ERS DUAL Insights and Reviews

I have loved paddle boarding when on vacations, and finally chose to get my own board this year. I needed an inflatable so that I can haul it up to paddle with my son in Mystic, to the Jersey Shore to paddle with my niece, out to Chicago to paddle with my sister - and to get to my local paddle places like Marsh Creek State Park. I spent a long time looking through all the boards available, asking questions, trying to be sure I was getting a board that would serve me well and was rugged enough to last through being hauled around the country.

The ERS DUAL is perfect for me! The compact size and lighter weight mean I can get it where I want and fill it easily. It has great balance and stability, and I am always confident when I am paddling. I also liked that as a Philly resident, I was buying from a fairly local company. I now have the freedom to just wander out and enjoy paddling anytime I want! It is my favorite form of exercise - and now I can go whenever I want! I find an incredible amount of peace being out on the water. I am sending a picture of me relaxing at Marsh Creek State Park - the great blue herons were everywhere! It was incredibly beautiful to just paddle around enjoying nature.

I was looking for a surfable inflatable SUP for travel. After many hours of research, I decided on the DUAL 9-6 S3 to take to Hawaii for a few weeks. Paddled on Maui at Napili Bay, S-turns, Kaanapali, Breakwall and Guardrails. I love the portability and quality. So far it's held up to air travel well.

The configurable fins is a great feature. I have a 34" wide Coreban woody so it took a little to get used to the 31" wide DUAL - never thought 3" width would make such a difference. The DUAL is definitely more responsive and maneuverable and more easily caught the waves. Because it was so much lighter, my 12 year old son was able to carry the DUAL on his own. I was able to pump it up manually in about 3 minutes.

This is one of the most fun boards in the ERS DUAL range rivaling the 10-0 depending on the conditions and a board that I wouldn't be without in my quiver. It’s an evolution of one of the original designs aiming at something that felt a bit more like a surfboard for some low waves, but it also doubled down on being a great compact ride for a smaller rider. Plenty of the local riders have run these over the years through rapids but it’s equally at home surfing some ocean breaks or just on a serene lake or flatter river section.

I'll take this out on most breaks and swap it around with the 10-7 it just depends on the type of waves that are forming. This is great on junky little surf as you can kick it around a bit with cutbacks and tricks on the small stuff. This board is also perfect for smaller riders who want to take on some whitewater but don't want the bulk and heft of a bigger board to control. Great board for just chilling and relaxing too.

An excellent all-around board. I've surfed the Potomac River, run rapids with it in Jasper, Canada, and surfed Assateague Island waves with. Its excellent ride and stability make it an easy go-to in my quiver. I love taking friends unfamiliar with paddleboarding out on the 10-0 because of its forgiveness on the water. The rolling backpack has come in handy taking this board on flights.

I own a LOT of SUPs - about 20, from short surfing SUPs to race boards to cheap inflatables to quality inflatables. The ERS board definitely fits in that latter category - it is solid, stiff, and I love being able to switch out the fin in the standard fin box. This is my go-to board when I paddle with my 5-year-old twins - yes, my 5-year-old twins can paddle SUP or kayak. We live in Connecticut and paddle on the Long Island Sound. This board is stable and tracks well so I can follow them when they are both in their kayaks, and I keep a tow line on the board so I can tow them both home when they get tired. Last summer - when they were 4 - they insisted on paddling a solid mile downwind, and then mysteriously got lazy on the way back, so I ended up towing them, in a chain of ERS SUP to kids kayak to kids kayak, all the way back upwind. Nice way to get a good workout while paddling with kids!

I had the opportunity to use the ERS V3 10-7 while leading numerous skills classes and instructor certification workshops throughout the spring and summer this year.  After approximately 6-months of using the board I’ve really enjoyed numerous aspects of the board, one of those being the variety of fin options that ERS provides with the board.  Being able to use the board in various environments is important to me as an instructor and paddler. I used a long center fin during most flat-water classes and transitioned to a “2 + 1” or “thruster” fin set-up while paddling on the river.

