20 Best Stand Up Paddle Boards For Beginners (2023 Updated)

Great entry level SUP. Make sure you inflate up to recommended PSI (15) gets harder to pump when you get to the higher psi’s. I have 10 kayaks first time on SUP hard to stabilize at first but once you balance your self and fall a few times you will find the center gravity of the board it’s 9 feet so don’t expect to bring anyone along it’s to small maybe small child.

No place to put a dry bag but a couple of bungees ties together will fix that problem. Other than that it’s a great SUP. Comes with bag and pump pretty legit. Wait for the sale tho :).

Was not sure this would be good as a second family board. Our first cost a whopping 350. This board is a brilliant board. Wider and shallower than most cheap boards which improves stability and great if you do lots of sea paddling, and has all the add ins included.

The only difference is the cheaper looking bag. no biggy. Just got back from a family holiday in France and used it for sea and estuary paddling, sea kayaking (with two of us on the board) around the coast and my husband even used it to surf.

Highly recommend this as a starter board for anyone.

We really wanted to get paddle boards this year because I love the sun and grew up on the water! I wanted something I could do by myself without having to have help. I have several chronic health conditions that cause a lot of pain, weakness, make me tired, ect.

We usually go places as a family and I don’t have to do any work, but as kids age and I need to fill my days, strengthen my aging body and calm my mind, I want to have this as a resource to me that I can do when the lake is not frozen.

I managed to walk up and down a steep and rocky hill with my board, my paddle tucked into the bungees on the board, I wore my lifejacket and had my backpack on. I did it all by myself!The hand pump gets a tiring, but I have an air compressor at home I can fill it with beforehand and easily strap it on my car.

Coming home I can deflate it quickly throw it in the back. I spray it down at home, make sure it’s dry before packing it back up. Pro’s ;I like that I can handle this board easily by myself!I like that it is easy to store travel with!I like the backpack bag everything goes in!I loved the price!I like that it can be used like a kayak with the seat and foot bar, I don’t care too much for the kayak paddle.

There are bungee cords to store your stuff up front. There are several hooks to clamp onto along the board. I also liked the accessible room on the board for people, dogs, ect to lay on. Some boards are not flat like this.

There is a rope that attaches to ankle in case you fall off. (This is great but plain black cheap rope with cheap velcro. )Cons;(Just cosmetic-lol)The rope that attaches to the ankle. Other boarders had one that was bright and coiled.

(They looked cool instead of a lame black rope and Velcro. ) You might want to buy after market ones and clamps to tie other passengers or a dog life vest to the board too so everyone is not all over the place if the board is dumped over.

There are a few places to put hooks. There can never be enough storage. There is not an air tight storage like a hard side board. Maybe bring some extra bungee cords and C clamps to hold things down.

A water proof bag would be good. Towing ropes are something we thought we could bring next time too. Only because I am have chronic medical conditions and sometimes I am just done!We brought our big 65 pound standard poodles and had them lay straight on the board in front of us while sitting.

I used the seat, the kayak bar but did not use the kayak paddle as it drips too much water in there eyes. The paddle board paddle keeps them dryer, calmer and steadier!I do wish there was more hooks bungees or padding on the back of the board.

When we go out, we tend to load up the boards take our hammocks, a cooler and head to where cars and most people can’t go. We have had a great time with the boards this first year as a family. We bought three inflatables and one hard side.

All we a great deal, but I like this the best so far! The end of summer deals are awesome!We have older teens, but I have seen all ages on their own paddle boards, all kinds of people, all kinds of dogs!It was easy to handle except in the wind.

If your healthy and strong, you should be ok!The board itself seems stable as long as there is not someone throwing off your balance( including you). It inflates easy but it is a work out for most of us.

Take turns. The last little bit is hard to do. We have a big air compressor at home and use that. A small float air compressor for your car will not do this job! The less air in the board, the lower you are in the water.

It makes it harder to maneuver. I would definitely buy or recommend this inflatable paddle board/ kayak again for the price and features, durability it offers so far for the first year!.

I purchased this because it was on a special offer and reduced in price. It seems well constructed. Being 9’ it pumps up relatively quickly. I find it more unstable than my other board that is bigger and wider and I’m not keen on the more upturned nose.

