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Owning a SUP is great for a myriad of reasons. SUPing is fun, good exercise, a great chance to be outdoors, and it’s portable.
Except for the inflation bit…
Using a manual pump is hard work, which is why I think getting a good electric pump for your SUP is a very good idea.
And now, there is a way to make using the electric pump even easier: with this BATTERY POWERED iSUP pump.
Video review of the Outdoormaster Whale
I’ve been using the Whale pump for a while now, so I thought creating a video review showing what the pump can do would be a good idea.
After watching the video, you should have a rough idea of whether the pump is right for you. The only slight negative I found with it was that its max PSI rating is 16 PSI, which is lower than the average 20 PSI of non-battery powered pumps.
But in reality, all SUPs have a working pressure of 12-15 PSI. I have never inflated over 15 PSI in my life.
Pros
Cons
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OutdoorMaster Whale
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Battery-powered
If you are looking for a portable electric pump that you can take anywhere, you need the Whale. Its 6000 mAh battery is powerful enough to pump 3 SUPs to 12 PSI right on the beach.
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Technical Specs
The design of this pump is very futuristic, as you can see. The unique LED lights only add to the modern image of the pump.
Here are the technical specifications of the Outdoormaster Whale.
| Outdoormaster Whale specs | |
|---|---|
| Max pressure | 16 PSI |
| Deflation | Yes |
| iSUP capacity | 3-5 SUPs on a single charge, more if plugged in |
| Pumping speed | 350 ltr/min at stage 1, 70 ltr/min at stage 2 |
| Size | 14.5″ x 8.7″ x 6.7″ (37 x 22 x 17 cm) |
| Weight | 3.6 lbs (1.63 kg) |
| Battery | 6000 mAh, charge via AC adapter or 12V car connector |
| Cord length | 9 ft (2.75 m), 4.5 (1.4 m) Ft non-kinking hose |
| Extra features | Active cooling LCD display Auto shot-off at target pressure 5 valve connectors (nozzles) 3 extra gaskets |
Features of the Whale Pump
This pump has every feature you could ask for from a retail-grade electric SUP pump.
Automatic shutoff at target pressure
You can specify what pressure you need the pump to inflate to in 0.5 PSI increments
Once the target pressure is reached, the pump shuts off automatically to avoid over-inflation.
LCD display with backlight
The LCD display of the Whale Pump lets you know exactly what is going on during the inflation process, but does not overcomplicate things at all.
You can see the following on the display:
- your target pressure
- actual realtime pressure
- low or high inflation mode
- cooling fan on or off
- battery charge level
The LCD has a nice backlight feature, so you can see it in the dark, or in bright daylight.
Nozzle adapters
Thanks to the adapters that come attached to the hose, the Whale pump evolves from a SUP pump to a universal pump.
The adapters are:
- Boston valve
- C7 valve
- H3/HR valve
- Pinch valve
- 805 valve
Thanks to these nozzle adapters, you can inflate any inflatable you have, for example:
- inflatable boats
- inflatable kayaks
- mattresses
- tubes
- etc.
Built-in battery
The Whale pump has a built-in 6000 mAh battery.
The provided AC adapter has an output of 1 amper, so it takes a few hours to fully charge the pump.
Once charged, the pump just keeps on going. I’ve pumped 3 SUPs in a row with it, and the LCD display still showed half charge.
USB connectors
The Whale pump can double as a power bank, thanks to the dual USB ports hidden under a safety cover in the compartment area.
Through the USB connections, you can use the battery of the pump to charge any device you need to, for example:
- phones
- tablets
- speakers
- etc.
Deflation feature
Deflating your SUP with the Whale is easy. Simply plug your hose into the deflation socket, turn the power on, and it will suck every bit of air out of your SUP.
There is no deflation automatic shut-off, so you need to be near the pump, as it deflates very quickly.
How do you know deflation is finished?
Your SUP will be flat, and the volume of the pump’s compressor will lower significantly.
Warranty
Every Outdoormaster pump has a 1-year warranty. If anything goes wrong (which I doubt), you are covered for a year.
This is important since it shows the company stands behind its product.
Who is the Outdoormaster Whale pump for?
If you have an inflatable SUP that you need to deflate often, the Whale pump is a great choice.
It is highly versatile thanks to its various nozzle adapters, and its built-in battery makes it super portable as well.
Just remember to charge it at home
Alternative SUP pumps
There are loads of inflatable SUP pumps on the market, but having try many of them, I can say that a lot of them are not dependable.
Here is a list of the best SUP pumps of 2022.
Specifically, here are 2 that I would recommend if you don’t like something about the Whale.
Nixy Ventus pump
This SUP pump is modern and has a full set of features. It even has a nice carry case, that fits all of its accessories as well.
As you can see in my detailed review of the Nixy pump, it can inflate 10+ SUPs in a row, it just keeps on going.
However, it does not have a built-in battery, like the Whale.
Outdoormaster Dolphin
The Dolphin is another one of my favorite SUP pumps, simply because it is tiny and affordable.
The small size comes with compromises though, specifically, that it does not have active cooling, nor a deflation feature. And of course, it does not have a built-in battery either.
FAQs
Here are answers to the most common questions you may have about the Outdoormaster Whale.
Original article: Outdoormaster Whale Pump Review – A Battery Powered iSUP Pump