Additionally the relatively short length of the board coupled with the subtle nose rocker provided easy maneuvering in all environments.  The maneuverability of the board was complimented by a forgiving 5” thickness in the rail that provided enough volume to feel comfortable and stable through varied conditions and dynamic maneuvers.  While durability is always a consideration with inflatable boards, the ERS V3 10-7 has proved to be very resilient to the wear and tear of being dragged across dirt and gravel, pulled up onto docks and ledges, and bumping into rocks and tree limbs. Based on the boards performance thus far, I look forward to continuing to use the board in the diverse environments that my paddling and instruction take me.  

I live in Miami and enjoy being out on the water - Biscayne Bay. I had been renting SUPs for a while and decided to make an investment into a SUP of my own. I did numerous web searches, and once I came across ERS I was convinced this was the brand for me. I love taking on new adventures, so while my experience has largely been just cruising through the bay and along intracoastal ways, I hope to take my Dual S3 10.7 into the beach and try paddle surfing soon. Great board…couldn’t be more pleased. Worth the crazy long wait period to get a board in one of the first shipments in 2021.

I recently got my ERS board as a birthday gift and was so excited! I paddle boarded a few years ago and fell in love, so was thrilled to get a board of my own. My husband picked out the board after doing extensive research and found several recommendations for Pumped Up SUP, which also happens to be a local company for us, which is one of the reasons we chose to go with them. But it also just worked out that ERS boards were so highly rated that it was a win/win. So far I have ridden it on some of the inlets of the Chesapeake bay as well as the Potomac. In terms of favorite features, I'm still finding them but really like the detachable fins!

This truly is a do anything board and really comes into it’s own as the ultimate all rounder in the ERS range. I’ve surfed with it, I’ve taken it through rapids, and I’ve put first time students on this board as part of a Paddlestroke SUP lesson. The size is perfect formerly any paddler and for those smaller, taller, or a little heavier you just shift up or down to the 9-6 or 11-0 for a similar feel for your size and weight. An absolute classic that glides along water with plenty of speed, and is incredibly responsive to stroke input and touch.

PERFORMANCE BOARD OF THE YEAR 2019 and 2020. This is an area where the ERS V3 really shines. The shape, quality materials, and fin set up of the V3 makes for a high performance experience when it comes to tracking and glide. If you are looking for a high-quality, performance level SUP board, then the V3 by ERS is our top pick for 2020. With ERS’s industry leading materials and design you will be able to paddle anywhere and in almost any conditions.

I love my ERS board! This board has been in the ocean, rivers, and lakes and still looks new! It is a very stiff board, holding 15 psi and I have had it filled up all season and it did not lose any air. We have a paddlesports education company where we teach American Canoe Association Stand Up Paddleboarding and Kayaking courses and this board has been great to get people out on many different waterways. I could not be happier with the quality and durability of this board. If you are looking for an air SUP, Earth River SUP is the way to go.

These inflatable boards are great for travel. I've been to Florida and Hawaii several times. Taking these into the airport is much easier than a large hard board. Getting the battery powered portable pump is a must. It makes it so easy to inflate right on the beach. Having your own board is so much better than overpaying to rent worn out boards and paddles. I wasted more money renting over the years than the cost of one of these. I regret not buying my own sooner. I was worried that the inflatable board would feel too soft and flexible, but that is not the case. When pumped up properly, the board is very solid and firm. You can’t even tell it’s inflated. We chose the 10'7" model for my wife and kids. The 10'7" is sportier and easier to turn than my larger 11' board. The two kids can ride the 10’7” together. They are 10 and 13 years old. My wife prefers the 10'7" for her and I prefer the 11' for me. The whole family is happy and we'll be using these on many great beaches for years to come. I should also note that these are great in fresh water also and we use them regularly in our neighborhood lakes.

