OK nice info - I'm a bit worried though after this my wife bought me a 10 ft Hydro Force and yes it has a stupid slide in fin !! to be fair the sup I have is a solid board and rides nice ( I think it's fair to say a lot of these boards all come out of the same factory in China and are branded and priced according to marketing and equipment spec that comes with the board - mine for instance you can see the pump is not top end spec neither is the kayak seat !! and the bag well it will do the job ( my advice would be buy the board and the equipment separately) I know fatsticks boards I have used them and this Hydoforce is on a par for sure ... I agree with everything you say but just think it's fair to say you don't have to spend the earth to get a board that you can be happy with ... and most importantly have fun ... Personally I always wear a kayak helmet when in rivers and even lakes as its easy to clunk a shallow obstical especially when you can't see the bottom and so fall and hit ya swede as you did mention so yea I feel a water sport lid is a good idea .. One thing I do differ on is the electric pump I can put 116 psi in mine with ease in less than 5 mins and as another person said it warms you up 😊 cheers though steve
@inflatablesupauthority4 күн бұрын
Solid tips! 💪🏼 I agree, you DON'T need to spend an arm and a leg to have a good time on the water. It all depends on what you are looking for out of the experience. In terms of the slide in fin bit. I would say this should be on the lower end of the priority list of the things I listed. I do recommend having a small mallet handy incase the fin sticks to the tracks as heat can expand the plastic if it's in the sun too long. Haha yeah I've gotten a little bit of kick back on the hand pump thing. Everyone has their preferences and if you like having that pump before paddling do it! As I mentioned I've herniated my disk in my lower back a few times so because I'm taller many hand pumps get into that awkward zone of me bending over and pumping. I've also never been a huge "warm up" guy per say. Even when I was a street hockey goalie in my younger years I just wanted to be thrown in there. I hated warm-ups 😂. My motto is as long as you keep your safety and well being in mind and are within the regulations you do you! 🙂
@shnukms9 күн бұрын
I have the ULF version of the CM. I started PB last year and it did take getting used to as I am a heavier set person. but yes paddling on it was much easier than an Amazon brand all-rounder that I returned
@inflatablesupauthority8 күн бұрын
Yeah as a rule of thumb learning on a touring board won't be the most stable experience ever but it does challenge you and helps you adapt quicker :). It helps that this one is 32" wide too!
@damianbarnes422611 күн бұрын
Manual pumping is your warm up, if you don’t warm up you risk injury. Otherwise good tips!
@inflatablesupauthority11 күн бұрын
That's fair, everyone has different ways to go about it. For me personally I'm a bit taller and I have suffered back injuries in the past so I personally try to avoid them because the manual pumps that come with the packages are often a little to short for me which causes me to bend over more than I'd like. My motto is everyone has their personal preferences and that's great! Do what works for you! :)
@SANDERVANDERVEEN_10 күн бұрын
I prefer it manually, quicker and good warm up.
@edwardjski7 күн бұрын
Plus, isn't exercise part of the activity?
@lakkchina13 күн бұрын
Do you like this more over the blackfin XL 6.0?
@inflatablesupauthority13 күн бұрын
I actually just tested the Blackfin XL 6.0 a few days ago. I would say it depends on what you are using the board for. This years BOTE HD Aero comes with more accessories compared to the Blackfin XL. I found both to be very stable although I would give a very slight edge to the BOTE HD Aero for pure stability. In terms of paddling, I found the Blackfin XL 6.0 tracked better and definitely handled wind/ tide better than the HD Aero. In my mind, HD Aero is better for those calm lake conditions where it's relatively calm out while the Blackfin Ultra CX is a board that better suits paddling further distances and being in coastal areas.
@inflatablesupauthority13 күн бұрын
Sorry, Blackfin XL 6.0 not Ultra CX lol
@jenniferthiele25013 күн бұрын
Great tips! I’ve paddled on hard boards for years (all rentals) but recently purchased an inflatable (a BG from Costco with great reviews) but boy it was like learning from scratch again. Add in that it’s been a couple of years and your tips are fully adding up on good things to correct on my next paddle. Thanks for sharing 17 good to know paddling tips in a quick and understandable way!