It seems that less of the board is in the water. It rides quite low. I’m 80kg and it is just above the waterline. Makes it interesting in rougher weather. The board is actually for my wife and she likes the colour.

She still finds it tough to pump up though so she uses an electric pump. All in all it suits her and that’s the main reason for buying it. There’s only two D rings and didn’t come with a net. For its price though (reduced ) it’s okay.

Not sure I would buy at the rrp though. Paddle is box standard.

Love this iSUP! Great design. Paddles really nice. Everything on the board is where I would expect it to be. Fin mounting system works well. Backback/bag sized correctly (a little bigger than needed when iSUP is tightly rolled) so you can fit a paddle, extra gear, etc.

Pump work well. Thanks Slingshot!.

We love our new paddle board! We have enjoyed it so far. It was easy to set up, packaged well, and was great in the water so far. Looking forward to many more adventures on this board.

I’ve had my Atoll iSUP for about a month now, I’ve taken it out on a couple of different lakes plus a saltmarsh estuary in coastal Georgia. It’s been great so far–it seems to be very well made, sturdy, stable in the water, easy to transport in the carrying case, and easy to carry once inflated.

It’s a bit of a workout getting it inflated to 15 psi, but that goes with the territory with any inflatable paddleboard. I wouldn’t call myself a paddleboard expert, but I’ve used a few over the years and this one is as good as any I’ve used.

I’m looking forward to many more years of paddling–.

Impressive quality. The pump works great. This board is solid as a hard board at 12-15 psi. I totally love it. Super convenient to be able to put it inside my little hatchback, and hit the lake. Only takes about 10 minutes for a weakling like me to pump it up, and honestly that is part of the workout!! I really wish I would have gotten one much much sooner!!.

Great quality board, rides as well as my 10’6″ hard board but I use it so much more often because I store it in the trunk of my Nissan Sentra next to my golf clubs. I bought an electric pump that connects to my car battery, because even though the hand pump works great you cant beat the convenience of the electric pump, plus those last few lbs.

of pressure can be tough with the hand pump. When inflated to the recommended 15 lbs. of pressure this paddle board feels as rigid as a car tire. Comes with everything you need including the bag, which is also a backpack, this is nice because a lot of other boards make you buy the bag separately.

The alloy paddle is great, its light, sturdy and breaks down to fit inside the bag. In fact the pump and paddle both fit nicely into the bag along with the board, this is important because it allows you to pack the paddleboard into harder to reach bodies of water.

I have no complaints and was really surprised by how much I like my iSUP. Now, unless I’m surfing waves I use my inflatable exclusively. I Love it.

A pretty okay paddle board. I was a bit disappointed in the quality of the pump tube and handle of the board. Immediately the gauge was broken right out of the package, so I can’t tell how much I need to inflate it.

The travel bag is nice and easy to get everything in to. Love the waterproof phone case. It is definitely best for one person, because the board is fairly narrow and not super stable for two to maneuver.

I got this to try something different from what all my friends have, but the Costco body glove paddle board is the same price as this, and much nicer. More stable, better quality (it’s the little things).

The traction pad of this SUP board does not run the length of board like some, preventing you from comfortably standing/sitting towards the front (why it is meant for one person). If you have gear it is very close to the center of the board, easy to reach, but again, for one rider.

The fin is a bit long a difficult to install because the instructions were incredibly sparse. I like that is is removable, but it is so long that going in shallow places, which I like to do, is difficult and impractical.

I’m going to keep it, but if I could go back I would have gone with the Costco board I see all the time. I use my board for primarily mellow river and lake cruising, and I like to go fast easily. Not super stoke on this one.

I opted for the retrospec board because it was much more affordable than some other options, and I couldn’t get myself to buy the same costco paddle board everyone on the river has. I loved their color waves, I got the creamsicle one to stand out in the scenery.

After using it for the first time, I have nothing to complain about for the price it came at. It’s everything you need, but the quality is just good, not great. Here are some of the notable “good but not great” qualities I noticed if you’re comparing this with another option: – The pack it comes in is quite literally a sack with backpack straps.

