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22 July 2013, 09:20
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Country: UK - Isle of Man
Town: Douglas
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Stand up Paddle Board
Red Paddle Co
I wasn't even aware of these things existence until recently, a couple of friends shot a video of themselves boarding through some sea caves near me.
It gave me an idea!
An ISUP (Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board) packs down into a nice smallish bag...which can easily be transported on a RIB. My plan (when I have a spare £800...yeah right) is to get one and take it out on the rib, anchor up and have a mince around some caves that might otherwise be inaccessible.
It also almost fulfills my self delusion that I could have been a surfer had I been born in California. 
...Well I thought it was a good plan. Could use it as a tender too! 
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22 July 2013, 09:49
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Looks cool, but they do say it needs about 15-25psi to perform properly....
Inflation Guide : Red Paddle Co
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22 July 2013, 10:12
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Yeah I read that. Apparently it's so they perform close to a solid board, when I first saw inflatable ones I thought they would be like a pool toy but by all accounts they are pretty ridged. I wish they were a bit cheaper though!
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22 July 2013, 10:14
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Country: UK - England
Town: Dorset & Hants
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Inflatable canoes are a cheaper option - can karry stuff ' in 'them, pressure in them is same as RIB tubes ( ie low)  and you dont have to stand up ! 
Great fun off the beach for kids at the same time
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22 July 2013, 10:17
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Town: Mighty Penryn
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Gay!. 
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22 July 2013, 10:17
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Could be the ultimate in minimalist tenders, although in my experience staying upright in anything but a flat calm takes some practise. It's a good core workout though!
The inflatable versions are very noticeably bouncier than the rigid ones, but if they were a bit less expensive I'd have one just for fun.
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22 July 2013, 10:19
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Originally Posted by PeterM
Inflatable canoes are a cheaper option - can karry stuff ' in 'them, pressure in them is same as RIB tubes ( ie low) and you dont have to stand up !
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Yeah, my Ma has one of those. Is an option, the board appeals more to me though...but then again I've never really taken the sensible option
You can carry stuff on the boards too! They have a luggage tie down bit and you attach a dry bag.
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22 July 2013, 10:20
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Could be the ultimate in minimalist tenders, although in my experience staying upright in anything but a flat calm takes some practise. It's a good core workout though!
The inflatable versions are very noticeably bouncier than the rigid ones, but if they were a bit less expensive I'd have one just for fun.
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They aren't cheap! Might be a purchase for next year that. The Mrs is going to think I have some sort of obsession with inflatable things if I buy anymore this year 
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22 July 2013, 14:27
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There are very nice and very addictive..,
There are 5% more difficult at the begining than a rigit one, but for usιng with your rib is almost one way.
I am carrying with me some time the rigid but it tks lots of space
go-pro sup air - YouTube
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22 July 2013, 14:32
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There are very nice and very addictive..,
There are 5% more difficult at the begining than a rigit one, but for usιng with your rib is almost one way.
I am carrying with me some time the rigid but it tks lots of space
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Yes! See that looks cool!
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22 July 2013, 14:41
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Town: Sticks, N.Yorks
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We have one of the solid type & can confirm that they're an excellent toy .
To be honest I can't see why they are so expensive ! My kids have as much fun on the old windsurfer boards that cost a few quid but my wife fancied the real thing so that was that... 
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22 July 2013, 14:43
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We have one of the solid type & can confirm that they're an excellent toy .
To be honest I can't see why they are so expensive ! My kids have as much fun on the old windsurfer boards that cost a few quid but my wife fancied the real thing so that was that... |
Weight maybe? From memory windsurf boards are quite heavy aren't they?
I've never seen an SUP in the flesh so I'm not sure!
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22 July 2013, 16:05
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The paddleboards a lot wider & flatter so more stable & doesn't have the centre keel & box sticking down.
The price is the killer !
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22 July 2013, 16:14
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The paddleboards a lot wider & flatter so more stable & doesn't have the centre keel & box sticking down.
The price is the killer !
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Definitely, that's the only reason I haven't got one yet. £200 or so is worth a punt...£800 is a bit more serious!
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22 July 2013, 16:51
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The price is the killer !
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I guess you shop around can find from 450 pounds
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22 July 2013, 17:41
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22 July 2013, 17:47
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23 July 2013, 00:54
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