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One in ten – Aqua Planet All Round 10 ’ x 31 ” x 5 ”
Review & pics : Tez Plavenieks This is the first time I ’ ve stepped aboard an Aqua Planet SUP . Which is a little odd considering it ’ s a brand which has been everywhere during the last few years . The biggest reason for that being Aqua Planet ’ s keen price point .
Price :
£ 399
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CONCLUSION
All in Aqua Planet ’ s All Round 10 ’ is exactly as you ’ d expect from such a board . It ’ ll take most paddlers from zero to hero without issue . And for intermediates there ’ s still enough performance to accommodate a more advanced level of SUP . For recreational SUP , in calmer weather , there ’ s plenty of fun to be had with the All Round 10 ’.
Out of the box the All Round 10 ’ feels super light , is easy to inflate and assembles without too much issue . The slide and lock fin was a little stiff but that also made for a secure fit .
Aqua Planet ’ s All Round 10 ’ is 5 ” thick and 31 ” wide . It looks narrower than some with a drawn out , elongated shape . Bigger bine riders would be better with something more voluminous and wide . Aqua Planet state the All Round 10 ’ is suitable for riders up to 90kg . So even though I ’ m that I ’ m right on the cusp as far as the brand ’ s concerned .
Out afloat , however , I didn ’ t have any trouble with stability . It ’ s
certainly a more fair weather , calmer water board . During testing the weather was favourable but with chop and flotsam in the mix some riders would perhaps find it tricky to pilot . It ’ s an inflatable aimed at beginners after all .
The Aqua Planet ’ s drawn out shape delivers good glide and tracking , relative to its 10 ’ length . It also keeps momentum meaning cruise control can be engaged . Less paddle strokes for maximum return is a good thing . Riders won ’ t need to hammer down to get the most out of the board .
Manoeuvres and pivot turns are achievable for anyone with a degree of experience . It efficiently and gives an admirable amount of get out of jail performance . Therefore any progressing paddlers can practice and learn plenty with AP .
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