The BadFish Monarch Inflatable SUP Package is all about versatility. Badfish's unique exoskeleton design means the Monarch is light, without sacrificing rigidity. Everything fits in the included bag which you can check on your next flight or throw in the back of the car. Whether it's your first paddleboard or the one you always grab, the Badfish Monarch Inflatable SUP Package is the king of do everything, anywhere.
AQ Outdoors Badfish Monarch Inflatable SUP Review
Hi everyone, Robyn here from AQ Outdoors. I'm a SUP instructor here and program coordinator for courses. Today I'm going to talk to you about the Badfish Monarch.
The Badfish Monarch SUP comes in a really nice all inclusive package. You'll get a really nice backpack with lots of comfortable carrying straps, including comfortable shoulder and hip straps, a high pressure pump, a breakdown paddle, a repair kit, and an ankle coil leash.
The Monarch is a really nice all around shape, measuring in at 11 feet long by 34 inches wide and 5 inches tall, which is on the narrower side for an inflatable SUP board, which is going to make it really responsive with the edges. It also has 3 fixed fins that are virtually unbreakable, and it's a really nice, versatile set up for pretty much anything you would want do on the water.
Badfish Monarch Inflatable SUP Features
Towards the nose of the board, we have some deck rigging so you can strap down all your gear for your full day outing on the water. There's a really nice comfortable traction pad on this board with diamond pattern, so that's going to be really comfortable on your feet when you're standing on the board all day.
There's a water bottle holder that'll sit right in front of your feet so that you've got really easy access to hydration all day long. It has a comfortable carrying strap right in the middle of the board, which makes it easy to carry the board with the suitcase style method.
And at the back of the board, there's D rings on each side. So you've got your choice of which side you want your leash to hang on. Also at the back of the board, we have the valve so the board is going to pump up to 17 PSI, making it really nice and stable.
Who is the Badfish Monarch SUP good for?
If you're just getting into standup paddleboarding and you're not quite sure which direction you want to take it, the Monarch is a great option. It will be nice and stable on flat water, but it will also allow you to progress to moving water as well. And for more advanced riders, they could easily take this board up to class two whitewater.
A few things to consider before you purchase a Badfish Monarch Paddleboard
The paddle that it comes with is great for getting new riders on the water, but it is something that you might want to upgrade down the road. As you progress into moving water, or maybe just want something a little lighter on flatwater.
Because of the reinforced rails and added layers, which add more durability to the board, it also means that it adds more weight to the board. So if you do have longer distances that you need to walk to get on the water, that is something you'll want to take into consideration.
Lastly, some people prefer to have removable fins because it gives you more flexibility for the different types of paddling you might do. For example, you might want to switch to a long single fin when you're doing flatwater and then go back to the tri fin set up when you're on moving water. So having the fixed fins does remove some of that flexibility.
Badfish Monarch Inflatable SUP Summary
The Badfish Monarch is a great all around package to get you on the water. If you have any questions feel free to contact us or visit us in store!
Specifications
- Dimensions: 11' x 34" x 5"
- Board Weight: 27lbs
- Rider Capacity: 100lbs-260lbs
- Construction: PVC Inflatable Drop Stitch
- Warranty: 3-Year Warranty
Features
- EXO Skeleton Construction
- Wide, Padded, Carrying Handle
- Integrated Water Bottle Holder
Package Includes
- Unbreakable Fixed Tri-Fin
- Ankle Leash
- Backpack Board Bag (L)
- Dual Action Pump
- 3 Piece Travel Paddle