Beginner SUP: unboxing and using inflatable paddle board for first time!

[@myedosan]

Just a tip. You are using the paddle wrong. Should be facing the other way.... not sure if the other paddler told you. but great job on the vid!

[@BarryKenny]

Yes, thanks, in fact I think I did a bit of both!! 🙈😆 Glad you enjoyed the vid though!

[@mikelofberg5416]

Yes the blade backwards

[@adelacruz2887]

Rookie mistake

[@allaindaigle1682]

He is actually using it the right way…you dont want to scoop the 💧

[@tiramisuu6304]

@@allaindaigle1682 im confused 😅, ive heard people say the scoop should be facing forward and some say it should be facing back. Which is it?

[@trailbadger2345]

We're newbies this year. Rented some last year and fell in love. Got wetsuits and started this past February. Later fifties and mid sixties in age. You tube was our education on supping. Just bought electric pump, but could've continued with hand ok, but it is a workout. IRockers.

[@BarryKenny]

It's great - not been out as much as I would've like this year so far, but this weekend is looking good!

[@alisonlee6800]

Thank you for sharing your first experiences with a SUP. I will probably make similar errors, but glad I’m not the only one. 🙂

[@BarryKenny]

Thanks Alison, hope it goes well for you!

[@BeetleBuns]

This is the best stand-up routine I've seen in AGES... either you are a genius at comedy, or this was just the funniest series of mildly inconvenient events I've ever seen

[@BarryKenny]

Stand-up routine… I see what you did there… 🙈

[@dfarrar23]

Well done mate...to be fair, it isn't as easy as I thought, but yes there is a social and peaceful beauty to this paddle boarding that I quite enjoy. I would say with more experience and confidence I will enjoy this activity more than kayaking. Just a little more freedom of motion and movement. Thank you for sharing.

[@BarryKenny]

Thanks, I’ve really enjoyed it, helps me switch off and relax, as well as providing decent exercise!

[@debwaterson799]

G'day Baz, good on you and thank you for sharing your paddle. I had a few laughs as you reminded me of my husband when we first began kayaking years ago. He's now 73 and had his first attempt at paddle boarding the other day (I had a few laughs then too) We live in central Qld, Aus and kayak (quickly) in the river as we have 'crocs' ..... we use the paddle boards down the beach though and love every minute of it. Thanks again mate and enjoy yourself

[@BarryKenny]

Hi Deb, fair play to your husband for trying it out at 73! A few crocs around might help me with my pace…. Lovely warm water in those Queensland beaches too. Thanks for watching the video, and keep paddling!

[@BOTG_Adventures]

Good looking board. I have a blue fin carbon 10'8 board . Thanks for the video. Always put your board in the water back wards, its protects the fins. Turn the blade as you end your stroke and dont paddle past your feet as you are pushing the board down, reduces speed.! great video.

[@BarryKenny]

Thanks so much, and those tips are much appreciated!

[@foxcsong2389]

Sep last year I bought my first inflatable SUP board. May You have fun!

[@BarryKenny]

Thank you! I watched your videos, you’re much braver than I am on the board!!

[@lindsaysmith9785]

I just bought a board, live in Cornwall now, but used to live in Dublin :)

[@BarryKenny]

Hope you enjoy the board Lindsay!

[@RedpillPortugal]

15 psi is always a Great warm-up! Eat a good breakfast before pumping (carb up) and hydrate. I pump mine in 2 or 3 steps 10/ 12/ 15 psi. Always take water with you at least 1.5 liter up to 3 liters. And a protein bar to eat before coming back

[@BarryKenny]

Or cheat and get an electric pump!! I still have the manual one though for emergencies!

[@johnhall7475]

​​You can call me a *cheater,* then. I prefer to save my energy for the *voyage.* No guilty conscience here!

[@BarryKenny]

Oh I hear you, the first thing I did after this paddle was buy an electric pump!!

[@kneeenaw4]

Great video, I have a board coming Tuesday, live 100 yards from the beach can’t wait.

[@BarryKenny]

Thanks, hope you enjoy it!

[@jackgetz6356]

Excellent, thanks for sharing the gaffs, I really laughed because I know that will be me!

