Depending on where you live it may not be all that easy to find a good selection of inflatable stand-up paddleboards.
Online you can find more board options as well as price differences. Also the shipping is often free or at least very minimal.
Below is a list of great inflatable SUP retailers – many of which I have shopped at myself. They are all excellent resources for ISUP’s and paddling gear.
The majority are in the United States but if you scroll down you will find a few Canadian retailers as well as one in the UK.
United States Retailers
SeaEagle.com
I bought my first inflatable kayak at Sea Eagle years ago. I have since shopped there many times and find their prices to be awesome. They manufacturer their own line of inflatable boats, kayaks and now an ISUP. In my experience they offer a lot for your money and the quality is excellent. Their inflatable longboard is well worth checking out. All of their products come with a great 3 year warranty.
Outdoorplay.com
Outdoorplay is a company based out of Oregon run by some enthusiastic and friendly people who are very passionate about paddling. They have a large selection of paddling equipment and gear and typically some great prices. Their range of inflatable SUP’s is growing and they now carry Advanced Elements, Aire, Aquaglide, Bic Sport, Boardworks, NRS and Sea Eagle boards. Free shipping and no sales tax.
HeroSUP.com
The HeroSUP crew are super passionate about paddling. They are experts in stand up paddle boarding and in particular with inflatable SUP’s. With a handful of their own brand of ISUP’s for sale, they specialize in innovative, high quality and durable paddle boards. We particularly love their deluxe rolling backpack! They offer free shipping anywhere in the US and have one of the best military and first responder discounts in the industry.
NRSweb.com
NRS has been around a long time and has a great rep. I love these guys as they tend to always carry my favorite gear. I have shopped there for years and besides a large selection of quality inflatable kayaks they also manufacturer their own inflatable stand-up paddleboards. They keep updating their boards and adding more models so there is quite a good selection.
PumpedUpSUP.com – Use Discount Code ISWPUS75 for 5% Off Select SUP Boards.
Pumped Up Sup is based in Bethesda, MD just outside of Washington, DC and is run by stand up paddling enthusiasts who specialize in inflatable SUP’s. They sell quality ISUP’s and have a great selection of Earth River SUP, Red Paddle Co, Starboard, NRS and Hala boards. Besides stand up paddle boards they also sell paddles, pumps and paddling safety equipment.
IsleSurfAndSUP.com
Isles has a great selection of inflatable paddle boards as well as epoxy boards. They are based out of San Diego, California. They sell online as well as in some retail stores. Their inflatable SUP’s come with a 1-year warranty.
EarthRiverSUP.com
Earth River SUP is USA owned and operated since 2012. They produce and sell their own line of inflatable stand-up paddle boards and equipment with a focus on creating boards and equipment that they love to use themselves. With 18 boards to choose from there is one to suit just about everyones needs.
GiliSports.com
Gili sells their own brand of ISUP’s with several great models to choose from. Their paddle boards are stable and easy to paddle, ideal for beginner. Special deals: Buy 2 boards and save $80 + free US shipping.
Backcountry.com
I have shopped at Backcountry for years. They have a large selection of outdoor gear as well as a few inflatable and hard-shell SUP’s. You can find Surftech, Boardworks SHUBU, NRS and sometimes C4 Waterman boards at their online store.
ColoradoKayak.com
Besides having a lot of great paddling gear they are also a great information resource. I have personally found their customer service to be above and beyond many other stores. They have a large selection of boards and I actually bought my C4 Sub Vector ISUP from them. They carry NRS, C4 Waterman, MCIT and Astro inflatable stand-up boards.
Amazon.com
Amazon is always a great source for paddling gear and just about anything else. They have a decent selection of inflatable SUP’s available and I would think in the future will probably offer even more. Right now you can usually find Naish, C4, NRS, SurfTech, Sevylor, Advanced Elements, Solstice, Boardworks, Hobie, Bic and Airhead boards.
REI.com
Many of you are probably familiar with REI as they have stores all over the U.S. Their online store covers a variety of outdoor gear as well as a few ISUP’s. They carry Advanced Elements and Boardworks SHUBU boards.
AtollBoards.com
Based out of Huntington Beach, California, the Atoll boards are very popular, durable and ideal for paddlers of all skill levels. Each of their boards comes with a 2-year manufacturer warranty against any and all defects.
