Sea Eagle Needlenose Inflatable Opinions?

[cast.ms]

If you are just starting out, and are concerned about a paddle to go with a Red, look at airkayaks.com.  They have the explorer:

http://www.airkayaks.com/2014-red-air-explorer-12-6-inflatable-sup-paddle-board/

And are including a carbon 3 piece paddle.  I have the 9'6" Allwater from there, and find this paddle just fine for touring.  If trying for speed, I would like something more, but would also like a more appropriate board for that.

[Bycyclist]

I repent of my earlier ignorant post. I ended up getting both a starboard 14' Astro and Red 12.6. Very happy with both of them. What did you end up getting?

[suphunter]

Bumping this old thread just to provide some input on the Sea Eagle. I don't have a needlenose. I've had the sea eagle longboard for about a year - when I was just getting started. My other board is a standard riviera board. We do small lakes and bays up to large lakes (lake ontario where waves can be 3 to 4 ft). The inflatable sea eagle in my opinion is fine if you don't want to spend a lot of money, are just getting started and need something inflatable. It moves as well through the water as the riviera. I usually inflate to 14psi and that works well for me,  I'm 196 lbs. 

For a non-race design the longboard they have can get you started for $799 which is inexpensive compared to many other  inflatable options. I'll be selling my riviera in the spring and planning to buy a race inflatable, likely a fanatic or starboard.

I'd give it 3.5 out of 5 stars if I was rating. For those new to the sport, it's a fine starter option for you to get started without having to invest $1400+ in one of the more well known brands.