THE BIG SUP PUMP TEST 2019 / BRAVO , RED PADDLE CO AND GRI

With more of you pumping iSUPs than ever before, getting a pump that is right for you is almost as important as getting the right paddle. Many brands are supplying good quality pumps with their board packages in 2019, but many of you are looking at upgrading your pumps and that's really what this video is about.

[@simonhunt7798]

Great review Reuben 🤙

[@Visionery1]

Interesting review! I've been using an el-cheapo two-way pump to inflate my water bicycle floats to 7.5PSI. I've injured my back twice - on the up stroke - as it becomes extremely difficult to pump once one starts exceeding 5-6PSI. I'm now looking at a cordless pump.

[@SUPboardermag]

There's some great pumps out there now.

[@AllTrackerz]

Excellent review thank you ! Do you know if Bravo has a website ? i can't find one ... This Bravo pump seems hard to find here in France :(

[@SUPboardermag]

Try this one www.scoprega.it/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=5542 they are under the brand name Scoprega . There should be a link to shops from the website. Hope this helps.

[@johnlloyd2513]

All very good - thanks - but.... can't find the SUPer puymp anywhere for sale!

[@SUPboardermag]

Yes we have heard that many shops have run out of stock. What country are you in? Thanks Reuben

[@simonhunt7798]

Hi I just bought the GRI in this test but it came with two screw attachments one on either end of the hose but no HR valve adapter?? Should I just cut off one of the screw threads and glue in an adapter?

[@SUPboardermag]

I would contact GRI. Glueing the adapter in will work, but Im not sure it should of come like that.

[@Aleks_iz_Gadykino]

Cool pumps. The main downside of these pumps is weight and dimensions.

[@cameranmanner4701]

Great comparisons on these pumps. Im looking for a portable version as a carry on for emergencies. Are there any out there.

[@SUPboardermag]

Yeah there is 2 we use a-lot. Bravo make a really good small pump supboardermag.com/equipment_guide/scoprega-gm-4-xs-2019-review/ supboardermag.com/2019/02/06/a-quick-look-at-the-new-bravo-hand-pumps/ . And GRI have one too, But sorry I cant remember the name of that one. Thanks Reuben

[@ceeweedsl]

Take a look at the K-pump. Easiest to pack/carry and looks very good. Probably longer lasting than these. GRI couldn't get me wear parts for my older (5 years) pump of theirs. That's a fail. K-pump comes with spare parts, it seems.

[@Nick_G7IZR]

What is the string for on the Red Titan? I have 2 of those pumps and I've never figured out what it does :) (also, I don't see any links for the reviews of the 3 pumps)

[@SUPboardermag]

Hey Nik, The string on the Red is for attaching to your kite if you are using the pump for that. I have put the link up in the video for the Red and GRI, but here its is too : www.supboardermag.com/2017/09/01/ultimate-big-sup-pump-gri-hp5/ Thanks Reuben

[@thomasreynolds9165]

@@SUPboardermag Been wondering about this also😀 I thoght it was a way to secure the handle in locked position when packing your pump up. But never found a place to attach the carabiner. Should work easy with som diy😀

[@SUPboardermag]

@@thomasreynolds9165 good idea

[@walkingthecamera]

Where can I find a link to the Bravo? Searching the net, but can't seem to find the same model.

[@SUPboardermag]

We believe these guys will have them first www.sport-vibrations.com . Hope that helps Reuben

[@iwandrivingschool]

Any idea where I could get the white Bravo Super pump? Seems out of stock everywhere? Love the videos by the way especially the beach/cliff camping ones 👍

[@SUPboardermag]

Thanks Iwan. You could try and Starboard pump. Thats is a Bravo SUPer with better tweaks. Prob more in stock too? Thanks Reuben

[@iwandrivingschool]

@@SUPboardermag cheers can’t find them in stock either 😬

[@SUPboardermag]

Hmm stock problems not good

[@CostadelaLuzVideos]

Why is the Itiwit triple action pump not in there? You had and used one recently. Oh wait, it's exactly the same as the GRI :-)

[@SUPboardermag]

;-)

[@FAINING]

@@SUPboardermag Hello. Can the GRI-Itiwit get wet without problem if you plan to carry it on the top of your board? Thanks!

[@SUPboardermag]

@@FAINING most SUP pumps can get wet. We have paddled with the GRI on front of the board and after a few pumps to make sure the water was out it worked fine.

[@FAINING]

@@SUPboardermag Thanks a lot, I have the Itiwit which is the same pump and people of Decathlon couldn't ask me as well as you do. Love your channel!!

[@donnawetter1513]

How is the Super compared to the Starboard V8? Is it taller, I find all of the pump are to short for me.