Green Water Sports
This online store specializes in inflatable SUP boards. They carry a large selection of Red Paddle Co, Naish and Starboard inflatable stand-up paddle boards as well as tons of great gear and accessories. They also provide reviews, great pics and learning tools.
CruiserSUP.com
Cruiser SUP carries their own brand of inflatable paddle boards with several options to choose from. Nice design, nice colors and they have a great two-board combo package deal. They offer free shipping and have lots of experience with paddle surfing. Cruiser SUP guarantees you receive the right gear, best value and unmatched customer service.
Naishsurfing.com
Naish manufacturers their own stand up paddle boards and has a few inflatables worth exploring. I have always been a big fan of the Naish boards and find they rarely disappoint.
NixySports.com
Located in Southern California, Nixy Sports exclusively offers their own brand of inflatable stand-up paddle boards. They have some nice models to choose from and all the accessories you could need to go with it.
VermontSkiandSport.com – $80 off any SUP purchase over $800 with coupon code iSup80
Locations located in Vermont as well as in Cape Cod, Vermont Ski and Sport has several boards to choose from and great prices on the Red Paddle Co inflatable SUP’s. They also have a stand up paddle academy for athletes and enthusiasts. All new inflatable SUP’s include a free paddle and free domestic shipping.
Canadian Retailers
HeroSUP.ca
The HeroSUP crew are super passionate about paddling. They specialize in inflatable stand up paddle boards and really know their stuff. They specialize in innovative, high quality and durable inflatable SUP’s. Their boards come with a full package that includes a deluxe rolling backpack, 3-piece fiberglass paddle, leash, pump, and dry bag as well as a full 2-year warranty.
InflatableSUPCanada.ca
Online store specializing in inflatable stand-up paddle boards. Large variety of boards, paddles and accessories to choose from with free shipping for all orders over $50.
RedRiverPaddle.com
Another great Canadian SUP company based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Red River Paddle specializes in Red Paddle Co inflatable SUP’s.
TrailHeadPaddleShack.ca
Located in Ottawa, Trail Head Paddle Shack has a large selection of outdoor equipment and SUP gear and accessories. They have a variety of inflatable SUP’s to choose from.
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Hi Guys,
I have an 80 lb labrador retreiver who loves to swim and would like to take him out on an SUP. He did ok on an SUP as a pup but i haven’t had him out since. I am 160 lbs and a mid-level paddle boarder and we will be boarding in ocean water in a large harbor with smooth (but sometimes slightly choppy) water with boat traffic. Can you recommend a good board for us?
thanks,
Lynn
Hi Lynn, For ocean paddling, especially with a larger dog we like to stick with a board that is at least 11′ long and 32″ wide. You might even want to go for a board as long as 12′ for added control and stability. There are a few options to consider:
1. Isle Explorer – The Isle Explorer comes in an 11′ or 12′ version and it would probably suit your needs quite well. It is stable without being too wide (boards wider than 32″ tend to get really sluggish in the water) plus it has some great features for touring. Isle has improved upon this board over the years and it has been really popular, especially for paddling with a big dog.
2. Red Paddle Co Voyageur – This one jumps up in price a bit but it is an awesome board. Lots of room for you and the pup and good stability and glide. You can’t go wrong with this one.
3. Starboard Blend Deluxe – I have always liked this board and it is a lot of fun to paddle in choppy ocean water and wake. You would definitely need the deluxe model, which is 6″ thick to support the added weight of your dog.
If you are really concerned with stability you could go for a 33″ or 34″ wide board. It will feel really comfortable to paddle with your dog but it will move much slower through the water.
Hope that helps!! Good luck with your choice and happy paddling.
Hi Allison! Thank you so much for your very super helpful website! I’m definitely getting an iSUP – even thought I haven’t seen or used one before! I’m comfortable with a SUP so I wouldn’t call myself a beginner, I also wouldn’t call myself an advanced user. I’m a female, 5’4, 135 lbs and have a small Toyota Prius (another reason for a iSUP). I hate carrying a super wide/heavy board to/from the car, and to the lake/river, but still want a stable board because: I have a Rottweiler who’s 125 lbs and loves water- I’d love to have him along on my board. All of the SUP rental places prohibit large dogs, so I haven’t had the opportunity to take him with me and test his “balance”. Instead, I take my smaller, 25 lb mini pinscher who does well, and we’ve SUP-ed together several times with no problems at all. Can you recommend a specific board for us? 🙂 Thank you so much.
