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- Small bulges in an iSUP are usually not a cause for concern and are often already present when the board is new, but are frequently only noticed at a later stage.  
- This is caused by a hole cut during the fitting of the valve or mast foot, which severs the drop-stitch threads and creates a bulge on the opposite side.  
- Manufacturers sometimes conceal these production-related, purely cosmetic flaws by positioning fin boxes or towing eyes in the relevant spot.

SUP, windsurf and wingfoil boards: this is why there’s a bubble or bulge in your inflatable board

- A 12'6" long, 25" wide inflatable race SUP, clearly designed for speed, with significantly less stability than touring boards.  
- An additional bow air chamber alters the volume and curvature of the nose, whilst a flush-mounted, removable fin box ensures a smooth underside.  
- Offers experienced paddlers a speed advantage of around 1 km/h over 30"-touring SUPs, but requires very good balance and precise technique.

NSP Race 12’6’’x25’’ review: Features you won’t find on other iSUPS boards

iSUPS

- Inflatable SUPs are light, cheap, easy to transport, suitable for families, versatile, but somewhat less powerful and less durable.
- Hardboards are faster, more durable, more stable and ideal for waves and sporty touring, but are more expensive, heavier and require more storage and transport.
- For families and all-round use, iSUPs are more suitable; for sporty touring on the lake/sea, hardboards offer more efficiency but require more logistics.

SUP Buying Guide: 5 reasons to choose a hardboard and 2 deal-breakers against it

- Naish is launching two new inflatable windsurf boards: the Kailua XR for beginners and families, and the Stratos Inflatable for sporty freeriding.
- Kailua XR: 340 litres, approx. 320 cm, centre fin plus side fin boxes, complete package including fins, pump, repair kit and carry bag.
- Stratos: 210 litres, 240 cm, trailing edge with rubber lip for gliding, outline similar to hardboards, with footstraps, centre fin, US box, including a pack of accessories.

Kailua XR and Stratos: Naish launches two new inflatable windsurf boards

- The JP CruisAir 12'6"x31" is a very lightweight touring SUP (7.3 kg) offering good rigidity, a high-quality finish and welded-seam technology.  
- On the water, it offers brisk propulsion, balanced stability, good manoeuvrability and a high level of comfort thanks to its soft, grippy deck pad.  
- Suitable for long tours and shorter trips, with luggage options, the ability to upgrade the fins and an optional stiffer CR construction for more demanding use.

JP CruisAir LC 12’6’’x31’’: A lightweight, highly manoeuvrable touring SUP put to the test.

- The 13' x 29'' SportsAir CR is a stiff, lightweight, fast sports-touring SUP offering good directional stability and efficient speed with minimal effort.  
- A sleek outline, a grippy longitudinal-grooved deck pad and a compact front storage compartment make it a sporty day-touring board, with the option to expand storage at the rear.  
- Suitable for experienced, sporty or lighter paddlers; sufficiently stable, but more challenging and less manoeuvrable in side and downwind waves.

JP SportsAir CR 13’x29’’: A fast touring SUP put to the test

- Three new 12’6’’ touring iSUPs from Duotone, NSP and Starboard cover short to long distances, ranging from manoeuvrable to sporty.  
- Touring boards are divided into sporty (28–30") and comfort-oriented (30–34") models; wider models up to 36" are designed for expeditions and offer high stability.  
- The Duotone Raven, NSP Touring LT and Starboard Touring One vary in weight, width, features, pack size and price (529–699 euros, some including a paddle).

New models: Three 12’6’’ Touring iSUPs put to the test

- The Starboard Touring 12'6" x 30" offers high-quality welded-seam construction, low weight and a sporty touring shape at a reduced package price.  
- The features and accessories have been deliberately kept simple (just a luggage net, a lighter pump, fewer carry handles and a lightweight recycled leash).  
- On the water, the board impresses with its rapid acceleration, good straight-line stability, sporty handling and a sturdy carbon-composite paddle.

Starboard Touring One 12'6" x 30" review: A sporty touring board at an attractive package price.

- 12'6" touring SUP with an efficient waterline, high stability, good straight-line tracking and speed, ideal for lakes, rivers and day trips.  
- Extensive features: large deck pad, two luggage nets, touring fin (US box), tow eye, leash, Bravo pump and lightweight rucksack.  
- Excellent value for money at a RRP of €529; points of criticism: the hip belt on the rucksack is too long, the paddle shaft is a bit slippery when wet, and at 900 g the paddle isn’t very light.

