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Boating => Shallow Water River Boats and Jet Boats.. => Topic started by: Steve H on July 25, 2015, 02:48:52 PM

Title: Inflatable SUP search is on
Post by: Steve H on July 25, 2015, 02:48:52 PM

So, I sold my Coosa and now I am on a mission to find an inflatable SUP for my fishing pursuits.

Here is what I have looked at so far, would love to hear everyone's feedback.

http://www.diversdirect.com/scuba/specialty-gear/sup-paddleboards/imagine-surf-angler-dlx-11-inflatable-stand-up-paddle-board

Glenn, this is what you and I saw at the NRA convention.

https://stonerivergear.com/shopbyactivity/stand-up-paddle-boards/extreme-angler-paddle-board.html

And finally, the Badfisher.

http://boardworkssurf.com/s/mcit-badfisher/

Any guidance is greatly appreciated as this is new to me.

Title: Re: Inflatable SUP search is on
Post by: Glenn Hawkins on July 26, 2015, 08:41:40 AM

Steve, you are correct!  The Stone River Gear was the board we saw at NRA.  My .02 is get a Badfisher.  I only say that b/c others on the board seem to use and like them and the company looks to have staying power and rep in the industry.

Title: Re: Inflatable SUP search is on
Post by: Steve H on July 26, 2015, 10:26:33 AM

Quote from: Glenn Hawkins on July 26, 2015, 08:41:40 AM

Steve, you are correct!  The Stone River Gear was the board we saw at NRA.  My .02 is get a Badfisher.  I only say that b/c others on the board seem to use and like them and the company looks to have staying power and rep in the industry.

Thanks Glenn, that is where I was leaning, but I wanted to see what others thought. Will continue my research.  :)

Title: Re: Inflatable SUP search is on
Post by: TWiles on July 26, 2015, 09:41:17 PM

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The Badfisher is great.  It's easier to paddle than the heavy SUPerfishal, but I still think there are many other boards that would paddle quite easier long distances over open water---the wind-catching factor is the only main negative that I would say it has.
However---it is superior in performance down some considerable whitewater.  It just a bends and rolls off boulders and ledges.  Pretty darn costly, and you're gonna want to invest in a KPump or perhaps a mini compressor to pump it up to full pressure.
I really do love this board though, and it's already given me some great memories and access to some hard to reach waters and fish. 
I wouldn't plan a beach trip without it.

Title: Re: Inflatable SUP search is on
Post by: Steve H on July 27, 2015, 08:23:00 AM

Travis, thanks for the feedback. The price is pretty high, but I think from your feedback and research online, worth it.