Hi guys, love the channel and videos are great and super informative. What's the possibility of doing a touring board comparison video with the current popular touring boards for sale? I'm on a few groups on social media, and it's seems to be a common question with there being alot of new paddlers this year who discover touring is for them. Cheers again and all the best.

@SUPboardermag

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Tom, Will has done a few feature on SUPboarder Pro you will find interesting www.supboardermag.com/2019/06/29/things-to-consider-when-selecting-your-touring-sup-pro-video/ . But you need to look out for the 2021 iSUP touring board test on SUPboarder Pro this spring. I think it will be a big one with all the best touring boards going up head to head! Are you after a hard or iSUP board? Thanks Reuben

I'm skinny fat and get worn out paddling rather quick especially with my son on so this looks like an amazing product

Nice review, l am also looking at Bixpy drive unit. Also epropulsions vaquita unit looks good, being a higher voltage for more power.

@SUPboardermag

3 жыл бұрын

Cool, unfortunately we haven't used that one yet.

Thanks for the video! Do you know where to find a base slide to glue on the board?? Can't find on Aqua marina

@SUPboardermag

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Fadi, Are you try to get a slide in fin box? Sorry not 100% sure what you mean. What board are you trying to stick it too? thanks Reuben

On the drive section on the bottom of the plastic shell I saw some bolts. Take them off drill some holes on metal plates and reattach the bolts to protect the plastic casing. Put some mesh over the intakes to eliminate weed.

@SUPboardermag

2 жыл бұрын

Good tip Bob. Might be worthwhile to do this to see if it makes a difference.

Do you think you could do any pivot turns and surf a bit of lake waves with this fin? I was thinking I could just use the electric motor only when I was tired and needed to get back to the dock.

@SUPboardermag

2 жыл бұрын

Possibly but I think I would just swap the fin over and keep it in a bag on the beck until I needed it. This would be best. Thanks Reuben

I live next to the Waikato River in NZ this would really open up much more variation for me as I could then start my paddle with say an hour down river towards Port Waikato without assistance and then turn around and put it on full power coming back against the current. I would never dream of doing that now as you can get really caught out trying that with a paddle alone.

@SUPboardermag

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah this will open up a lot of possibilities for people. Obviously you always want to make sure your equipment is in top condition and the battery is fully charged when going on any mini mission. Have fun I know the Waikato River would be amazing for it. You live in an epic country , Thanks Reuben

@WillPower46

3 жыл бұрын

@@SUPboardermagcheers for the kind words mate

I've decided to buy this one for family fun. Thx. from S Kor

@SUPboardermag

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@Travel.360

3 жыл бұрын

www.ebay.com/itm/353302257033

Did it occur to anyone to stick it in a foil board to help start flying and it off when on air? that would help in SUP surf and even Wing surf on low wind.?

@SUPboardermag

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah its being done with foil boards now. But they cost a lot of money. But having a small one to get going like you say would be good.

I would use it at the end of the day, when I'm tired paddling

@SUPboardermag

2 жыл бұрын

Good idea

Another con is the big cord hanging out in the water. They should have a few clips that you can stick to the bottom of the board that you can clip the cord into. Keep it tight to the board and reduce drag.. however I agree with the other comments that this set up is a pretty good deal at €599. I’ve built several jet boards and parts alone are well over $1000 without the board. So kudos to aqua marina for getting a quality product out there for $650. Trust me that’s cheap.

@SUPboardermag

3 жыл бұрын

Good idea Frank. Thanks for the comment

@paulherring8959

11 ай бұрын

Hah, if you're a WW kayaker like me you'd LOVE to be able to buy a good boat for around $750. WW hard shell kayaks here are going for $1200 or more these days.

what the price of the bluedrive power fin for subboard ?

@SUPboardermag

3 жыл бұрын

Around £€ 600 so not the cheapest.

Hi I am learning to surf, I want to practise popping up (without waves). Will the blue drive push me fast enough to pop up, as I say no waves just flat water like what is in your video Board is a 9,2. Thanks in advance.

