The 25 Cheapest Paddle Boards (SUP) For Sale (June 2018)

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. A 10' inflatable stand-up paddleboard with a wide design, high maneuverability, and a non-slip soft top deck. The Outdoor Foundation didn't even include stand-up paddleboarding - or SUP, which migrated from Hawaii to California in 2004 — in its annual survey until 2010.

This affordable iSUP is designed make a paddler's life easier— be it a newbie interested in learning the sport, a SUP Yogi or a SUP pro who finds it hard to travel with their traditional paddleboard. If only hard boards existed, there would certainly be a lot less people taking them on holiday, or even just bunging in the back of the car and going for a paddle after work or on a weekend.

Solid stand up paddle boards are built of many different materials from foam, fibreglass, kevlar, plastics, and wood. We also love hard boards and it is for each paddler to assess the risk V benefit when deciding which type of craft to use. The liberating thing about an inflatable stand-up paddleboard is how portable it is - it can go practically everywhere with you.

If you want to race at a high level, and enter sprint, distance and BOP (battle of the paddle) events, it will be very hard to find one board that suits all conditions. In the UK, for instance, around 92 percent of all boards sold are inflatable and Red Paddle Co takes a very large proportion of this share, something that is bound to make inflatable paddle boards in the country the norm”.

The NIXY paddle board has all the best qualities of an inflatable; It is easy to store, transport, and sets up quickly to get on the water when you need to. The NIXY's ride is smooth and stable, with inflatable stand up paddle board only a few users reporting some adjustment issues with the oar.

Having good quality and well-chosen stand up paddles is essential to getting the most out of the sport. I was able to stand up and paddle thru the waves on the 10-8 and this was only my 2nd time on a paddle board of any type. Our inflatable paddle boards are lightweight, easy to transport and roll up to a compact size that you can store just about anywhere.

Extreme heat and cold can cause the board to expand and contract, possibly weakening it. Store it in a cool, shaded place when you're not using it. If you're leaving it out on the beach during a break, store it with the traction surface (the part you stand on) facing the ground.

We want to establish our own Tripstix brand, revolutionize the current SUP market and bring about a massive rethink among the industry when it comes to inflatable surfboards - particularly that inflatable boards by Tripstix provide a true alternative to traditional surfboards.

Some of the higher-price point plastic boards can be lighter but much like almost all plastic paddle boards their looks are quite bland, with simple color schemes and graphics. A detached, airtight center fin keeps your ISUP and you well-grounded to further encourage a zen-style ride.

It paddles fairly well and with its foamy construction it can definitely take a beating both in and out of the water. Like all the boards I tried, the Qi Crossover is an all-round board - but Quroc also have a sports and touring board, the Qi AllWater 12'6, which is longer and faster, but less suitable for use in surf.