@inflatablesupauthority13 күн бұрын
Thank you for the comment! Yeah a lot of people underestimate the transition from hard board to inflatables. You just gotta have patience with it and it will come 🙂
@BeyondThePathDailyPay23 күн бұрын
I bought this exact board! What electric pump did you buy for this?
@inflatablesupauthority22 күн бұрын
I have a few electric pumps haha. The ones I own which I like the best are iRocker' Electric pump, Outdoor Master Shark II. I've also heard a lot of good things about Sea Gods electric pump and the Nixy Ventus.
@spoketubeАй бұрын
Good commentary. I got a deal on an Exped 138 (the smaller version of this 150) last fall... was out on it yesterday in breeze/wavy reservoir, and unexpectedly tipped over due to repeating broadside wave patterns (the 138 is only 30" wide and feels quite tippy). I got back up and stayed up, but it required focus that kept me from totally enjoying just being out there. I chose the 138 due to my light weight (i'm 5'-11" but a 150# string bean) but am left wondering who the Exped series are really intended for. I find myself favoring my family's Waterwalkers (126 or even the smaller 120) as they're more stable and still track straight enough (particularly with a bit of paddle feathering / j-stroke-like). Anyway, debating maybe switching to Waterwalker 132 (11') since I realistically won't be "expeditioning" and mainly just paddling a few miles on inland waterways (and its stability might be really helpful if I'm carrying a playmate-like cooler stuffed with lunch for a family of four. Trying to get my head around what it means to expedition, if built into that definition is inherent tippyness that works against you in broadside waves.
@inflatablesupauthorityАй бұрын
Thanks for the comment! The reality of the situation is 80% of paddlers will appreciate the Waterwalker 132 over the Expedition 138 due to the reasons you mentioned. I havent tested the 138 yet so I can't speak too much on it but the reason why folks would get those Expedition board lines is for better glide/ speed who have had a good amount of experience with paddle boarding in the past. I do have a video on the Waterwalker 132 you can check out! When I tested both out on the same day the Waterwalker definetly felt like the more stable pick compared to the Expedition 150. You can definetly put a cooler on and still feel pretty stable when standing on the board.
@JoirychelleАй бұрын
Thanks, learned a LOT! Saving it so i can come back again. 😊 I’ve never been paddle boarding so this helps, big time!
@inflatablesupauthorityАй бұрын
Thank you for your comment! Let me know how it goes! :D
@ninjaturtlenursinghomeАй бұрын
Nice review, just picked one up on a mother's day sale and I am stoked to get it on the water!
@inflatablesupauthorityАй бұрын
Awesome to hear! Let me know what your thoughts are when you try it!
@estano91112 ай бұрын
I just ordered one..
@inflatablesupauthority2 ай бұрын
Awesome! Let me know how it goes!
@joe_YEEE2 ай бұрын
How many min did it take to get to 15 psi? Mine got to that 2nd gear at about 2 psi and by 4 psi it felt rigid but if that 2nd gear is normal I'll try again. Thx!
@inflatablesupauthority2 ай бұрын
For this specific video I did not record the time. I find it's dependant on how much the pump is used in that session as well as how warm/ cold it is. I will be recording a video about this soon testing different pumps and their times so stay tuned!
@RickAllen-zk4gy2 ай бұрын
Let’s hear the PFD recs! I’d love to see some options for super-minimalist, yet won’t-break-bank because it’s an only-when-required thing. Usually it’s the most comfortable/compact that have the higher price tag, it seems. What little gem of an affordable PFD am I missing?