[@BarryKenny]

Thanks Jack - important to share them, too many beginners videos are from people who know what they’re doing!!!! 😆

[@TheDavidSands]

I was just doing an annual check in with ya, Barry! How's the SUP'ing been going for ya? Do you have any follow ups? You should be King of the Sea by now :) I'm thoroughly enjoying my past year with mine, although I do wish there were a few more folks on the water out my way (Balbriggan - Still waiting on that DART ya promised me (For 2018) on George Hook's Radio show on Newstalk back in 2011 I think it was - Haha!) Anyway, thanks once again for being the encouragement for me to get into SUP - I love it!

[@BarryKenny]

Going great David! I think I’ve started about four follow-up videos by now, so I MUST finally get it done! A few travel clips have got in the way also. The money ran out for the DART back then, but we’re back in the planning for it now! Delighted you’re enjoying SUP too, hopefully July and August will bring the weather needed.

[@RobinHartJones]

You were using the paddle backwards. It is a very common error 😏 The blade slopes and people assume you want the slope to face backwards to 'scoop more water' but you want it so that when your paddle blade has been drawn past your body (top of the shaft now sloping forward) the blade is now vertical. To put it another way, with the paddle shaft vertical, the blade should slope towards the front.

[@BarryKenny]

Thanks Robin - yes, that was pointed out by a few people! 🙈 Paddling right way around now!!

[@KevinHartVlogs]

Welcome to the world of SUP my friend!

[@BarryKenny]

Thanks Kevin!

[@kafkent6727]

Great video, my first board arrived yesterday, after seeing others swearing at the manual pumps, thought an electric one would be less stressful ! Also, good to see it's not just a warm weather hobby either.....my 3mm shorty wouldn't be any good in December on the North Kent coast 😬 Off to the Canaries till January, hopefully find someone renting boards out there. Merry Christmas 🎅

[@BarryKenny]

Thanks a million. Wintering in the Canaries paddle boarding, living the dream!! Hope you enjoy paddling there and when you’re back home, have a great Christmas too!

[@marieronrancesvlog]

You did it great. My first paddle boarding was terrible. I fell several times and almost give up. But i keep on trying.

[@BarryKenny]

I think the board makes a big difference. I was away and hired a board recently and could barely stand

[@gcm9572]

Great job! I know your video is 2yrs old but still, you give me encouragement! Greetings from Miami Florida USA 🇺🇸! I hope you are still paddle boarding in 2023! A kiss for puss 🐈

[@BarryKenny]

Thank you for your lovely comment! Yes, still paddle boarding, though I think it would be nicer in Miami!! Puss says hi too!

[@hikinged]

The oar is facing the wrong direction:) Good sense of humor. By investing a bit more you could get a decent pump. Carbon oar makes a difference. Keep going;)

[@That_HarryWu]

Thank you for your teaching. I learned it in half an hour. I bought the Marnur paddle board, which is being discounted by 50%. It is very cheap and stable. I recommend it to novice players.

[@BarryKenny]

Thanks for watching the video, much appreciated, glad you found it helpful.

[@bigggdash4648]

the camera is definitely a nice touch !

[@BarryKenny]

Thanks!

[@ValueNL]

Ahaha the valve thingy happened to me as well, that's 5 min of pumping again 😂 good workout.

[@BarryKenny]

It’s the worst, I’m paranoid about it to this day!! 😂

[@jakibotham5600]

Well done on your first outing brill vid👍🏻 just ordered a SUP and various kit and am dreading the inflating😳

[@williamharrison7797]

By the way, I have just started using an SUP too, and really love it.

[@ripleytdog8745]

Great video . Just got my husband a paddle board for his birthday which we are taking to the Dordogne area on Saturday. He’s only tried it once before on a sailing holiday where we hired a board with the yacht but it would not inflate properly- it was like a banana - being a trier he kept trying to inflate it more but it didn’t work but he kept trying to paddle much to my and the people on the shore of the wee coves we were moored in viewing pleasure - it was so bloody funny. Hopefully with his own board and calm waters he can stand for more than 20 seconds 😂

[@BarryKenny]

😆😆😆 Great story, what a video that would have made!!