@SUPboardermag

2 жыл бұрын

What a neat idea. Yes it will work. But I guess it's all about putting it on a board with enough float in the first place. Thanks Reuben

I want to use electric motor or electric fin on hard foil board.For lake fishing.I want to use one of these beasts with the electric boost power!

Hi I have a SIC hard board. There are no screws to hold the fin in place. You wack the fun up and slide it out to remove. I’m assuming that is a US box fin system? Is there more drag just paddling with the motor attached? Thanks in advance, Brent

@SUPboardermag

Жыл бұрын

Yes it seems to be a US fin box. You have a fin without screws (possible an FCS screwless fin?). And yes, there would be more drag when paddling with the motor attached. Thanks, Beau

looks like I can buy just the motor without battery from Aliexpress. Thinking of doing this because I want to use on kayak and need a much larger battery. I''d have to rig up my own battery box, which should work, but to switch speeds looks like the remote is needed. Is there any manual switch for the two power levels?

@SUPboardermag

Жыл бұрын

This could be a good idea. The switch for the 2 levels is only available on the remote. Thanks Reuben

how long does the battery life last In a low setting? I am thinking of buying to just assist in long 4-5hr paddles. I would like to place it in lowest setting, while I also paddle to increase my range. thanks

@SUPboardermag

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Martin I couldn't get much more out of it then 1hr 30mins. But if you are using it with a narrower board in lighter winds and no current Im sure the time could be a bit longer. Thanks Reuben

Will it fit on a Flip Lock Mount?

@SUPboardermag

3 жыл бұрын

I think it would need an adapter to get it to work. Thanks Reuben

It would have been nice if you mentioned range like how far Can you go on a full battery

@SUPboardermag

Жыл бұрын

Hey Daivd, I have looked back through my GeoSUP log and during my SUP fishing session with it I did 3.85miles over 1h:36mins. Sorry I thought that infom was on the video. But guess not. Hope that helps? Thanks Reuben

hi, I'm looking for an adapter like you showed in the video to see if I can mount it on a Tahe board, in particular the rigid Beach 10.0. Can you also send me a link to the aquamarina site or the name of the article? Thank you

@SUPboardermag

Жыл бұрын

Im sure this is what you are after gbr.grandado.com/products/aqua-marina-us-fin-box-adaptor-used-for-inflatable-stand-up-paddle-board-fin-system?variant=UHJvZHVjdFZhcmlhbnQ6NTcxMzg5MTY&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnrmlBhDHARIsADJ5b_nlaR6Tw5bo9ddCEGsfr_bdNOCRuCjjlYJAzt0iaPxtH1cNn0sHIwcaAnolEALw_wcB Thanks Reuben

Excellent video - do you know whether this will fit onto a ITWIT board from Decathlon??

@markcassar

3 жыл бұрын

yes it will. no problem

@SUPboardermag

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lawrence. TBH Im not 100% sure it will fit, the fin box is very similar in look but I thought the alignment of the clip isn't in the same place. But maybe Mark has tried it? I will have a dig around and see if we have any itiwit boards i can try it on for you. Thanks Reuben

@markcassar

3 жыл бұрын

I have the both aquamarina and itiwit boards. I have used the same fin on both boards. not sure if I used the itiwit fin on the aq board or the aq fin on the itiwit board.... give me a day and few days to confirm they fit both ways.

@SUPboardermag

3 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for letting us know Mark. It really helps 👍🏼👍🏼

@markcassar

3 жыл бұрын

so, Itiwit fins fit in AQ boards, but aqua marina fins don't fit in Itiwit boards. It feels as though the fin can be force in.... it seems to be a few hairs wider. i'm sure sandpaper can do the trick.

would this be good for a body board , to help catch waves, a short boost is all that would be needed

@SUPboardermag

3 жыл бұрын

Well i guess it would get you on the waves for sure. Not sure about where you would put the battery though ;-)

@marianohernangutierrez2525

3 жыл бұрын

And ...bodyboards dont have fins, either

How does this compare to the Bixby K-1?

