Hi! I am looking to buy my first SUP and I found a BOTE on Facebook marketplace which I like for a good price. Owner mentioned it was left out in the sun and it developed this tear in the seam near the tail.

He mentioned it loses pressure, any suggestions on how I could fix it effectively if I bought it?

Thank you!

Unfortunately, it's getting uncomfortable here now. I'm hoping for a day without rain and wind for a winter trip on the water.

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Stopped for a quick paddle on my way home from a AZ roadtrip. Water was in the upper 50’s, outside air was upper 60’s. Also hit Lake Pleasant. Arizona is brilliant for some early winter adventures.

I was paddling by some trash in Corona Del Mar, wishing I had a bag to put it in. Fortunately, I came across a plastic bag, which I pretty much managed to fill.

Hi, I am a happy owner of Bluefin Cruise 12 and the original iRocker Ultra Cruiser 10.6. While there is a 15-foot version of Bluefin Cruise, I am quite happy with the 12-foot variant for use as a tandem kayak (for about 160 kg/350lb total weight). I wonder what tandem alternatives exist currently to look at? I am interested in a lower bulk and weight as well. Reviews are mostly about single stand-up paddler use for any board - while I am mostly interested in any double-seater kayak alternative in the paddleboard skin.

Thanks!

Oh, I have never tried iRocker Ultra Cruiser 10.6 as a two-seater. Any comments here as well?

I’m on the hunt for a Christmas gift and some time back had a conversation with the would be recipient about paddle boarding boots they wanted. I didn’t manage to catch the boot name, but it was an NRS boot, 7mm (fairly certain), and cost was $175. They paddle is fairly cold waters so the thickness didn’t surprise me. Hunting around online I’m struggling to find something that matches all that info though. Does this happen to ring a bell for anyone? (I’m in Canada if that matters)

I have a fiberglass board that only has bungee across two anchor points. I’d like to add a few more so I can zig zag the bungee line down the front of the board. My husband does fiberglass work professionally- but I can’t figure out where to buy the actual recessed style anchor points.

My dad surfs a SUP and basically has all he needs other than a new rack. I’m trying to figure out some possible gift ideas. I’m planning on buying him a new rack and a GoPro at some point. He has all the rash guard, hats, sunscreens, watches, leashes and paddles he needs so I’m pretty stumped as to any gifts lol.

Edit- Got him a helmet, that board has smacked us before and packs a punch.

I have a set of around 100 ~20inch beach balls for a party. I found that the stock nozzle was slightly too big for the valve. Any advice on where to find smaller adapters AND how best to inflate the balls rapidly? I was thinking a leaf blower with a modded adapter?

Thanks for any help!

I’m planning a work trip to Fort Lauderdale in May, and my VP (who is great) suggested I take a day and paddle board. I will be flying into airport and probably staying close near there.

Is there a good site to SUP that has rentals, preferably inflatable?

Thanks!

WatersportsOutlet.com

I'm not affiliated with them in any way.

"Growing up" whitewater kayaking I was mostly only ever exposed to dry suits from Kokatat, Immersion Research, and NRS. And they are all expensive. Like $800-$1600+. I bought a used Kokatat suit for $800 several years ago. It's still working well (though the gaskets fail about every year) but never really fit me that well since I'm shorter and a bit round, so the XL is made for someone 6" taller than me. It wasn't a huge deal in a kayak since you are sitting the whole time, but the long legs would gather and bunch when SUPing, and it was always just super bulky.

I thought I found the perfect option from Ocean Rodeo with their "king" size options, but turns out they have recently been bought by Mustang and the line killed from production.

So my searching led me to watersports outlet. Turns out they have several dry suits that are mostly designed for sailing, but that means they are cut to make it easy to move around on your feet and use your arms. Did I mention they are also a lot cheaper? Like $300-$800, and Gul makes some with "B" sizing for bigger paddlers/sailors.

So I bought a Gul Dartmouth dry suit (MB size) for under $400.

Pros: Correct size, less expensive, neoprene gaskets (better longevity than latex), free fleece undersuit, built-in suspenders, velcro leg pocket

Cons: undersuit wasn't "B" sized, so it didn't fit (but it fits my wife), latex feet aren't as comfortable/easy to use as fabric feet. The sizing was just right. I think the MB size states its for up to 5'10". At 5'9" 215 lbs I feel like the torso is just barely long enough for me, but there is enough room inside to wear a thick fleece layer for warmth.

I took it out for a spin last week and it worked great. Easy donning/doffing, the built-in suspenders let you half-wear it while getting gear ready or put away, and the neoprene gaskets are comfortable and work well for occasional short-term immersion. I wouldn't recommend neoprene gaskets for paddling heavy whitewater, but I'd be comfortable wearing this dry suit in up to Class III whitewater. You just have to make sure the gaskets aren't wrinkled/folded while you are wearing it. I've only had it for a week, so no long-term thoughts, but I don't see anything that gives me concern for its lifespan.

I'm pretty sure that Gul, Yak, and Crewsaver brands are all owned by the same company or at least all use the same basic designs for their dry suits, but Gul was the only one with the extra sizing. Otherwise I would have gone with the Crewsaver Atacama Sport+ for the fabric feet and better color option.

tl;dr - watersports outlet has a variety of relatively inexpensive dry suits with various features and lots of sizing options.

I'm heading to the Naples, FLA area in a couple of weeks and was starting to look at SUP trip ideas. Initial thoughts were doing ~1 week touring in the Everglades, leaving from Everglades City. But I'm also open to a shorter multi-day trip or several one day paddles from different locations.

Any suggestions and intel are welcome!

It’s the time of year when my family asks what I’d like for Christmas. This is always difficult for me to make a list. Had my board a few years and enjoy going out on local lakes. I usually keep things fairly minimal. Water, pfd, speaker, and dry bag. What accessories do all of you like? Only one I have on my list now is an anchor. Thanks!

I have had a Starboard GenR sup for about a year. I have managed to chip the red on the nose in a number of places... All small.. but I would like to protect it against further damage. Is rail tape a good option? Perhaps something like 3M Helicopter tape?