Glad that you found it helpful; we're always here if you have any questions!

Awesome! We're here if you have any questions once you get your board :)

I thought the same about the weave construction. In your opinion, what are rhe toughest conditons this board could take?

Thanks, Kellie! Hope you enjoy for years to come!

You're right, it's not as comfortable as a full length deck pad, but it's not super noticeable and just takes some getting used to. It's not exactly uncomfortable, but I could see it being less than ideal if you're a person that's into SUP yoga.

Good question! We love both of these boards, and they definitely have their similarities. They're almost identical in stiffness, with the Venice just barely beating out the 10' Ultra. The Venice is a hair more stable than the 10' Ultra, though it doesn't track quite as well and it's slightly less maneuverable than the 10' Ultra (the Venice still is exceptionally maneuverable board, the 10' Ultra is just a little shorter and lighter). I also found the 10' Ultra to be faster than the Venice, but it's not an extreme difference unless you're at an all out sprint. The two obviously really differ in their kit/included accessories: The Venice is not compact, but it does come with a crazy nice paddle and a quick manual handpump, while the 10' Ultra is super compact and comes with iROCKER's electric pump. Ultimately both have quality accessory lists though. Let us know if you have any more questions between these two. We also have a written review of the Nixy Venice here: www.supboardguide.com/nixy-venice-inflatable-sup-review/

That all depends on what we're doing that day. The Meno series obviously has a ton of volume, it's a great family board and great for loading up with gear, passengers, or accommodating a heavier paddler. The Cruiser Ultra is also great to load up (though not quite as much as the Meno), but it's way more responsive and maneuverable, and it can be paddled faster than the Meno series. Bottom line: I'd take the Meno if I were going to paddling with my nephews on board and still need space for some gear and snacks. I'd take the Cruiser Ultra if I'm paddling myself, and maybe my dog with an couple of drybags.

@@supboardguide Perfect, no nephews/gear or snacks. We ordered the Irocker's. Thanks

Yes, we use iROCKER portable battery pack. It's available on their site here: geni.us/iRocker-Battery

@@supboardguide Thank you! This will be a life saver!

Yes, we have a written review of the blackfin cx ultra here: www.supboardguide.com/blackfin-cx-ultra-sup-review/

Both are great boards, so it really just depends what your goals are with your SUP. The original Cruiser model is super stable and won't have much of a learning curve if you're new to paddling, where as the Cruiser Ultra is a little bit less stable and may take a small amount of getting used to (nothing insurmountable by any means, but we don't like it to take people by surprise). That being said, the Cruiser Ultra is stiffer, more responsive, and a hair faster, which most people tend to prefer as their skills develop. If you really get stuck deciding between the two though, buying 1 of each is a great option.

@@supboardguide thank you for reply, really appreciate it, think I might go for 1 each, the normal one for myself as I'm a bit larger and the ultra for my wife, nice and easy for her to carry and inflate with the electric pump. Thanks again

Just read below. looks like the original is a little more stable. i might go with that one.

Yes, the original is a little more stable. It will also likely be more comfortable for your son to sit on the deck pad since it's full instead of split. If the inclusion of the electric pump is super important to you though, iROCKER is offering some pretty sweet bundle deals with the Cruiser Original, and the rest of their Original line.

@@supboardguide Thank You! I didnt think about the deck pad.

We found that out right after publishing this video. Yes, you can leave a section out of the paddle for shorter people.

Sorry for the confusion! The electric pump itself is included in the kit with the Cruiser Ultra, but the portable battery pack is not.

Depending on your experience level, you could paddle it with both of you on the board, but you'll see a decrease in overall performance and stability.

Yes! The Cruiser Ultra is great for beginners. It's super stable as you're learning, but is still fairly lightweight.

Don't buy any iRocker boards. they're being recall for splitting seams and customer service is non-responsive.

@@walterwlee8814 seems like they have a recall going for a different model: “We have recently determined that the seams on certain BLACKFIN paddle boards (Model X, XL and V) that were manufactured in 2021 experienced problems with manufacturing which may cause separation of seams on the boards. This can result in deflation of the paddle board and impact user safety on the water. Out of an abundance of caution, we are recalling all boards we believe to be impacted.” Are you telling us there’s a recall for the Cruiser Ultra?

They can! it just takes a bit of practice to get comfortable navigating the waves.

@@supboardguide Great to know that !! any model in specific that you recommend for Open Waters ? or basically all inflatables would take a bit of practice to get comfortable on waves? thank you & great channel i have seen a lot if videos

We totally agree that paddle size is majorly important. We found out after creating this video that you can make the 5 piece paddle shorter by leaving a section out of it, we'd definitely recommend that for shorter paddlers.

@@supboardguide I also know this solution, but it was not thought by the brand, it was discovered by an intelligent and probably dissatisfied customer! And the problem is the same with all irocker paddles, and the worst thing is that when we consult the brand, they lie and say that they 182cm paddle is suitable for a person who is 155cm tall…. 🤔