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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This all-rounder board will take flat water, rivers and surf in its stride thanks to a neat balance of glide speed, manoeuvrability and stability. It has lightweight X-Stitching Technology and a non-slip EVA foam pad for comfortable, long-term paddleboarding. There are boards out there to suit all tastes and pockets (as you'll see in our ranking), but the key thing when choosing the best paddle board for beginners is to choose something you can stand up easily on.

The round nose and 34-inch width offers superb stability (great for beginners) and Red Paddle Co's tough, 120mm-thick MSL material makes it stiffer than a standard board. Experienced paddlers who can handle both calm and choppy water might choose a touring SUP board, or one that's fit for yoga or fishing.To address those challenges, inflatable paddle board makers add extra materials and support rods to strengthen single-layer dropstitch, giving a tougher, more stable board without adding the extra weight of a second level of dropstitch.

They can all manoeuvre it around once its in the water and due to the height adjustable light paddle this is easy to use too.The high quality construction of this inflatable stand up paddle board means it's a durable pick and makes for a good all-rounder for water adventures. As you'll see in the list to follow, your choice of stand-up paddle board is now generally between a swish, rigid wooden model or an inflatable alternative.

The fabric consists of thousands of nylon threads which expand to form a rock-hard core when inflated. The full package, complete with board, fin, safety line, repair kit, backpack, pump and paddle, it's well suited to local lakes and canals or even calm seas in place of a foam surfboard if you're looking to get to grips with some (very small) waves. One solution is double layers of dropstitch, which will have better performance but will be heavier and harder to pack away into your bag.

Ask yourself whether you'll be paddling on flat water (lakes and calm rivers), touring (long distances in bays and oceans) or if you'd like the flexibility to cover all types of water. An extra-long 18cm x 20cm fin offers excellent tracking ability, enabling you to paddle with greater precision and speed. The sport has simply exploded – largely thanks to inflatable SUPs that pack into a rucksack, and are easier to transport in your car than a kayak or surfboard. Inflatable paddle boards are not only easy to carry (many come with backpacks for even easier carrying), they’re also cheaper than solid models and ideal for beginners, as they’re softer to stand on and highly stable.