@inflatablesupauthority2 ай бұрын
Great question! First you have to ask yourself what style of PFD you want. Belt? Vest? Suspender type PFDs? Realistically you CAN get away with getting one of the cheaper vest PFD's as long as its US Coast Guard or Transport Canada (or what ever water governing body you are in). However if you find yourself paddling for longer periods they can be bulky and kind of annoying. I personally use the Onyx Move Vent for a few years and I've been happy with it as it doesn't get in my way and my go pro rests well ontop of it. The Move Vent is in and around the $60 to $100 range depending where you live.
@troyetherton97562 ай бұрын
Thanks for this. I was specifically looking for a comparison of these two models! Question - I’m 5’9” 240#. I am leaning toward the Meno for a ton of reasons. But at my height do you think it would be too wide for me to paddle? I could always lengthen the paddle. Right? I don’t care about speed or efficiency.
@inflatablesupauthority2 ай бұрын
Hey! Always happy to help ;) The Gii Meno 11'6" would be a good board for you if you want to find that initial stability. I don't think the boards width/ your height will disrupt your paddling stroke too much. My friend is about your height and paddled the board with a full adult passenger onboard no problem! He still tells me that this is his favorite board he's paddled to date! Gili also has the new Komodo 11which comes with a kayak hybrid set-up. It's like an inbetween of the 2 boards in this video but its not as stable as the Meno 11'6". Check out my bio as I just released a video review and onboard of it :)
@azee46403 ай бұрын
Really nice job. Who says plaid and stripes don’t go.
@inflatablesupauthority3 ай бұрын
Thanks dude! I try 😂feel free to subscribe we got a bunch more content/ boards coming in hot!
@rb59725 ай бұрын
Great review of the HD Bote. You have covered all the bases for sure. Helps me to decide if I want to get this or not.
@inflatablesupauthority4 ай бұрын
Thanks man! Always happy to help :)
@anthonyscalise73987 ай бұрын
Don't look down. Look out at the horizon. If you fall so what. You have to learn to get back on anyway
@HARwinsOUTagain9 ай бұрын
I JUST received my Adventure today!! I was really contemplating that or this Meno board. Very touch decision but the Adventure is slightly wider. I’m still a relative beginner.
@inflatablesupauthority9 ай бұрын
To me they felt fairly similar from a stability standpoint. While the Meno touring board is a tad thinner it is also 6" longer which helps with stability. However I have had a few beginners ride the Adventure 12 and they liked the way the board felt.
@abyk8410 ай бұрын
Hi! The pressure gauge dial on the pump doesn’t work on our pump for some reason. Does yours?? It’s the one that came with the paddleboard and it inflates perfectly fine but the pressure gauge dial hand simply doesn’t move at all. And the manufacturer has sent us two replacement pumps and we have the same issue every time. Any insights or advice would be greatly appreciated as we have no way to determine the PSI of the inflated board. Thanks!
@inflatablesupauthority10 ай бұрын
If I were you I would look at another pump. If you use the board a lot I would get an electric pump (Outdoor Master Shark II, iRocker, Gili, Nixy all good picks). In terms of manual pumps the dual-chambered pump from Nixy usually does the job for me. In this case, I didn't use the manual pump for the Serenelife board, I used one of the electric pumps I had. I have back issues that flare up when I use manual pumps so I personally avoid them.
@shnukms10 ай бұрын
Thanks for your review, I was interested in this board - deciding between this or Isle Pioneer 2.0. The price of that in Canada is pretty tempting plus that has paddle straps as well.
@inflatablesupauthority10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! I can't speak too much on the Pioneer 2.0 as I havent tested it yet (working on it haha). But everyone who has tried the Gili Meno 11'6" has loved it. Speaking from the Gili meno 11'6" though I have had a lot of people test this board throughout my travels lately and they all have had high praise. It also has been one of the most stable SUPs i've tested so if stability is super important to you it's an awesome pick. Especially if you are taller/ have a larger frame :)
@shnukms10 ай бұрын
thanks yes my needs are more a preference for stability. 5'7 210lbs but would want to bring along my 4 year old and spouse on occasion. I saw your review for 12'6 is up and will be checking that out. thinking 11'6 meno should be enough
@inflatablesupauthority10 ай бұрын
@@shnukms Based one what you described I think the Meno 11'6" would be the best bet. Especially if you wanted to use it as a tandem with your 4 year old and spouse. When I travelled to Kaslo a few weeks ago this was our go to tandem board and it did the job pretty well. I think we had it up to 320 lbs between 2 people once and my friend was able to stand up paddle the entire time with the other passenger seated.