My ERS SUP Board was a birthday gift to myself, with the uploaded photo from my birthday paddle 🙂 I used the board all summer and well into fall here in Minnesota, exploring city lakes around Minneapolis as well as many lakes "up North." I even invested in a pair of paddle wetshoes so I could keep riding in October (coldest ride was an air temp in the 30s!). One of my favorite activities is to put a bluetooth speaker in my dry bag and listen to audiobooks while I explore new shorelines. I also enjoyed many early morning paddles with the steam rising off the lake (you can't see the sunrise if you're not up before the sun!) I love that my ERS board is so maneuverable while being stable enough for yoga--both important features as I was looking to make my purchase. I also love how easy the inflatable board and the electric pump make it to travel to different lakes. It was a sad day when I had to pack up my board for the winter--but I'm hoping to take it with me on a "workation" to Hawaii this spring, and I can't wait until the ice is off the lakes and it's boarding time once again in Minnesota.

I mainly use the ERS SUP board to take my kids out on the flat waters near Richmond, VA. I have been kayaking whitewater for years in the area. The SUP gives me a way to share my passion for paddling with my two kids and make great memories. I am looking forward to take the ERS explore waterways with them. My kids had a blast on the first couple trips with me on the James. I also like the fact that it's easier for them to "help" paddling if they want.

I was looking at different watercraft. Inflatable SUP was a better fit based on ease of storage and weight compared to canoe and kayak. I selected ERS because of strong recommendation from boater on Facebook and selected DUAL based on Pumped Up SUP's website. I wanted a board that allows me to sample different types of water and also take family out not on the flat water. Main draw for me on the DUAL was the removal fins. Since this is first SUP, I don't have any comparison on how it paddles. That said, I am very impressed with the kit as well as the instructions on the website. I got comfortable with using the board immediately.

I am very new to paddle boarding and this is the only board I have ever used, but I have used it a few times and have really enjoyed it so far. As I’m learning I have been staying on calm flat water lakes, but it glides extremely smoothly across the lake with each paddle stroke. I am already planning multiple trips this summer to take my board to some more challenging waters for me.

I have the 10.7 dual and my wife has the 11.0 Skylake for larger river (potomac and shenandoah) as well as flatwater bays and lakes. I personally like the 5 inch thickness on the dual and skylake boards for the increased stability they provide and the more shallow rail makes it a little bit easier to carve when surfing small waves. Both of these boards are excellent all around boards, relately fast and easy to control, suitable for riders of all skill levels. One can use them for hard play but also for liesure floats and relaxation. Finally, all of our boards are incredibly durable, no need to treat them with kid gloves.

I love the low profile and rigidity! It’s a huge upgrade from my previous board. I handles really well on the water. The removable fins and fin package that came with it is a key feature as I ride lakes, rivers and white water and am hoping to surf a local river wave once we get more rain. I ride it mostly in Manitoba. Also the pump is excellent. Only take 5-7 min to fill!

Great quality paddle board. I really like the fin system as I can use appropriate fins depending on where I paddle. As I am a beginner, I primarily ride it in calm waters (Dana Point, CA), sometimes venturing out into a deeper ocean where I don’t need to worry about the waves crashing on me. I bought an electric pump along with the board and it is working great. To my surprise though, manual pump inflates the board super fast, so worked out great when I had to haul my board to one of the more remote beaches in the backpack.

I choose to ride ERS, because I want a piece of mind that I have the best technology under my feet when I am out in the ocean. Oh and my kids - they love it!

I live on the East side of the Cascade Mountains, two hours east of Seattle WA. I have not had a great deal of time to ride because I was close to harvest when I purchased the board. Still, I live near Lake Wenatchee, a beautiful high mountain lake. I've paddle a few times out in the lake. It was fun to be able to put my pup on the board and take off. Sage was right at home on the board and I found the board to be very stable. I even threw a stick for Sage, while in the middle of the lake. She went and got it and I pulled her back on board. I also let her run the shore while I paddled.

This year, if our disease problem calms, I will head over to the Seattle area and paddle in the Sound. I will also paddle the Wenatchee River from the lake down to my cabin; approximately 7 miles of mild rapids. I was considering buying the longer version of what I have for a second when friends visit. I have always loved being on the water and this is another great way to go. I had my good camera and Swarovski Bino's in the dry bag. I often see bear along the shores here.

