NRS Earl 6 Inflatable Stand Up Paddleboard Review

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. 

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