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Bitesize – Cressi Tiger Shark 10 ’ 2 X 34 ” X 5 ”
Review & pics : Tez Plavenieks Another new to SUPM SUP brand is Cressi . ( Yep , the renowned dive brand have moved into inflatable stand up paddle boards ). Coming in hot is the multi-purpose 10 ’ 2 Tiger Shark . Which has a few unique features that may prick paddler interest . The first of which is to be found right upfront .
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£ 649.95
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It ’ s nice to see a board like Cressi ’ s Tiger Shark 10 ’ 2 in the UK . SUP ’ s versatility and broad range of use is tangible . You don ’ t just have to be recreationally paddling , SUP surfing or racing . Free diving and spearfishing , with your SUP as a point of entry , is another arm of the sport that deserves more attention . For anyone into these kinds of activity , the Tiger Shark is a worthy companion from a brand that knows its stuff when it comes to dive orientated watersports .
Beady eyed readers will observe the wide nose and integral storage well . The Tiger Shark comes with a netted bag that attaches to four security points and then sits in the well . With Cressi being a dive brand it ’ ll be unsurprising that the Tiger Shark has use as a fishing platform . The net and storage well are good for keeping those caught fish secure . It doesn ’ t need to be just fishing though . There are a whole host of other storage applications the bag and well can be used for . You just have to decide what .
Also , dotted along the Tiger Shark ’ s rails are fixing point that can utilised how you see fit . These are nice to have , although they do tend to catch the paddle if you stroke
close to the board ’ s rails . A wider arc will therefore be needed .
The Tiger Shark isn ’ t an iSUP for covering huge distances . Its glide and tracking are admirable but this is a utility SUP to be used for freediving and spearfishing . If riders should encounter any chop or flotsam , that washes over the deck , the locker gets full of salty brine and is hard to get rid of . Therefore , flatter , calmer waters are where the Tiger Shark best fits .
Plenty of stability , with the board ’ s 34 ” width , makes the Tiger Shark 10 ’ 2 a board that most will be able to pilot without issue . Being short it does feel manoeuvrable but not to the point of being overly lively .
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