Honestly, friends told me many techniques for stability, as a beginning rider, but I found the board to be very stable and had no issues staying upright. I will need to master the paddling techniques for greater efficiency and play more with the rudder selection, but that is just fun. I bought the electric pump to go with the board, as I am 65 and do not want to waste time. I cannot wait to hit the ocean and river.

I wanted an Inflatable SUP for travel purposes as my wife and I spend 2-3 months a year on the road in our RV. My criteria included durability, weight, value and versatility as it will be used in a variety of conditions including surfing, river running and mostly flatwater exploring adventures. Earth River SUP was the obvious choice and the 10'7 was the best all around size for us. So far it has been a lifestyle enhancement! It pack's up real small and deliver's a big dose of fun as we arrive at each new location. I went with the E95 3 piece all carbon paddle for the same reason's (ease of transport and durability). The bright colors really enhance photo op's! Love It!

Purchased the V3 for coastal touring around Tampa Bay and Gulf of Mexico early during the pandemic when rental facilities closed down. Quickly became my go to social-distancing activity and work out when gym in my apartment building closed down.
Live on Harbour Island in downtown Tampa and enjoy early morning paddling with the manatees, dolphins, rays, and even an occasional small shark! Went with this model because of versatility and portability to someday, when travelling is back to normal, explore waterways I visited as a child in upstate New York.

I love taking out my new board on the intercostal waterways here in NW Florida. It relieves me of work stress or when I've had a full week, gets me outdoors, into the sun, and gives me awesome exercise. It's my new zen and self-therapy! I love how well it's been constructed and how it feels like a solid SUP. One of these days I'll try to get the dog on there haha!

I chose to invest in an ERS board as a beginner SUPer because I have been wanting to own my own board for years. I love the company's commitment to build quality. I definitely feel it every time I climb on my board.

I LOVE getting out on the water, experiencing the quiet of nature (as quiet as it can be with an 8 and 2 year old along.) I love that my husband tried my board once, came home and ordered his ERS board the same night, so we can all be on the water at the same time.

We discovered Upper Lake Clementine, which is an amazing combination of perfectly clear water and the ideal swimming temp to be in and out of the water in Nor Cal's hot summer sun. I'm so glad I finally have my board and I can't wait to take it with me so many places in the coming years.

Loving my ERS DUAL 10-7. It's an excellent and versatile board. The interchangeable fins means I can toss on short fins for the river or shoals, or a long fin for open water or surfing. The picture I sent was from a seven mile downwind paddle from Marco Island to Goodland, FL along the intercoastal waterway.

It was funny to have power boats slow down and ask if I was lost! The board felt very secure and reasonably fast. Nothing like paddling up to a bar for the takeout before being picked up! A couple of days before I had done a similar length offshore downwind around the outside of Marco Island. The board was great on rolling cross-waves while paddling offshore. I went out into the bays around Marco almost every day for two weeks. A couple of weeks later I was paddling it on the Potomac in a drysuit!

I've taken it on the ocean, bays, lakes, and rivers. My next desire is to improve my whitewater skills and will be using this board to learn these new techniques. That means working on attaining, surfing, and running rapids. I'm confident the DUAL 10-7 will be a great board for building these skills. A couple of weeks ago I took our 40 pound dog out for paddles on Cheat Lake. The 10-7 is long enough and stable enough that she has room on the bow and we have both gotten comfortable with paddling together.

The included kit has been great, including the really sturdy travel bag and handy fin folio. I got lazy and bought an electric pump with it and am really glad I did. While the two-stage manual pump is the best I've used, that two-stage electric pump is da bomb! It's great to have a board that really performs well under a wide range of environments. We'll be taking it with us in our travel trailer when we go across the country next year. It'll be great to be able to just pop it out, pump it up and paddle wherever we are.