As a sup fisherman I would prefer to use a sealed agm battery with 35 amp hours. For all day use as 2 hours per lithium pack is to small! Even 2 packs at 4 hrs is risky. I fish some very large inland reservoirs. Whith strong afternoon winds. This type of battery can be charged from vehicles alternator or a household battery charger. At 12v dc

@SUPboardermag

3 жыл бұрын

Great comment and thoughts Phillip. I guess its all about your personal conditions and locations. It would be so nice to be able to get 4 hrs out of one charge. thanks Reuben

Any idea how i could get a battery that would run 5 hours for?

That kill cable looks awfully short, it's already very stretched on the short board in the demonstration. Probably wouldn't work with a 14 or 18 feet board? But we really need something with more power. :)

@Nick_G7IZR

3 жыл бұрын

You could probably attach the kill cord part way up your leash in a way that it still works if you fall off.

@SUPboardermag

3 жыл бұрын

Once again Donna you have raised a good point. Easy to lengthen though. But if the board was not so wide (this one is massive) you could place the battery unit further along the board, so it wouldn't be a problem. Thanks for the feedback 👍🏼 , Reuben

I ordered the fin, but you know if you can put it on my Sup brand Hydro-Force??, because on my Sup the rail has not The slot to insert the security Thank you

@SUPboardermag

2 жыл бұрын

Im think Hydro-Force have the same fin boxes as the Aqua Marina have, So you should be fine. Thanks Reuben

@totucccio99

2 жыл бұрын

No hydro-force OCEANA It does not have the sleigh common to all but a owner, I had to change it.

I have double skegs on my kayak; maybe I'll get 2!

@SUPboardermag

2 жыл бұрын

Sound like it'll be quick!

4:55 very cool

@SUPboardermag

3 жыл бұрын

👍🏼

I have a Board with two fins... Is it possible to mount this with a rail between it?

@SUPboardermag

11 ай бұрын

I guess it would be possible.

Does this power fin slide into the itiwit kayak fin mount too ?? Or does it need a new bracket

@SUPboardermag

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, TBH. Im not sure it will fit on the Itiwit stuff unfortunately. So you would have to make a bracket for it. Thanks Reuben

@stem6234

2 жыл бұрын

I use 2 for Itiwit paddle boards, but it requires a fair bit of sanding to make them work.

@ptescreen18

4 ай бұрын

@@stem6234sanding is fine I can live with that if it works properly 👍

@ptescreen18

4 ай бұрын

@@stem6234can u explain the sanding process briefly bro I’m really considering get 2 aqua marina motors for my kayak 600£ tho so wanna make sure it’s possible ahah , thanks 🙏

Can i use it on my surfboard?

@SUPboardermag

3 жыл бұрын

You could do, if you can get it to fit in your fin box and on your board.

can you charge while driving is there a port you can access the battery?

@SUPboardermag

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately you would have to charge it using an inverter (which you would have to buy) to your 12V socket if you would want to use your car as it is only supplied with a mains three pin socket. hope that makes sense? Thanks Reuben

@Bigjuergo

Жыл бұрын

@@SUPboardermag i want to connect my victron mppt solarcharger with solar panels is this possible?

bonjour à vous, je voudrais savoir si c'est compatible avec le Freein isup merci à vous.

@SUPboardermag

2 жыл бұрын

It does depend which model you have. If you have a US centre fin box, you can buy the adapter to fit. We don't think Freeing use a slot in fin box on some of their models, so it wouldn't fit. Hope this helps. Beau

full speed how long does it last ? / long you get

@SUPboardermag

Жыл бұрын

about an hour at full speed. Depends how much it's working against current/wind too.

How long do you have to wait US shipping?

@SUPboardermag

11 ай бұрын

We are not sure about this. Probably best to reach out to your local retailer or the brand to get an idea. Thanks, Beau

I need help. Mine keeps switching of after 3 seconds when in the water, while it doesn't switch of out of the water. Does anybody have any ideas what I did wrong?