It has a lot of extra room and just one big pocket. After borrowing a friend’s ISLE board that has a sinchable backpack for the board and smaller compartments, this one was very average – the grip area is awkwardly in the back, and the bungees take up a decent amount of the front (awkward to fully lay out on if you have things bungeed) – only one bungee area, vs some competitors have two I ended up getting an ISLE board for myself, but keeping this as my guest paddle board!.

So glad I finally purchased my own iSUP in the fourth of July sale this year! Rolled up, it fits in the trunk of my mini cooper and still allows room for a grocery haul. Here in New Orleans, I will be able to paddle the bayous most of the year, so having a SUP in the trunk for an after-work paddle will be life changing! This board is stable, inflates with the manual pump in about 5-7min (only the last minute is physically taxing), and is really lightweight.

All of the accessories are easy to use. I have never had tail fins that were such a breeze to put on/off. Paddle is decent quality, easy to size, and breaks apart for easy storage. Get this board! Everything about it is well engineered for casual, non-fussy, paddling!.

This is great considering the price. I also have a much nicer isup, but it cost a lot more. You get what you pay for and since this one is intended for me to be an auxiliary paddle board for my special lady friend who won’t be using it as rigorously as I use mine it fits the bill perfectly.

She’s a small human so there aren’t any issues, but if she were bigger the 4″ thickness would be a significant concern as there would probably be too much flex and instability. The dimensions of this one make it most suited for smaller adults (sub 120 lbs) and children.

The included fin, paddle, and pump aren’t great, but they’re functional and in line with the price point.

The paddle board works well and is good quality But pumping it up by hand is almost impossible. If you buy this one the next thing you need is an electric pump or an adapter to use a standard car Tyre pump.

I found the board once pumped to the correct pressure stable with good grip on the standing area. my inexperience allowed me a unexpected swim. Paddle works well and some sort of leash would be useful if used on choppy water.

Buy it they are fun.

Cheap Chinese rubbish. Such poor quality. Chinese instructions. Mine died in 24hrs. Faulty valve

Note: I am new to paddle boarding. I bought this as it was the only non inflatable board at the time. It is a decent board, a bit difficult to balance standing up. It DEFINTELY sags in the middle as other reviews suggest.

I weigh 170 and I felt the dip in the middle. It glides well in the water and steers easily. I was hoping to take my dog out on it; however, it is not stable enough for that. For the price, it is a decent board and we’ll have fun with it regardless.

I bought this paddleboard after returning an inflatable one that had a tear in it (from Amazon not dicks). I decided on the hard shell to make sure tears in an inflatable wouldn’t be an issue again. I took my new board down the river and it handled great.

Very easy to navigate and very sturdy. I carried it by hand and it was a little heavy since we had a bit of a walk from the parking lot to the river. I’m going to get the carrying straps next time. I would definitely recommend this board and can’t wait to take it put again.

Used for 1 hour and ended up returning it. As other reviews say, the platform bubbles out and steering is poor. Tends to turn a 45 degree angle with 1 or 2 paddle strokes, which is certainly less than optimal.

Also, I am 170 pounds and felt the board buckle under me a few times when the weight limit is supposedly 230 pounds.

Everything about this paddle board is awesome! Perfect size for me and it’s super sturdy. It is on the slimmer side for a paddle board, so if you are looking for something more stable, I’d go with the Aqua Marina Vapor.

The pump it comes with is really nice as well compared to others I have used in the past. Also, I love the color!! Super pretty, and no one has anything quite like it out on the water! Murdoch’s has the best price for this brand hands-down, so I am glad I purchased here.

This Paddleboard is awesome very stable. It’s bigger and wider the others. I have the Aqua Marina Monster and this is pretty much the same. Definitely worth the money. Thanks Murdoch’s for giving me an extra discount because it was the display model.

This board comes with a good backpack to carry everything. Board 2 way pump and paddle. Along with a patch kit and lanyard.

I was impressed at how long and wide this board was! I had never used a paddleboard before but heard so many great things about this brand and their boards. I was able to blow it up manually within about 10 minutes and it was super lightweight where I could strap it to the roof of my SUV.

