Can't find much on the blackfin 7.0 and im curious if anyone here owns one and can share their experience

I know there have been some quality issues in the past, but im curious with the changes the made how they are holding up.

My Gili board finally died after 6 years and im looking to get a new board.

Thanks!

Been working up to a water marathon and finally crossed it off the list. I don't really have a point of reference for how this effort stacks, but I was generally pleased with it. Only downside is that I forgot to change workout mode on my Garmin, so I didn't get stats for the first ~4 miles or so.

The paddle itself was in northern Virginia where Bull Run, the Occoquan River, and Occoquan reservoir intersect. Because this was an out and back to a dam to the west and shallows to the east, the first seven miles were against a slight current. Conversely, the last seven were against the current. Sunny with a slight breeze and temps starting around 70 and climbing to about 90 in early afternoon.

I ran this on an Infinity eTicket 14x30, but plan to punch 30 miles next Saturday on my 12'6 ETicket. Rations were hit or miss - Chomps jerky, cheese-itz, clifs shot blocks, and homemade pre-workout. Next time I'll definitely prioritize carbs more, but the jerky was a great break from the typical carbs I would otherwise consume.

Welcome input on pacing, general stats, etc. Or just a general discussion around longer distance paddling.

Are they really that close in performance!? Jheeeeez I’m torn. Someone please fill me in if they’ve had experience with both these pumps.

hi bought my first paddle board looking for recommendations for a dash cam and 360 light that fit the pre thread on the itsostar

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Might be a controversial topic, but I'm really curious.

When I paddle in my hometown lake which is very calm and not windy, what's the upside of using a leash? I've been using it so far out of habit, but the other day I all of a sudden thought - why?

Seems like the chance of the board getting away from me is practically zero. Do any of you paddle without a leash in that kind of environment?

Unfortunately because Florida’s weather is so unpredictable, my friend and I got caught in some nasty weather and I tied his board to my back handle which had a metal D-ring. D-ring ripped out and took my handle with it, so im looking to fix my handle to make my board easy to carry around again.

Edit: To add I do own a canister of HH-66 as ive done a patch on my side rail for a small pinhole leak, just not sure How I could get the webbing of the handle back under the vinyl and glue it.

For those that have not purchased a Bluestorm Cirro 16

Teal - V1
Hi Vis - V2

Notice that the graphic version on amazon are different.

I purchased the $89 teal vs $74 Hi Vis noticed a big difference in comfort.
* Stitching on front & back of newer design neon is much more flexable
* padded belt front w/ loops
* V2 version bends around your waist easier due to new stitching.
* V2 has a softer material on back that feels good against skin. V1 feels like plastic (irritating)
* Belt is more comfortable on V2
* V1 feels bulkier due to stitching.

As of right now the $99 animal graphic options, Hi Vis and Nitro Red seem to ship from amazon w/ V2 design. Just something I noticed to be aware of.

I was a bit irritated to pay $20 more for older design that was not as comfortable. Just for a color..

I am quite new to paddleboarding, but I'd like to extend my season into (early) fall at least! I've been reading up on cold(er) weather options, but I'm a bit lost when it comes to the inbetween weather we've been having here lately. It's still warmish outside: 20-25C with scattered big/rainy clouds. In the shade it's cool but still ok, when the sun comes out between showers it's rather humid and very warm suddenly. The rain itself is quite cold. Water temp is about 19-20 the past few days.

I mostly wonder what you people wear when there's a good chance though no certainty of rain. How do I not get too hot, but not cool down too much? I have a 3/2 shorty wetsuit, but it's uncomfortably warm when I don´t fall in and the sun is out. Just normal shirts and shorts and accept colling down when it rains? Raincoat? Websites say layers, but not many specify the layers (wetsuit and raingear?). What do you people wear?

I have a narrow SUP and I'm planning to modify it, I'll add a long fin in the centre of the bottom side and I need to know if this kind of board behaves well with either a wing or a sail.

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I want to use it for touring so a sail would be preferable, but I'm afraid it'll be hard to control the board since it's so narrow (about ~80-100cm).

I’m absolutely charmed by Lake Nidzkie! 😍 The last weekend of the summer holidays took me by surprise—we had nearly half the lake all to ourselves. During five hours on the water, I saw maybe eight sailboats, a few anglers in boats, and three SUPs. It was completely empty—pure freedom and a silence that was simply stunning. It was a bit windy, with waves washing over the board, but it was awesome! I have a feeling September and October are going to be even better!

Spotted an eagle while taking a break paddling the Ridgway Reservior, CO

My girlfriend and I have an 11’6” x 35” Skatinger board. I broke the bolt that pins the back fin in place and I’m not sure what size I need to replace it. I tried an M4 x 20 mm and it didn’t fit, anyone have a better idea? I’d like to avoid having to buy a whole pile of different bolts at once.

Willamette River Paddle Board camping on Ash Island

My happy place ❤️ Only an hour’s drive away from me! My favorite spot is here—the water is such a beautiful shade of blue, and it’s so peaceful. It’s also really nice that people can swim here. 🩵

I got my first iSUP a few weeks back after having rented boards several times. I initially bought it mainly with my kids in mind. Now, just a few weeks later, I've realized what a great workout SUP is and how much fun it is to paddle on rivers. I’m currently going 2–3 times a week and am keen to dial in proper technique and build up the sport-specific muscle groups.

The river I use for training is a primary waterway in my area with a noticeable current, and it's fairly exposed to wind. I keep wondering how much of a difference a dedicated touring board would make compared to my 10'2" all-rounder. Is there a good way to quantify the performance jump? For me, it's not strictly about pure top speed, but rather the glide, tracking, and overall feel of cutting through chop and current efficiently.

With autumn approaching, I'm torn: should I pull the trigger on a touring board now, or wait to see if I stick with paddling through the colder months and re-evaluate next spring?

Any advice is welcome, especially from anyone who has made the switch from an all-rounder to a touring shape! Thanks.