NSP Touring LT 12’6’’ x 32’’: A comfortable and nimble touring paddleboard offering excellent value for money

- In its ‘Day at the Seaside’ collection, Tchibo offers a range of inflatable F2 SUPs, from all-round to touring models, including options for children, families and windsurfing.  
- The ‘Glide Wing’ set combines a windsurfing-compatible touring board with a threaded mast foot, two centre fins and an F2 Parawing.  
- Also available are F2 paddles (fibreglass, carbon), a bodyboard, a skimboard, a waterproof rucksack, a leash and a SUP/kayak seat.

iSUPs, paddles, accessories: F2 SUPs at Tchibo – also available as WindSUPs and Parawing sets

iSUP with windsurfing option: the Duotone Alfa Air WS WindSUP put to the test

- Lightweight, well-designed touring SUP (12'6'', 31'', 7.8 kg) with extensive equipment and transport-friendly rucksack.  
- Fast acceleration on the water, good directional stability, high agility and solid rigidity despite its low weight.  
- Suitable as an all-round tourer for beginners, families and tours with luggage; not a sports tourer, but playful and versatile.

New SUP range: iSUP Duotone Raven 12’6’’ x 32 SLS put to the test

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Inflatable SUP boards are ideal for families and as all-round boards: they are handy, robust and easy to store. But there are also suitable iSUPs for longer tours and sporty demands. The best models for touring, cruising and more in the test and as an introduction

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iSUPs

SUP, windsurf and wingfoil boards
This is why there’s a bubble or bulge in your inflatable board

NSP Race 12’6’’x25’’ review
Features you won’t find on other iSUPS boards

SUP Buying Guide
5 reasons to choose a hardboard and 2 deal-breakers against it

Kailua XR and Stratos
Naish launches two new inflatable windsurf boards

JP CruisAir LC 12’6’’x31’’
A lightweight, highly manoeuvrable touring SUP put to the test.

JP SportsAir CR 13’x29’’
A fast touring SUP put to the test

New models
Three 12’6’’ Touring iSUPs put to the test

Starboard Touring One 12'6" x 30" review
A sporty touring board at an attractive package price.

NSP Touring LT 12’6’’ x 32’’
A comfortable and nimble touring paddleboard offering excellent value for money

iSUPs, paddles, accessories
F2 SUPs at Tchibo – also available as WindSUPs and Parawing sets

iSUP with windsurfing option
The Duotone Alfa Air WS WindSUP put to the test

New SUP range
ISUP Duotone Raven 12’6’’ x 32 SLS put to the test

iSUPs

SUP, windsurf and wingfoil boardsThis is why there’s a bubble or bulge in your inflatable board

NSP Race 12’6’’x25’’ reviewFeatures you won’t find on other iSUPS boards

SUP Buying Guide5 reasons to choose a hardboard and 2 deal-breakers against it

Kailua XR and StratosNaish launches two new inflatable windsurf boards

JP CruisAir LC 12’6’’x31’’A lightweight, highly manoeuvrable touring SUP put to the test.

JP SportsAir CR 13’x29’’A fast touring SUP put to the test

New modelsThree 12’6’’ Touring iSUPs put to the test

Starboard Touring One 12'6" x 30" reviewA sporty touring board at an attractive package price.

NSP Touring LT 12’6’’ x 32’’A comfortable and nimble touring paddleboard offering excellent value for money

iSUPs, paddles, accessoriesF2 SUPs at Tchibo – also available as WindSUPs and Parawing sets

iSUP with windsurfing optionThe Duotone Alfa Air WS WindSUP put to the test

New SUP rangeISUP Duotone Raven 12’6’’ x 32 SLS put to the test

SUP, windsurf and wingfoil boards
This is why there’s a bubble or bulge in your inflatable board

NSP Race 12’6’’x25’’ review
Features you won’t find on other iSUPS boards

SUP Buying Guide
5 reasons to choose a hardboard and 2 deal-breakers against it

Kailua XR and Stratos
Naish launches two new inflatable windsurf boards

JP CruisAir LC 12’6’’x31’’
A lightweight, highly manoeuvrable touring SUP put to the test.

JP SportsAir CR 13’x29’’
A fast touring SUP put to the test

New models
Three 12’6’’ Touring iSUPs put to the test

Starboard Touring One 12'6" x 30" review
A sporty touring board at an attractive package price.

NSP Touring LT 12’6’’ x 32’’
A comfortable and nimble touring paddleboard offering excellent value for money

iSUPs, paddles, accessories
F2 SUPs at Tchibo – also available as WindSUPs and Parawing sets

iSUP with windsurfing option
The Duotone Alfa Air WS WindSUP put to the test

New SUP range
ISUP Duotone Raven 12’6’’ x 32 SLS put to the test