Aqua Marina Fusion Review: SUP Overview

The Aqua Marina Fusion SUP features double-wall drop stitch construction and a nice 6″ thickness. The outer skin of the board is very durable, and it’s able to withstand cuts and scrapes well. The top deck of the Fusion features a really nice honeycomb pattern traction pad that covers nearly the entire surface of the deck. The EVA foam pad provides excellent grip, and the extra long traction pad coverage is great if you plan on bringing a child or your dog along for a paddle.

At the nose of the board are four stainless steel D-rings and a bungee cord storage tie, which is great for stashing your flip flops, backpack, or a change of clothes. At the middle of the board, there is a convenient carrying handle that makes it super easy to carry the board around when it’s inflated. We would love to see an additional grab handle at the nose or tail of the board as well—perhaps that is a feature that Aqua Marina would consider adding in the future. At the rear of the board is another D-ring for attaching your SUP leash. The air valve is also located at the tail, and inflating the board to 15 PSI is easy enough with the included manual pump. On the flip side is a single, large removable fin