Hi Bill,

The Cruiser ultra is definitely a little bit more stable than the CX ultra, but not by any super significant measure – either would likely feel stable enough if this is your 2nd board.

Hi Laura,

Are you making sure to inflate your SUP all the way up to 16 PSI? All of the Ultra series SUPs that we’ve tried have been extremely stiff, and we haven’t experienced any bouncy-ness in chop.

Hi Jay,

The CX ultra could be used for fishing if you mount some rod holders using the action mounts. I’ve also taken it on some long-ish tours (about 6-8 miles) and thought it did reasonably well for more of an all-around. Though, if SUP fishing is your main activity, definitely check out our list of Best Fishing SUPs.

Hi Andrew,

The CX Ultra is nearly as stable as the Cruiser Ultra, but is faster and tracks better, so you’re not likely to outgrow it as quickly – it’s a great size for your wife, but at 6’2″, you might enjoy the 11′ Ultra a little better. The only thing to note with the 11′ Ultra is that it is less stable the both the CX Ultra and the Cruiser Ultra, though it is the fastest out of the three.

Thanks for the great review.
I’m 59yo,6ft, 90kg, and this would be my 2nd board after a break of 2 years. Having relocated to the UK I’m mostly going to be paddling on quiet reaches of the Thames. I am really struggling to choose between the CX Ultra and the Cruiser Ultra, leaning slightly to the Cruiser for what I perceive to be slightly better stability. I love SUPping because it helps me keep active balance but as I get older, ankles and knees just become more troublesome, hence my question as to which you would recommend. There is also a £250 price difference playing onmy mind. Would appreciate your opinion.

Hi Michael,

These smaller boards would definitely come with a learning curve for someone your size, but they’d end up being a ton of fun if you’re up for a bit of a challenge. Justin, another SUPBoardGuide reviewer, is 6’0 and 180ish lbs and loves the CX Ultra for it’s agile and sporty feel on the water. I’d maybe hold off on venturing into the Hudson until you feel fully confident on this board though – as a former NJ resident, that’s definitely not water that you’d want to fall into.

Hi Supboardguide, Thank you for sharing all your reviews, they’re so informative and helpful. Would you recommend a particular board to be used for lake fishing and general touring? My first foray into inflatables… the Blackfish XL looks exciting, but I’m just not used to the weight. Many thanks.