Hi Raychelle, An ISUP is definitely a good choice! If you are going to be paddling with your Rottweiler I would say make sure your board is at least 11′ long and 6″ thick. The Isle Explorer is great for big dogs but it is a little on the bulky side and also a little slower… But super stable and still fun to paddle. The Sea Eagle Longboard would work. It is versatile and provides enough room and stability without being bulky. We’ve had both our dogs out on the 12’6″ Longboard and it worked well. As long as your Rottweiler sits still you’ll be all good 🙂
The Starboard Astro Blend Deluxe is another good board that would definitely work. Also check out the Airhead Fit. It’s a little shorter at 10’6″ long but I feel like the design would work well for you. Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you sooooo much for your helpful reply!
Hi there ,i would be interested to buy a LA 132 – Light Activity SUP Package Includes 11′ Board, Bravo 2-piece Adjustable SUP Paddle, Bravo HD Inflation Pump, Back-pack,ankle Leash, and Patch Kit.
But i live in Australia ,just wondering What your shipping policy is ,
kind Regards Claudia Klang
Hi Claudia, I don’t actually sell the boards I just review them. If you go to the Wakooda LA132 review you can click on either the Amazon link or the Wakooda link (under the ‘where to buy’ heading) and check the shipping options there.
Hi Allison! Do you know anything about Bote boards? ( http://www.boteboards.com ) ….they have 2 inflatable models, and I am curious if their build quality is on-par with Red Paddle? Are C4 Waterman and Mistral inflatables similar quality-wise to Red Paddle? Thank you.
I’ve heard of the Bote boards but never tried them… hopefully soon. I haven’t heard anything negative about them and they look decent but I’m not sure how they compare. Sorry I couldn’t help you more.
Wondering about Newport 10’6 sold by Nixy. Can’t seem to find any information or reviews on them any where other than their site.
Unfortunately I don’t have any experience with the Nixy boards. I have just recently heard about them but don’t know much about them. Sorry I couldn’t help you more.
I want to buy a Supboard from isupworld.co.uk because it offers free international shipping. Is it a safe site to buy from as I haven’t seen it in your list of recommendations?
I’m not sure. I’ve never heard of them and when I type the link it, it doesn’t seem to work.
How does the current drive huey compare to the tower boards? I’m a bigger guy in the 260’s and am looking for something pretty stable as a beginner.
The Tower board and the Current Drives ISUP are extremely stable. The Current Drives Huey is a little wider making it extra stable in my opinion but also a little slower and heavy. They both suit beginners and I think you’d find them both extremely stable and durable.
What is Your opinion about VANDAL Sup-boards?
I think the Vandal ISUPS look great, well made with good features. Unfortunately I haven’t had a chance to try them, as far as I know they are not sold in North America yet.
What about Xterraboards? do you have any reviews on them? they occasionally run BOGO deals that bring the price down to around $500 if you go in with someone. I am wondering what they are like?
thanks
Very informative site.
Clark
I’ve yet to try an Xterra board unfortunately. They look decent and I know they sometimes have great prices. I am hoping to be able to review one by the Spring.
Also curious like Linda about your thoughts on Tower boards. Maybe you will review soon?
I just received the Tower Adventurer so will be reviewing it shortly. I should have the review posted within the next couple of weeks. 🙂
I didn’t see any Tower boards on your recommendations. Is there a reason why? I’m looking for something inflatable to take to a lake for a family vacation. We are 25-63 years old, and 125 to 180 pounds.
Hi Linda, I don’t have any experience yet with the Tower boards which is the only reason they are not listed on my site. I will add them to the comparison chart but don’t have any personal information on them quite yet.
The Sea Eagle Longboard is very versatile and ideal for all age groups as well as traveling. Also the Airis 9′ Stubby is extremely stable and perfect for family vacations as well. It would also work well for a variety of people. Hopefully I will be able to add the Tower boards to my reviews soon. Cheers, Allison
Has anyone ever used the isle 10′ Inflatable sup?
Hi Bob, I haven’t heard of them but just looked them up and their boards look great. I’ll have to research them further.