Bluefin SUP Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board | 6†Thick | Kayak Conversion Kit | All Accessories | Multiple sizes: Kids, 10’8, 12’, 15′
| Size: | 10’8″ |
| Dimensions: | 320 x 90 x 20 cm; 17.6 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Bluefin SUP |
| Model: | CRUISE |
| Colour: | Blue |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Bluefin SUP |
| Colour: | Blue |
| Composition: | PVC |
| Department: | Unisex |
| Dimensions: | 320 x 90 x 20 cm; 17.6 Kilograms |
| Size: | 10’8″ |
WOW, I didn’t know how much I would enjoy this, but now I do, and it’d “A LOT”.
Having never been on, or even seen up close in person, a “Paddle Board” before, I wasn’t entirely sure what to “Properly expect”.
This came in a really nice, tough Rucksack(see pics 1, 2, 3 & 4), it is a really well made Rucksack. I’m very impressed by the way the strap system on it, spreads the weight out over my shoulders and back. It has shoulder and waist straps with good adjustment, and a decent amount of padding, that makes carrying the board much easier.
So the board itself is very impressive, to start with I love the vibrant orange design, it looks great in the water, and once I pumped it up using the very good pump, which inflates on the down stroke, and the up stroke, which I think is great, it was a very rigid unit, the skin feels tough, and durable, I didn’t have any concerns about punctures or anything, but what did then surprise me, was how lightweight it felt, I was expecting it to be much harder to lift up, then it actually is. The lifting was also made easier by the inclusion of lifting handles “front, back, and centre”, which just made the carrying so much easier to do, I wasn’t concerned about dropping it at any point.
Then once I fitted the 3 separate parts of the very well designed paddle, which I found to be a quick and easy thing to make up, and the ability to adjust the length of the paddle whilst on the water is awesome, because when I went from kneeling to standing, I had to make the paddle longer, and the very clever “Collar” design that holds the handle section on, meant it was easy to do, even on the water, great.
I like how the top of the Paddle Board has a “Rubberised”section, that offers me more grip, and feels a bit softer to stand on, because I found this board so easy to get to grips with, that on. My first day of trying it(see video), in approximately 4 or so hours of being on the Board on water, I managed to stand, so I was very impressed. The stability of the board, and for me the sheer size of the board, gave me the confidence to transition from being on my knees and getting used to it, to actually standing and manoeuvring around, and freely paddling down the canal. The 3 fins on the bottom make it very easy to keep it stable and moving in the direction I want, I think it’s just really well designed.
I love that this comes with a “Luggage Net” fitted on the front, and it has 3 “Camera mount” positions too, which I made use of. There’s also 4 “D-Rings” that a seat can be attached to, and the paddle can then be switched up and have a second end put on to it, making it more of a “Kayak” layout and function, which is a really cool way to add extra fun, but also I think extra functionality, which I am super happy about.
I have already made plans to take this on a longer over night expedition style paddle with my brother, and a couple more goes on this to get fully used to it, and I’ll be ready to go.
I found this board just made the whole experience easy for me, from setup and take down, to being on the water.
I absolutely love this board, and the kit that this comes with in this set makes it all the better.
Handy carry back pack which comes with pump and accessories for your needs, easy to infante and deflate to pack back into the back pack for way carrying around to the locations you need. Top quality and worth the price.
Spent ages researching and reviewing all brands and friends boards. So happy with this choice we made. Good quality, sturdy, handy kayak paddle and I didn’t sink! I’m 16st 5lb and spent time in the sea with my 11yr old daughter on the front. What’s not to like and a 5yr guarantee, excellent selling point!
I decided to go for this paddleboard after a fair bit of research and having a go on a friend’s board from the same company and I have not regreted my desicion one bit. The product comes with everything you need to get you going and even a kayak conversion kit if you fancy sitting down on the job and changing it up a bit. The bag supplied is plenty big enough for all items supplied plus extras. The pump has two settings which is useful when getting towards the end of inflation as you can flick it to 1 chamber to make it easier going, I would say it takes around 5-10mins to unpack at set up depending on how eager you are. Fun for all the family including the dog, we have had a combination of riders with the heaviest being two adults and we managed just fine. Highly recommended.
This board looks great very sturdy but very heavy to carry .