@SUPboardermag

2 жыл бұрын

It doesn't sound right. How long have you had it? Have you tried contacting aquamarine? Please let us know how you get on. Thanks Reuben

I've stretched to the cooler but the Lotto will have to come in for this one , still a quality brand though.

@SUPboardermag

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah Im loving the cooler.

Will it fit on a Bluefin cruise paddle board please

@SUPboardermag

Жыл бұрын

You can get it to fit the newer Bluefin Cruise Carbon board, but unfortunately it wont fit the older boards. It needs a US fin box or slide in click fin box to work. Sorry about that and also sorry about the delay in getting back to you. Thanks and happy paddling Reuben

@WEYMOUTHHARBOUR

Жыл бұрын

@@SUPboardermag Reuben I purchased my board the tail end of last year, so it may fit🤞🤞

Will the fin fir a Bluefin sup please

@SUPboardermag

Жыл бұрын

Hey Steve , If you are talking about the boards with the rear click system (like this bluefinsupboards.com/sup-board-fin/) unfortunately I don't think it will. Thanks Reuben

How to order spare battery?

@SUPboardermag

3 жыл бұрын

I was just going to take the unit apart and take the battery's details and size on do some internet searches for a replacement. I haven't done it but yet tho. Haven't needed too. Thanks Reuben

@Travel.360

3 жыл бұрын

www.ebay.com/itm/353302257033

My board is not compatible, wich one should i buy?

@SUPboardermag

Жыл бұрын

What board have you got? The power fin works with a slide in click fin system but you can also get an adapter that will fit on a US fin box also. Thanks Reuben

@damirprelcec3450

Жыл бұрын

@@SUPboardermag AQUAMARINA DRIFT is perfect for that and any other ,fishing and padling

Can I use this for salt water fishing?

@SUPboardermag

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely. That's all I use it for . Thanks Reuben

Any one know if this work on itiwit kayaks ?

@SUPboardermag

4 ай бұрын

As long as it comes with a slide in click fin, then yes it will work on an itiwit kayak. Had a quick look on the itiwit site and they do look compatible. Thanks Reuben

Nice to put a 100 watt solar pannel up the front .There's the limp home sorted

@SUPboardermag

3 жыл бұрын

That's the plan!

@juko109

2 жыл бұрын

Hey very important question How do i put the solar panel on this motor? Is it possible to load while diving with solar panel?

Two hours is so little ... Why didn't they just make a bigger battery?

@SUPboardermag

2 жыл бұрын

I guess its all a way up between size, weight, and cost. But yes a bigger battery would be good. Thanks Reuben

Using the bluedrive s with the tomahawk air k 375. First i was satisfied with the speeds, i go like 4km/h on first setting and 5km/h on second setring. But then: I have a left side drift, have to steer right often to keep tracking my course. This could be the kayaks build issue. Second cond, the power dies when having 2 blocks battery out of 4. After this i can keep using the motor for several seconds, then again dies The battery indicator isn'y correct. I feel like it never shows 1/4 battery, instead it shows 2/4 battery till it dies. Very unsatisfied with this product...

@SUPboardermag

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for your feedback on the Bluedrive. Reg the tracking i guess our weight distribution is key to getting the board or kayak to track in a straight line. I have done a bit of experimenting with this and I have managed to trim my last board I use it on in a straight line. The battery dying is a little bit more annoying have you contacted at AQ about this? Thanks Reuben

@jannaimestdagh5268

11 ай бұрын

@@SUPboardermag i have both the air k 375 and the 3 seater air C. tested it for a second time on the canoe and still i'm going constantly to the left direction, regardless of wind, without using my paddle. using my paddle, tried to push my weigth to left/right, still going left. using my paddle constantly tio steer forward also might use more power since the motor has more effort from water pressure. For the battery it lasted like 48minutes in low speed only and the battery showed still 2 blocks of batter. The battery was not 100% dead, if i could go for another 10min extra, woudl be fine, so the cells are still OK. Contacted the shop where i bought the product, they said everything is normal as which i expected. It's fine i'll keep the power fin but i'm just very dissapointed with it 😅

@SUPboardermag

11 ай бұрын

Thanks again for your feedback. I will have to test another Bluedrive soon. So I will be thinking about all you have said. Thanks Reuben

Battery life is way too short, and even the top speed is slower than my touring average. But looks good, promising stuff for the price.