@Adie_BrownАй бұрын
Thanks for the review. I’m looking at this board for next year. I’m. 6’ 3” - 230lb - Stability is key for me. Would you recommend this….everything points to a yes. Mostly coastal paddling, but I’d like the option to add one of my kids to the deck for days out. I think this will take 2 kayak seats, so thinking of adding one to the front and I can SUP from behind.
@shnukms10 ай бұрын
thanks for the review, interested in this for the price in Canada. also Isle Pioneer 2.0 as another.
@snowsims14611 ай бұрын
It’s just pronounced as boat.
@inflatablesupauthority4 ай бұрын
Damn my Canadian accent! 😂
@rod1951 Жыл бұрын
Ordered the classic. I have a cheaper costco board that is light and wanted an upgrade with a stable rigid board. I feel good about my decision after watching this.
@inflatablesupauthority Жыл бұрын
Yup, my friend who owns the All Around 11 classic bought it August 2020. It's still going strong today!
@seanfalconer7182 Жыл бұрын
Ok, since you're the Inflatable Paddle Board Authority, maybe you can help me. I have an inflatable paddle board, and I want to add a fin box to the center of the bottom so I can take up Wing SUPing. Is there a product that you can recommend?
@noobkiller413 Жыл бұрын
Great review! What is the difference between the all around 11 1.0 and 2.0
@inflatablesupauthority Жыл бұрын
The 1.0 Ultras have a slightly smaller width by about an inch to inch and a half compared to the 2.0's which are accurate to what the width specs say. The 1.0's are also the 2022 boards while the 2.0's are the 2023 boards. Hope that helps! :)
@jeffwoods9404 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review! I just got this as an early birthday present. Can’t wait to try it out. Hopefully tomorrow if the rain holds off in the morning here in southern New England.
@inflatablesupauthority Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I hope you have fun out there!
@danielscott1749 Жыл бұрын
68 years old never paddle boarded before both a Atoll 11 Was Standing on it within 5 min and only fell 3 time in 90 minute Very Stable. and it stands out form the Rest because remember this one Rule! KISS! I am extremely shaky still after three uses but that is not the board that is my inexperience, and that will change.
@inflatablesupauthority Жыл бұрын
It gets better with experience! I promise you! This coming from a rather balance challenged individual myself! haha
@danielscott1749 Жыл бұрын
I just got this board 67 years old First time Paddle I was standing right away only had to clime on twice in a 90 min first try. Even with No Experience I can feel and see the quality The Simple Finish make it Stand out against all the Bright Flashy Boards, it stands out/alone by not Standing Out. Cool like Bogart.
@inflatablesupauthority Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you had such a great experience on the Atoll 11! It definetly is one of the easier paddle boards to stand on and its speed is pretty decent too!
@jimmy81sg Жыл бұрын
I've had the Monterey since January 2023 and its starting to fall apart. The main fin box is peeling off, the rear strap is coming away from the paddle board, glue is unravelling at spots around the paddle board. BTW the Actions Mounts accept only M8 screws. Good luck finding accessories with such a screw thread. Only Nixy stocks them, but the range is limited, and they don't ship internationally. Amazon does not sell them. Oh, there are conversion kits, but they don't sit well. It looks good, but not worth the trouble, buy something else!
@inflatablesupauthority Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to hear about that. I've had a few Nixy's over the years and the only complaint I have is that the glue from the deck pad on my Newport is starting to peel a bit in certain spots. Have you contacted Nixy about these problems? I ususally found their customer service is pretty good for their SUPs. I have found that Nixy can house iRocker accessores as well as I've used my friends iRocker Cup holder before. What accessories were you trying to mount on there and from where?
