Pioneer + Hike = Serenity
My new ISLE inflatable is just what I needed.
Shopping for and ordering my ISLE online was fun. I did have a question and customer service helped me out, and I was able to get what I requested.
I was excited to receive it and immediately checked it out when it arrived at the perfect time. I did an inventory and read all the manuals, making sure I had everything and knew how to use it. The screw and nut for the fin can be easy to loose so I was glad to see it came with an extra, and it came with a repair kit.
I inflated it up in my living room and the “new inflatable smell” was a bit overwhelming and I opened windows. Continuing, the hand pump worked well- it’s a workout to get to 15 pounds! It held air, the fin went in, and the paddle adjusted to my height. The pump quickly deflates the board. I stowed it into the backpack but found it was uncomfortable unless carefully loaded. With everything packed in the right place, my 1 mile hike is easy, even rushing to get back to the car before dark.
With my Pioneer I can bypass the crowd and hike to my secret spot. There I can use my SUP to work on my stroke and get exercise, meditate and do yoga, or fish.
I look forward to more I can do with my ISLE. I also surf and I am surfing with people with disabilities. The Pioneer adds to my quiver to offer for use there.
And I look forward to catching some waves on it! I’ve never ridden an SUP in the surf....
Short camping trips touring...
Loading a kid on for a tandem paddle...
My dog wants to come, but he needs a life jacket before we go far from shore...
And more.
I’m very excited about the Pioneer’s versatility.