NRS Earl 6 Inflatable SUP

 Northwest River Supply (or NRS for short) has been around for over 40 years now, so needless to say they know a thing or two about kayaks and paddle boards. The “Big Earl” was NRS’s first inflatable paddle board design, spawning the Earl series which now includes a 4" and 6" thick version. At 6’1” and 175lb, I opted to review the NRS Earl 6 Inflatable Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Board, as the 4” version is a sleeker design better suited to lighter paddlers. I wanted to be able to paddle the Earl 6 in all types of water (including possibly surfing and running rivers) and needed its higher-floating profile to provide a more responsive paddle. The NRS Earl 6 Inflatable SUP holds 280 litres of air and can accommodate paddlers up to 102kg / 240 lbs, so I fit well within this allowance. Measuring 30" wide and 10’6” long, the Earl 6 Inflatable SUP is a natural choice as an all-around paddle board. It’s stable enough for beginners to paddle without fear of dunking, while remaining sleek enough to plane easily. It’s ideally suited for lake or river paddling, but also works for fitness paddling, touring, yoga, or light river running and surfing.



Check out the full review including a video about the board here!