Inflatable stand up paddle board reviews, comparisons and paddling adventures
We have been asked a lot over the years whether inflatable stand up paddle boards can be used for surfing and if they are rigid and responsive enough to ride waves. The answer is yes. You can use just about any ISUP for stand-up paddle surfing although certain models are far better suited than others […]
A super lightweight board isn’t always the best option but there are times when the lighter the board the better. If you love to travel or backpack and want to bring your paddle board along for the adventure then a lightweight SUP is ideal. Or there could be various reasons why you simply want a […]
All-around is the most popular category for inflatable SUP’s. Boards in this category are ideal for riders of ALL skill levels and cruising on lakes, calm rivers or along ocean bays. ADVANTAGES All-around boards have many advantages as they tend to be quite versatile and ideal for use in all different conditions. Typically an all-around […]
What Is A Touring SUP? A touring paddle board will typically offer a step up in performance, speed and tracking from the typical all-around board design. They are often longer and leaner with a tapered pointy nose and slightly tapered tail. If they are designed well they should have good tracking and glide smoothly making […]
The Werner Zen is a premium SUP paddle with a super fun design. It catches the eye but most importantly it feels good to use and is quite versatile. The Zen is most ideal for touring however it can also be used for surfing and for recreational SUP activities such as fishing and yoga. This […]
There are a lot of great SUP paddles out there and many board manufacturers are making their own. Werner has been around a long time and they have quite a few SUP paddles to choose from and a range of prices to suit everyone. I tend to favor their paddles. Mostly because I have never […]
NOTE: CLICK HERE FOR MY UPDATED REVIEW OF THE NIXY VENICE INFLATABLE SUP. If you love yoga and love to be on the water then this NIXY Venice G2 yoga inflatable SUP is about as far as you need to look. It is as convenient, comfortable and functional as they come and best of all […]
Note: My pictures in this review are of the older model. You can view updated photos and information on Amazon.com. The 11’ iRocker inflatable SUP is a cool board for a good price. It is very portable, well made and comes with everything you need to get on the water right away. This board is […]
On a recent trip to Alaska we went on a guided paddleboard tour to Bear Glacier in Seward. This trip included the use of inflatable SUP’s. Mainly they had Red Paddle Co boards, which I started off paddling at the beginning of the trip and which I have had a lot of previous experience paddling […]
Stand-up paddle boarding can be as much of a workout as you want it to be. The nice thing about stand-up paddling is that you can go at your own pace and rest when you need to. Unless you are in high wind or surf, it is really a pretty relaxing experience. Over the years […]
