Earth River SUP DUAL 9-6 S3 (GEN 3) AQUA Inflatable Paddle Board (9'6"x31"x5")
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The Earth River SUP DUAL 9-6 S3 is a compact all-around inflatable paddle board with the agility of a small board and the build of a serious one — X9 Dual Core construction and the full LAKE RIVER COAST™ fin pack in a 9'6", 22 lb package that's quick on the water and easy to take anywhere.
Who Is The DUAL 9-6 For?
The DUAL 9-6 is for lighter riders, travelers, and paddlers who value maneuverability above all — the people who found the standard 10–11 ft board size too big and want something that responds instantly instead. It supports intermediate and advanced riders up to 205 lb, and novices up to 170 lb.
It takes the compactness and agility of the SKYLAKE 9-6 shape and adds a layer of ruggedness. That combination has made it a favorite of the more adventurous riders on the ERS team: it excels in surf and whitewater, while its 31" width keeps it stable and sleek enough for touring and general paddling on the days in between.
9'6" | 31" wide | 5" thick | 22 lb board weight | Riders up to 205 lb (novices up to 170 lb)
Why Riders Choose The 9'6" DUAL
Class-leading maneuverability. At 9'6", the board turns quicker and reacts faster than full-size all-arounders — the reason it's the pick for paddle surfing and whitewater play. The GEN-3 Gecko Grip deck pad holds your stance when the water gets technical, and the contoured tail pad gives tactile feedback for rear-foot moves like pivot turns and tail drops.
A fin pack that changes what the board is. The full LAKE RIVER COAST™ system ships with four US center fins (9", 8", 4.5", and 3") plus two sets of side click fins (4.5" and 1"). Run the side fins in a surf or whitewater configuration and the 9-6 becomes a serious moving-water board; run the single 9" center and it becomes a sleek distance cruiser.
Small enough to fly with. The 9'6" length rolls down smaller than full-size boards, and at 22 lb the whole kit — board, pump, fins — travels in the included rolling backpack. Air travel is one of its recommended uses.
Built For Years Of Real Use
The X9 Dual Core construction carries additional reinforcement layers in the areas that take the most wear — the added ruggedness that turns the agile SKYLAKE 9-6 shape into a board built for surf and whitewater. The Enhanced Dynamic Rail stiffens the board's edge so it holds its shape at pressure, high-grade stainless steel D-rings at the nose, tail, and forward deck take a leash or tie-downs, and every board is covered by a 24-month warranty.
The Fin System
The LAKE RIVER COAST™ (LRC) Fin System includes four US center fins (9", 8", 4.5", and 3") and two sets of side click fins (4.5" and 1"), all packed in a padded ERS fin and accessories bag. The triple-fin setup runs an optimized toe-in angle, and the center fin box accepts any US Fin Box-compatible fin plus FCS Connect™ tool-less center fins, so you're never locked into ERS-only hardware.
Full Specs
| Length | 9'6" |
| Width | 31" |
| Thickness | 5" |
| Board weight | 22 lb |
| Rider weight range | Up to 205 lb intermediate/advanced; up to 170 lb novice |
| Construction | ERS X9 Dual Core Construction + Enhanced Dynamic Rail |
| Fin system | LAKE RIVER COAST™ (LRC) — four US center fins (9", 8", 4.5", 3") + two sets of side click fins (4.5", 1"); US Fin Box + FCS Connect™ compatible |
| Deck pad | GEN-3 Gecko Grip texture with contoured tail pad |
| Included | Deluxe rolling backpack, high-pressure double-action pump, padded fin/accessories bag, 24-month warranty |
| Recommended use | Lighter riders, air travel, paddle surfing, whitewater, touring and general paddling |
Safety note for whitewater use
A standard ankle leash is not recommended for whitewater paddling. Use a quick-release leash, wear a helmet, and wear an inherently buoyant life jacket — all are important safety equipment in moving river water.
Inflation
The ERS 12VDC 20PSI Electrical Pump inflates this board to 15PSI in approximately 11 minutes. The included double-action manual pump inflates on both the downstroke and upstroke, cutting inflation time and effort roughly in half.
How The DUAL 9-6 Fits The ERS Lineup
Earth River SUP builds the DUAL series on X9 Dual Core construction with the full LRC fin pack — the heavier-duty build for paddlers who make surf and moving water a regular part of their paddling. Within that series, the 9-6 is the compact option: same construction and fin system as the 10'7" DUAL, in a shorter, narrower shape that trades some glide for quicker response. It was shaped for lighter paddlers, frequent flyers, and surf- and river-focused riders.
What's Included
Every 9'6" DUAL ships with a deluxe rolling backpack, a high-pressure double-action pump, the padded fin and accessories bag with all included fins, and a 24-month warranty.
Contact a paddling expert on 877-777-1769 for our best package deal price and our review of the pros and cons of the Earth River SUP DUAL Series.
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