@RMGCBK Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. Just bought this sup and have so much to learn. Also, I live in Coquitlam so local help is cool.
@inflatablesupauthority Жыл бұрын
Nice! Its a great SUP depending on what you use it for but I would say overall it did surprise me and had pretty good stability for a SUP of its price range. I'll definetly be hitting up Buntzen and Sasamat lake this summer! See you out there! :)
@stevensmith1911 Жыл бұрын
Nice video! Did that offset handle bother you at all?
@inflatablesupauthority Жыл бұрын
Thank You Steven! :) I find the handles for the Ultra series ususally only get in the way of me kneeling. I like to kneel towards the center of the board so often ill find the handle on my shins. The easiest way to solve this is to just kneel a bit further back though. ;) But standing they do not get in the way whatsoever!
@stevensmith1911 Жыл бұрын
Very nice video! I got the same aqua Atoll board yesterday, and it is terrific. Thanks!
@inflatablesupauthority Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Nice! Yeah its really great how stable they are hey?
@falltekhe Жыл бұрын
Great review! I've had mine for almost a month now. Same color. Love the white. I also got the phone mount and it works great. Bummed that they don't have river fins yet for the Ultra models, because the fins are just too long for the shallow parts of the river. But pro tip... I DID buy the 2 side fins from the previous all around model - which are under 5 inches long and they are actually pretty decent!
@inflatablesupauthority Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words ! It always makes my day when people like my videos :) Also great tip!! I'll have to do some further on-water testing with that setup! Could be especially useful for low tide coastal waters as well!
@ftilos Жыл бұрын
I just got my Monterey G4. Do you pump the outer chamber 1st to 15psi then the center chamber after? What I did is pump 12psi outer then went to pump the center chamber to same psi. Then continue to pump the outer to 15psi then same in the center chamber. How do you deflate and fold. Maybe you can make a video of my questions.
@inflatablesupauthority Жыл бұрын
Great question! So I like to start off with the Outer chamber and then the inner chamber, the first few times I started both off at 13 PSI for both (12 is fine too) after a few paddling adventures I increased it to 15 PSI for both. To answer your 2nd question yes the set-up video has already been shot, its currently in the editing queue! Some of the main points I found helpful was to follow the original folding pattern that Nixy did when you first got the board, I would even get a marker and mark the fold lines on the side before setting the board up. I also found that using an electric pump to deflate both of the bladders will make the folding process easier as it will get more air out as opposed to brute human force.
@Captain_MonsterFart Жыл бұрын
Where can I find one to buy in Canada?
@inflatablesupauthority Жыл бұрын
Check Out Amazon.ca or check out Ottawa Valley Air Paddle, Surf Ontario or Outbound Distribution if you want to shop locally.
@peg9574 Жыл бұрын
Mine is NOT working… it has power… just not running!!! Pressed auto, pressed high… neither making it work… HELP!
@inflatablesupauthority Жыл бұрын
Hmmm, so when you say it has power but it's not running. Does that mean that no air comes out of the pump altogether or is it at the 2nd stage (the time when the pump makes more noise)?
@kimberlyandrews9708 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this helpful video. I selected the board based on your review and now am grateful for the help setting it up for my first trip out!
@inflatablesupauthority Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! Always happy to help! :)
@yanyperez3609 Жыл бұрын
Does the pump turn off by itself once set PSI is reached? Does the display show a percentage as it inflates??? Thanks!
@inflatablesupauthority Жыл бұрын
The pump does indeed turn off once its done. The dispay mostly shows the PSI (Or BAR) of the air going in. It would be cool if they did percentages as well though!
@hmollman Жыл бұрын
Super helpful video and review on the ISA site. After doing a bunch of research your insight and advice helped me make my choice! THANK YOU.
@johnvollmar2749 Жыл бұрын
You need to be more enthusiastic 🎉 Especially about this board!!!
