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However, she also said it was still an easy and smooth paddling experience – so don’t let this put you off. This stand up paddle board remarkably balances stability and speed. At 32 inches wide, it is stable enough for paddlers of all skill levels. It has a nice streamlined shape and a speed tail. These features greatly improve speed and maneuverability. Lightweight: Given its size and the dual-layer PVC construction, I was surprised by how lightweight the Newport is. It only weighs 21 pounds and is easy to carry around. However, the Bluefin Cruise Carbon is a very nice board for someone smaller than me. For my wife, the Cruise Carbon 12, is rigid, stable enough and fast to paddle. However, you might also be wondering about how they compare to solid paddle boards, and whether they’re as good.
The Nixy Huntington is short at 9’6, compared to most of the other inflatable SUPs here. This length has a few advantages. Touring boards are longer, at upwards of 12 feet in length, and have a larger volume,” says paddle board coach Jo Taylor. “They’re intended for exploring and adventures where you can put lots of equipment on your board and take it with you on your journeys. Rigid and durable: The Waterwalker is built using woven drop stitch and double-layer construction. It’s really tough and not easily punctured. The Nautical is a light board, weighing only 20 pounds. It performs well on slow-moving rivers, flat water, and the ocean. The SUP is maneuverable and anyone can handle it, from newbies to experienced paddlers. You can attach a cooler, kayak seat, cup holder, action camera, and other accessories, thanks to the bungee storage, D-rings, and action mount.I’ll take this opportunity to reiterate how important it is to consider the correct size of inflatable paddle board for your weight and height. While the Nixy feels too unstable for me, my wife found it to be very stable. As I’ve already mentioned – this board is not particularly large, nor is it particularly well-suited larger paddlers. This means that the amount of onboard storage is a little limited. The nose bungee area in particular is on the smaller side, with 4 D-rings – so it’s fine for stashing your water bottle or PFD. Racing boards are long and narrow - designed for speed, they’re less stable, but glide through the water faster, with less drag. They’re great once you’ve gained confidence and experience. The fiberglass paddle is also pretty good – it feels rigid, is adjustable from 72 to 86 inches and only weighs 32 ounces. As you can guess from the name, the Gili Adventure is designed for the adventurous paddler.If you love spending time out in the water trying different SUP activities, this may be the right board for you.
Attachment points: It comes with multiple gear mounts and D-rings for accessories like fishing rods, allowing you to try different SUP activities. The most stable board here is the Isle Pioneer Pro, at 10’6×35” (you can even get its more stable sibling, the There is a strong correlation with weight capacity, width and length with stability. That is the case with the top all-around SUPs on this list. I’m 5’7″ 136lbs & have been out a few times before, on rented boards, I’m pretty stable & didn’t fall off. I’ve been looking at the weight of the boards as I’m not that strong so wondering is the 126 & 132 a much heavier board to carry down to the lake or are they manageable
The Gili Komodo is designed to be Gili’s most versatile option–and I wasn’t disappointed. It’s a nice, stable all-around SUP that you can use anywhere, for pretty much any inflatable paddle boarding activity.
Honu is an Australian brand that has been around for about 20 years. They are now bringing their SUPs to USA paddlers.Will use for all around cruising/paddle exercise and relatively stable. I don’t need fishing or chair attachments or other stuff on it. Mainly want something that feels solid when paddling and will last. Also evaluating what has decent paddle, easy to fill up/store/use, and warranty. A little slow for a cruising SUP: While the SUP was faster than anticipated, it is still a little slow for a cruising SUP. Single-fin system: There are no side fins so you can’t try out different fin setups. But it has a universal fin box. My wife and I tested the 10’6 version of the board but, just like with the Bote Breeze, taller and heavier paddlers should probably opt for the 11’6 version. I actually found the 10’6 version to be too small for me, at 195 lbs and 6’1.
Thurso chose to make their boards with a dual-layer PVC that’s both durable and has a high weight capacity. They also add an extra layer of PVC + carbon fiber to the rails for better protection and stiffness. Finally, Thurso kept with their well-known style of a wooden grain print but have a few different color options that we just love. Seven grab handles: Having seven grab handles makes it so much easier to hoist, carry and maneuver the board.You might want to consider getting the 10’6 for you, and the 10′ for your wife/daughter. Your daughter would great on the Thurso Surf Prodigy, but I do think that your wife might struggle a little bit given the board is only 7’6″ long. I think she will most likely have a hard time balancing on and enjoying the board. The Nixy Newport is a versatile all-around board that is suitable for beginners as well as advanced paddlers, but might be best suited to people who are not on the taller or larger side. The Glide Retro is wide and stable enough to make it suitable for most paddlers. I can envision the board as being pretty good for SUP yoga, even though it isn’t a dedicated yoga board. (Glide actually have a yoga SUP; the Lotus, which is wider)
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