Portofino Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board, 10ft x 33" x 4.75" SUP, All Round Paddleboard With Accessories, Backpack Bag, Adjustable Aluminium Oar, Pump, Pressure Gauge, Leash, Removable Fin

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Then there's the length of the board: a longer board is great for fast paddling and long-distance touring, while a short board (around eight feet long) are ideal for surfing or children. A medium 10ft to 12ft board is a great all-rounder, and for SUP yoga.

Size is your friend when it comes to many water-based board sports – in general, the larger the board, the easier it will be to climb aboard. Look for a unit that has plenty of volume, with chunkier rails along the side to increase stability. The Goosehill Sailor features an extra layer of lamination that the company calls Super Construction Enhancement Technology, which gives additional strength to the single dropstitch layer without much extra weight. That means this all-rounder works for everyone: it’s light enough for a child to carry, stable and easy to manoeuvre, and solidly supports up to 200kg in weight. They're considered more durable than hard boards, which can require expensive repairs to dings and dents.

The old adage “buy cheap, buy twice” applies, and although advances in stand-up paddle board technology have generally made boards much better and more robust, there’s still the increased risk of punctures and poor performance if you really scrimp. You can now put a huge 10-14 foot board in the boot of your car and travel to any water-based destination – and it’s something you can do all year round if you have the right gear.

Have you ever thought about giving SUP – stand up paddle boarding – a try? As well as giving you a whole body workout it gives you a tremendous feeling of wellbeing and personal satisfaction after being out on the water. If your family is learning how to enjoy the wonderful world of the inflatable stand up paddle for the first time, then you might want a model that can suit all of you. This versatile Aquaplanet option is perfect for all ages, no matter what your skill level might be. Features Swimming shorts and swim trunks at the ready, for no matter how cloudy the UK insists upon being, it's still a very balmy 20 degrees in many bodies of water out there right now: warm enough to jump from your SUP without a wetsuit, and even sans changing robe. Key specs – Total weight: 7.8kg; Length: 10ft; Width: 33in; Height: 4.75in; Air pressure: 15psi; Volume: 300L; Max load: 120kg; Accessories: Includes adjustable paddle, pump, leash, fin, and carrying bag. Kayak conversion kit sold separately.One final factor to consider is price. As with anything, you get what you pay for, and in our ranking, we've chosen beginner's paddle boards that range from the downright bargainous through to the spendy-but-tempting. Bear in mind that good quality, desirable beginner boards are always popular in the second-hand market, so buying well will pay dividends later in cash as well as enjoyment. How we test the best the best stand-up paddle boards for beginners Seeing as you probably aren’t going to take the thing racing, feel free to give up the more performance-oriented attributes for increased stability. Anything that is designed to maximise each paddle stroke and reward with greater forward momentum is a bonus. How much should I spend on a beginner paddle board?