We bought our boards to travel around the Western US and use on lakes and rivers such as the Animas and the Colorado ( this week). We really like the packability, and the quality is outstanding! Easy to inflate and deflate with the electric pump, and the boards are well designed with options without being "overloaded" with add-ons that are not practical. We are intermediate level users, and these boards offer us the flexibility to use in many different scenarios whether it is flat water on a local lake or pond, or on light rapids on rivers such as the Colorado in Moab.

The stability of the board is amazing. I get a lot of compliments on the color scheme and anyone that borrows the carbon paddle always wants to use it over the hybrid I bought to replace a cheap one that accidentally went for a deep sea dive and was un retrievable. I've used a Bote and an Isle. This one is hands down way better with both craftsmanship and quality. It feels and looks very durable. I have been rocked into a rocky beach during conditions that I probably shouldn't have been out. The board handled very well in those conditions and came out unscathed.

I love riding my board on the lakes and reservoirs in Colorado. It’s a smooth, stable ride and I feel completely confident on it. It’s a breeze to inflate with the car pack. The paddle has a fantastic grip and is so easy to adjust to the correct height. The board packs up easily in the rolling backpack. The various removable fins and different options for fin configuration make this a dream for novice to pros. I can’t wait to take this out on a river someday.

I have enjoyed it several times on the James River just out of Richmond and am looking forward to trialing it out on the ocean one of these days soon. Love the stability that I am getting better with. I can fall off and get back on all on my own. Standing is much better after being out a few times and I love that I can throw it in the back of my car and take it where ever I go.

Service from ERS was great and very helpful. I highly recommend using ERS if you are planning on getting a stand up paddle board for any reason. I have been on mostly smooth water but have had some small waves and had to power through some wind. I was amazed at the lower profile of my board when compared to the rental board I had used in the past. It did not catch the wind nearly as much and tracked much easier. Maneuvering was a dream and I look forward to using the different fin configurations in different settings.

Getting my Dual 10-7 S3 has encouraged me to spend more time on the water and has increased my skill and enjoyment of paddle boarding. 

I'm a parent of two (3 year old and 6 year old), and a small business owner, so I usually take one afternoon off every other week to decompress by paddling solo at Jordan Lake, NC. The entire process is cathartic - from the drive, pumping up the board, paddling around, and sometimes doing a little sup yoga or simply lying down and watching the clouds go by. My wife and I also go out together on Jordan Lake occasionally, and she's more than a little envious of my board. I started with a costco inflatable sup, but wanted something thinner, faster, and more durable. ERS had great reviews, and I've been very pleased with my Dual 10-7.

I use the board for travel. I take it with me on vacation or work trips. It’s such an awesome way to get out and see nature. I’ve taken it to Florida where I paddled around Miami at sunset. Then to the Everglades through the swamps and gators. And all the way to Prudhoe bay. Which is north of the Arctic circle where I took it on my first river run 17 miles down the Sagavanirktok river. I chose ERS for the quality and thinner design which gives it a better feel closer to a hard board. The different size fins makes very versatile as well.

I purchased my two SUP’s for me and my daughter as a birthday surprise for her, to take on our vacation to Miami, Florida back in June of 2022! As a newbie, w found having quality equipment has grown my confidence so greatly because the boards really perform and do not detract from the experience at all. I loved the ease of traveling with our boards via airplane. We used them for the first time at the Oleta River State Park in Miami; it was so amazing, after paddling down the River we came upon a beach and ended up taking a lunch break on the beach. I chose this brand after doing some extensive research and am impressed with the quality and enjoyment that I get every time I’m on the water.

Since vacationing in June, I have used the boards with numerous friends at various lakes and creeks in Maryland. It makes being on the water very accessible. I’ve also participated in a local race league once a week since having my boards. I’ve enjoyed getting to know all the available launch spots in my area; as a Maryland native, I’ve actually have found more parks this summer since having my boards than I’ve visited in my 49 years of living in Maryland. I’ve also met so many wonderful people as a result of venturing out to different launch spots.