[@SUPboardermag]

Hey Donna, The SUPer is only 1cm higher then the V8. The big difference for us is where the hose attaches and where the air intake is. I find the Starboard V8 does end up sucking in my clothes all the time! The SUPer is just a bit smoother to use overall. Thanks Reuben / SUPboarder

[@donnawetter1513]

@@SUPboardermag Yes its needy for clothing. :)

[@donnawetter1513]

@@SUPboardermag But still does it move as easy as the V8 with its bigger air vents?

[@SUPboardermag]

@@donnawetter1513 I would say if anything it's easier to move up and down. It really is a well thought out pump.

[@ACE3CGL]

I'm having trouble finding the GRI in-stock anywhere. Know if there are any other triple-action pumps?

[@SUPboardermag]

Hi, Thurso , bluefin and Aqua marina also do a good triple action pump to. But Im unsure about stock, but worth a check. Thanks Reuben

[@ACE3CGL]

@@SUPboardermag Thank you!

[@pristavni]

Hi there, a female friend of mine is looking for a pump which is easy/light at the end (when trying to move from 10psi to 1 5psi) she is very light weight (under 90 pounds roughly 40kg) do you know guys what kind of pump have the smallest piston diameter (speed isn't important here)?

[@SUPboardermag]

Hi There! I've passed this question onto the team and will respond as soon as we can with an answer. Thanks for your patience.

[@SUPboardermag]

Your friend would likely benefit from a shorter pump in height to ensure she can get weight over the handles. Some of the bravo models we have reviewed do offer this. Correct pumping technique would be really important - for example, not fully extending the pump shaft, just using approx 50% of its range will make the pumping more possible. I hope that helps a little - thanks, Will

[@greycard163]

Desperately need a E-pump test video...

[@SUPboardermag]

We will work on this!

[@greycard163]

Thanks!

[@MrEd2857]

Where can I purchase the Bravo SUPer pump?

[@SUPboardermag]

There are a few shops that seam to have it online (depending on what country you are in?) Also the new Starboard pump is a Bravo SUPer with upgrades 😉

[@MrEd2857]

SUPboarder I live in the USA. Can you provide online retailers for Bravo pumps?

[@donnawetter1513]

The pressure scale markings of the Super seems odd to read. Where is 20 PSI, where is 18?

[@SUPboardermag]

We admit they are a bit odd. You do get used to it. But most brands change these markings when the Super goes into their iSUP packages. Thanks Reuben

[@donnawetter1513]

@@SUPboardermag Yea I had a hard time finding it to order, but I think I got the correct one.

[@SUPboardermag]

@@donnawetter1513 Nice one :-)

[@donnawetter1513]

@@SUPboardermag I wonder how it is with spare parts, Starboard replaced the complete V8 over the years part by part, with the Super that might not be that easy.

[@SUPboardermag]

@@donnawetter1513 The new starboard pump is a upgraded Super, so parts shouldn't be a problem . I hope so anyway??

[@adylp7818]

Folding feet would make the Bravo Super pump unbeatable imho

[@SUPboardermag]

Great suggestions and something we have recommend too. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Beau

[@donnawetter1513]

I find the handles of the Super are bad designed, the engravings cause micro injuries in my palms skin from the uneven pressure.

[@SUPboardermag]

Hey Donna. I think we need to make you one of our pump testers 😉. Because this is something that we haven't noticed and the Super is still one of our go to pumps for most of the time. Is it a small niggle or will it be a big problem over time? Thanks for your feedback Reuben

[@donnawetter1513]

@@SUPboardermag Maybe I have sensitive hands. :D If I use it every day the skin doesn't have time to heal, its on the lower little-finger-side of my palms, where all those markings press in the skin, I even sanded down the "lock here" markings on the outer handle, but its not enough. I just ordered the smooth handle of the Starboard variant to replace it. :)

[@SUPboardermag]

@@donnawetter1513 Sorry to hear that, but at the same time Im glad you have highlighted it to us. We will tell Bravo!

[@Jpgundarun]

Im looking at getting an old scuba tank and making up adapters so I can fill the tank at home with my compressor to 100psi which is more than enough for even the biggest ISUP's. Simply take the tank in the boot of the car and when you reach your destination attach it to the board and turn the handle. 100 psi in a scuba tank is nothing as they normally work at 3500psi so for all the nanny's out there that say it will be dangerous, Relax.

[@SUPboardermag]

He he, I was around a few guys years ago who did this. Yeah really dangerous , but... it could do a 300L board in a matter of seconds! ;-) Thanks Reuben

[@Jpgundarun]

@@SUPboardermag I have an E size Mig Welder bottle under the house, with is a bit bigger than a scuba tank, and have already made up some fittings and filled it with the compressor multiple times. It works perfectly. Its good enough to fill an empty car tyre to 40psi, then half deflate and do again. I just need to get a tyre inflator with a low pressure gauge (for better accuracy) and make it fit the sup pump fitting and I recon Ill be onto a winner.