[@williamharrison7797]

Apart from using the paddle the wrong way around, I thought you did a great job.

[@BarryKenny]

Yes, well I did say I was a beginner…🙈 Glad you liked the video!

[@dfaulkner1985]

Great video! Could you do a follow up video to review the board after using it more on the water? Thanks

[@BarryKenny]

Thanks! Yes, a follow-up is very much on my “to-do” list, hope to get to it v soon!

[@johnobrien5921]

Good stuff Barry. Obviously years of dodging awkward questions has given you a great sense of balance😄 It's not easy, I tried it off Clifden last year and found it difficult and I used to white water paddle.

[@BarryKenny]

I reckon the water off Clifden wouldn’t be quite as calm as Bull Island on a calm day John!! Hope all good with you.

[@tomf4547]

Beginners luck eh 😉

[@neilphelps8618]

Well done Barry, keep at it. Like you, I’ve recently started this sport and love it. Great video. 👍🏼

[@BarryKenny]

Thanks Neil! It’s brilliant, all I do these days is check tide times and wind forecasts!!

[@MrVinylNinja]

Great vid, I assume these were high tide, low wind, low swell conditions?

[@BarryKenny]

They were indeed. Low tide near me is like somebody pulled the plug out of the bath!

[@g..n.4700]

@@BarryKenny I like SUPing in low tide coz I get to go away from people basking in the sun on the shore. I prefer no audience coz I’m still practicing my balancing, and I like dipping in the ocean before I go home, the water 🌊 is warm, so away from audience the better. Being on the board I can spot a good area for dipping (no sea grass and weeds, just sand).

[@BarryKenny]

Yes, great to have a swim when finishing SUPing. Where I live though, low tide is so low that you can’t swim or SUP!

[@weekendbikingwarrior360]

thanks for the advice! My first time next week!

[@BarryKenny]

Thanks, and best of luck with your debut!!

[@0666muzzer]

Morning, just started paddle boarding myself.. unfortunately on my first attempt I fell in about 7 times when trying to stand up. But great fun regardless. What thickness is your wetsuit from Decathlon? Thanks

[@BarryKenny]

Ive been very cautious, I reckon I need to let myself fall a few times!! It’s 4/3mm thickness - given the goal is to stay out of the water, it’s certainly plenty temperature wise even in winter. Here’s the link from the Decathlon Ireland website www.decathlon.ie/kitesurf-equipment/302292-10709-men-s-surfing-4slash3-mm-neoprene-wetsuit-100-black.html#/demodelsize-200xs/demodelcolor-8504033?queryID=0537acbf143240e94ba9659e548addee&objectID=2471321

[@0666muzzer]

@@BarryKenny thank you. I will be picking one up.

[@RedpillPortugal]

That's s really good price point with all the extras (kayak seat)

[@taylorwhitehead9528]

Great video Barry! How did you set the valve so it doesn't deflate!? My current issue haha!

[@BarryKenny]

Hi Taylor, thanks so much! My (non-technical!) explanation for the valve is that the button is up rather than down….! Hope that’s clear, I assume the general valve design is similar across boards. As it happens, very nice weather this week and high tide for me this evening is just as work finishes, so I reckon I’ll be inflating later!

[@Elysianplains]

Wonderful - Great to watch as I’m tinking of trying it out meself

[@BarryKenny]

Go for it Jamie, it’s absolutely worth it.

[@darthwotsits4508]

Hello Barry, how's the SUPing getting along? So impressed that your cat Martha is coordinated with your board! Thanks for sharing your experience. One question- what type of camera did you use on the nose of your board?

[@BarryKenny]

It’s going well! I have recorded a follow up video, I just have to get around to editing it (although there’s no cat in the next one!). That’s the Insta360 OneX on the board. The OneX2 has come out in the meantime, and is better again

[@darthwotsits4508]

@@BarryKenny thanks Barry!

[@NickHarbornePhotography]

Well you did better Than me on my first go Sunday did manage to stand for v about a minute but it was choppy seas and bloody windy... and that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. Enjoyed the video though well done. Im looking forward to conditions like that too see if i can stand for more that a minute 😅

[@BarryKenny]

Well done for trying in those conditions for your debut! Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks a mill.

