Hey guys! Such and underrated isup channel and hidden gem! ..im sure yall heard about the recall of majority of blackfin models.. Some of us are getting the option to getting a replacement of what in stock between All around 10, 11 ultras o, 10 11 oh models and cruiser ultra model. As i dont consider any of these an upgrade our only other option is waiting 6 months plus for remodel blackfin xl. Which of the boards would yall recommend as a replacement from the list above ? All around ultras, cruiser ultra or og models AAs ?

Thanks, Aranis!

Hi Amber, Yes, we figured that out after wee published this video; you absolutely can leave a section out; A true facepalm moment for us lol

Yay, we're so exited for you! The 11' All-Around will have a bit more volume for you, and it's more stable/beginner friendly.

Thank you so much for your great review. I am 5’2 and 115 pounds and a beginner paddle boarder although I am an experienced kayaker. I am struggling between the all around 10´ ultra or the cruiser ultra. I am slightly worried about the possible lack of stability of the all around 10´ (being a beginner) but also worried that the cruiser might be to slow and or harder to paddle (because I am small)and I enjoy speed. Can you share your thoughts on that. Louise

@@louisealbert2704 i have the same concern here, i am 5 4, 122lbs, ordered the 10 but thinking cruiser maybe better,but after checking the price today, cruiser increased $250, omg!

We're still having a blast on it and other than some normal scuffs from frequent use, it's holding up great. I think it's worth the price increase for the sheer aspect of it including an electric pump, and the portability of it is super hard to beat.

@@supboardguide awesome, thank you for the response!! I purchased mine today, can’t wait to try it out 😁

Hi Amy, I'm 5'2 and about 135ish lbs. As for the carry handle, it hasn't ever gotten in my way; I'm continuing to keep an ear out though to see if anyone does eventually have issues with it. The split deck is still comfortable if your sitting on the board, it just feels a little different than a full deck pad.

The Atoll is a great board, there's just a few key differences. The iROCKER 10' Ultra tracks better than the Atoll, and is a hair more maneuverable (as to be expected since it's 10' long vs. the 11' on the Atoll). That being said, the Atoll is definitely more stable than the 10' Ultra, while the 10' Ultra is a bit more responsive/rigid. Personally, I really love lightweight boards that I can easily travel with, which is why the 10' Ultra is my go-to travel board/fun board. The Atoll is honestly almost as easy to travel with, and is also pretty lightweight, so I wouldn't say those are major things to compare between the two, especially if the compact bag isn't super important to you.

@@supboardguide Thank you Alli, you guys are the best!

During our testing the 11' All-around Ultra came in a bit narrower than 32" wide; it was actually closer to 31" wide, so I don't thin there will be much of a speed difference. Maneuverability wise, the 11' Ultra isn't quite as quick to turn as the sport, but it's not massively noticeable unless you're constantly having to make quick turns, more common when paddling in winding rivers.

The Blackfin CX Ultra would be a great choice. We have a written review of it here: www.supboardguide.com/blackfin-cx-ultra-sup-review/ but to sum it up, it's stable enough to lessen your learning curve a bit but it'll still be pretty fast as your skills improve.

@@supboardguide Perfect, I placed my order over the weekend and the blackfin CX will arrive tomorrow!!!

@@kgill2811 Awesome! Let us know what you think!

Either the 10' or 11' Ultra will work for you, it just depends what you like your board to feel like. The 10' Ultra is super maneuverable and sporty, with some better than expected tracking capabilities. The 11' Ultra has phenomenal tracking, is a little bit faster for most paddlers, and is slightly more stable than the 10' Ultra, though it's not as maneuverable.

I'm not 100% sure what you're asking; could you clarify? Are you wondering if the board is compatible with replacement fins, or are you wondering if iROCKER will start stocking extra 9" fins for the Ultra?

@@supboardguide will IRocker start stocking iRocker Allaround Ultra 9" extra fins ? Sorry about that

@@lukalamarche748 Thanks for clarifying! We can't say with full certainty whether or not they'll start stocking them since we haven't communicated with them on this, but I'd bet that they will eventually, considering they've stocked extras for all of the other models' fins. If it's any consolation in the mean time, the Ultra fins are super hard to lose because of that locking tether.

We haven't noticed a huge difference in loudness between electric pumps - they're all a little loud once they get into the second stage on inflation, though it only last for about 10-15 minutes.

@@supboardguide cool yeah the pump we have only has one stage, so there is no quiet stage. I am a sound engineer musician etc so I check the decibels with a meter and it is around 90 plus when next to the pump which is a damaging level for prolonged exposure. So I am on the hunt for something better haha. good to know it has dual stage.

@@Sebastianandthedeepbluemusic Interesting! We've been looking into getting a decibel meter so that we can actually quantify the noise rather than trying to figure out which pumps are louder by ear. Do you have a good meter recommendation?

@@supboardguide there are some decent meters for the iPhone , I use one called DB meter pro. I would buy the pro version. it gives you lots of good info in simple and complicated terms. says safe level or dangerous level and has a list of comparative volumes like a power tool or a car driving by. but problem with a phone is you have to be sure the mic is not compromised. it has been a while since I have compared the phone to an actual db meter. But I have a good sense for volumes and it seems to be at least ballpark accurate. if you want to go more extreme they have little measurement mics you can plug into the phone. But I would start with the phone as long as it hasn't been damaged and isn't in a super protective case like those water proof otter box cases because those will block the mic. or it you have a newer I pad in good condition that might be better because they get less real world damage like a phone.

@@Sebastianandthedeepbluemusic Good to know, thanks for the info!

iROCKER has replacement fins available on their site: www.irockersup.com/irocker-fin/

@@supboardguide Yes my board is only a few months old, it should be on warrantee ...

You'll notice in other comments that we have stated that you can remove a paddle section to make the paddle shorter.

There is no rubber in this iSUP construction, so no worries folding it in half 🙂