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iRocker SUP Blackfin Model X

iRocker SUP Blackfin Model X Review

Blackfin Model X Inflatable SUP

The BLACKFIN Model X 10’6″ iSUP performs great in all water conditions and is suitable for all skill levels, especially beginners. The 35″ of width provides extreme stability while still maintaining a smooth glide through the water with minimal drag. This board will work well with multiple people and/or dogs on board. Great for taller and or larger riders or anyone looking for extra stability while maintaining performance. This board is great for the outdoors enthusiast who wants to bring along gear for fishing, camping, yoga, and more!

DIMENSIONS:

  • LENGTH – 10’6″
  • WIDTH – 35″
  • THICKNESS – 6″
  • TAIL WIDTH – 19″
  • WEIGHT – 27 lbs
STABILITY 100%
MANUEVERABILITY 70%
SPEED 60%
SURF 40%

Blackfin Model X Features

New for 2020:

  • Eight NEW Multi-Use Action Mounts making a total of twenty Action Mounts! Multi-Use Action Mounts are placed in the best locations on the board for you to use your cameras, speakers, fishing rod holders and more!
  • NEW fishing rack attachment points. The fishing rack is sold separately and can be equipped with 2 rod holders, 2 cup holders, and buckets.
  • Rail of blackfin boards are equipped with a NEW Sand Spear attachment point.
    NEW larger deck pad and NEW larger rear cargo storage.
  • NEW more convenient and much easier to install- Flip Lock Center Fin
  • Blackfin paddle is now a NEW full carbon shaft paddle, making it even lighter and more durable then before.
  • Blackfin backpacks are equipped with NEW pockets and extra bungee and Velcro storage.

FISHING RACK: BLACKFIN is our only line that is compatible with a fishing rack attachment. This fishing rack makes it easy to store rods, a bucket, cooler etc.

SAND SPEAR: BLACKFIN is our only line that is compatible with the sand spear attachment. The sand spear doubles as an anchor for sandbar or shoreline hang outs and a push pole when fishing!

COMFORT: Extra comfy, logo branded, EVO deck pad- keeps your feet from getting sore and can double as a yoga mat!

DURABLITY: We’ve found the strongest and lightest construction available. BLACKFIN uses a Triple Layer Composite PVC construction making the boards 20% lighter while remaining just as durable. A fully inflated BLACKFIN Model X at 15 PSI can hold up to 450 lbs

CARBON RAIL: The construction in all BLACKFIN boards includes a CARBON RAIL that provide an extra layer for more durability and stiffens the board to make it even more rigid than ever before.

PORTABLE: BLACKFIN includes a wheeled travel bag for easier transportation to your favorite paddle destinations! Complete with adjustable cushioned shoulder straps, cushioned waist support and back support. Includes a front pocket for your pump and interior/exterior cinching straps make transportation easy and comfortable. Deflate your iSUP and easily roll it up into the wheeled backpack for easy travel by plane, train, and automobile.

Whats Included with the Blackfin X

  •  Versatile and comfortable wheel compatible backpack
  • Twin chamber hand pump (faster pumping)
  • Carbon blend ultralight adjustable travel paddle
  • 8 multi use action mounts (cameras, phones, rod holders, speakers, cup holders and more)
  • 20 D-rings for gear storage attachments, and towing
  • 3 Flip lock fins for various conditions
  • 10′ Coil ankle leash with key pocket

Our Take on the Blackfin Model X

The core of the Model X paddle board is basically the same as the 2019 model. The 2020 model has the same length, width, shape and volume is all the same too. iRocker SUP kept the same triple layer composite PVC construction and carbon fiber rails that made the BLACKFIN such a great board in 2019. 

Where BLACKFIN stepped it up on this years Model X is with the features of the board.  This year iRocker SUP added 7 more action mounts (for a total of 8), added mounts for fishing accessories, a larger rear cargo area, and spear mount options making it one of the best inflatable SUPs on the market.  When you add in the 2 year warranty the Blackfin X is a great all around paddle board for any SUPer.

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Recommended For:

The BLACKFIN Model X is a great stand up paddle board for:

  • Anyone wanting a durable and very stable SUP
  • Larger paddlers or those paddleboarding with multiple people or possible animals
  • Any beginner or intermediate/advanced SUPers who want a good all around board
  • Fishing or yoga SUPers looking for a wide, stable paddle board
  • River paddlers who need stability yet agile enough to maneuver around rocks and other objects

The Model X is great for the following conditions/situations:

  • Flat water paddling in lakes, bays, marinas, etc.
  • River SUPing
  • SUP Fishing
  • Ocean paddling
  • Surfing in small surf conditions (not for fast, hollow waves)