Courier real delivery info could have been a little better but everything arrived neatly packaged in one box. Much heavier than expected however everything seems well made and the fact that it also has the kayak seat & extra paddle was a great bonus. The board is study & handles very well. Overall, very pleased indeed.
A really sturdy and solid SUP. You can tell the build quality is substantial. Don’t waste money on a cheaper board. I had a very minor problem with the case but it is being replaced, no quibbles, no hassle. Great dealing with a team that obviously cares for their customers. Thank you guys.
Great board but for me after second use, the seal around the valve had air leak. Luckily there is 5yrs warranty.
Seems like good quality equipment. Kayak conversion a bonus, back pack very handy and good size.
Only downside is 2 of the clips that hold the fins in place broke on second use. Came with 3 spare so obviously common fault.
Bought this for a trip, ordered 12ft but 10,8 arrived, found it very sturdy pumping up is fairly easy but tiring as it reaches high pressure.. Can’t fault it on flat water it performes well, not so on the sea, which is what I wanted it for.. Living by the sea.. But still fun.. Worked well with the kayak seat when out on the waves, and very quick on still to slow running water… Middle fin makes a big difference if you don’t want to turn quickly but tracking is great..
Good sturdy board , I’m very happy with this board. As with most boards it’s a bit of a workout to inflate up to max with pump provided , but well worth the effort. Everything you need to get you started straight out of the bag. Extremely happy with this purchase.
The board is fantastic I don’t have any problems with that. The carry bag is very poorly made on the first outing the outer zip broke, then on the second outing the straps that hold like the oar or pump in place came away. In both cases poor manufacturing was to blame. I can’t see the bag not lasting very long before it totally implodes on its self. Shame the means to carry the board about is dominating this review
A great package esp at discounted price. Minor issues: the bag which is otherwise well designed is only just able to take the 12′ carbon board, so makes packing hardwork. Also the paddle blades are basic and rubbery compared with similar models. This is surprising given the high quality carbon shafts. All round a great package and excellent board. I was pleasantly surprised at how well it surfs too, as a tourer.
First time I’ve used one and it’s brilliant and stable
Good sturdy paddle board which fits in supplied back pack easily. 2 inch wider than our first board which makes staying up that much easier and 5 year warranty gives piece of mind
This was bought as a Birthday come Christmas present for my daughter and she is highly delighted with i
A great sturdy board only disadvantage is its really heavy when fully inflated and the bag split after a few weeks
Really love my board, easy to transport, the bag is comfortable to carry and the whole thing is lighter than I thought. I’m not super strong but I find inflating pretty easy, though it can be tiring so maybe think about getting an electric pump if that’s not your vibe. It’s comfortable and great value for money with all the parts. Such a good purchase.
Comes with EVERYTHING needed in the bag – which has sufficient space for other things such as buoyancy jacket, wet shoes, wetsuit. Well made, great value, stable – my teenage daughter went from never using before to stood up and paddling in 5 minutes.
So impressed with the product, this is the second one I’ve bought.
So this is a great product, however it arrived with numerous scuff marks all over the board.
The kayak seat does not fit like the instructions or the photos and when I contacted them I got fobbed off basically. Bag doesn’t hold the equipment properly, the straps down the side for the pole are in the wrong the place.
Nice product not worth 400.
This is a great, sturdy, well made paddleboard and the added seat to turn into a kayak makes it even better, so versatile and at a great price too. You can’t go wrong with one of these
Excellent value for money. Was recommended from a friend and have since forwarded the recommendation. BLUEFIN CUSTOMER SERVICES were brilliant. Messaged re small fault on one seam. Sent a return label and was sent out a replacement board within 2 weeks.
I bought this on offer, it was a step up in terms and it shows in the quality of this board. The accessories are good, including the seat is a nice addition. Would buy again above the Aquaplanet.
I have used a red top before and I wanted something which was good quality. You can easily pick up a SUP for the 200 mark but ive heard mixed reviews. The 12′ Cruise is fantastic. It is so sturdy and really is so stable on the water. I cannot fault it. It is a bit tiresome to inflate but that is not a fault of the SUP at all. I am so happy with the purchase. Only thing i would add is a SUP compressor which you can get for under 50 on Aliexpress.
