Bluefin Cruise SUP Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board | Premium Paddleboard Accessories | Multiple sizes: Kids, 9'8, 10'4, 10’8, 12’, 15'

Product Information

User manual: Paddling beginners who have never maneuvered a SUP board before, this one will pleasantly surprise you. The user manual that comes with the board eliminates the need to search for youtube videos (that aren’t often there to begin with).

Convincing with regard to the variety of applications is especially the fact that all 3 fins are removable. This allows you to optimize the board for a variety of situations: What I admire about Bluefin is their drive to make the best equipment possible that will last, all for a reasonable price. They have not cut corners on materials and their 5-year warranty is just outstanding. There are 9 D-rings attached to the Cruise 12’ SUP board. Whether you need to attach the kayak seat that comes with it or a dry bag with an extra change of clothes, you’re got plenty of options. On the subject of running behavior, however, it must also be noted that all 3 fins are now removable on this board. This gives you the additional opportunity to influence the driving characteristics by varying the setup in the desired direction. So you can tune the board to different areas of use and react to changing conditions.

Should You Buy the Bluefin Cruise Carbon?

The Bluefin Cruise Tandem corresponds with its contour to a touring board with significantly extended dimensions. It is therefore perfectly suited as a paddle boarding tandem. It should be noted, however, that the Cruise Carbon has two air chambers. With the triple action pump, it took us less than 6 minutes in our Bluefin Cruise Carbon test. However, like most all-rounders, it’s ok at everything but great at nothing so you will outgrow this board at some point, this is when you decide if you want a tourer, race or wave SUP. If you’re already at a more experienced level, then I’d recommend looking at something a little more exciting, like the Bluefin Rouge Tourer. Switchable Bluefin Cruise Tandem double action air pump with pressure indicator: The set includes a double action air pump with pressure gauge. With this you can pump air into the board both when pulling up and when pushing down. When it gets heavier and heavier, you simply switch to single action mode and save a lot of power.

We tested the Bluefin Cruise on a stunning July morning in Emsworth, Chichester Harbour. The wind was very light and perfect for paddleboarding. StabilityIn the following part of the review, I go into more detail about the board and the included accessories. At the end of the article, I answer frequently asked questions. Two air chambers: The Bluefin Cruise Carbon has two separate air chambers. On the one hand, this provides more stiffness and on the other hand, this can be practical in the event of an accident. Since the central air chamber can keep the board afloat alone. Bluefin Cruise Tandem Coiled-Leash: The included leash (safety leash) has a strong Velcro to connect you to the board at the ankle. The spiral-shaped leash (coiled-leash), which stretches to the complete length when falling into the water, prevents the board from drifting without you. Please never ride without a leash…it’s your life insurance in case of doubt! Action cam mount: You can mount your action cam in the front area. The mount is compatible with many models The board has a single air chamber. Unfortunately, Bluefin does not provide any exact information regarding the volume. According to experience, however, it should be well over 500 liters. This ensures an impressively high buoyancy and is the basic requirement to achieve a good performance even with 2 people on the paddle boarding.

With its dimensions of 15′ x 36″ x 6″, the board is perfect for use by 2 people (possibly even more). The width surpasses even allrounder boards by lengths and offers a very high tipping stability. Another reason to buy the 12’ is if you are planning on using this as the family board. If you’re likely to have a little one sitting on the front or multiple children splashing around on the board at one time, you will have far more fun with the 12’.

Performance Comparison

The board is also reinforced with a 1000 denier drop stitch, which are the internal threads holding the top and bottom of the sup together. This reinforced stitch is the densest on the market, giving the bluefin more credentials on the build design of their boards. The 325 cm Bluefin Cruise Carbon is suitable for various areas of use. For beginners this is exciting. Beginners, of course, do not yet know what they enjoy about paddle boarding. With the Cruise Carbon they can therefore try everything first.

In my last review, I commented on 2 things I disliked about the Bluefin, the way it looks and the fin mechanism. I’ll keep the fin mechanism in here, but I personally think the Bluefin Cruise range looks great now.I’ve seen a fair few posts on Facebook groups with people saying ‘the Bluefin Cruise is heavy’. Although they’ve made it lighter, you know why it’s heavier than other similarly priced boards. Bluefin has used double the amount of materials to build their boards, so it’s no surprise they weigh a little more. Board features Bluefin Cruise Carbon Triple-Action Air Pump: Included in the delivery is a triple-action pump. This air pump has two cylinders and a total of three modes. In the first mode, only one cylinder is used to pump air when pushing down, just like a single stroke pump. The cruising board is not designed for top speeds, but is still built quite sporty. The tapered nose provides low water resistance. The Bluefin Cruise Carbon 10’8 is a tip stable entry level model that is still built quite sporty. On a scale of beginner to pro paddle boarding, we would rank it at “beginner +”. However, if you want to paddle in pairs (as two light adults) or if you weigh more, you should rather go for the Bluefin Cruise Carbon 12. D-rings along the board’s rails for tying down additional gear and attaching the included SUP kayak seat kit.