Aqua Marina Rapid 9'6" / 2022 Whitewater iSUP Review With Beth Kirby

[@nunyabiz012]

Hi guys, new WW rider here, trying to get into the sport. I have a quick question for you from the video. In the review you mentioned that the fins tend to bend easily when stored, but they can be bent back to shape easily. how does one accomplish this? Is it possible to do it on the fly, or do you have to sit there with a hairdryer to slowly warm the fins in order to bend them back. Just curious.

[@SUPboardermag]

Good question, yes the heat of the sun or generally being out of the bag will do it. The only time fins struggle to bend back is on really cold days. But also when paddling WW its less as important compare to having a super straight fin for lets say racing! Make sense thanks reuben

[@nunyabiz012]

@@SUPboardermag Great! Thanks so much for the answer. Ordering one soon!! Keep up the great work, guys! Love your videos! 👍

[@howardc3685]

do you find the 33" width is much less stable than most other WW boards that tend to 35~36" ? and does that make this one vs those less capable when it comes to class 3? or perhaps the extra side fins help?

[@SUPboardermag]

Hi Howard, we have recently tested this board against 14 others in a SUPBOARDER PRO HEAD TO HEAD test and are collating all the testers findings, so I think its going to be good to sit to se what gets said in that. This board is certainly better for the lighter riders though due to its light weight and narrower width compared to others. Cheers, Will - SUPboarder

[@scottybeegood]

AM boards are a good bang for bux. Great review!

[@SUPboardermag]

Glad you enjoyed the review. Thanks for the comment. Beau

[@fredodofre]

Thanks for the review. How does the board behaves without the center fin? In a wild river it would probably be impossible to use it given its big depth

[@BethKirby128]

It isn't a huge centre fin, so I would probably use it on most rivers and definitely for newer paddlers. As you get more comfortable it is rideable without the centre fin, however it is much harder to keep it running in a straight line (but not impossible)

[@fredodofre]

@@BethKirby128 Thanks. Our reality in South of Europe is that anything more than 3" is too deep and the ideal fin depth is 2". Maybe solution for us will be to trim the center fin to 3". Ideally having a spare one: genuine center fin for big water, no center fin for big drops, trimed center fin for common days.

[@guruzzi]

Hi, where is the location you played SUP in video?

[@SUPboardermag]

Hello. This is at the Holme Pierrepont Centre in Nottingham UK. Thanks, Beau

[@koejoe]

Does this board have tail rocker? cheers

[@SUPboardermag]

Not a huge amount, no.

[@EclipseRoller]

Wow, what a nice rider...🤜🤛

[@SUPboardermag]

Thanks Alex! I'll pass on these kind words to Beth. Cheers, Beau

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

Nice & Thanks :)

[@SUPboardermag]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Beau

[@anthonyrutten4018]

I never liked inflatables but that one’s got my attention!! 🤙🏼

[@SUPboardermag]

So great to hear this review changed your mind on iSUPs. Definitely needed when whitewater paddling! Thanks, Beau

[@kevinberger3501]

I’m almost 100 kilos. Do you think it’d be suitable for me on white water?

[@SUPboardermag]

Hi Kevin, thanks for the question. I will get Beth to respond shortly with an answer for you. In our experience, opting for a board that has a bit more width will better suited to your weight. That way you will have a good amount of stability and enjoy paddling white water much more. Thanks, Beau

[@SUPboardermag]

Hi Kevin. Beth got back to me and this is what she suggests; "I would probably suggest a slightly wider board. Something like the Black Cat would be ideal or potentially the Aztron Sirius. Also look for something that is a bit heavier otherwise you find the board sits too low in the water and is too twitchy." Hope that helps. Thanks, Beau & Beth.

[@kevinberger3501]

@@SUPboardermag thanks for the advice