I’ve only managed to go out a couple of times whilst travelling on the road. The board has performed excellently in calm water and in the choppy sea. The shape of the board cuts through the water really well and the larger mid section is excellent for stability. Plenty of space and float to have another adult and even a couple of children on board. The additional handles and ring attachments are really beneficial. The handles were particularly helpful in the sea to gain control of the board.
All the accessories are top quality. The strap is strong and comfortable. The oar looks amazing and performs excellently. The double end is just fantastic and so easy to connect. I’ve had no rotation on the handle or with the paddles. So far so good!
The seat attaches easily and does actually work. I wasn’t sure if it would support well but it does.
The pump works really well. Of course it’s an effort but nothing extreme. It takes a leisurely 10-15 minutes, with a couple of pauses. You could go crazy and probably do it in 5 minutes. Sharing the effort with someone would make it so easy. The board can be pumped up solid and is really rigid. This should be an indication of its high quality (hopefully). The pump allows you do change from a single to double action pump, brilliant option. Change it to single pump action when it starts to get hard and its easy again 🙂
I did have a faulty item but this has been dealt with promptly. Customer service was superb. They said they would send a replacement straight away and I believe that this has already been delivered. Slightly unfortunate, as I got the board to take with me on my travels but it wasn’t a major issue and it hasn’t prevented me using the board. I cannot praise the response enough.
Overall, the package is brilliant and I highly recommend it. Not only has it performed excellently, it looks amazing too.
Here’s to more fun and awesome adventures to come. Thank you.
This is my first paddleboard and certainly does the job. Its very stable compared to other boards I’ve hired, but it’s quite heavy.
Pumping the board up can be hard work!.. I’ve now brought an electric pump to save me the hard work!.
Really like this board as it can be used as a kayak when the sea is rough
Excellent, sturdy paddle board with seat that converts it to kayak, well worth paying a bit extra for the quality.
The family and I used this for the first time last week and were really impressed. Everything seems really well made and it was a nice stable paddle board to learn on. I would highly recommend it.
Absolutely delighted with this paddle board, so easy to inflate, deflate and pack away in the bluefin rucksack. The quality is super I can’t fault anything. My children age 9 & 12 have had hours of fun as have myself and my husband. I can’t recommend this product enough.
Bought this on prime day for 400 and really impressed so far. It’s been used 3 times in a week. Seems nice and solid and well made.
Paddle is a good one, not some cheap aluminium so it’ll be nice to use all year round. Not sure the kayak seat will every be used but nice to have.
One downside is that I think all sups should come with a quick release waist leash rather than an ankle one.
10/10. Had a tiny query after I ordered. They got back to me ASAP. Received it earlier than initial due date. Had the board out tonight and I’m chuffed to bits with it all. I’m still grinning!! Great service and a top board. I’ll definitely be recommending Bluefin to anyone asking. Cheers
We’ve got the 15ft tandem. It is a great size for a family of 4. 2 adults and 2 kids fit easily. Room for both adults to paddle, and the kids can paddle with adult paddling to help too. So stable, first outing was in the the sea, all 4 of us were up standing straight away. So buoyant, we practiced falling off and getting back on in deep water, kids and adults easily straight back on, without tipping those sitting or standing on the SUP off. comfy deck, light paddles. Brought an electric pump, pumped at car, (does take up most of my large boot though) and really needs 2 to carry easily, but hubby could managed on his own.
Bought as a complete newbie to standup paddle boarding. Easy to set up and use and very stable on the water. Included board, pump, paddle, kayak seat, repair kit and bag- everything that need to start. Would highly recommend this to anyone.
To be happy we need to lower our expectations in life. In essence this is an inflatable toy…..
Wow – it is good though and exceeded all expectations! Light, fast, stable, easy to use….
Great for 2 – and with space to spare. Easy to stand up or sit and treat as a canoe….
Would recommend!
Great paddle board. I already had the 15ft version and I liked it so much, I bought the single person 12ft version which shows how much I rate it. Its a really strong and stiff board, its easy to inflate and you can tell its really well made with excellent components. The kayak conversion kit is so easy to use as well. The staff from bluefin are lovely and helpful too if you need them. I had a small issue with an accidental repeat order and they sorted it without hesitation. Just great!
Quick to inflate. Light but substantial. Packs away with ease for transportation and storage.
Absolutely over the moon with this purchase.
Bought two for me and my wife. Could not fault them in any way.
