rider will it handle my weight buddy
Hi John, it will definitely handle your weight for sure, there is enough volume in the board easily. If you are wanting a little bit more stability you could look at a wider board. But for most average riders when they get into the sport at your weight they will still be looking at a board around 32 to 33 inches wide.
But for general cruising I would say this board would be fine. But if you want to get into fishing or something that requires a little bit more balance maybe going for a wider board would be better.
Any help? thanks Reuben
Can you surf these?
You can always try! All round boards are good for every type of discipline really.
Would u recommend this as a first board ?
yes these boards make great first time sups
@@SUPboardermag just got one, the paddle seem pretty shitty, the blade not so stiff
any chance for reviewing DAMA paddle board?
Hey Lorex. We had never heard of this brand until now. Im sure they will get you on the water but they do look like a much lower quality to the other brands we have review on SUPboarder so far. There are some many cheap Amazon based brands we just cant keep up. I will say 'you do get what you pay for'. I know that doesn't help much ..sorry Thanks Reuben
How is their customer service?
I have heard very good things from many paddlers in the UK and other countries, some of which had problems with some boards, which have all been sorted out and replaced. I would say good overall.
But Im sure all bad feedback will be under the video in the comments. I hope that helps a little. Thanks Reuben
Which board is best, I rocker or blue fin carbon cruise
Bluefins are a little bit stiffer and have more materials on them but are heavier also so generally better for the heavier weight paddlers. I personally think the iRockers are a really good looking well-made product that suit many weights and are not as heavy as the bluefins. Thats the basic way to look at it. Any help?
Thanks Reuben
stay away from this brand. We bought 2 of these and spend almost $3,000.One of the big fins is defective and does not fit into the slot.IRocker does not accept calls and has not responded to our emails. So stressed and haven't been able to use it since we got it.
Garbage customer service. From the second board leaves their warehouse, they are done with you. Poor shipping practices and they take no responsibility for loss/damage and won't even work with their shipper to rectify issues. AVOID THIS COMPANY!!!
Thanks for your feedback about the brand. We have heard of some good customer reviews, and we appreciate you sharing your own experience. We're sorry you had this happen to you.
if you live in the EU don't buy Irocker, the customer service is horrible, they don't respond to customers, and when things go wrong, you have nothing to complain about! It's a shame!! buy another brand if you don't want to lose your money 👎👎👎
Great feedback. Thank you very much for sharing
Why am I seeing online everyone has leaks and tears on the irocker .. is that why it’s half off 😅🥹😫
It sounds like they are having manufacturing issues, which has happened to other brands in the past. I'm sure they will fix this issue in due course and the next batch of boards will be better. Hopefully the boards are still under warranty.