If you’ve read my previous SUP pump reviews, you probably know that my all-time favorite electric pump is the OutdoorMaster Shark. It was the best electric pump from last year. But with the release of the OutdoorMaster Whale, a newer pump with a rechargeable battery, I think I found my new go-to paddleboard pump!
So today I’m going to talk about the reasons why the OutdoorMaster Whale is one of the best electric pumps in the market right now, my own experience testing it out, and the overall performance of this product. Let’s go ahead and take a look at it together!
The OutdoorMaster Whale is a portable and rechargeable electric pump. And when I say portable, I really do mean that you don’t need to plug it into an outlet when inflating your board since it has 6000mAH rechargeable batteries.
With this pump, there’s no more struggle trying to find the nearest parking just so you can inflate your board next to your car (for a guy living in the Netherlands, where the parking is nowhere near the water, so trust me, I know the struggle) and no more accidentally pulling on the cable when you’re in the middle of inflating.
And I guess another thing to note about this product is that it’s made with environmentally-friendly materials. Now I don’t know about you, but when companies try their best to be sustainable, it will always be a plus for me!
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Sounds promising already, right? Well, let’s dive into it more to see what else it can offer. I first tested it out with my Atoll 11′ paddleboard. Long story short, I was really impressed with its performance, so I decided to take it further and push the OutdoorMaster Whale to its limit. You’ll be surprised to know how many paddleboards I was able to inflate in just one battery charge! But, more on that later 😉
For now, let’s get into the specs of this product and see what makes it special.
OutdoorMaster Whale Specs
| Maximum Pressure: | 16 PSI |
| Size (L x W x H): | 14.56” x 8.66” x 6.69” / 36.98cm x 21.99cm x 16.99cm |
| Weight: | 3.6LBS / 1.5kg |
| Voltage: | 12V |
| Stage 1: | 350L/min |
| Stage 2: | 70L/min |
| Nozzles: | C7, H3, Cone 7.33mm, and Round 17mm |
| Cord length: | 9ft / 2.75m |
| Maximum time usage: | 30 minutes (continuously) |
| Warranty: | 1 year |
Comparing the features of this pump to the OutdoorMaster Shark II, the Whale has a limited pressure range (0.5 to 16 PSI) since the Shark can go up to 20 PSI. But for a battery-powered device, I think a maximum pressure of 16 PSI is not bad, especially since most of my paddleboards only require around 15 to 16 PSI (I mean, nobody really uses 20 PSI anyway).
But for those of you who use boards that need at least 18 PSI, this might not be the right choice for you.
I’ve tested the Whale SUP pump in the Ultimate Power Test and you can see in the video below how blown away I was by its fantastic battery life and performance overall. This is a comparison video between three awesome pumps, so you will learn a lot!
I had no problem using this pump back to back with my Atoll 11′, Bluefin Cruise, O2 Retro board, and more (Spoiler alert, I was able to inflate more than three boards!). The average time it took me to inflate each board is about 7 to 9 minutes, which is not bad at all, considering this is a rechargeable electric pump.
And with every board, the first stage pumped about 350 liters of air per minute for that first quick inflation, while it pumped 70 liters of air per minute as it inflates the board to my desired PSI.
And of course, as with any other electric pump, the OutdoorMaster Whale made quite the noise during the second stage, but I guess that’s unavoidable.
I also tested out this pump with SUPs from different brands since according to OutdoorMaster, this pump can be used with a wide range of boards. They mentioned that the nozzle can fit paddleboards from different brands such as Redpaddle, Atoll, iRocker, Bluefin, Dynamo, and more.
So, that’s a big plus in my experience! It truly makes this the one pump you will need forever.
My Own Experience with the OutdoorMaster Whale Pump
Now let’s move on and talk about my own experience using this pump. When I received the OutdoorMaster Whale, it took me about 90 minutes to get the battery to a fully charged status. I used the European plug I received in my package, but for those of you in the US, OutdoorMaster offers a US plug version as well.
When charging the device, you’ll see that it has a blue light turned on. But once the charging is done, it changes to white which I think is really cool. And when you’re inflating an item, the white light turns on automatically as well.
In my kit, I got a 4.5 ft hose which is long enough to inflate a board comfortably, rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries, 4 nozzles for different purposes (can be used with tents, yoga balls, paddleboards, or air mattresses), a 12V connector so I can plug it in my car, and an AC adapter so I can charge the device at home.
I’m a bit disappointed that it doesn’t have a bag, but at least it has a large built-in compartment so I can still keep the cord organized.
Oh, and did I mention that it also has a USB port and an LED light? Yup! This pump is so great that you can use it to charge your phone when you run out of juice and use the LED light when it gets too dark when you stay out too late in the water.
