I would query whether the board you tried was inflated properly or even had the orange plastic stiffener inserted? As a 50 plus, heavyweight, virtual beginner, having previously SUP'd only a few times before purchasing a Red Paddle Co 12'6" Voyager, I found it to be the most stable board I had ever paddled on. I have barely fallen from it in three years, whereas I was constantly falling off of the 10 foot or 10' 6" boards I'd previously paddled with. I would still class myself as a beginner as I don't get to paddle much at all. I do know though that these boards are extremely stable, and I have absolutely no affiliation to Red Paddle Co, just stating my observations.

The 12' Voyager would be a board to grow into. The 13'2" will suit you now and also suit yoga and fishing better as it'll have more deck space and be more stable. greenwatersports.com/shop/product-tag/touring?filter_brand=red-paddle-co

@@GreenWaterSports Thank you for the advice. Will the 13'2" be harder to turn as it's longer? I assume the 12' would be more nimble and turnable?

@@raczyk Yes and yes. But neither are especially nimble boards.

The 12' Voyager would be a board to grow into. The 13'2" will suit you now and also suit yoga and fishing better as it'll have more deck space and be more stable. greenwatersports.com/shop/product-tag/touring?filter_brand=red-paddle-co

You can hold the handle and ride the board, but I would not tie the rope to the d-ring on the board.

For better tracking, 2 fins. For more manoeuvrability, one fin.

We have some excellent deals on Red Paddle Co boards at the moment: greenwatersports.com/shop/brand/red-paddle-co?ref=17

Actual temperature when inflating does not matter. Inflate to the person's weight and water conditions. Where temperature comes in, is when it changes, the board is left in the sun for example. It can get hotter, air expands and put board seams under pressure. Likewise if you inflate the board on a hot day, and then paddle in a cold lake, the PSI will go down.

The 2022/23 Tikhine Wave is Deluxe Construction - full details here: greenwatersports.com/shop/starboard-inflatable-12-6-x-28-touring-tikhine-wave-deluxe

@@GreenWaterSports I thought that the Tikhine Wave 4.75" was based on the Zen construction

@@marksmall8692 Deluxe

Please contact us at greenwatersports.com/contact or on 1-888-252-4983 There are a few solutions we can walk through.

When you pack your bag, pay attention to where the fins are positioned. Line them up with a corner for extra space inside the bag, and be sure to store the bag fin corner up so they aren't squashed.

My board really been packed inside the bad most of the time the board it's in my car boot or even when it's inside my place isn't inside the bad fins are nightmare they are bending pretty much since day one when I purchased the board

18-22 PSI is the suggested range

Thanks

Pumping for that time and we reach 18PSI.

@@GreenWaterSports you didn't provide evidence of pressure reading after completed. You can easily have a camera recording the pressure guage.

It may. The valve is the same, but the depth to seal might be slightly different. You can work around this my using different sized or multiple o-rings to get a good seal.

New fins can be glued down if you damage the originals.

The Red Sport.

There are many cases for and against battens or double chamber. A batten requires extra effort to install. A second chamber adds several more feet of seam and rail to a board. Seams that could potentially fail or leak. When producing a double chamber board, you are cutting a hole in the middle of an otherwise airtight board. Only to add a second airtight chamber. You are almost doubling the seam length per board. Red have chosen battens, Starboard offer single and double chamber.

Try this article: greenwatersports.com/1587/rss-sup-rocker-stiffening-system-in-action

There's a very big difference!

Try to position the fins in a corner of the bag. The round board, in a square bag gives some space at the corners for the fins.

I dont get it.

Bag in the video is the 2021 ATB. If you have a 2022 board, it is likely a ATB Transformer, which does not have the internal strap. It has the sling feature and the outside cinch straps instead.

@@GreenWaterSports hi and thanks for the information. I realised today that I have a different bag. I feel so stupid for asking now 🤦🏻‍♂️ Thanks again 🙏🏻

Sweet!

The Star Mount uses a FCS fin mount. This is available on some hard boards and some inflatables.

This is an option in calm waters without wind. The standard tail mount position comes from surfing and prevents the leash tangling up around your feet. It also allows the board to be pulled by waves in a more streamlined way. If it was attached in the middle, it would pull much harder or break the board with the pressure, and possibly hold you down for longer like an anchor. Center mount is also favored by racers who don't want any leash drag slowing them down. For most though, the tail mount position is going to be the best, with the least hassle or tangle. Coupled with a coiled leash for general purpose paddling, it's the one that makes the most sense for most paddlers.

@@GreenWaterSports Thanks for your very detailed reply.I'll tick with the rear mounted leash point I think, although the quick release waist option is good too.