By: Torben Lonne
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The iRocker electric air pump is one of the best options for inflating a paddle board. It’s the easiest to program, but it inflates to a default 15 PSI at the push of the “auto” button.
The iRocker electric SUP pump is lightweight, compact and comes with an LCD screen for ease of use.
This pump also stops automatically when the pressure you’ve selected has been reached. With the deflate opening air can also be easily removed from your paddle board for easier packing.
This pump is durable and reliable. With iRocker’s battery pack with 12V output, we managed to inlflate 3 SUPs consecutively. While the power bank ran dry, the pump had no issues and probably could’ve done another without needing a break. According to its specs, it needs a 30 minute cooldown brake for every 20 minutes that it is running.
Be aware that it only comes with a Halkey-Roberts nozzle. Adaptors for beds and some inflatable kayaks will be needed.
The iRocker electric air pump is a popular add-on for when you buy an inflatable paddle from the iRocker range.
Our Overall Review
We have thoroughly tested - and read reviews from other experts and users. In summary, this is what we think:
Things we like:
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Lightweight and compact -
LCD screen for ease of use
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Thick hose that doesn’t heat up quickly
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Stops automatically when selected pressure reached
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Can inflate up to 2 boards consecutively
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Can also deflate your paddle board
Things we don't like:
30 minutes cooldown needed for every 20 minutes of usage- Doesn’t use a battery so needs a car or jump pack to work
- Doesn't include adaptors for other valves
- No carrying case
30 minutes cooldown needed for every 20 minutes of usageWhere to buy:
Probably the Best Electric Sup Pump
Taken together with iRocker’s 12V battery, designed specifically to be used with their pump, this is probably the best option for a travel-friendly kit. Electric sup pumps are becoming more common, which is revealing some problems with the early models that we’ve been using. Those problems, or challenges, tend to revolve around 2 elements: power source and quality.
We mean it’s “probably” the best electric pump for paddle boards because of its quality and UX niceness. But only probably because the iRocker electric inflator is only amazing when it has a reliable power source. When it does, it’s the best.
Specs & Features
- Supported pressure range: 0.5-20 PSI (0.034-1.378 Bar)
- Max Pumping Speed: 350L per min at 1st Stage, 70L per min at 2nd stage
- Max Energy Consumption: 10A, 120W (12V)
- DC Power Cord Length: 11ft 4inches (3.45 m), 3ft (0.91 m)
- Weight: 4.2 Lbs
- Valve Adaptor: Halkey-Roberts
- Can be plugged into a car’s cigarette lighter socket for power
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Our Overall Review
We have thoroughly tested - and read reviews from other experts and users. In summary, this is what we think:
Things we like:
-
Lightweight and compact
-
LCD screen for ease of use
-
Thick hose that doesn’t heat up quickly
-
Stops automatically when selected pressure reached
-
Can inflate up to 2 boards consecutively
-
Can also deflate your paddle board
Things we don't like:
- 30 minutes cooldown needed for every 20 minutes of usage
- Doesn’t use a battery so needs a car or jump pack to work
- Doesn't include adaptors for other valves
- No carrying case
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