The beach I took it too had a little bit of a walk but I was able to use the front bungee straps and handle to assist with carrying my gear and paddle. When I got on the water it was super smooth! I started by sitting down and then getting on my knees.

I spent a good 2 hours on the lake and was so relaxed after. This is a super stable board and I can’t wait to use it as a kayak next!.

We did a lot of research and are very happy. This was for my son’s 13yr old birthday. He has been so happy with it. He pumps it up by himself (sometimes with his buddies help). And he can pack it away by himself as well.

Love how it all fits in one bag. We use it every week up at Lake Tahoe, NV.

These boards seem really good so far. We’ve used them quite a few times in the past month. We are new to paddle boarding and didn’t want to spend a ton until we figured out if we would use them. So far so good!.

I am a newbie to the SUP craze. After numerous online iSUP reviews I had noticed that quite a few of them were using this board as their staple, comparing the others tested to it. As I already have a Sea Eagle kayak it was a no brainer on which model to purchase.

It is a solid board when inflated to 12 psi and once you start moving it tracks nice and straight. No constant left-right-left paddling and battling to keep it going straight. Compared to others the board itself is on the lighter side and easy to carry yourself.

Having all the d-rings, handles and shock cord already installed is a plus and the ability to strap in the Sea Eagle seat to it will come in handy. The paddle is of good quality but I believe is just a tad on the heavy side.

The bag is of good quality too and has extra room inside. It took about 8 minutes for me to inflate to 12psi using the supplied pump which was a workout in itself, but it does the job. I see a 12v pump in my future.

I would have given this “starter set” a five star if it would have come with an ankle tether and a floating whistle. Overall a great product.

I like that my 80 lbs lab can join me. Having fun with the rear kick tail and walking along the large deck pad. The extra D-rings come in handy. Plan to add a rowing deck some day. It tracks well and cuts through any chop.

My only complaint is it’s a bit heavy and a padded center handle to match the front handle would have been nice.

I now attach the board to my ankle and swim in the middle of lake while the board follows me around. This 12:6 version is perfect for me 6;0 185. My gf Also been on she 5;0 120. We almost fell asleep in middle of lake.

This is amazing and best product. Please message me and give me a deal for another one !!!.

Great paddleboard! Kind of narrow, but that makes it faster and easier to carry. You just have to use your core more to stay balanced.

Check YouTube “skullreefer” for unboxing etc. Came quickly and as expected. I bought a seamax auto inflate pump to make things easier.

I had an inflatable paddleboard that popped. I like the construction of this plastic one so much better. Its wider so it is much more stable. I can comfortably take my dog on with me without always feeling where going to fall off from his movements.

The carry handle in the middle makes it easier to carry even though it does weigh a little more than typical boards. The fins fold up for storage without having to take them all the way off so theres no risk of misplacing then which is also a nice feature.

The freight shipping was also quick and very reasonably priced compared to other retailers. Lifetime makes really good quality outdoor toys. I would definitely recommend this paddle board.

I bought this 3 weeks ago. In love with it. I had only been on my inflatable before. No comparison. If you have not been on a hard board before, you are in for a treat. More stable, faster, goes straighter easier, in flat or rough water with high winds.

I give it 12 out 10, say no more. MEC is great to deal with If you thinking about getting the level six touring it wast no time before we are in to winter. MEC is great to deal with.

Price with discount allowed us to buy two boards which made paddling more fun. Boards were shipped promptly and arrived in good condition. No problem with shipping nor communication from RoadBikeOutlet.

Boards are easy to inflate and assemble. We inflated boards to about 13-14PSI and were out in the water for about 3 hours. Paddle did not sink when I fell in. Having a small dry bag included with the board was great as we were able to bring car keys, and phones.

Also, we used shoulder strap to carry board; it help when it was windy. Hope to have more SUP time with these boards.

So far, so good with my iSUP (Inflatable Paddleboard). I cannot wait to make this part of my summertime water sport routine! Board is pretty stable considering it’s an inflatable SUP. I had to get a handle on it, but once I did I was totally fine and had a blast.