@kevywilliams33042 жыл бұрын
Step back in your board to sweepstroke
@inflatablesupauthority2 жыл бұрын
There are a few ways to do sweep strokes; unless you are thinking of pivot turns? :)
@cytocin2 жыл бұрын
Great Review! I was wondering if you would pick this over the Bote breeze aero?
@inflatablesupauthority2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your compliment! Always makes my day :) To answer your question, I have not tested the Bote Breeze Aero yet. However the way I would look at it is The Breeze Aero is Bote's entry board. While the Atoll 11 is one of Atolls main lines, meaning the company probably spends more time and resources into that line than Bote does on an entry level SUP. Don't forget Bote also has hard boards and higher quality inflatable boards to worry about so their time has to be spent wisely. I'm not knocking Bote at all as Ive seen a lot of customers that are pleased with the Breeze but this is at least my train of thought. I actually had my friend test my Atoll 11 board yesterday and he was blown away with how stable it was. He's tested a few boards and he liked this one the best so far. We came across some waves from boats and he was able to stand the entire time. Sorry for the long answer haha but these are my thoughts on the matter. :)
@cytocin2 жыл бұрын
@@inflatablesupauthority Thanks for the long and thoughtful response! I really appreciate all the detail
@inflatablesupauthority2 жыл бұрын
@@cytocin No problem! Enjoy your time out on the water this summer! :)
@kevywilliams33042 жыл бұрын
OMG LOSE THE STUPID DING !
@kevywilliams33042 жыл бұрын
Why is this video 54 videos after others without this title
@lkh6932 жыл бұрын
Can you stand up and paddle with the seat on at the same time
@inflatablesupauthority2 жыл бұрын
Yes you can! My friend does it all the time on his iRocker All Around 11 board. The seat is placed more towards the back of the middle handle while your feet usually stand parallel to it. Even if you find the seat is in the way you can adjust the straps and place it further back onto the board. Hope this helps! :)
@lkh6932 жыл бұрын
@@inflatablesupauthority thank you that help, and I just got an irocker all round 11 aswell
@alanhargreaves54712 жыл бұрын
Great review. Thank you. I was fortunate enough to find a used one on Amazon for over $200 off retail. It's listed in very good condition, so fingers crossed. If it is, I got a fantastic deal.
@inflatablesupauthority2 жыл бұрын
Nice! I'm happy my review helped you! I've had my Nixy for just over a year now and shes still going strong! I hope everything works out and you can get some good old fashioned paddling miles in :)
@Peacepeacepeacepeacepeace2 жыл бұрын
I like all your paddle board reviews. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you! Keep up the great work.
@inflatablesupauthority2 жыл бұрын
You sir just made my day! Thank so much for watching! :')
@Peacepeacepeacepeacepeace2 жыл бұрын
@@inflatablesupauthority When I buy my paddle board, I’m going to make sure I use your affiliate link. Thanks again!
@sandrac17212 жыл бұрын
Thank you ! I just ordered mine!
@inflatablesupauthority2 жыл бұрын
Nixy makes fantastic boards and has great customer care in my experience. Have fun out there! :)
@guillermoortiz14922 жыл бұрын
They just came out with the new ultra version.. do you recommend the all around over the cruise for better stability
@inflatablesupauthority2 жыл бұрын
Yes they did! I'm very interested to see how they perform! If you are taller/ bigger in stature I'd say get the All Around 11. The Cruise gives you that extra inch in width but the extra 6" in length that the All Around 11 provides makes the board feel a bit more like a platform in my experience. The All Around 11 will also give you better speed/glide because of its longer length. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching!
@brianmorrison91682 жыл бұрын
I intend buying a SUP and the iRocker 11 is looking to be the one I'll buy. Regards from the UK
@inflatablesupauthority2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your reply! Yeah, it's a solid board that can be used for a lot of different uses! Definitely recommend an electric pump if you are planning to use it a lot this summer! Hope you have a fun-filled summer paddling!