[@crtroost]

Did you find it difficult to figure out the balance on your SUP? You made it look easy!

[@BarryKenny]

I was lucky, it was a particularly calm day! But I just stayed as central as I could, one foot either side of the handle. I kneeled down a bit when I was worried about falling, which is basically cheating!!

[@the9thof13]

I been seeing People do this at my favorite outside swimming spot for 2 years now so I bought A cheap set wanted to try out today but weather turned so gonna try out tomorrow

[@BarryKenny]

Hope you got on well!

[@martinhughesireland]

Fair play Barry and a great video.

[@BarryKenny]

Thanks Martin - hope you get travelling again soon....

[@michbartelsvrejlev9676]

You should do more videos on SUP'ing Barry, I enjoyed it 🤙 I'm doing research on SUP and came across your video, thanks :)

[@BarryKenny]

Thank you Mich, I hope to have a new SUP video soon!

[@michbartelsvrejlev9676]

@@BarryKenny So... I bought my first SUP 👍 - Gladiator Pro 12.6 S and tried it for the first time a week ago, I absolutely love it and I'm going sup'ing tommorow again 🤙 still lurking your youtube channel and waiting for a new SUP video from you as this video was truly inspirational for me - thanks

[@BarryKenny]

😀 👍 We just had a pretty poor run of weather, so I haven’t been out in the last couple of weeks, but I’ll get there with the new video! Delighted you’re enjoying your SUP!

[@williamharrison7797]

Thanks for this great video

[@LightOverdoZ]

I had my first time days ago and I felt just like how you felt in the intro of this video

[@BarryKenny]

It gets easier, I promise!!

[@Productum]

Well explained, thanks for sharing! :) Last year I bought the Aqua Marina Supertrip board and I'm still very happy with it (easy handling, stable, good price-performance, one board two people and a lot of fun)! ;)

[@BarryKenny]

Brilliant, really happy with my board also, getting lots of use of it!

[@bamdix]

@@BarryKenny Hello Barry, can you please tell me the length of the board in the video and also its maximum weight capacity. Thank you

[@BarryKenny]

Hi, the board is 10’4” long (3.15 metres). Their website says “rider weight of up to 140kg” I presume it can physically take much more though.

[@claudiastrelow7959]

Waiting for mine bought a epump like the video 65 trying to get a Lil more variety activity workout you did well

[@BarryKenny]

Hope it arrives soon for you Claudia, a perfect summer activity!

[@rudy6047]

Pour une première fois, c'est très bien 👍

[@BarryKenny]

Merci bien Rudy!

[@arekszewczyk6850]

Nice video bud.im a beginner just bought a sup.very helpfull video thanks🙂

[@BarryKenny]

Thanks Arek! I thought it would be helpful to have a TRUE beginner’s video!

[@christopherpeel2253]

Great video. What camera are you using on tbe board? I love how it moves around . Keep it up

[@BarryKenny]

Thanks Christopher. The camera is an Insta360 OneX, so it’s recording 360 degrees all the time, and you can edit the footage afterwards to show the view that you want. They’ve released the One X2 since I bought mine, which is better again.

[@JohnWalshLegend]

Hi Barry, I've just stumbled across Your Video because I have a SUP in the post as we speak, and I found Your first time Video very helpful. I can't wait to try it out when I go away in a couple of weeks. All the best from over the water in Liverpool. Subscribed!

[@BarryKenny]

Thanks John, glad you found it helpful. If I ever get blown off course on the SUP, I’ll head for Liverpool!

[@JohnWalshLegend]

@@BarryKenny You would be welcome mate.Watch out for the ships! Off to Devon & Cornwall soon, so I'll give the SUP a go cheers....