What a joy it’s been for my family and friends whom never imagined themselves on a SUP. I’m very pleased and grateful to the folks at Pumped Up SUP in Bethesda, Maryland for the expert assistance when I called in the first time I was inflating my boards and realized that I had a few questions about how to proceed; they walked me through the process with patience and I was able to confidently launch into an amazing experience with my daughter. It allowed me to see a very familiar vacation spot from a whole new vantage point. 😊 I have since traveled a few times with my inflatable and I love it!!

The shop I work out of is 7 minutes from a beautiful mountain lake, so at least 3 days a week I take my ers board to the lake for a quick paddle after work. It has quickly become one of my favorite activities this summer and I eagerly anticipate taking it to the sea.

I've been enjoying taking my nephews out on the lake as our paddle boards work as excellent platforms for them to practice their swimming from/around.

My ERS board has proven to be vastly superior in terms of stability, tracking, and speed to the thicker boards my family has.

I LOVE my ERS board! I purchased last fall after borrowing my friends same model but in the 10-7. I had never paddle boarded before, but knew instantly that this was something I could really get in to. My wife had bought an inexpensive board package but I knew I wanted something better quality. I come from a long time of working in the cycling industry and riding and racing top shelf equipment.

I appreciated the fact that ERS was focused only on the inflatable market and wasn't saturating the market in discount type outlets. I've ridden my board all summer long on the local lakes and rivers and even tried my hand at riding smaller rapids. The board could do it all, especially with the fin system and the ability to go anywhere from a large 9" center fin all the way down to 2" fin set up for shallow rivers. I've been using the ERS Carbon 95 paddle lately. I started with the the ERS Carbon 85, but as my stroke has gotten better I'm finding the 95 to fit my technique better. There are a lot of paddles out there, but it seems like the next level is almost twice as expensive as these paddles.

With in the last few weeks my wife ditched her budget board package and is now on the ERS Skylake 10-7 S3 in Magenta along with a Carbon ERS 85 paddle. She's been loving the upgrade and we are out 2-3 times a week getting in the last of summer. As our paddling group grows, we just had another friend get a Skylake board in 10-9 and another friend is looking at an ERS as well. I guess we'll be a mini Portland, OR ERS club. I can also say I had an issue with my paddle and I called on a Monday, and by Friday the replacement was here. Awesome products. Awesome customer service!

ERS SUP has been such a fun addition to our family lake outings! We love taking the kids out on the board. The versatility of our duel is perfect for our family and makes traveling from body of water to body of water so easy. It packs up perfectly for our travels and changing the fins out is such an awesome feature. We plan on this board being apart of the fam for a long long time!

I bought the Dual S3 (10-9 Aqua Grey) after speaking with Greg Miller at PaddleStroke SUP and the guys at PumpedUpSUP. Absolutely, no regrets about my decision- love the board. I had a few composite boards already but never owned an inflatable SUP. The Dual S3 was originally going to serve as a fitness paddler primarily for attaining up the Potomac River and some occasional whitewater. However. I have had so much fun on the board that it has become my 'go to' for many, many more situations.

My absolute favorite is the way the board rides in rough conditions- super stable and absolutely crushes chop. I routinely take the Dual S3 out when its windy with shin high or above conditions. Simply put, the board stands out - not only because it enables you to cruise along at a rapid clip but because the stability in constantly changing conditions allows you to keep paddling upright - when everyone else is dropping down to their knees. I am always approached in the parking lot after rough sessions- "that board is really fast." , "where did you get it" are common questions. And every time I never hesitate to recommend the Dual S3.

I ride primarily on Lake Sammamish. My previous board was a 12' 32" wide fiberglass Riviera. I like the storage convenience and the comfort of the rubber deck of an inflatable board. The main feature and why I bought this board was for it's stability. I've been very impressed with with this board, and enjoyed the high level of customer service I experienced.

Like the ERS V3 10-7, I had the opportunity to use the ERS V3 10-9 throughout the spring and summer to lead various SUP classes, instructor workshops, and for my own paddling ventures.  I found the 10-9 to be a supremely stable platform to paddle in various conditions. While not quite as maneuverable as the 10-7, the 10-9 performed really well in the river environment, specifically making front ferries, eddy turns, and peel-outs.  

