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DavidJohn

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DavidJohn

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8 Feb 2015 12:34pm

I finally bought a blow up SUP board..

Here's a short vid of my first paddle on it.. and some new music from Bob Seger..

The board was great..

HumanCartoon

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HumanCartoon

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8 Feb 2015 12:49pm

Great looking board DJ (but that song's not one of Bob's finest)

bjwedes

NSW

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bjwedes

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8 Feb 2015 12:51pm

Cool video
What's the weight of the board - seemed light

DavidJohn

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DavidJohn

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8 Feb 2015 12:52pm

HumanCartoon said..
Great looking board DJ (but that song's not one of Bob's finest)

Ha.. he's gotta be getting on.. and the song grows on you..

DavidJohn

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DavidJohn

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8 Feb 2015 12:54pm

bjwedes said..
Cool video
What's the weight of the board - seemed light

It feels heavy in the bag.. but feels very ligh blown up.. odd.. I think they say 11kg.. I'll weigh it and let you know..

Sailhack

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Sailhack

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8 Feb 2015 12:54pm

DavidJohn said...
The board was great..

Is that the extent of your review?

cantSUPenough

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cantSUPenough

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8 Feb 2015 1:08pm

Nice vid. I half expected it to fold in the middle when you stepped on it. How stiff does it feel (keep it clean)? Do you feel extra drag when you paddle?

DavidJohn

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DavidJohn

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8 Feb 2015 1:09pm

Sailhack said..

DavidJohn said...
The board was great..

Is that the extent of your review?

Ha.. I took a few pics..

Craig66

NSW

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Craig66

NSW, 2466 posts

8 Feb 2015 1:28pm

Nice Vid, board, and I think Bob is ok.

Only one thing missing, next time you take it out, before you drop the fin in id love to see you put it down in the middle of the road and take a few strokes

You could be the first person ever to actually "street Sup"

DavidJohn

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DavidJohn

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8 Feb 2015 1:33pm

cantSUPenough said..
Nice vid. I half expected it to fold in the middle when you stepped on it. How stiff does it feel (keep it clean)? Do you feel extra drag when you paddle?

No drag when you paddle.. It's surprisingly slippery and fast through the water..

Feels a little wobbly at first but that wobbly feeling goes after a while..

It's much stiffer than you would expect it to be..

DavidJohn

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DavidJohn

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8 Feb 2015 1:34pm

Craig66 said..
Nice Vid, board, and I think Bob is ok.

Only one thing missing, next time you take it out, before you drop the fin in id love to see you put it down in the middle of the road and take a few strokes

You could be the first person ever to actually "street Sup"

Ha.. Will do..

808-Obsession

QLD

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808-Obsession

QLD, 452 posts

8 Feb 2015 12:51pm

How do you think it would go as a DW board, DJ? Obviously inflatables aren't ideal, but as far as they go would the Glide Air do an acceptable job? Thinking it may be a tad short and wide?

Area10

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Area10

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8 Feb 2015 3:35pm

Why do you need an inflatable, DJ?

DavidJohn

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DavidJohn

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8 Feb 2015 7:06pm

roscoe1974 said..
How do you think it would go as a DW board, DJ? Obviously inflatables aren't ideal, but as far as they go would the Glide Air do an acceptable job? Thinking it may be a tad short and wide?

You could do a downwinder on an inflatable (my friend Andy did the Maliko run on this same board and he said it was great fun)

But you would have to pay me to do it..

.. Not that much..

.. but I can't see myself doing it just for the fun of it..

These boards and DW boards are like chalk and cheese.. It would have to be hard work.. Very hard work.. Like running a marathon in gumboots..

Yes.. a bit wide.. Yes.. a bit short.. and yes.. Very wobbly..

DavidJohn

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DavidJohn

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8 Feb 2015 7:19pm

Area10 said..
Why do you need an inflatable, DJ?

I bought an inflatable board for a number of reasons..

Mates of mine are really getting into white water river stuff and I want to join in on the fun.. They say you need at least 33" wide.. and defiantly an inflatable for the durability.. They are also planing some SUP water polo events..

I'm planing a big down river paddle.. Down the Snowy River to the ocean at Marlo from Orbost.. I need to carry gear.. and also be nice and stable..

I want ant to be able to paddle with a large dog on board (my friends Pointer who's about 45 kgs) on flat water days around St Kilda marina..

I want a board that I can teach friends on no matter how big and heavy they are.. and not have to worry about them hitting the rails with the paddle.. or falling onto the board and doing damage..

Also.. I'm planing a trip to NZ one day down the track and plan to take it with me on the plane... So.. Lots of reasons.. I'm sure I can think of more..

At least I won't need to put Rail Saver Pro on this board..

Facebook

QLD

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Facebook

QLD, 10 posts

11 Feb 2015 11:21pm

I have a red paddle 12'6" board inflatable.
I can hold my own on any dw board from my 17' naish glide to my 14' javelin.
At the correct psi (18)this board is rock solid.
I take mine to Bali often and catch 3' reef breaks at Sanur and hit the lakes at mt batur and bedugal way.
Unless you have tried a premium brand of isup and there are many,
In the right conditions you really can't bag them out. They are a fantastic asset to your quiver and only add to your stoke on the ocean or river etc.
I have also done some grade 1-3 white water river sup with the same board and it was a challenge and also heaps of fun.
Isups are just that, they are amazing, durable beyond comparison and extremely versatile.
I love mine and will always have one in my rack.
Cheers

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