[@caspet1957]

Sorry mate, just seen video 2 and you have sorted it. Electric pump is a must have, first thing I invested in. Enjoy 😊

[@BarryKenny]

Isn’t it just! The manual pump was a great way to find out the limits of my fitness though… 🙈

[@jakibotham5600]

Also what cameras are you using? Another tip I learnt was to put your board in backwards so the fin doesn’t get damaged in the shallow water 💦

[@BarryKenny]

Thanks Jaki- that makes sense re the board going in backwards! For the unboxing and test inflating, that’s just an iPhone! For getting ready before getting in the water, it’s GoPro Hero7. Then on the board, it’s a 360 degree camera, the Insta360 OneX.

[@jakibotham5600]

@@BarryKenny did you have a special mount for your Insta360 on your paddle board?

[@BarryKenny]

Hi Jaki, it’s the waterproof housing, and just clipped into a standard gopro adhesive mount.

[@SKYFALLxox]

Fantastic video, looks great fun. Got my first experience session booked this Sunday, I hope I do as well as you haha! 😄

[@BarryKenny]

Thanks so much, hope you enjoy your session on Sunday, I’m sure you’ll be great!

[@mustfixmechanic]

Good job!! :)

[@Ts-vt5wd]

Fancy taking this up myself .fairplay to ya ..good vid ..👍

[@BarryKenny]

Thanks T s!

[@brewshed62]

Great video makes me want to buy a board now 👍

[@BarryKenny]

Thanks Stephen, Christmas is coming, treat yourself to a board!

[@stephenfarthing3819]

I got intrigued by it - last May and just after the Covid restrictions were partially lifted. Since then over this year I have had three more go's at it. And on my last attempt I stood up on the board for 4 seconds. I am hoping to do better than that - on the 15th August. And if it means getting wet. By design or accident. I will do so.

[@BarryKenny]

I wonder… is your board suitable for a beginner? Or is the water not calm enough? Hope you keep going with it though!

[@stephenfarthing3819]

@@BarryKenny It is. And although I am hiring at the moment. A 10.8 foot board or a 12 foot one is adequate. And good enough for me to do so! I do have a battle plan to do so. Assuming that the problem with the water quality improves by the 15th of this month at Clevedon Marine lake in North Somerset. There's a intention to do so by the 12th so my battle plan for that, remains in effect. For one hour and to learn how to get back onto the board after coming off. I've done a lot of research on this. And I believe that I can do so.

[@brianmorrison9168]

I have just bought an inflatable paddle board, which I have tried out twice so far, with great success. The only problem, is carrying the board to the launch site (the North Sea) Although the board isn’t particularly heavy, it is a bit awkward to carry. I’ve been looking online for carrying straps and there are a few, ranging in price from less than a tenner, to some much more expensive... they seems too good to be true. Have you used straps to carry your SUP .. if so, which one did you buy ?

[@BarryKenny]

Hi Brian, I had the same problem. On a busy day, there’s too much traffic to drive to where I launch, so I wanted a good strap. Unfortunately the experience has not been good - mine cost about €20 or so, and it barely fits the board, and is still fairly awkward to carry the board. Probably a bit better than carrying without the strap, but it did make me wonder whether it was worth the bother. Sorry I can’t be of more help, but if you do find one that’s good, let me know!

[@orcaboard6701]

Brilliant stuff! Great footage Barry and love your sense of humour!

[@BarryKenny]

Thanks folks!

[@champagne1007]

Thank you for this video. Just about to have my first lesson so this was really useful. 😊

[@BarryKenny]

Thanks, great to hear it - hope the lesson goes well for you, and that you enjoy it!

[@volvot5boy]

Great video and amazing to see you standing up straight out of the box. Just bought my first sup but on its first inflation it’s got a leaky valve so it’s going back. Just hope I get my refund quick so I can get another ordered and delivered in time for my trip to the highlands month 👍

[@BarryKenny]

Fingers crossed, can only imagine how spectacular that will be!

[@MJAQ42]

Sometimes you just need to tighten the valve with the tool in the orange tube. Some boards come needing to be tightened a little.

[@changyu883]

That was an amazing video, I also just bought a surf board, u gave me a motivation, Thank you,

[@BarryKenny]

Thanks, and great to hear, enjoy your board!

