Inflatable stand up paddle board reviews, comparisons and paddling adventures
2018 Update: The Nitro is unfortunately no longer in production. However a comparable paddle would be the Werner Trance. A while back I went on the hunt for a new SUP paddle for my boyfriend. After much research I chose the Werner Nitro SUP paddle. I was excited to try it. I had read only […]
The airSUP company is based out of Japan and has an impressive line-up of inflatable stand-up paddleboards. They ship worldwide and their boards are popular in Japan, Australia and the USA. I was lucky to be able to try out their 9’6” super light inflatable SUP. I was really impressed with this board and totally […]
The concept of a double bladed SUP paddle is interesting. I like the versatility it brings but before trying one out I questioned whether it would be comfortable and convenient to actually use. As far as double bladed SUP paddles go, the Hala Butterknife is a nice one. It has a carbon shaft and fiberglass […]
If you’re looking for a smaller inflatable SUP for surfing or playing in waves, the 7’11” Hala Peño is a great option. This board is a lot of fun, super responsive, nicely designed and very well made. The Peño is a wave rider but also has the option of adding a large fin for better […]
The Allwater was designed to paddle well on a variety of different waters. It is extremely rigid and unique in that it has a Rocker Stiffening System. This system was designed to make this board extra rigid, which provides for more control, better performance and increased stability. Although this inflatable SUP is not that big, […]
Believe it or not an anchor is an excellent accessory for an inflatable SUP. With an anchor you can keep your SUP in one spot. This is ideal for… Fishing Yoga Stopping to enjoy lunch on the water Taking a break in the sun Basically it eliminates the worry of floating away down the river […]
It is tough to design an all-around board that excels in most water conditions. The Red 10’6” Ride succeeds in many ways. It is designed for cruising and playing in the surf. Although not super stable it is agile and quick to turn and maneuver. It’s not my personal choice for flat water paddling but […]
I love using an electric pump with my inflatable boards. It makes inflation super easy and fast. I’ve tried several pumps over the years and from what I’ve seen there are really only a few electric pumps on the market that really work well with inflatable stand-up paddleboards and that are able to get them […]
Wakooda Water Sports first introduced their inflatable stand-up paddleboards in 2012. I got to try out their 10’6” ISUP and found it to be strong and rigid. It has some good features and is versatile enough for a wide variety of people. The best part however is that the price is very affordable and you […]
*Note: This board is no longer in production. It has been replaced by the Red Paddle Co Voyager. Red is known for making some of the best quality inflatable SUP’s on the market. I first tried a Red paddle board in the Cook Islands several years ago while on vacation. At the time I didn’t […]
