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The company that shook the Stand Up Paddling world to its foundations in only a few years time: iRocker
iRocker SUP is a company where many a company can take an example. Although I can’t find out exactly how long they have been active, their site didn’t become active until 2016. iRocker has grown from a small boy to one of the biggest players worldwide in just a few years. By now, they themselves claim to sell the most stand-up paddle boards worldwide.
Not long ago they made the migration to Europe, with a German, Italian and Spanish website. By now you can also order these boards anywhere.
Who is iRocker?
iRocker is a company that has two other brands under its wings besides iRocker.
Nautical is the brand with which they appeal to beginners. This brand has an interesting price (about $350) and wants to introduce people to the brand in an accessible way.
iRocker SUP then has paddle boards of about $550. A step higher but with this you make a leap when it comes to quality. The paddle boards from iRocker are extremely popular and score almost the full 5 stars on Amazon (read my full review of the iRocker All-Around here).
Finally, the brand has the Blackfin SUP, the showpiece of iRocker. A more expensive paddle board that starts at (about) $750. (You can find my review of the most popular Blackfin board, the Model X, right here)
Do you want to know the difference between the brands Nautical, iRocker and Blackfin? Click here to see a comparison sheet at the bottom of this page.
iRocker SUP collection 2021
The collection of iRocker consists of 4 inflatable paddle boards:
iRocker all around 10‘
iRocker all around 11′
iRocker cruiser 10’6″
iRocker sport 11′ x 31″
Don’t mind the colors. They are available in many colors. Scroll down to see all color variations๐.
iRocker All-around 10′
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The iRocker All Around 10 scores 4.8 stars on Amazon based on 255 ratings.
This board is suitable for all conditions in the water (although fast, very wild water is slightly less recommended by me). Because the board has a length of 10′, iRocker recommends to buy it if you are smaller than 5’8″. Are you taller? Then go for the All Around 11′.
Pro’s
- A lot of stability despite its length, partially thanks to its 3 fins.
- The included accessories are the best you can get!
- Made of particularly good and sturdy material.
- 20 D-rings so you can take anything with you on the water.
- Maximum carrying weight of 170 kg / 375 lbs.
- MPossibility to attach one (or even two) seat(s) (not included in the package).
Cons
- Not suitable for people taller than 5โ8โณ.
The iRocker all-around 10′ is available in 3 colors:
Price (last time I checked): $699
Amazon.com iRocker All-around 11′
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The iRocker All Around 11 scores 4.8 stars on Amazon based on 255 ratings.
The All-Around 11′ is 1′ longer than its smaller brother above. Because of its length it lies a lot more stable in the water. Although you can glide through the water a little faster with the 10′, the 11′ is really for the beginner.
Would you like to go paddleboarding with more than one person and have enough space? Would you like to use a stand up paddle board to do yoga/fitness exercises as well, then the 11′ is a much better choice.
The iRocker All-around 11′ is truly a fantastic inflatable board with perhaps the best (free) accessories we’ve ever seen as standard. Highly recommended!
Pro’s
- Where should I start? This board is a great all-round board
- Maybe the best free included accessories available!
- Made of particularly good and sturdy material (triple layer PVC โ in contrast to many Dual layers of e.g. Aqua Marina).
- 20 D-rings so you can take anything with you on the water.
- Maximum carrying weight of 168 kg / 370 lbs. Insane.
- Possibility to attach one (or even two) seat(s) (not included in the package).
Cons
- Less fast than the 10โฒ variant.
The iRocker 11′ is available in 6 colors:
Price (last time I checked): $799
iRocker cruiser 10’6″
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The iRocker Cruiser 10’6″ scores 4.8 stars on Amazon based on 255 ratings (at time of writing).
The iRocker Cruiser is especially suitable for – you don’t guess – cruising. The board itself is slightly wider than the other boards and also has a wider tail. This makes the board very suitable to explore the area at a leisurely pace, to go fishing or to practice yoga/fitness.
Because of its width it is also a perfect board for paddleboarding with several people. With a maximum weight of 180 kg/397 lbs you can easily take someone with you on your board.
The iRocker Cruiser also comes with fantastic accessories. A carbon shaft paddle, a dual chamber pump (which goes 2x as fast), 3 fins and so on. You won’t regret this!
Pro’s
- Lovely board for the recreational user
- Maybe the best free included accessories available!
- Extra wide tail for more comfort
- Made of particularly good and sturdy material.
- 20 D-rings so you can take anything with you on the water.
- Possibility to attach one (or even two) seat(s) (not included in the package).
Cons
- Less fast than the other boards from iRocker
The iRocker Cruiser is available in 7 colors:
Price (last time I checked): $749
iRocker Sport 11′ x 31″
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The iRocker Sport 11’31” scores 4.9 stars on iRockersup based on 172 reviews (at time of writing).
Do you like adventure and want a little more speed on the water? Then choose the iRocker Sport. This board is more suitable for the more sporty user, the beginner who can paddle board easily, or the (semi) advanced athlete.
The board is about 31″ wide, so you can go pretty fast without losing stability. iRocker claims to have produced one of the fastest inflatable boards with this model. To be honest, I’m not very sure about that, but there’s no doubt that this is a great board as well.
Pro’s
- Super fast board
- Maybe the best free included accessories available!
- Only 31โณ wide but still nice and stable
- Made of particularly good and sturdy material.
Cons
- Still not as fast as racing boards
The iRocker Sport is available in 3 colours:
Price (last time I checked): $749
The difference between iRocker SUP, Nautical and Blackfin
It is quite confusing that the company ‘iRocker’ besides iRocker SUP also has the brands Nautical and Blackfin. In this sheet I would like to show you which brand to choose.
In (very) short:
โก๏ธNautical is the entry-level model. This model is cheaper, has a dual-layer construction and less good specifications. Boards cost around $350.
โก๏ธ iRocker SUP is for the general public. It has a triple-layer construction and skyrockets in performance and specifications. Boards cost between $550 and $650.
โก๏ธ Blackfin is the top of the bill, the showpiece. Most luxurious product for people who really want to get the most out of their SUP-adventure. Boards cost between $750 and $850.
| Nautical | iRocker sup | Blackfin | |
 |  |  | |
| Price | +/- $499 | Between $699 – $799 | Between $949 – $1.049 |
| Construction | Double layer | Triple layer | Triple layer + Carbon |
| Paddle blade | Fiberglass | Carbon mix | Full carbon |
| Supplied pump | 1 chamber dual action | Double chamber triple action | Double chamber triple action |
| Fins | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Weight in backpack | 9 kg / 19.8 lbs | 15 kg / 33.1 lbs | 17 kg / 37.5 lbs |
| Max. capacity | 110 kg / 243 lbs | 165 – 200 kg / 364 – 441 lbs | 200 – 220 kg / 441 – 485 lbs |
| Handles | 3 | 5 – 7 | 7 |
| D-rings | 13 | 17 – 21 | 20 |
| Kayak seat possible? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years | 2 years |
Do you own an iRocker SUP? Let us know in the comments how satisfied you are with this paddle board! I am very curious if you are as impressed as I am.
Review written by: Tom Hi! My name is Tom. During the year I try to be on a paddle board as much as possible. By reading this blog you'll stay updated on everything I test on the water :)
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