Bought as a gift for my other half. He loves it. Costs more than other brands, but worth every penny.
I’ve friends that made the mistake of buying cheap and spend twice what I did in rubbish inflatables. Don’t waste your money, invest in a quality product and you’ll only buy once.
My girls, 14 and 16 years old, loved it and went crazy with it. They were able to use it, inflate it, fold it and store it from the first time they had their hands on it. Fits easily 2 adults on board and fins are very sturdy.
Great starter board, heavier and thicker than more expensive boards but I bought a strap to help carry it. Great buy for 500
Quality materials makes it a very rigid and stable board. Fibreglass paddle is lighter than steel ones. Bag is well padded and zippers are strong. Gauge on dual channel pump seems accurate. Comes with a kayak seat as standard. Main fin is quick to attach and strong.
Downsides:
Some smears on the graphics on the bottom which shouldn’t be there for the price we paid. Not the fastest board on the water. This board is very heavy.
Board paddle seat are great carry rucksack not brilliant side tie down straps fell off as soon as a bit of pressure went on them very bad stitching
No point in returning item as we will never use rucksack
Good quality board. Great for all the family. Works well for me and the kids can manage it aswell.
This is just a first impression review: the amount of useless plastic packaging is unbelievable for a UK company… it makes the whole thing look very cheap. The bag (rucksack) feels like it will break very fast, especially the zips. The pump is also not great, it doesn’t stand easily. HOWEVER, I inflated the board and it feels great, very solid and sturdy. I will post another review after trying it on the water. Once packed in the bag, the board and all items are pretty heavy to carry. OK for short distances. Overall, I think the board will be good but there are many components that looks like they will not last… which is a shame for the price.
Very pleased with the contents, inflated it and checked all the kit seems great quality. The hose blew out a few times from the valve but may of been user error when I altered the pump position it was fine.
Unable to take it out yet but after reading all the reviews and it having a 5 year warranty I’m sure I’ve picked a winner.
Love this board. Can’t fault it at all when in use. The seat coming with it is a bargain as well. It’s just a little heavy when bagged up. But that’s not a big issue.
Also, the first time I used it I did not clip the fins in properly and lost one of the small fins. I emailed the company to ask if I could buy a spare fin, they replied the next day which was a bank holiday and said they would send one out for free which arrived very quickly! Very impressed with this company! I fully recommend this paddle board!
Really like product but you advertised it with 5 year guarantee and paperwork with it says one year guarantee
Very disappointed as I bought it on strength of length of guarantee.
Money well spent! Love it. Perfect for intended leisurely use. Sturdy. And immense value for money.
Brilliant looks good and is solid when inflated.. packing rucksack is top stuff fits everything in 8t brillia
After quite a bit of review, we bought two of these (10’8″ and 12″). We used them quite a bit in the first two months we’ve had them. They are durable. A few times, we’ve bounced them against rocks and piers, with no issue. People who have used them have noted how surprised they are at the firmness of the boards, even in waves. (And I’ve only filled them to 13lb, when they are suggested to 15lb and more.
If you don’t imagine that you need the 12′ to carry anything or for weight needs, I’d probably pick the 10’8″. since it’s a bit lighter. Our plan is that we can carry additional equipment (cooler and other items) on the larger board.
Inflating:
With the great two-option pump, I can inflate both boards in about 15 minutes, making it no issue to simply always deflate them once they dry.
Getting them around:
They can be carried in a bicycle trailer or easily fit in a taxi if you travel that way. In fact, you could probably easily take them in their carry bag on a bus. We did walk and carry them to a local beach (about 2km away), and immediately decided that we’d take that as a last resort, but an option nonetheless. (They are a little heavy due to their great construction.
Support:
We had used Bluefin support for some questions regarding the boards and their use and maintenance. They were not only very thorough and helpful, but patient and friendly with our many queries.
This is an excellent board…. sturdy, easy to use, and looks great. Good to be able to. Use the kayak adapter for when the wind is to much to SUP.
Will request an exchange and see what the replacement looks like. If the lightning deal models are seconds then that may be fine, for the price, but it needs to be clearly stated.
I went for a 10’8″ and a 12′ thinking that between us I could happily paddle with my daughter and myself on the larger board and my wife on the smaller. Straight out of the box you could tell that this was a quality product. Putting everything together and inflating the board was simple. Each board was inflated to maximum pressure in under 10 minutes (with a short break in between!). The pump has two modes, one for high volume to get you going, then a high pressure mode to finish off.
