Tower Adventurer Inflatable SUP Bundle

saarstol · December 3, 2014, 8:23am

I bought one of these towards the end of the summer and love it. I’ve used it several times. I’m a basically fit 40s something woman and have had no trouble transporting it and inflating it by myself. The pump works fine. The paddle is fine and it does float. Unfortunately I left mine on the shore after packing up and it was gone when I came back a few hours later–It cost me $100 to replace locally with a carbon fiber one. I inflate and deflate before transporting on both ends of the trip. It takes me about 10 minute to get it in the water and maybe 20 to towel it off and get it back into the car for a return trip. I love having my own vehicle to watch the sunsets from the bay near Ocean City, MD. I always get comments and questions when I take it out. It’s tons of fun. I’m thinking about another one for guests but the timing just isn’t right.

LIvelyvc,

Thanks for sharing! Glad you’re getting to enjoy a lot of sunsets with your board!

-Stephan Aarstol
Founder & CEO
Tower Paddle Boards

k9sar · December 3, 2014, 8:26am

The video mentions a repair kit but this sale only states that it includes the board, paddle and pump. Is this accurate?

saarstol · December 3, 2014, 8:27am

On another topic

I purchased one of these in August after seeing them on here about a year prior. I had been visiting my parents in Vermont, wishing I had my standard SUP with me because the weather was beautiful, but driving 6.5 hours with it on top of the car is not a fun thought. I told my mom that I thought I would buy one if I ever saw the deal again. The next morning I got online, and the Tower Inflatable SUP was available.

I have been SUPing for about 3 years now, both on lakes and rivers in Maine. Comparing to my rigid SUP the weight is about the same, a huge benefit of the inflatable is not having to get it on top of my car! I have a Prius, and it will fit in the back at about half inflation, so once I use it the first time I have less work to do.

This summer I was a bit limited on how much I could SUP because plantar fasciitis made standing on a rigid board painful. While the Tower board is stiff and will not bend, it feels a little bit softer on the feet. Way more comfortable with the PF.

Handling of the board: compared to a rigid board it felt like it had a bit more drag, but not much. Unless you are planning on paddling all day I doubt you would notice this. The Tower board is just as maneuverable as a traditional board and also tracks well in the water.

Yoga: While I am not adventurous enough to try more than Warrior on the SUP (I can barely stay on my feet on solid ground) one of my friends does yoga on the SUP. She couldn’t wait to try on my board. She said that she felt more stable on the Tower board than her board. She also like the feel of the surface…that slight softness I mentioned earlier. She was able to get into King Pigeon and almost all of the way into a full headstand! I am currently trying to convince her husband to surprise her with one for Christmas (not going very well).

All in all I am quite pleased with this board. I have no qualms about recommending it.

PS I love that Stephan Aarstol (CEO of Tower) is following the thread

Wickfh,

Thanks for sharing your experience! Remember, even if you fail at your yoga poses, you just get wet so no worries. Keep at it!

Keep working on your friends husband!!!

-Stephan Aarstol
Founder & CEO
Tower Paddle Boards

saarstol · December 3, 2014, 8:30am

k9sar,

Yes, all board packages come with a repair kit. It also comes with a strap to keep it tight when rolled up. Both are minor things, so I think that’s why they are omitted.

Also, they say it will ship in 3-5 days + transit, but I assure you this will get on a truck tomorrow or Friday and you’ll have it in plenty of time for the holidays! I think they’re just being conservative - under promise, and over deliver, which is our m.o. too!

-Stephan Aarstol
Founder & CEO
Tower Paddle Boards

saarstol · December 3, 2014, 8:32am

Rhess,

Solid advice on getting two. You would laugh if I told you how many times we get someone coming back for board #2 for the exact same reasons you’re explaining. It’s a social sport. Sounds like even your dog is loving it!

-Stephan Aarstol
Founder & CEO
Tower Paddle Boards

schorert · December 3, 2014, 9:30am

excited to see this on woot! My wife is VERY difficult to buy for, she’s wanted a paddle board for some time, but I doubt she could get a regular foam board on top of our car.
I was very skeptical of these inflatables, but a friend came back from vacation raving about this tower isup.
this is perfect as we can store it deflated at our beach club and just pump it up and go.

saarstol · December 3, 2014, 11:30am

Schorert,

Yes, this 6" thick inflatable paddle boards is nearly as good performance wise as a hard board for most uses. The only reason to have a hard board for sure is if you will be surfing it as you need the hard rails to surf well.

Enjoy your board!

-Stephan Aarstol
Founder & CEO
Tower Paddle Boards

mdk · December 3, 2014, 12:27pm

I would be in for 2 (with a pump), but the limit is 1. What should I do?

ETMortgage · December 3, 2014, 1:04pm

Changed to limit of 2 - thank you for stopping b(u)y!

wootzap · December 3, 2014, 3:36pm

Merry Christmas to me - thanks Woot!! We bought one a few months ago and quickly regretted not getting 2 - my wife and kids had to battle over who got to use it! Anyway, they’ll be excited which means I’ll be happier.

frits · December 3, 2014, 9:06pm

Hi Stephan,
Cool boards! Any chance of getting the longer SUP onto Woot?
Thx!

schorert · January 17, 2015, 3:25pm

Pumped it up for the firs time today, took five minutes tops. I thought the gauge was broken on the pump(very nice pump btw)…but it really doesn’t register pressure until the very end, it goes from 0 to 10psi in the final 20 strokes.
Can’t believe how sturdy this feels, very firm, tough material with a soft foam pad on top.
can’t wait for some warm weather…