With a weight of over 15 kilograms (for the 10’8 variant), the Bluefin Cruise Carbon is quite heavy and weighs significantly more than the normal Bluefin Cruise (only 12.3 kilograms with the same dimensions). Bluefin Cruise Carbon waterproof cell phone case: the included waterproof cell phone case has a very simple operating principle, but effectively protects against the water. The materials are consistently designed for robustness and durability and very high quality workmanship. Design The pump is a convenient triple-action pump, the Swift Maxi, where you can assemble the handles and base plate yourself. This is convenient for compact storage of the pump. The deflate function is very nice to use when deflating the board. Removable Fins

In the Bluefin Cruise Carbon, the edges were additionally reinforced, which makes the board much more robust, and in addition, the eponymous carbon layer was incorporated. The new design now features 3 camera mounts, one at the nose and two on the cargo handles, making it easier for you to get the perfect shot when you’re out on the water. You could always use multiple cameras at once if you were really going for it! The double-action pump worked well, which I used to finish off inflating the board when the electric pump couldn’t do anymore. Double action means it pumps air in when pulling up as well as pushing down. Before we go into the review, I want to let you know that there are 3 different sizes of the Bluefin Cruise Carbon. Although here I’m talking mostly about the 10’8, the features are the same for all three, and the only difference is the length which, of course, changes the way you perceive and use the board. Throughout this text, you will also see pictures of all three, so you have a better understanding of what you’re getting.The included accessories are definitely completely sufficient for the first season. And compared to buying them individually, you can easily save 250 to 300€ by buying this complete set. Front bungee storage area gives you a secure spot to stash your dry bag, soft-sided SUP cooler, and other paddling gear.

The new Cruise again comes with all the accessories you need to get straight out onto the water, including your paddle, carry bag, pump and waterproof mobile phone case. The new range doesn’t come with the kayak seat and extra paddle blade conversion like previous models, but we don’t see this as a deal breaker and think the improvements in design and build offset the additional extras. We definitely prefer updates to build quality over free extras we might not use! There have been some great updates to those accessories included, so please read on below to get more information on these. The paddle that is included with the Bluefin Cruise Carbon is a Bluefin 3-Piece adjustable and convertible paddle, which is lightweight and very strong and durable because it is made out of carbon fiber. It can not only be used as a SUP paddle, but also as a kayak paddle. Which is perfect together with the supplied kayak seat. The Old Bluefin Cruise Comes With a Kayak Seat 🙌🏻 Some pictures of the included Kayak seat The Bluefin Cruise Carbon is one of the best SUP boards. With the very good workmanship, the extremely robust construction, the high-quality accessories, which are significantly better than many low-cost SUP boards, and the extensive scope of delivery, the board convinced us.” Welovewatersports.com When it comes to workmanship, the Bluefin paddle boarding boards generally play in the top league. For a fair price you get with the Bluefin Cruise Carbon a high quality board including top paddle boarding accessories. The Cruise Carbon also looks very high quality and as if it will last a very long time If you opt for the classic 2+1 fin setup, this noticeably increases the board’s stability and maneuverability. If you only mount the large center fin, you emphasize the board’s directional stability, which ensures greater directional stability on longer distances. This allows you to set significantly more paddle strokes before you have to change sides.Bluefin Cruise Carbon Triple-Action Air Pump: Included in the delivery is a triple-action pump. This air pump has two cylinders and a total of three modes. In the first mode, only one cylinder is used to pump air when pushing down, just like a single stroke pump. The total weight of the set is around 55 lbs, this is completely understandable given the dimensions and the material, but it also represents a major challenge for many users in terms of handling. Another point in favor of use by two paddlers! Workmanship I’ve seen a fair few posts on Facebook groups with people saying ‘the Bluefin Cruise is heavy’. Now you know why it’s heavier than other similarly priced boards. Bluefin has used double the amount of materials to build their boards, so it’s no surprise they weigh a little more. Board features Along with the super solid construction, Bluefin has added some nice features to its board that makes it stand out from similarly priced competitors. Their electric pump was easy and simple to use, and helped get the board started whilst I was faffing around getting changed. It’s not the most powerful electric pump but did OK.