Tools & Gadgets
The Tower Adventurer is stable and packs into a 36-inch by 12-inch roll.
Summer Sailing Gear
Summer’s warm breezes and lazy weekends have arrived, so PS testers have put together a lineup of cool toys and tools for the dog days. Tower Adventurer Inflatable Standup Paddleboard: Inflatable SUPs are sprouting up everywhere on the Internet; many boards are identical, made by different brands at the same factories in China. Quality varies. Generally, boards 6 inches or thicker offer better stiffness and stability, making them easier to ride.
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Chandlery: August 2011
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