The 10-9 became my go-to instructional board in calm or easy moving water due to its stability and relative speed.  With the 5” thick rails and the heel-pad, I found the board very easy to move around on and step back to submerge the tail for pivot turns.  Additionally, the size of the board allowed for easy storage for all the necessary equipment one may need on a full day on the water.  

Myself and several dads take our kids to a lake every summer. Think 30 dads and over 100 kids of all ages. A few years ago several friends started acquiring inflatable SUPs. I had tried a few brands and ended up liking the features and reviews of the ERS boards. I am 6' 5" and 200lbs so I needed a stable board that would track well. I was new at the sport but knew I wanted to make the investment and have one that lasted as I grew confident in my skills. I could not be more happy as are my kids. We love taking it out throughout the summer and taking it on long journeys. Now others are following my choice of ERS boards and we hope to be paddling with many more this summer. Thanks for a great product.

I bought these so I could travel. We go to Florida and Hawaii every year. I was sick and tired of paying too much for renting crappy beat up boards and paddles. The inflatable boards make travel easy. We've been to Maui, Oahu, Pensacola Florida and our neighborhood lakes with these. I constantly get questions from people about the boards when inflating/deflating especially on Waikiki Beach. I had at least two dozen people ask me questions about how the inflatable boards work, where I got them and how the battery powered pump worked. I think most people love to SUP but don't want the challenge of traveling with big boards. We chose the 11' model for two people - me and my 10 year old. It works great for two people with a total weight of us being around 250 lbs.

I use my SUP on the St Croix River in Hudson Wi. I love that it is stable. I use it to get from my boat to either an island or shore line. I did a lot of research and wanted a SUP that I wouldn’t fall off. I love the color scheme too. I love that there are so many fin combinations to choose from. I do worry that I will lose the small metal piece to attach fin to fin box. The metal key used to grab it is quite helpful.

Wife (and kids, photo attached) were excited to try a new watersport and wanted a stand up paddleboard for a Christmas present. Of course, this led me to an exhaustive research project on selecting the right paddleboard (rigid vs inflatable, beginners vs proficient, ocean vs. freshwater, price ranges, etc.) right up until the holiday delivery deadline.

Fast forward to receiving a beautifully engineered inflatable standup paddle board, learning how easy it is to inflate, deflate, and store, then taking it out on its maiden voyage just a few short weeks ago. I think they are going to ask for another one this year...

An incredible touring shape that doesn’t follow the typical ‘touring’ board class design parameters. Fast, but also stable which helps in chop and a beautifully graded rocker that I’ve even run through a few pocket waves with. It will handle a ton of weight and performs almost like an all rounder. For distance it’s an amazing ride that tracks like it’s on a wire but keeps the features in the tail area for easy leverage into shifts and full degree turns. Great for up river attainment training workouts and because it’s super stable for a 12.6, it can actually handle fast moving water and class II rapids with short fins or no fins which no other board in this class can go close to doing.

Got to ride multiple lakes in the Sierras this year, in the lakes basin recreation area. I love how big and how stable the 12-6 is. We're a family of four and so Dad's board becomes the Sherpa board carrying all the gear and that 350 lb carrying capacity makes it super easy, especially when I pick up a random kid. I also love the whole package that came with my purchase, the bag is great, the pump, the fin package which makes it super versatile depending on the kind of lake we're at.

My father and I even repurposed the paddle board packs and stuffed his inflatable kayaks in them and hiked up to a lake and they worked out great. Very happy with my purchase, the fit the finish of everything is top notch and you definitely feel like you got your money's worth in a high quality board. Keep up the good work, we recommend your brand to all of our friends.

The ERS 12’6″ V3 felt super solid from the moment it was inflated. It was the first thing I noticed, it felt particularly stiff. So it wasn’t a wonder that when I got on board I felt as solid as a cement block. I put this down to some great materials and manufacturing. The shape of the board makes for a great touring board as the slender body with a narrower nose and tail helps with the glide. Additionally, the rocker in the nose has been carefully engineered to give the best assistance in challenging conditions but not hindering you covering distances on flatwater.