I am writing this review after having used both boards around 5 or 6 times in the first 2 weeks. I have to say that I love them and they are everything I was hoping for. They are super stable and glide effortlessly through the water. We have tried paddling with myself and 10 year old daughter both together on each of the boards and they handle it fine with no impact on performance (except for the wriggle factor :-)).
Some other comments:
– The paddle shafts are fibreglass and much lighter than the aluminium versions in other cheaper packages. I was looking at the Decathlon package and the paddle is definitely heavier.
– The only real additional thing you need to get out on the water is a buoyancy aid (I know not compulsory – but why would you not!!), and some sun cream to get out and enjoy being on the water.
– I purchased a couple of cheap 10 and 20 litre waterproof sacks and they stow nicely under the bungee cords.
– I purchased a tow line with a couple of carabiners to use between my boards for when my daughter gets to tiered to paddle on her own.
Arrived a day late but well packaged. Took it out easily inflated. Paddle easily assembled, seems strong and rigid. 1st use appears good quality stable and responsive. I would recommend this SUP.
I went out on the ocean managed to catch some little waves with ease the board held it’s line very well and was so stable as a kayak and kneeling down, managed to stand up and paddle for a short while what an experience it was stable but SUP is harder than I thought and also more fun.
Board looks excellent and feels great too. Pumping up to 15psi can be a work out in itself but really doesn’t take long at all matter of minutes! Just a lot of effort.
It handled the waves and chop brilliantly just cut through then with ease. I wish I’d ordered it sooner. Only critique I have is delivery was only a day late but hats off to bluefin straight on i
Couldn’t wait to take these out (2days after delivery!).
Great size, easy to inflate.
Kayak seat is good and when adjusted properly it feels fine.
Out for 4 hours and all great!!
Used it over the weekend on a lake where is was breezy with a swell but it handled very well. I am sure once I get my technique working it will be well able for use in breezy conditions ( but don’t forget to wear the foot strap and a buoyancy aid!! ).
I do some kayaking and did not expect to rate it with the kayak seat without a footrest. But it handles very well in kayak mode and without a footrest. . My only issue here would be the paddle set-up is straight rather than off-set as per kayak paddles. I did use it with another paddle and it handled very well.
All in all it performed better than I expected and I am looking forward to trying it in the sea. A very versatile product and quite easy to pack away with amble room in the carry bag. I had bought with the intention to see if I would like SUP. But I can see no reason not to continue to use this product for years to come
Item arrived super quick , everything there as described… looks v good quality. Will test hopefully in Easter when weather improves and then add the 5th star most likely .
I can’t review the product, although it arrived next day it is a birthday present and won’t probably get used until Spring – time will tell, but for price and value it seems like a great purchase.
brilliant board.. did a bit of research before buying the Bluefin board
its good quality light weight and great on the sea too.
all fits into bag with room for extras.
would recommend to my friends
Super first venture into Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Boarding. On its first outing so many people had a go on the Norfolk broads from my 7yo who did it very well to my mother-in-law. Feels very sturdy, at the correct inflation it doesn’t even feel inflated, feels so solid! Nice extras like the tie down points, carrying handle and fin just help keep it suitable for all. As all ways, excellent prime, signed for delivery. Definitely very happy.
George, Belfast.
It took less than 10 minutes to inflate, the skeg fitted easily, it was very stable in the water and has already given hours of fun. In fact my 6 year-old wants to know when we can use it again: daily is clearly not often enough! Packing away is really simple and the strap and bag make it easy to stow and carry, even as hold luggage when we flew to Spain. It is well made and has a quality feel to all the parts and has stood up well to some clumsy paddle strokes from all the family.
We heartily recommend this if you want an inflatable SUP.
Comes with a backpack for easy carrying, and a strap for easy packing. Fin and paddle go in bag too.
Board can be inflated in 5-10 minutes to using pump with gauge for correct pressure.
Very sturdy.
Good balance.
Large comfortable grip area for standing or kneeling.
Great from beginners onwards.
Stable on the water, even beginners had fun after a few tries. Living on the beach, board is in constant use by people of all ages. Warmly recommended.