Inflatable Vs. Hard Board

Inflatable SUP or hard SUP?… that's the topic of discussion between many paddlers, and one that many find hard to answer. Over the last decade, stand-up paddle-boarding has exploded in popularity. If you are looking for a board that will last, and a company that will stand behind the quality of their products, then this might just be the one for you. Finally, an expandable Standup Paddle Board bungee system that securely holds all your gear.

Inflatable paddle boards with wooden or many storage features tend not to pack away as well as more streamlined, simple models. Other options are available (including displacement boards which have a shape that resembles a kayak) but these are built for speed and fast turns rather than gentle paddling.

With our wide assortment of high quality SUP accessories , ranging from safety to storage, transportation to paddles, pumps and fins, and more, we can provide the perfect companion to your paddleboard with our inventory of stand up paddleboard accessories.

It is stable and the surface allows he to sit without his paws sliding around as he might do on a fiberglass board. Modern inflatable stand up paddle boards can easily fit in a regular backpack, and in the car trunk. The accessory package includes a back-pack, high-pressure pump, coil leash for the ankle, an aluminum paddle which is adjustable and the fin is removable for convenient transportation.

The paddleboarding kit includes a board, a pump and a carry bag. An inflatable stand up paddle board (or iSUP) is much lighter than a traditional board, and packs down into a backpack when deflated. Today's market has evolved into a dizzying array of boards for fishing, racing, river running, flat water, and yes, surfing.

The high-tech industrial process also saves almost 2kg in weight and makes the boards stiffer at lower pressures. ISUP sales now account for 65% of worldwide board sales showing how popular they have become. I can't swear that I've compared them to every possible competitor, but I know that they are less expensive than other similarly-sized high quality boards I've looked at, such as Walker Bay.

Once I got out onto the water, thanks to the steadiness of the board (which apparently is due to clever fin placement and rocker lines”), it was a pleasure to ride. Yoga mats are yesterday's news and yoga paddleboards (YSUPs) offer up the chance to take your practice to the next level.

I find that although ISUP's can be extremely rigid, they do not have the same hard surface as a fiberglass boards do. If you intend to take surfing seriously, you may find inflatable boards frustrating. Epoxy: Paddle boards generally have three main components, a foam core, resin, and fiberglass.

Copyright © 2018 Escape Inflatable Stand Up Paddleboards (TM) - All Rights Reserved. Includes a hand pump and an adjustable, three-piece aluminum paddle. When it comes to pressure, higher numbers equal fuller and stiffer boards. You will love using this paddle board as it is easy to inflate and deflate, stable when in the water, easy to maneuver even in rougher conditions, and you can gain some inflatable stand up paddle board momentum even with some hefty weight on the board.

All-rounders like the Qi Crossover are better suited to beginners, and are equally at home in flat water or surf, for either cruising and longboard wave riding. Your paddle should be taller than you are by about 10-20cm, so you can stand up tall and straight when using it. You'll likely prefer a relatively shorter paddle for surfing and whitewater, and a paddle on the longer side for touring or racing.