2022 Best Electric SUP Air Pump for Inflatables
As an experienced SUP paddler, I can tell you one thing: once you have used the iSUP air pump to inflate the paddle board even one time or two, you will not want to use the manual pump again. Because it is an exhausting part especially for the shoulder. The inflatable SUP air pump is a complete game-changer in consideration of overall convenience, saving time and energy.
If your board is already inflated but you do not paddle for a while, you just need to pump it up a little. In this situation, a manual pump is fine for occasional use. But if you paddle board regularly or you have a family board, or you need to deflate it to transport in your car, you will be eager to own an electric sup air pump. The luckiest thing is that you have a number of choices to choose from the those outstanding electric sup air pumps.
I have tested most of popular pumps on the market in order to assist you to pick one that is the best suitable for you. They have different pressure, function, appearance, design and more. Next, we will pick 3 best electric sup pumps on the market and introduce their function and difference in detail. We found some options that you might actually like. Next, we will share them with you.
The Best Electric SUP Paddle Board Pumps:
- VACHAN SPORTS 2022 New Version Alien Appearance Electric SUP Air Pump
- 20PSI High Pressure 6000mAh Rechargeable Electric SUP Air Pump by VACHAN SPORTS
- Upgraded 16 PSI Stand Up Paddle Board Rechargeable Electric SUP Air Pump by VACHAN SPORTS
VACHAN SPORTS 2022 New Version Alien Appearance Electric SUP Air Pump
We have tested many different kinds of electric sup air pumps for about half year. Now we have a new number #1 rated SUP pump. This new version alien design air pump is updated from its original version (Ang sup air pump). This new pump adopts the alien design and is very creative and novel in design. It also added LED Flashlight characteristic to help you use it even in the darkness or use it as a flashlight in emergency. There is another feature ‘cooling system’ to help prevent the pump from overheating when continuing to use it. We have tested for a few times. We have found that it can pump up more SUPs in a row with the Alien one, however, most of the electric air pumps on the market do not come with this function. You need to be cautious in a hot day. We suggest you to let the pump cool off for a few minutes after it continuously inflates 2 paddle boards. It is not only functional but also durable and sturdy. We love it very much.
Because different board has different connection fittings, we cannot find the universal one for all the boards. But this alien electric sup pump includes several kinds of connection valves, which will allow it to attach to most of the paddle boards on the market. So the electric sup pump is suitable most of the inflatable SUP. It also has a 20 PSI cap, which is higher than average of sup pumps. It is dual stage function. It will take about 9-12 minutes to inflate an inflatable sup with this dual stage function pump. There is a digital display embedded into the sup pump. It will measure your PSI in no time. It also allows you to set your PSI cap to prevent over inflation. When the desired pressure reaches, it will stop working automatically. It has a portable handle that is very comfortable to hold it everywhere.
This sup inflator is very sturdy and has a sand filter to prevent sand and other small things outside. If there is something wrong with this air pump during use, Vachan Sports will replace it or offer refund for manufacturing defects and some accidents that might occur. The electric pump also has a 9 feet length power cord and 3.3 ft hose length. You do not necessarily position your sup board near to your car because the long power cord and flexible hose will make the pump easy to attach to your iSUP.
20PSI High Pressure 6000mAh Rechargeable Electric SUP Air Pump by VACHAN SPORTS
If you are going to have a hike with your iSUP and you do not have a car near to you, then, vachan sports 6000mAh rechargeable electric sup pump will offer you maximum convenience and portability. Due to its integrated battery inside, you do not need to plug it into 12V DC cigarette lighter to inflate your sup.
It comes with a type-c wire which allows you to charge it via AC adapter, computer, power bank indoor. It also has a power cord which can be charged by cigarette lighter. In this way, you can use it wherever you want.
The Vachan Sports air pump has a 20 PSI cap and a pack of valve attachments, which is suitable for most of the iSUPs on the market. If you forget to recharge your battery, you can also plug it into a standard car cigarette lighter as a backup option. It will take about 10 to 15 minutes to inflate iSUPs. It also has a dual stage and automatic-off function. When it reaches the target pressure, this pump will turn itself off automatically. The pump also has other features which most of the air pump own, such as: LCD digital display, 9.9 ft DC cable and 3.3 ft air hose, wide application, 6 different valves......
After the battery is fully charged, it can inflate up to 3-4 paddle boards in a row. But suggest not to inflate more than 2 bards in a row to avoid overheating the motor. The rechargeable pump has a convenient carry handle to make it convenient to carry by hand. There are inflation and deflation nozzle on the front of the pump.
The air hose has nice quality. It has threaded ends that attach securely to prevent leaks from inflation. It is 3.3 ft long and the connector can rotate 360 degree, which offers you a lot of flexibility and convenience when pumping a board.
The noise level is almost same as the other 12V DC electric pumps. It starts quietly and slowly gets noisier when it reached the second stage of inflation. It is a very common situation. Because these pumps are so powerful that it is very difficult to avoid the noise.
Upgraded 16 PSI Stand Up Paddle Board Rechargeable Electric SUP Air Pump by VACHAN SPORTS
The third competitive electric sup air pump is our Vachan Sports 16PSI paddle board electric rechargeable pump. It is different from the second type in design and appearance. This paddle board pump has a built-in 12V Li-ion 6000mAh rechargeable battery. It can be charged via car cigarette plug power cable outside and wall outlet inside. This portable air pump is space-saving and compact designed with housing access lid to store power cable. It has a convenient carry handle for easy travel. It is equipped with a LED flashlight and a digital LCD screen and touch button control panel for easy operation.
In addition, you can find this product on our UK/US Amazon website too. It is easy for you to order. One of the faster pumps on our list, the VACHAN 12V electric pump has worked very reliably and normally even under heavy use. During the testing, it can pump a regular sup to 15PSI in 9 minutes and 34 seconds and to 20PSI in 14 minutes. The general loudness is according with the other pumps on the market. The air pump comes with a nice digital display which is easy to set a precise inflation pressure. You can also read the air pressure in real time. When it hits the target pressure, it will stop working automatically. This is a very safe feature.
It is included with a high quality inflation hose, cigarette lighter connector. It also comes with a carry bag for easy travel. After you use it and want to put it away, you can put it in this carry bag. It also provides 1 year warranty, which is like most of the electric pumps on the market. Most people like it because it can also easily deflate a SUP. If you are looking for a pump which will work without connecting it to a car cigarette lighter, you can only choose this type 16PSI rechargeable SUP air pump.