[@cikarang5]

You're gonna find surfing a bit harder mate, but if you keep at it it's way more fun

[@changyu883]

@@cikarang5 why do you think I might find it hard, guess what, all my life I've been lonely, I don't care or fear death, not only did I do very good at surfing, I also dived for the first time without training. 😂😂😂😂 BTW I'm 18 not that old.......

[@tomsharkey243]

Excellent video and very informative. I know Bull Island but did not recognize the the exact spot where you started and ended your journey, could you let me know where this is located? Also is there any concern about getting stuck in the mud flats around the Wooden Bridge?

[@BarryKenny]

Thanks Tom. I started and ended from behind the Sea Scouts building, just on your left after you cross onto the island and pass the small few houses. google maps Dropped pin goo.gl/maps/1dFzgCTuWUHnnRND8 I keep a close eye on tide times so as to avoid getting stuck! The great thing about Bull island as an area for using the board is that we do get some very calm days (albeit there were a lot more of them last summer!)

[@tomsharkey243]

Hi Barry, I bought my first SUP board last week and was thinking of taking it on a maiden voyage at Bull Island. Your video has been really helpful. I was wondering where to start off from but the Sea Scout area it is. I was also wondering if you avoided the beach area due to the kite surfers?

[@BarryKenny]

Enjoy your new board Tom! Certainly as a beginner, the sea scout area is a good choice as the water is calmer, and there’s no audience! But there’s lots of choices including the slip opposite yacht club, the one a little up from Bay, the swimming shelters on the Bull Wall, and the beach itself. The kite surfers didn’t come into my mind to be honest, I just think the wind will always be a bit stronger and the sea less calm out on the beach.

[@xgpalex28]

Hey! Thanks for the video. The board seems nice. Never heard of Orca Boards before. What's the build quality and what's your weight? Looking to buy one, still deciding on the brand and specs :) Thanks!

[@BarryKenny]

Thanks Alex! I was like you, doing all the research before deciding. It is 10ft 4 long, 32inch wide, 6 inch thick. I’m 184lbs currently! And I think you can see how solid it is for my weight. It’s a great package, and they are excellent to deal with, so I’d certainly recommend.

[@xgpalex28]

@@BarryKenny thanks!

[@g..n.4700]

@@BarryKenny Do you deflate the SUP when you’re not using the board? Pumping itself is a workout. Too much energy is spent in pumping instead of spending it paddle boarding.

[@BarryKenny]

I generally don’t, but I have an electric pump now so I save my energy! 🙂

[@Slash1066]

This board is absolutely identical to my GOSEASUP board, down to every detail so I’m convinced they are mass produced china items being branded as different brands. That said they are really good, rock solid and high quality for the price.

[@nanalou1474]

Thank you for the video, very helpful. I just bought a board online and looking forward to trying it out. Did you end up buying an electric air pump? Just curious.

[@BarryKenny]

Thanks Nana. Yes I did, I bought this one and it’s brilliant! outdoormaster.com/products/20psi-high-pressure-sup-air-pump-the-shark

[@benhartnett1743]

Good man BK!

[@tomwilkinson7879]

Damn maybe I need a different board. Fell off mine straight away

[@BarryKenny]

At least the weather is good for falling in! 😆

[@philrae4099]

Great video, loving our SUP time, we’ve all pumped the board up and then deflated it instantly, so glad it did it too. Have you bought a compressor yet?

[@BarryKenny]

Thanks Phil! I got the electric pump, so I’m saving the energy for the paddling these days!!

[@thunderchild2237]

Do you think paddle board actually more stable than cheap inflatable kayak

[@BarryKenny]

I genuinely don’t know, I find it easier though!

[@reinori8322]

Barry, I'd love to know how you and the SUP are getting along better than a year later. Are you still using it?

[@BarryKenny]

Hi Rei, still using it and using it year-round (when the weather is right). I’ve loads of clips recorded for a one year on video, one of these days I’ll get around to editing it!!

[@michaeltowler2632]

you said using one for the first time, then 2 months later! So after pumping it up, you didn't attempt to stand up and use it for 2 months, and then got up the first time when you did?