I would definitely recommend getting an electric pump to inflate your board. I got one with my Vilano Inflatable SUP and it was inflated within 10 minutes solid! I also purchased a different paddle. The one that comes with THIS board was not comfortable for me, was too heavy and I couldn’t find any information to see if the paddle would float in the water and I didn’t wanna take the chance that it wouldn’t, so I purchased a two-piece fiberglass shaft and glass filled nylon blade boast lightweight durability and strength for worry-free paddling, plus it’s totally comfortable while in the water.

Other than those two recommendations, I would highly suggest getting THIS board! Thanks Guys and Gals!”.

Brought this product as the reviews I read here were very positive. The board is excellent is very stiff and glides well through the water. Takes a bit of getting used to with the single fin. Only used for about two weeks, glad I brought this instead of a supermarket one.

Pumping was easy as was deflation the bag is huge and fitted more in than I thought it would. Board sits lovely on the water and can even handle small rapids. Only thing I would improve on is the handle material takes ages to dry the rest of the board was dry in minutes.

Would love to see a camera mount near the front as us newbies like to show proof of our little adventures. Buy the high output pump it makes a huge difference. What I liked about the whole experience was from the moment I walked into Decathlon I could buy everything I needed and was on the water within an hour.

Did have lessons before hand. The stores could do with better supply of stock as not everything you see is available in the size you need. This sport I can see growing and the faith I have in the brand will probably see me and my family and friends buying again.

So just go into a store and pick one up. Cheers.

TranslateShow in original languageVakaa ja laadukas lauta. Kantaa kaksikin aikuista yht. 160 kg hyvin, ei taivu ja liukuu edelleen sujuvasti, kahdestaan meloessa pääsee hyvää vauhtia. Toki istualtaan/polvillaan, kahden seisomiseen ei tarpeeksi leveä, virallisesti useamman hengen laudat ovat sitten erikseen.

Yksin melominen mukavaa, koirat ja matkatavarat kulkee hyvin mukana. Ainakin alessa hyvä hintalaatu.

TranslateShow in original languageLaadukas suplauta. Itselle ensimmäinen oma suplauta ja olen todella tyytyväinen. Sopii niin mökkirantaan kuin pidemmille lenkeille. Suuri kantavuus on plussaa. Miinusta setin mukana tulevasta melan säätösysteemistä.

Itsellä ajan kanssa säätö antaa periksi ja mela lyhenee itsestään.

TranslateShow in original languageTähän mennessä kolme kertaa lautaa käytettyäni, olen tosi tyytyväinen ostokseeni. Pumppu toimii hyvin, paketissa mukana ollut kännykkäpussi on tullut tarpeeseen ja ylipäätään suppailuharrastuksen aloittaminen on ollut hauskaa ja helppoa.

Ainoastaan evän irroittamisen kanssa oli vähän haasteita alussa, se tuntui olevan tosi kireä, mutta on ilmeisesti parin kerran jälkeen löystynyt sen verran että pahimmat ongelmat ovat jääneet taakse.

Bought two of these at the same time about a month ago and have had them out on the water about a half dozen times so far. They are relatively stable – my 11 year old and my 79 year old father have successfully stood up on them and paddled around a large pond.

I really like the fact that they have a hard outer shell that keeps them from getting torn apart while loading and unloading them into my truck bed. They have a soft foam on top that is great for gripping while standing on them.

So far the foam has held up well and hasn’t scrapped off, but it seems like it could start to curl away from the board at some point. They are also fairly light. One person can tuck one under an arm and using the handle in the middle of the board carry it a good distance.

Overall I’m very pleased with them and have no regrets about purchasing them.

My family owns a 10 + acre lake and this board is perfect!! I wanted a bigger one for dogs to ride with me, therefore I did not want an inflatable one but wanted something light in weight. I absolutely love this paddle board!! It is easy for me to transport and set in and out of the lake by myself.

Very relaxing, big enough for me to lay flat on to sunbath as well (I am 5’4″) LOVE it!! Spend hours on the lake with this on the weekends. Only complaint would be the color – hard to keep white clean ;-).

Solid construction. Storing outside by the lake in Orlando. They seems to be holding up well. They are pretty stable. But fairly slow in the water. As expected for an entry level board.