SUP inflation pump: benchmarks and reviews
Carefully reading the reviews of a product before purchasing it - whether this be a kitchen utensil, an item of clothing, or a pump to inflate an SUP - is a type of habit that we have all developed by now.
In case you indeed wanted to buy an SUP inflation pump, the first step to take, before carefully studying the opinions of other users or experts in the sector, is to understand which type of.
WHY CHOOSE THE MANUAL PUMP FOR INFLATING SUPs
The manual SUP inflator pump is highly appreciated for its great ease of transport and use, as well as for its very attractive price.
Does cheaper mean low quality?
Absolutely not, to the contrary: most inflators today, even manual ones, are made with highly technological materials which improve performance and durability while at the same time reducing their weight. Nevertheless, as in every sector, it is essential to pay close attention to reviews, because more and more often what at first seems like unrepeatable bargains can turn out to be gimmicks.
WHY CHOOSE THE PEDAL PUMP TO INFLATE SUPs
We could consider the pedal pump for inflating SUPs as a kind of younger sister of the manual one, in the sense that the price levels are very close. What changes is the type of physical effort you choose to put, which in this case obviously happens with your legs and not with your arms.
Many prefer it for this precise reason: it is considered less tiring to use than a manual pump, because more force onto it can be applied with legs and arms, and it can be employed while standing comfortably, without having to bend one’s back.
Compared to the manual inflator (and the electric one, which we will see shortly), foot pumps are useful for introducing air more quickly inside the board - but they are not sufficient to create the right air pressure within the inflatable. Without adequate pressure, the latter would therefore not be able to support the weight of a person. Thus, the foot pump cannot inflate a SUP alone because the high pressure that a board requires can only be achieved with a hand or electric pump. It can, however, be used in the initial inflation phase.
WHY CHOOSE ELECTRIC PUMPS TO INFLATE SUPs
Less time, zero effort: an investment.
On an economic level, buying an electric inflator is a much higher investment compared to the two previous solutions.
But this is only because it is a product of a SUPerior level, thanks to which you can inflate and deflate your board in just a few minutes without any physical effort!
Among the features that make the electric SUP inflating pump stand out from the manual and pedal ones, is the automatic block which is triggered when the board reaches the correct pressure level, which ensures that the SUP is always inflated to the right level. pressure, for better performance, and absolutely no worries.
Which one should you choose?!
That is a good question, but it basically depends on your needs and how much you want to invest in your SUP inflating pump.
For some more opinions, access the video gallery on our site and look at the product reviews: they could be very useful during the purchasing phase!
If you still would like to know more, don't hesitate to contact us: we will be happy to help you choose the right pump to inflate your SUP!