@SUPboardermag

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah its still not as fast as paddle power...

I think the akku with 8ah is to small

@SUPboardermag

3 жыл бұрын

👍🏼

Personally, I don't think an hour is enough. I'd much rather pay a bit extra for a 2 hour+ battery.

@SUPboardermag

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, more POWER.. Thanks Reuben

@Alfahippie

Жыл бұрын

I know this comment is old now, but can’t you buy an extra battery for it?

at that speed with the wind against you risk putting yourself in danger! In the water you need power!

@SUPboardermag

3 жыл бұрын

Agree that's why you need to use it carefully.

I build this systems for the Danes But just much better

Has anything better come up in last 2 years

@SUPboardermag

Жыл бұрын

We are testing a few others at the moment and will be looking t this product again next spring - so stay tubed for more e-SUP content! The Blue Drive will be available in 2023 without battery, allowing users to select their own battery pack.

Like an electric bike turn it off when going down hill and on the flat only use it for assistance when going up hills. Double the battery life. 😀😃😄😁😆😅🤣😂

@SUPboardermag

2 жыл бұрын

Very good tip!

I am seeing this drive on AliExpress for £300 with battery.

@SUPboardermag

3 жыл бұрын

good price

@SolarPowerChannelwithChris

3 жыл бұрын

@@SUPboardermag yes, not overly confidant with warranty claims etc.

@hariramachandran1842

2 жыл бұрын

@@SolarPowerChannelwithChris took the plunge and ordered it from Banggood around 300 GBP. Tested it out of the water.. all looks good and functional. Had to modify the mounting to fit my Decathlon SUP (Itiwit). Took a bit of doing.. used a Dremel and 220 grit sand paper. Fits perfectly now.. but took about 3 hours of careful shaping (the AQUA Marina mount is rectangular but the itiwit female mount is tapered). Taking it out with the kids this afternoon.. fingers crossed!

@SolarPowerChannelwithChris

2 жыл бұрын

@@hariramachandran1842 nice! Let us know how you get on. Tempted to get one, where I am. The Hamble river in the UK, the currents can be pretty strong.

@hariramachandran1842

2 жыл бұрын

@@SolarPowerChannelwithChris Worked a treat! Tested it in a marina (in Singapore), so not exposed to open sea and no real currents. We're planning on taking it out next weekend to some of the smaller islands around Singapore - open seas and stronger currents. Will let you know how we do (assuming we survive the experiment!).

Yes it is soooo stupid when people say that it is cheating , i have a bad shoulder and i need it , but people think that i should stay a shore and let the people with good shoulders have all the fun, how stupid is that

@SUPboardermag

27 күн бұрын

Yep, stupid. Glad its helped you out on the water.

Wenn Ihr das in Deutschland verkaufen wollt, könntet Ihrs auch in German erklären.!!!

@SUPboardermag

Жыл бұрын

We need someone who speaks German first! Or try and work out the subtitles.. Good point.

Technically, it’s not a turbine. A turbine produces power, this is the opposite of a turbine.

@SUPboardermag

3 жыл бұрын

Ahh, Yeah your are right, but its sounds cool 😂. Sorry me bad. Thanks Reuben

I am thinking on buying the electric fin, however the SUP is not the same brand, does anyone know if the fin attachment point is standard on all sups?

@SUPboardermag

10 ай бұрын

Fin attachments are not all the same on every board. If you have a slot box or slide in fin box, this fin will fit. If you have a US centre fin box in your board, you can buy an attachment to fit the fin. Hope this helps. Thanks, Beau