[@BarryKenny]

Hi Michael, I got it just after Christmas so not unusual for Irish weather not to cooperate over a few weekends. And yes, I was surprised too how I took to it - I assumed it would be the clown show that my surfing efforts had been, but the one lesson I took from other YT videos was “stand either side of the handle”. The boards are sturdy, and it was very calm. Full disclosure, I had stood on a board on holidays about 5 years earlier, without instruction, and with fairly regular falls! And also had a “beginners” informal session a few months earlier, that was worth doing just to see if it was worth buying (again, quite a few falls). But that was my first use of that board, and assuredly as a novice!

[@pauljw]

Great video Barry! Though not sure I'm up to SUP.

[@BarryKenny]

I just need a waterproof drone controller, because Mrs K isn’t keen on learning...!

[@anoopgeorge4597]

Thank you so much

[@williamharrison7797]

Enjoy

[@shredderhater]

Lol using the paddle as a shovel, turn it around

[@BarryKenny]

Yes thanks, as many others have pointed out, generally more politely 😉

[@sergep7578]

Can I ask the width & length of your board?

[@BarryKenny]

Hi Serge, it’s 10 ft 4 long, and 32 inches wide. (3 metres 15 long and 81cm wide).

[@sergep7578]

@@BarryKenny Thanks! I'm a beginner like you and I was going to get a 30" wide iSUP, but you've convinced me 32" is better.

[@joanjaff]

La pala se utiliza al revés??

[@BarryKenny]

¡Sí, sí, ahora lo sé! 🫣

[@bamdix]

Can anyone tell me the length of the board in the video and its maximum weight capacity

[@TheDavidSands]

Technical Specifications Board Length = 10’ 4" Board Weight = 10kg Board Width = 32" Fin System = 2 + 1 US Fin Box Removable Fin Length = 9"Board Thickness = 6" Pressure = 15psi Recommended number of Riders = 1 Rider Weight = Up to 140kg Link to the Orca Board Website (i got this one myself last year)... www.orcaboard.ie/product-page/the-morgan-2021

[@finnmcdonald7868]

Clontarf?

[@BarryKenny]

Yes indeed

[@tomf4547]

Certainly isn't how my first attempt went, on a lake with a little breeze. Very wobbly 🤷‍♂️

[@BarryKenny]

I’m lucky in that where I paddle is reasonably calm. Also, the board makes a huge difference - I’ve hired boards abroad and can barely stand!

[@japyoo2248]

Heart attack when you let the air out, thx

[@djtwixx]

Amazon has a electronic pump

[@BarryKenny]

I got the Outdoormaster Shark pump since, it’s a game changer!

[@caspet1957]

Nice video, just one thing and you are probably aware now. Your paddle is the wrong way round 😊

[@shawnholley83]

You are holding the paddle backwards

[@BarryKenny]

Yep! A recurring theme in the comments!! 🤭

[@gregvarv7386]

Very good but you must learn how you can hold the padle!!!!

[@BarryKenny]

😆 yes, I’ve fixed that!!

[@gregvarv7386]

@@BarryKenny go on ......!!!

[@serenity8145]

Using paddle wrong way!

[@BarryKenny]

@@serenity8145 yes, I’ve been told that a few times… well, I was a beginner! 😆

[@markhodges333]

I hope Orca didn't sponsor. I'd be devastated if you advertised my product by not being able to pump it up.

[@BarryKenny]

Haha, no they didn’t - to be fair, pumping is simple, it was the pump operator that was the problem!! A great board, still going strong.

[@yukuhana]

By now I hope you know you were holding the paddle in the wrong direction...

[@BarryKenny]

I do indeed, a recurring theme in the comments! 🙈

[@MIWESTI]

REMAS CON EL REMO ALREVES

[@davegreen1915]

Now you've done an unboxing vid I presume that next will be pretending to be an evangelical Christian reacting to the Dead Kennedy's? 🤔

[@BarryKenny]

As consistent as any of the other videos I suppose!

[@DocKandTBW]

Loved it, thanks for sharing your experience. As others have said it's a nice video and helps make that first trip out seem very approachable. Looks like a great location and I know what you mean about bike pumps 😃

[@BarryKenny]

They’re the worst, just illogical!! 🤣 Thanks a mill, glad you enjoyed the video.