NIXY Huntington G4 Ultra Compact Review: The Perfect Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board For You

Overview
All-round
Touring
8.2
8.2
Our score
Stability
8
Design
8
Performance
8
Price/Quality ratio
9
Supplied accessories
8

If you are looking for a quality inflatable stand up paddle board that is perfect for any skill level, the NIXY Huntington G4 Ultra Compact should be at the top of your list. This board is extremely durable and well-constructed, making it perfect for people just starting out or those with some experience with SUPs. In this review, we’ll take a closer look at all the features that make the Huntington G4 great!

A new addition to Nixy Sports’ growing SUP line is the NIXY Huntington G4 Ultra compact, it packs down into a much smaller footprint than your regular all-around iSUP. If you are into adventure travel, RV life, backpacking, or any other activity where packability is a top priority, the Huntington G4 is your board.

NIXY Huntington G4 Ultra Compact Review: The Perfect Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board For You 1
Huntington G4 Ultra Compact

Nixy Huntington G4 Ultra Compact is great for those who want to get into the sport without spending a lot of money. The board is made of high-quality materials and construction, yet it still only weighs 22 pounds. This makes it one of the lightest SUPs on the market today. Additionally, the Huntington G4 Ultra Compact comes with an integrated kayak seat system, making it perfect for those who want to use it as a kayak alternative. Overall, the Nixy Huntington G4 Ultra Compact is an excellent choice for those looking for an affordable, high-quality SUP.

Pros and Cons of Nixy Huntington G4 Ultra Compact

Pro’s

  • Ideal for smaller paddlers
  • Great stability on the water
  • Small and compact, ideal for transporting
  • Plenty of added accessories make for great adventuring
  • The whole kit is lightweight and can be easily stored.
  • Truly constructed for traveling where the boards need to be carried in and out.
  • It can be used in a variety of different environments
  • Nixy Sports’ solid construction with tons of great features makes for a great overall experience.
  • The large twin fin sets up tracks very well and also gives the board a nice stable feel.

Cons

  • Tracking actually starts to get worse for paddlers above 175 lbs
  • Tracking performance could be improved
  • The pump is heavy and large
  • It is not the best choice for taller or heavier paddlers
Huntington G4 Ultra Compact
Huntington G4 Ultra Compact

What Makes Nixy Huntington G4 Ultra Compact Stand Out

The Huntington Ultra Compact is designed for beginner to intermediate paddle boarders looking for a travel-friendly board. The board is small and loaded with features, but it isn’t cluttered. All of the features are very functional and usable. You’ll really appreciate them while on your paddling adventures.

What you need to be careful of when looking at a lightweight paddle board is that it doesn’t weigh less because of thinner materials. That’s not the case with the Huntington G4. This board is constructed properly so that it is still compact and light yet durable and strong.

The NIXY Huntington is made with dual-layer woven drop stitch material with fusion technology and has reinforced carbon side rails for added rigidity.

One of the first things that stands out most between the two boards (Compact) is the fact that the deck pad is split into two parts. This allows you to fold the sup in half vertically, making the Ultra-Compact folded-up dimensions smaller than almost any inflatable SUP out there.

Unlike the Compact series, the deck pad on the Huntington G4 Ultra-Compact does not feature any groves and follows the flat EVA deck pad design of the Venice and Monterey boards. These flat designs are usually meant for cruising boards which all of the above is meant for. 

Huntington G4 Ultra Compact
Huntington G4 Ultra Compact

For this reason, NIXY is able to make a smaller iSUP that is very light and compact yet still very strong. At the front nose of this board, there is a smaller 4-point bungee system with adjustable and removable bungees that can be used for storing a small dry bag, your flip-flops, or a water bottle.

The back 6-point bungee system is slightly larger and able to hold more gear. With both bungee cargo systems, there is decent space to load up with any gear you’d like to bring along for the ride. Also, both bungees are reachable from the center of the board for easy access.

Specifications

length
Length
9'6" / 2.8m
width
Width
32" / 81cm