Introduced as a more stable option to the company’s other all-around inflatable paddle boards, the iROCKER CRUISER is a fun, versatile iSUP that is well-built and affordable. This season, iROCKER added a few minor improvements to the board and the accessory bundle which we’ll cover in this review.
A company well-known for delivering outstanding value and providing great customer service, Jacksonville, Florida-based iROCKER SUP has expanded their line of popular inflatables to a total of 6 models this year. In March, they also launched a brand new premium iSUP label called BLACKFIN, which currently consists of three models: the 10’6″ BLACKFIN Model X, 11’6″ Model XL, and Model V touring board.
In this iROCKER CRUISER review, we’ll take a look at the overall changes to the model for this year, the features and construction, build quality, specs, included SUP accessories, and warranty. We’ll also share all available iROCKER coupon codes and promo discounts currently being offered to help you get the best deal.
iROCKER CRUISER Review: Board Overview
What was previously a durable inflatable SUP has only gotten tougher. New for this season, iROCKER has further strengthened the CRUISER’s design by incorporating quad-layer PVC construction. In addition to making the board even more durable, it’s also boosted rigidity making the board stiffer than last year’s model.
Slightly more stable than the iROCKER ALL-AROUND 10′ and ALL-AROUND 11′ models, the CRUISER is perfect for beginners or anyone who really needs a board with above average stability. If you’re more concerned with speed and overall performance, we recommend checking out the popular iROCKER SPORT 11′ model.
Another great new addition to this year’s CRUISER are more color options. In addition to the standard blue color, iROCKER is now offering the board in black, aqua, orange, green, and yellow (click here to see what the new colors look like).
Construction
As we mentioned, all of this year’s iROCKER SUPs are built with four layers of ultra-durable PVC. The CRUISER’s high-quality drop stitch core is incredibly tough and does a fantastic job of holding everything together and maintaining the board’s shape.
Unlike many other boards in this price range, the CRUISER’s overall finish is nicely done and there’s no sloppiness when it comes to gluing or hardware mounting. Also, all of the hardware is of excellent quality.
Features
On the top deck of this year’s iROCKER CRUISER is an upgraded EVA foam traction pad. The multi-colored deck pad features a diamond pattern grip with new crocodile texture, and mid-board is a newly designed carrying handle which has a soft and comfortable neoprene cover. Also located along both sides of the traction pad at the rails are four D-rings which can be used to mount an optional iROCKER kayak seat.
At the nose of the CRUISER are four more stainless steel D-rings along with an elastic bungee cord storage area for securing a dry bag, deck bag, or other gear.
At the tail of the CRUISER is a new grab handle which is great for pulling the board in and out of the water. The handle’s location at the tail helps to keep the fins off of the beach or ground, preventing them from being scraped or damaged. There’s also a Halkey Roberts-style inflation valve and a final D-ring for tying on the included SUP leash.
On the bottom of the iROCKER CRUISER is a tri-fin setup which comes with two smaller fixed side fins and a large removable center fin. iROCKER moved to a different fin system this year, and the new fin locks into place with a simple and convenient lever locking mechanism.
iROCKER 10'6" CRUISER Rating
- Construction
- Stability
- Features
- Versatility
- Speed
- Warranty
Specs
| LENGTH | 10'6" |
| WIDTH | 33" |
| THICKNESS | 6" |
| WEIGHT | 25 lbs |
| VOLUME | 234 L |
| MAX CAPACITY | 400 lbs |
| PRICE |  |
What’s Included
Like last year’s CRUISER, the board comes with everything you need to start paddling. In the box is a SUP travel backpack, 3-piece adjustable travel paddle, 10′ coiled leash, dual-action pump, and iSUP repair kit.
There have been a few improvements made this year with iROCKER’s SUP bundle. First of all, the paddle and leash are now color-coded to the board. Also, the paddle has been lengthened to accommodate taller paddlers, and a new grab handle has been added to the side of the backpack.
Warranty
As with all of iROCKER’s paddle boards, the CRUISER features a 2-year warranty which covers manufacturing defects. Also, iROCKER throws in a 30-day money back guarantee to make absolutely certain that you’re 100% satisfied with your board.
Where to Buy it + Coupon Codes & Discounts
To get the best deal on the new iROCKER CRUISER, we recommend ordering it directly from iROCKER’s official online store. In addition to offering the lowest price, iROCKER offers outstanding customer support, free shipping, and no sales tax (unless you’re in Florida).
As far as iROCKER promo codes and discount promos go, the company is currently running a great SUP combo promo which will save you a good amount of money on your new board. No iROCKER coupon code is needed to take advantage of this special promotion, just click here and add any two iROCKER or BLACKFIN SUP boards to your shopping cart — a nice discount will be automatically applied to your order when checking out.
Final Thoughts
We really like the improvements that iROCKER has made to the new CRUISER, showing that the company is indeed listening to their customer’s feedback and always looking to better their gear. This is a great board for all-around use, and the outstanding stability is helpful in choppier conditions. The CRUISER is also a good choice if you’re looking to paddle small children or your dog around, as the extra width really helps when it comes to balance.
Hi Jason, I’ve just purchased the 2019 iRocker Cruiser and have noticed some issues straight away and wondered if it’s something you’ve come across. Firstly the valve pin hisses until I fit the outer valve cover on then can’t hear anything, not sure of still leaking behind it.
Secondly as it now has 3 removable fins it seems the two smaller ones don’t lock as firmly as the large one does, the lock pins open really easily and feel they may open in the water and lose them. Have you heard of these issues before?
Hope to get your feedback.
Many thanks,
Chris
Hello Chris, have you contacted iROCKER yet regarding the valve issue? If not, I would definitely reach out to them but it’s highly likely that it simply needs to be tightened up a bit (there’s a wrench in the repair kit). Also, regarding your question about the lever lock tabs, we haven’t experienced any problems with them and this exact fin system has been used by a number of popular inflatable SUP companies over the past several years.