Another thing I like about this pump is the decent-sized digital display where you can enter your desired PSI. It’s also very convenient since it shows me the battery status so I’ll know when it needs charging.
It also shows a fan icon at the bottom left corner to alert me when the auto-cooling feature is on (yup, it has a really nice automatic cooling feature so you can avoid overheating).
I first tried it with my Atoll paddleboard and set the pump to inflate about 15 PSI (my Atoll paddleboard is 11 feet long with a volume of 238L). The digital pressure gauge is quite accurate with a digital sensory accuracy of 0.01 PSI.
It showed me the inflation value in real-time, which I enjoyed monitoring since all I really had to do was stand there and watch while making these awesome pictures of myself for all of you to see 😉
Then, after inflating the board which took me about 9 minutes (which is not bad, but it usually takes me about 5 to 8 minutes to inflate boards manually, so to me, 9 minutes is quite slow) the pump indicated that it only has 75% of battery charge left. And just like with the OutdoorMaster Shark II, the OutdoorMaster Whale also automatically turns off when it reaches the desired pressure which is really awesome.
The OutdoorMaster Whale also includes a smart deflation option. But to be honest with you, it only takes me about 1 to 2 minutes to manually deflate my paddleboards anyway, it’s not that big of a deal to me. But I guess it’ll still be very convenient when I’m too tired (or lazy) to deflate the board after a full day enjoying the water.
Then it got me thinking… How far can I go with this pump? I was really curious so naturally, I pushed it to its limits and tried pumping more boards. After fully inflating a second board, the pump indicated that it only has 50% juice left. But out of curiosity, I tried inflating another board, and then another, and then another.
That’s right! With only one single charge of the battery, I was able to inflate FIVE boards (Atoll 11′, Bluefin Cruise, O2 Retro, Glide, and Goosehill Sailor) with each one taking about 7 to 9 minutes to inflate!
Honestly, I really can’t believe that I was able to take it this far, especially since OutdoorMaster only says the pump can inflate up to two full boards in 30 minutes.
I have never tried a pump that performs like this before (and to think that I didn’t have to plug it into an outlet the whole time) and I think I’ll never leave the house without bringing this beast of a pump along.
Who would use this pump?
You might wonder why you would buy an electric battery pump when you can just get the Shark II and inflate your boards while connected to the car?
Well, for me personally, when the weather is nice, I like to go biking with a board on my back. This is when electric battery pumps come in extra handy for me. After that long ride, I don’t even want to think about manual pumping and an electricity source just isn’t available anywhere near the lake.
OutdoorMaster Whale vs Cachalot vs Shark II
Now let’s take a look at the differences between these 3 OutdoorMaster pumps:
| Whale | Cachalot | Shark II | |
| Price | $199.99 | $129.99 | $169.99 |
| Maximum Pressure | 16 PSI | 20 PSI | 20 PSI |
| Voltage | 12V | 12V | 12V |
| Stage 1 | 350L/min | 350L/min | 350L/min |
| Stage 2 | 70L/min | 70L/min | 70L/min |
| Nozzles | C7, H3, Cone 7.3mm, and Round 17mm | 5 valves, including C7 and H3 | C7, H3, Round 17mm, Cone 7.3mm, 805 valve, Boston valve, Pinch valve |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year |
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Maximum Pressure
The Whale comes to the maximum air pressure, the OutdoorMaster Cachalot and Shark II can reach up to 20 PSI, which is definitely much higher than the Whale’s 16 PSI maximum air pressure. But if you think about it, no one really maxes out their inflatable paddleboards to 20 PSI.
The average air pressure needed to get a nice and stable board is around 15 to 16 PSI. Unless your board needs at least 18 PSI to get that rigidness that you want in your SUP, I don’t recommend pushing it as far as 20 PSI.
Furthermore, even though the maximum air pressure differs between these three pumps, it still takes the same amount of time to inflate paddleboards. Similboard’she inflation time of the OutdoorMaWhale’sale, the Cachalot, and Shark II also take around 8 to 12 minutes to blow up a SUP, depending on the board’s size, volume, and brand.
Voltage
For the Whale, Cachalot, and Shark II pumps, the voltage between the three is pretty much the same which is 12V. The difference, however, is where you can plug the devices. When it comes to the Shark II and the Cachalot, both of these pumps have 12V car connectors so you can pump your paddleboard near your vehicle.
The cool thing about the Whale is, even though it also is a 12V pump, OutdoorMaster also gives you an AC adapter that you can plug in your home or in any outlet. But unlike the Cachalot and Shark II, you won’t really be using the cords included for the most part because it has 6000mAh rechargeable b