Great combination of board stiffness, durability and performance on the water. I ride it on my local lakes and rivers. The quality is top notch and better than any other inflatable SUP I’ve ever used. One experience was paddling on Lake Michigan where the extra width provided the necessary stability to keep from falling of the board when the wind picked up and the chop got really rough. At the same time the extra width does not slow the board down. It still maintains excellent glide per stroke. Also, I’ve noticed the tracking is very good allowing me to paddle up to as many as 10 strokes per side without switching to the other side. Another experience was paddling on a local river with some mild class two rapids.

I was able to paddle through waves without falling of the board. And the occasional bump on a rock did no harm to the board. This proves the exceptional durability of the V3 construction. Another great feature is the interchangeable fin package that comes standard with the V3 boards. This allows for a wide variety of fin setups depending on the environment and paddling conditions. I use the three fin setup for rough water where extra stability is required. I use the single long center fin for long distance paddling in calm flat water. I use the short fins for shallow water where impact with rocks is a possibility.

Pumped Up SUP suggested an Earth River SUP 12'6" inflatable for my needs, and their recommendation was perfect!. At first, the shorter boards were on my list, but a phone call answered all of my questions about the right board for my primary use. I live one block from the Big and Little Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon, and regularly paddle upstream from my put-in and then back downstream. The 12' 6" board has been a pleasure to paddle upstream, and I frequently pass people because of the fantastic glide! The fin package that came with the board has been great for swapping to shorter fins when the river is low, and the three-piece carbon paddle has been rigid and light with an excellent bag for storage and transport. The neoprene handle makes carrying the board more comfortable in your hand when portaging with your gear.

Seeing my neighborhood from the river has been great, and taking pictures from my SUP has become a fun hobby. The quality of the board, paddle, and the selection of fins included are an incredible value compared to other packages I was considering. Everything I needed arrived on time, and I was paddling the same day that the board came. The 12'6" board is super stable and makes carrying gear easy. This summer, I am planning an overnight camping trip with my SUP and know my board is perfect for the adventure!

I love my ERS SUP Board because it is so easy to bring everywhere! I have taken it across country on a plane and it was so simple to just have everything with me. I also drove it across county and it was just as simple to pack. My board has travelled with me everywhere! From the beaches of Rhode Island to the man-made lake in Arizona, it has been a great way to spend the beautiful weather in such a difficult year. I also love that the board is so well balanced and forgiving. Even when my dog falls off the board, I can still manage to stay balanced with the sudden shifting of weight. Such a great board and I am so happy to have finally invested in my own board. ERS are designed in the USA which is a plus, and it is a quality board that is so portable and lightweight. I am continuously loving my board with no regrets.

I was searching for a way to get exercise while spending time with my children, 5 and 3. They are too big for pulling in a bike trailer or running stroller happily, but too small to hike very far or fast. Enter the paddleboard! I looked for a brand with a reputation for durability and performance, and kept coming back to ERS. The 12'6" is perfect for holding me or my husband plus two kids, while still being fun to paddle solo. We've been exploring mountain lakes and streams for the summer, and are looking forward to checking out the lower elevation lakes and rivers in the winter.

I'm reconnecting with my paddling background, and teaching my kids about water safety and exploration at the same time. I was an open water lifeguard for ten years, and used to train and race paddleboards and surf skis. I've done expedition sea kayaking and recreational river kayaking, but had never paddled standing up and have only tried surfing once. I'm also a lifelong swimmer, but have found it hard to swim much since having kids. Now I'm falling for a new kind of paddling, and when I can recruit a friend or my husband to come to the lake, I can have my very own crew for a long swim!

As you can see from the picture, my daughter has even fallen asleep while I paddle a few times. Must be a smooth and safe ride if that can happen! Our favorite local paddle is on a mountain lake for about a mile, then upstream from the inlet another mile snaking through willows and pines. The downstream ride back is super fun, and being able to switch to the shallow fins is perfect for this adventure. Thanks ERS for the perfect family board for us!