X2 Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board

At a first glance, all inflatable SUP boards look very similar, but there are actually many different design variations which can make a big difference to how and where they should be used. These boards are slower to paddle than their lengthier and narrower counterparts, but they are perfect for casual paddlers or those just starting out. While there are plenty of solid iSUP brands on the market, iROCKER paddle boards are typically what we recommend for most people as they're super affordable, feature-rich, and come with a rock-solid warranty.

However, inflatable boards do give traditional hard boards a run for their money, especially as they can be used on flat water as well as on waves. If you don't have enough air pressure, your board will drag and sit low in the water, sinking and slowing you down.

The advantages of paddleboards over other forms of aquatic transport are pretty numerous. In a collaboration with Prana, the Aleka boards from Surftech are gorgeous, in fact the women can't control themselves raving about it. That's enough to earn an A-grade. ISUP boards are used for teaching beginners in a lot of SUP schools and reduce the risk of impact injuries from falling.

In addition, prevent the build up of dirt and bacteria by rinsing your inflatable stand up paddle board after every use. IROCKER uses only the highest quality Quad Layer military grade PVC in their inflatable paddle boards. Traditional hard paddle boards weigh around 30 pounds.

If you're looking for a best in class all around board look no further because the Supconnect Award-winning Surftech Generator is it. The flatter rocker makes it a pleasure to paddle and it has stunning graphics, with a beautiful bamboo layout on both the deck and the bottom.

Brands who are recognizable names in aquatic recreation have taken notice of this popularity and are beginning to make high quality paddleboards available to vacationers and aquatic athletic enthusiasts alike. I also had a paddle on a board by Two Bare Feet , a company based in Torquay, who offer all-round, surf-style and touring paddleboards.

Most solid stand up paddle boards have an air vent installed on the deck. The Adventure Row 13′ 4″ features our unique specially designed 2″ deck strap rings that make mounting or removing an Oar Board® very fast and easy. A mast foot fitting is included on the deck of the board so that a windsurf sailing rig can be mounted, making these boards exceptionally versatile.

They don't provide as much stability as other types of SUP boards, so they're not ideal starting points for newcomers to the world of stand up paddle boarding. If you're looking for sophisticated rail and hull shapes, you likely won't find it in an inflatable board (though pointed noses and rocker are now possible).

The adjustable bungee on the nose of the board kept my waterproof bag safe and secure, too. It's hard to beat our tried-and-true combo of top quality inflatable paddle boards for a price that won't break the bank. They're also great for surfing. The majority of SUP paddle boarders don't surf'”they paddle around on flat water.

The Red Paddle Co even provides a repair kit as standard with every inflatable stand up paddle board board, to give you peace of mind should the unthinkable happen. But as a rule of thumb, an epoxy paddle board weighing 25-30+ lbs (11-33 to 13.60+ kg) will likely perform better than plastic but still not quite as well as carbon sup boards.