NRS Quiver 10.4 Stand Up Paddle Board

The Quiver 10.4 Stand Up Paddle board is 35” wide for increased stability and its 6” thickness provides a huge volume that floats high in the water and is handy for gliding over eddies and boils. The generous nose and moderate tail rocker enable it to ride over waves and holes while its reduced waterline enables it to turn on a dime for quick manoeuvers in technical water.

The heavy-duty PVC drop-stitch construction and double sidewalls provide the increased durability needed for river running—rocks, logs and any other bumps and abrasions are not a problem for the Quiver Stand Up Paddle board. On top of this, NRS included their proprietary Axis Technology into the Quiver SUP, this is an acrylic stiffening agent that is integrated into the deck to improve stiffness and performance without adding extra weight or making the board harder to fold for storing.

The high-quality Leafield D7 inflation/deflation valve is easy to use and very reliable. It has a built-in pressure relief valve that prevents accidental over-inflation. With a 20PSI inflation rate, the Quiver Inflatable SUP delivers an extra-rigid ride which is important in moving water.

The Quiver Stand Up Paddle board comes with two sets of removable nylon-reinforced plastic fins. The Allwater and Whitewater Fins are interchangeable depending upon your paddling objectives and since they are nylon-reinforced the will absorb impacts without breaking. The Allwater fins are larger and ideal for better stability or lake paddling while the Whitewater Fins have a much more sleek profile for shallow rivers. NRS also placed the Quiver’s fin boxes wide on the board so that you can easily glide over shallow rocks

The top of the Quiver SUP is outfitted with a super grippy foam deck with a built-in kick pad for added performance and stability in challenging whitewater and to help you surf waves.

You’ll find 3 D-rings integrated into the Quiver’s design, one D-ring is located mid-board on the deck for affixing a water bottle or dry bag, another is on the tail so you can easily attach a leash and the final D-ring is located on the underside of the nose for tying down the paddle board when you are onshore.

A total of five sturdy webbing handles are placed strategically on the Quiver SUP, with there in the centre of the deck to make hauling easy, plus one handle on both the nose and tail of the board to help you grab onto in the event of a swim.

Since the Quiver is an inflatable SUP it's very handy to travel with. When not in use or travelling to your favourite whitewater hole you can roll the SUP up and toss it along with all your other gear into the included NRS carry bag/backpack. With built-in backpack straps the Quiver SUP, high-pressure pump (with pressure gauge), two sets of fins, and repair kit easily fit into the carry bag and make everything super portable. Its durable construction makes it checked-bag friendly while the mesh bottom ensures that any water will drain out of the bag.

PVC Drop-Stitch

• Inflates to 20 psi (1.379 bar) for super rigid performance and folds compactly for easy storage and transport.
• Proprietary Axis Technology™, an acrylic stiffening agent integrated into the deck, improves stiffness and performance without adding weight or making the board harder to fold and store.
• With heavy-duty PVC drop-stitch construction and double sidewalls for increased durability, NRS SUPs can handle the abrasion and abuse of an adventurous lifestyle.
• Removable, interchangeable, nylon-reinforced plastic fins let you customize your setup and absorb impacts without breaking.
• One D-ring on the deck for a water bottle or drybag, one on the tail for a leash and an additional D-ring on the underside of the nose for tie-downs.
• A pressure relief valve prevents accidental over-inflation.
• Top-quality Leafield D7 inflation/deflation valve for unsurpassed reliability.
• Three sturdy webbing handles in the center of the deck for hauling plus one handle on both the front and tail to aid in a swim.

• Two Whitewater Fins, 
• Two Allwater Fins
• High-pressure pump
• Pressure gauge
• Sup Travel Pack Bag
• Leafield valve adapter
• Repair kit

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The NRS Rush 3-Piece Paddle fits a wide array of paddlers given that it’s adjustable from 173-218cm / 68-86”. It also collapses into two pieces so you can easily travel with it on your next far-flung paddling adventure. Most collapsable paddles, however, are not very well constructed and feel cheap but the Rush 3-Piece Paddle is made from durable firbreglass and has an ergonomic handle for better control and comfort. The Easy Clip adjustment also means you can adjust its length to any size between 68” and 86” in length with minimal effort. The teardrop blade is large enough to provide good power from your stroke and the 7° offset ensures that you can grab more water without catching the paddle when surfing. While more expensive than other paddles the value and paddling experience that the Rush provides is well worth the price.

• Midsize teardrop-shaped blades reduce torque.
• Low cadence shape provides good power and stability.
• Great shape for straight-ahead tracking.
• Breaks down to fit inside the NRS SUP bag.
• Fibreglass construction stands up to the wear and tear of river paddling.
• Easy Clip adjustable ferrule lets you adjust the paddle length anywhere within its size range.

Having spent last summer and fall paddling the NRS Whip 8.4 SUP on local whitewater rivers, one thing I noticed was that due to my intermediate paddling ability I found the Whip 8’4” to be not as stable (front to back) as I would have liked. While it easily surfed holes and was able to get into anything, I was eager to try a longer board with more stability which is why I chose the NRS Quiver Inflatable SUP 10.4. I could have gone a little shorter with the 9’8” version but figured I may as well go super fat and see how much more the added size helped with stability and paddling performance.

At 36” wide and 6” think the Quiver SUP is a thick and wide board, no questions there since most stand up paddleboards are closer to 30” wide and 5 thick. At 10’4” the Quiver also is much longer, a solid 2' longer than the Whip 8.4 but even at 10'4" it is still considered a medium length board which best suits intermediate paddlers. I found for me, that the Quiver hit the sweet spot dead centre—ideally balancing stability and manoeuvrability. While it's a big paddleboard with a wide stance for stability, the extra rocker in the nose and tail made it easy to turn and pivot which is what you need when running rivers and surfing waves. If you are just getting into paddling moving water or like me a little older then this added size will improve your paddling experience and allow you to run more challenging rivers or simply keep up with your son who just seems to have a natural ability at showing you up.

Where the Quiver 10.4 SUP begins to be too much board is on low flow rivers or mid-summer when water volumes decrease and waves get smaller. You might find that the smaller more nimble Whip 8'4" SUP it the board to take out to make things fun again. I like the combination of the two boards, the Quiver 10.4 for big water where I need the added stability and the Whip 8'4" SUP for those days I want to play more or the water is less plentiful.

The one thing I really like about the Quiver 10.4 is that it can in a pinch do double time on the lake. While not the most proficient flat water SUP it is ideal for kids and beginners to learn and play on. I am also very interested to take the Quiver on a SUP Paddling trip to the ocean to see how it performs surfing waves. While not designed for this or flatwater paddling I think the shape is so friendly and the profile so versatile that it can easily do a bit of everything. Given the generous rocker in the nose, you will need to fight a little to keep it tracking straight since there is less of the board on the surface of the water even given its length.

Like all NRS SUP’s the Quiver is a well designed, tough as nails paddleboard that uses high-quality materials and construction which justifies its higher than average price point. If you are looking at getting into river paddling (and I highly recommend that you do) then the Quiver 10.4 or even the 9’8” Inflatable SUP’s are worth checking out. If you just want a stable kid-friendly paddleboard for lake paddling that gives you the opportunity to paddle moving water down the road then I can’t recommend the Quiver enough (be sure to also pick up the NRS Rush 3-Piece Paddle—you can thank me later).