Christos Nicolaou, Paddleboarder
The Isle Explorer is a great board for paddlers looking to start touring. The Explorer is a comfortable, robust and steady high quality board that can be purchased for a fair and affordable price. We have thoroughly tested - and read reviews from other experts and users. In summary, this is what we think: The Isle Explore is a robust and dynamic board that is built for covering long distances. The additional stability and pointed nose of the board ensure a smooth ride in most aquatic environments. The positive touring qualities of this paddleboard come at the expense of some maneuverability. The board is slightly less maneuverable than some other Isle boards, however, the Explorer was designed for a smooth and stable paddling experience over long distances. Furthermore, the board tracks well in the water and with the use of the Isle hybrid paddle, the paddler can conserve energy and as such guarantee a longer and more enjoyable paddle session. Being an inflatable board, the Explorer is very portable and convenient. The board also features a super comfortable traction pad that adds to the board’s appearance and ensures a comfortable paddling experience. Overall, the Isle Explorer is the perfect choice for paddlers looking to try out touring and that want a board that provides a comfortable and smooth ride out on the water. The Isle Explorer package includes all the basic accessories that go together with the paddle board. Included is a Isle hybrid 3 piece adjustable paddle which breaks down into three travel friendly pieces that fit inside the travel bag. Additionally, there is a robust coiled leash and a manual dual action pump that all fit inside the included Isle Travel Bag. The Isle Explorer is extremely stable on flat water to the point that it can even be used for yoga. Isle’s focus on stability adds to this paddle board’s ability to deliver on providing a board that can be used to traverse long distances. The pointed nose helps the board cut through choppy waves and ensures stability on the water. This allows the board to glide across the water in virtually any environment. The Isle Explorer’s achilles heel is its maneuverability. Although it has the same fin setup as other Isle board models (i.e. the Pioneer) the extra length and shape of the Explorer hinders its ability to make quick and tight turns. Instead, it delivers smooth, slow turns making this board better positioned for making changes to your course rather than changes to your direction. Nevertheless, this board was designed to provide a smooth ride over long distances, in which it would not be required to make sharp turns and as such the lack of maneuverability isn’t so bad. As an iSUP, the Isle Explorer is relatively portable and folds up into the travel bag that is included in the package. The included travel bag is spacious and can fit all the included accessories and any valuables you have on your person. When inflated the Explorer is very easy to transport as it only weighs 24lbs. There are the conveniently placed nose, center and tail handle that make it easy to move the board to the water The non-removable side fins are perhaps the only minus on the subject of portability when packing the deflated board, rolling it together, and stuffing it into the otherwise spacious backpack. Given the high-quality materials and the innovative construction method used to create the Isle Explorer, the package is available for quite an affordable price. The material used in the production of the Explorer is military-grade, making the board very durable and robust. Furthermore, the materials on the Isle Explorer are guaranteed for up to 2 years after purchase. Being a higher-than-average reputable company, this counts for something. We recommend the Isle Explorer for any paddler who wants a stable touring board built for exploring. The Explorer provides a smooth and enjoyable paddleboarding experience in almost any environment (sea, lake, river) and is an invaluable aquatic vehicle for adventuring. Ultimately this is the perfect inflatable paddle board for paddlers looking for a reliable and intuitive board that can allow them to traverse long distances with ease.Isle Explorer 11’6 Inflatable SUP Board Review
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FAQ – Frequently asked questions about Isle Explorer 11’6 Inflatable SUP
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🧐 How long does it take to inflate the Isle Explorer SUP board?
The Isle Explorer SUP board can be inflated in 5-7 minutes with an electric pump or 10 minutes with the included high-pressure hand pump.
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🤔 What pressure can the Isle Explorer SUP board be inflated to?
The Isle Explorer SUP board needs to be inflated to 15 PSI.
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💡 What does the Isle Explorer SUP board come with?
The Isle Explorer SUP board comes with a paddle, fin, leash, pump, and backpack.
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🤓 What weight can the Isle Explorer Vapor SUP board hold?
The Isle Explorer SUP board can support a weight of up to 300 pounds.
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🤨 Is the Isle Explorer SUP board covered by warranty?
The Isle Explorer SUP board has a 60 day return policy and is further covered by warranty on materials for up to 2 years.
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