The Badfish River Surfer 104 is a versatile board that we’ve enjoyed riding both with and without a paddle. It is one of the oldest river surfboard models out there. It is a time-tested design that still has a place in your quiver…but has faded from some relevance as more high-performance waves have been created. Its single-wing swallow tail and EPS/Fiberglass construction give it responsive handling and control across a variety of river waves. At 104 liters, we’ve found it strikes a nice balance between volume and maneuverability, though it is bulkier than an inflatable and noticeably less durable—especially since there’s no warranty once it’s been used on the water. While we wouldn’t recommend it for true beginners or for rough, rocky conditions, the River Surfer 104 has been a reliable go-to for us and is a strong choice for beginner and intermediate riders who want a more performance-focused board than an inflatable, but not ready to dedicate to a low volume river surfboard.