This has been developed specifically for beginner paddlers who want to stay dry & simply have fun on a great all-round paddleboard. Packed with loads of great features & ready to travel, simply jump on board & start paddling. Stand up inflatable paddleboards are unique designed, and it'is the convenient way to enjoy the water without a heavy and large board to lug around, with all the accessories you need to enjoy your next aquatic adventure in the water with friends, family members and pets.

Features

• STABLE---Extra wide(32") and thick(6") for stiffness and maximum stability. Suitable for up to 2 people, maximum capacity is up to 440 lbs. SUP paddleboards are ideal for all skill levels to do Yoga, surfing, fishing, touring, snorkeling, or recreational paddling.

• COMFORT---The soft anti-slip EVA deck pad for user comfort and grip, greatly improved stability and safety while standing on the board; The backpack with foam lining on the shoulders for carrying comfort.

• EASY TO TRANSPORT---Item weights 18.7 lbs; Dimensions folded in the bag(33.8"x13.8"x9.8"); With the double-action hand pump, quick inflate to between 12 and 15 psi within 10 mins.

• DURABLE & GLIDE PERFORMANCE---Robust, impact-resistant glued drop-stitch, and PVC construction; Versatile pointed shape suitable for cruising and small waves. Ideal for use in the ocean, lake, and river, withstand both fresh and saltwater.

Above: Inflatable Surf Paddle Board SUP

Size

SUP boards that are good for surfing typically range from roughly 7’ long to 12’ long.

Which size you choose will depend on your size, skill level and needs.

Smaller boards will best suit someone with a smaller frame or a more advanced rider who wants a paddleboard that can turn and maneuver quickly.

If a bigger rider wanted the feel and quick maneuvering of a short board they could go for a 9’-10’ long board.

A longer board (10’ – 12’) is great for those who enjoy long-board riding or for a larger person who wants more stability.

Shape

Surf ISUP’s have a similar shape to all-around boards although the nose point shape can vary as well as how curved the tip is.

With surf boards the nose, tail, rails, rocker (bottom curve of the board from the nose to the tail) and fins all work together to create a good performing board.

I don’t find inflatable paddleboards for surfing quite as technical as a hard board. You won’t find as much variance in the rail and rocker or the fins or tail for example.

However they are still great for surf especially if you are a beginner or even an advanced rider that wants the ultimate convenience of portability and easy storage.

Try to choose an inflatable paddle board that has a slightly narrower tail and more curve in the bottom floor. These will help you maneuver better on waves.

Rails

The rails (outline of your board) span from the very tip right to the tail and affect the performance of the board.

With a hard board it is easier to shape the rails, they can be fuller, more tapered, softer or harder.

Rails still play a part with an inflatable paddleboard, especially when considering the thickness of the board (4” or 6” thick) as well as the over shape and design.

However because inflatable boards have a higher air volume, the rails tend to be thicker and consequently won’t surf or turn quite as well as a lower volume board.

For this reason a smaller and thinner surf paddle board will often carve, turn and over perform better than a larger ISUP in surf.

A longerboard with longer rail lines – especially a thick board with thick lines – will not turn as quickly or sharply but it will glide better as well as be easier to ride especially for a larger rider.

The rails of the board will also play a part. A higher volume board with thick rails won’t surf as well as a lower volume board with rails that can help in steering.

Tail

Fin types do vary on surf paddle boards. Typically these are the types you will see:

Squared Off or Squash Tail

This type of tail will often be seen on performance boards that offer quick maneuverability.

Swallow/Fish Tails

Not seen all that often on inflatable paddle boards (although there are a couple such as the Hala Peno). A swallow tail is ideal for smaller surf where they need to be able to do quick turns and snappy maneuvers.

Round or Pin Tail

This type of tail is usually seen on longboards or big wave boards. They will turn and maneuver easily however the narrower tail will sacrifice some stability.

Deck Pad

A stand-up surfboard will have a shorter deck pad than a touring SUP.

The deck pad will only cover about half the board, which helps to save weight.

A touring or recreational style SUP will have a longer deck pad for walking on the board, maneuvering and for added grip for gear, dogs or even kids.

Handle

I love a center handle with padding for easy and comfortable carrying to and from the water.

However with a surf style paddle board you want the handle to be low profile so that it does not interfere with where you are standing.

Fins

The most common fin setup on a mid to large size surf-specific stand-up paddleboard is the tri-fin configuration, which includes two smaller side fins and one larger center fin.

Other smaller boards may have a thruster set-up, which includes three smaller fins of all the same size.

These type of fin setups will give the board more power for riding waves.

Accessories