365 Days Later: Why I’d Buy Boost Again

I bought the Boost Fin a year ago — almost by accident. A friend mentioned it during a barbecue, and I thought he was exaggerating when he said it “completely changes how you paddle.” I’d been paddleboarding for a couple of years, mostly on calm lakes with my kids, sometimes on weekend coastal trips. Nothing extreme. Nothing fancy.

Twelve months later, here’s the truth: My only regret is that I didn’t buy it sooner.

This little motor has turned our SUP weekends from “nice family outings” into full-blown adventures — the kind we still talk about months later. So if you’re wondering whether Boost Fin is actually worth it after a full year… here’s my story.

1. The First Day I Realized I’d Been Missing Out

The very first time I tried Boost Fin, it felt like discovering a “secret mode” on my board.

I wasn’t expecting anything dramatic — just a gentle push. But the moment I pressed the remote, my board actually moved. Smooth, controlled, almost like someone gently nudged me from behind. I remember laughing out loud.

My wife yelled from her board,

“Are you cheating?”

Technically… yes. But it was the fun kind of cheating — the kind that lets you explore more, fight the wind less, and stop worrying about saving energy for the way back.

2. The Day the Wind Tried to Ruin Everything (and failed)

Three weeks later we took a family trip to a coastal lagoon. The forecast was calm; reality was… not. A strong afternoon wind swept in, the kind that usually ends the session early.

Normally, we would’ve packed up. But I had Boost Fin — and for the first time, I didn’t panic about paddling back with two tired kids. I kept a slow, steady Boost mode (not even max), and we cruised home like it was nothing.

That was the moment I realized Boost Fin wasn’t just a toy. It was the difference between “we should stop” and “let’s keep going.”

3. The Adventures We Would’ve Never Attempted Without It

If I listed everything we did this year, you’d think we owned five different boards and lived by the ocean. In reality, we’re just a regular family — but Boost Fin made us act like seasoned adventurers.

Here’s what we ended up doing:

a) A 2-mile lake crossing we used to only admire from afar

Before Boost: “Maybe someday.”

After Boost: “Let’s go. Today.”

b) Paddling against light current without playing tug-of-war with the water

I still paddle — Boost doesn’t replace the workout.

But it adds consistency to every stroke.

c) My kids riding on the front of the board without me turning into a human tugboat

They loved it.

I loved not dying of exhaustion.

d) A sunrise tour we would’ve NEVER started at 6 AM

Boost made the whole thing feel effortless — even the way back when the wind picked up.

e) My wife paddleboarding again after a shoulder injury

Boost didn’t just help her physically — it helped her confidence.

She started with gentle modes and slowly regained her strength.

Honestly, this alone made the purchase worth it.

4. The Unexpected Side Effect: We Go Outside More

This surprised me the most. Before Boost Fin, going out was a “maybe” plan.

“Should we go? Looks windy.”

“Let’s skip today. Current might be strong.”

“Kids won’t last long, so what’s the point.”

After Boost Fin, the equation flipped:

Even if the conditions weren’t perfect…

Even if someone was tired…

Even if we didn’t have much time…

We still went.

And every time, it was worth it. Boost Fin turned paddleboarding from a nice hobby into a lifestyle.

5. What Broke (and What Didn’t)

Because this is a real review, here’s the honest part.

The fin itself?

Zero issues.

No leaks, no weird noises, no corrosion, no surprises.

The wrist remote?

The strap was too tight at first. But I replaced it with a universal strap and it’s been perfect ever since.

The battery life?

For us, the regular Boost Fin (the Plus version) was enough 90% of the time.

Later I bought the Long Range battery for longer day trips — now we pretty much can’t kill it in one session.

Any regrets?

Just one: I should have bought the Long Range model from the start.

But honestly, that’s a “good problem.”

It only bothered me because Boost Fin made us paddle far more often than expected.

6. A Year Later: Would I Buy It Again?

Here’s the simple answer: Yes — 100%.

Even knowing everything today, I would buy it again without hesitation.

Not because it’s the fastest or the most high-tech.

But because it’s the only upgrade that:

• extends our sessions
• expands where we can go
• helps in wind or current
• makes paddleboarding accessible for everyone in the family
• turns “tired” days into “let’s go anyway” days

And honestly? It gave us memories we would’ve never made with a regular fin.

7. The Real Reason I Don’t Regret Buying Boost Fin

It’s not about speed.

It’s not about novelty.

It’s not even about convenience.

It’s about this: Boost Fin gave me the confidence to take my family further — safely, comfortably, and without worrying about how we’d get back.

You can’t put a price on that.

My Advice to Anyone on the Fence

If you’re thinking about buying one… stop thinking.

Because a year from now, you’ll probably say the same thing I’m saying right now: “My only regret is not getting it earlier.”