Haha - I totally get it, that seems like a lot of pressure to put into an inflatable :P But you'll definitely have a better paddling experience if you fill it full!

Appreciate the kind words - hope you love the board!

Hey there! This is a lake near Invermere BC :)

Haha appreciate the advice - not really sure where you're supposed to look to be fair when filming on an iphone! I'll try that. 👍

Congrats Stephen! I've had it out a few times (working on the review video) but so far, my favourite iROCKER product!

It's pretty remarkable the first time I saw one in person - can't believe there's a SUP in there!

Haha never even knew that was a thing. When you're on a zoom call - do you look at the lens or the other person :P Haha! Fairwell!

Another cold-weather paddler - awesome! Haha yes sand is a perfect solution and pretty much everywhere haha. I've also thought about using board wax (or hockey stick wax, like a true Canadian) to help keep it in place!

Really appreciate the comment! Glad you found it useful :)

Haha amazing! Nothing wrong with wearing a wetsuit and staying warm :) It never seemed crazy to us to be out in the cold, we're just keen to get outside regardless of the temperature. But there is a certain joy to overcoming whatever the elements throw at you!

@@luftbrospaddle4656 there is, definitely!!! And I guess when one is used to the cold and knows ho to deal with it year after year again, it is kind of "normal". For sure to those who are addicted to outdoors. There is 8 days missing to make it 20 years since I'm living outdoors and in freedom. I'm a sailor (although re-building my boat at the mo) and I really know about this joy of overcoming what the elements throw at you, makes us stronger. And often a great adventure afterwards (like this bloody hurricane that caught me halfway on the way from the Azores to mainland Europe in 2009)! Only, the cold ... I guess I've been in warmish areas too long. Last winter with my half open boat, the fierce winds blowing in through each single gap and temps outside dropping down to minus 5 Celsius I reached icycle-state even freezing sometimes in my bunk. Or this night at anchor in the Rio Guadiana with driving sleet and fierce winds. I had to go anchor-watch from midnight till the change of the tide at 8 in the morning getting freezing cold out in the cockpit. A hot tea, hot water bottle in my bunk, 2 hours of "sleep" and up again to find a more protected anchorage. Or sailing north with the boat of a friend. Suddenly and unexpectedly, after crossing Biscay and arriving in Brittany we found out that November is actually getting fresh further north and we had completely forgotten to take anything resembling warm clothes. But back to your video, there is several shots I've really been in stitches and every time again when I even think of it, most of all the one in your house-slippers where you demonstrate how to jump around on your board. Lively and so awesome, I love it!!! xxx

And what I love most: there is so many videos out there where people are playing the SUP instructor, tropical background, smooth warm waters all around, perfect conditions, and of course they pretend to know it "all". You don't, you simply are who are, you can't be bothered to pretend anything, to the contrary. And your landscapes are awesome! It's sooooooo refreshing and so much more fun!!!! Thank you heaps!!!!

@@dodystiller3718 You don't know how much I appreciate hearing this :) Thanks so much for the feedback Dody! It's a little intimidating putting out videos when you know there are so many more experienced paddlers out there, but figured it always worthwhile sharing what you've learned regardless - there's always a chance it's exactly what someone else needed to hear! Sounds like you've lived quite the adventure sailing - what an amazing way to experience the ocean. That's a world a know very little about being from the landlocked mountains! Haha!

Smart - choking up for wind is something I haven't really thought about - I'll be sure to keep that in mind. There are so many different ways to use a paddleboard (particularly when fishing) I'm constantly learning new techniques.

Glad to hear! Thanks for commenting :)

You are awesome! Appreciate you commenting :) Thanks!

Haha! We love these lil' trout too much to chuck them on the ground :P Yup the water out in the mountains can be pretty pristine!

Awesome :) That's the goal - we're constantly learning with this sport too! All the best!

Glad you found it helpful - and agreed it's a great SUP!

Haha glad ya think so too!

I totally agree, I used to carry my paddle in one hand and the board in the other and the nose would tip down and it was a real struggle to keep it balanced. After watching your video I now balance everything on the board and it’s so much easier. Thanks for the great tip.

Fantastic to meet another cold-water paddler! We've learned lots paddling in the winter - will put together a video for that shortly! There's definitely more to think about, and way more risks to mitigate. I avoid anything with a current that has ice - only still water when it gets that cold!

Hmm that's a new one to me! I'd get in touch with iROCKER customer service and send them a picture - I'm sure that's something they'd want to rectify!

@@luftbrospaddle4656 I did reach out to them, but I’m waiting to hear back.

If you're not comfortable, you can always stay on your knees! I've launched / landed my SUP hundred of times this way (and it's especially useful in the winter when it's -10 and you don't want your feet to freeze!), but obviously if you're not comfortable, err on the side of safety!

Bad advice to say bad advice about his original advice! BAD ADVICE!

@@sk8nchill52 Ahaha I appreciate you. 🤣

By the way your videos are great. ;-)

@@BarnsandBeyond Appreciate that! :)

Thanks for the compliment! For paddleboards, we're using iROCKER Blackfin boards, with a few dry bags to keep all our gear safe and sound! I've updated the description with some links :) but I'll post one here too: US Link: bit.ly/3baQUyF Canada Link: bit.ly/3LtMf7n

Ahh too bad! Vermillion is a lovely day out. If you're in the area again, two-jack lake is really nice as well!

Glad you find them useful! Cheers!

Thanks! Glad you find them useful :)

Glad they're useful to you, and welcome to SUPing! We'll be posting lots more in the weeks to come :)

Haha beach season is all season here!

Glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for the nice words :)

Hey thanks Rich - greatly appreciate the sharing! Haha the nose wheelie / endo is definitely useful in the shallows - gotta get up there to explore some icebergs sometime!

Happy paddlin'!

Hey, no problem! Hopefully they’re helpful :)

Haha! Don’t sweat it, took me about 2 years to figure that one out :)