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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Also consider: Red Paddle Co's Ride MSL used to top our beginner paddle board guide and is a versatile, easy-to-ride SUP with everything you need to get started included in the package. As a complete package I’d have no hesitation in recommending the Trail Outdoor Leisure Portofino to beginners and occasional paddlers alike. Also consider how quickly the SUP inflates and deflates (check video reviews online to get an honest take), as well as the type of deflation valve it uses.

A broad nose and wide, flat tail add stability, making the Portofino even more beginner-friendly, and a drop-stitched core gives it a uniform shape that helps it move efficiently over the water. It's slightly more expensive than some boards we've reviewed, such as the Two Bare Feet's Entradia 10'10', but it is still significantly cheaper than the premium Red Paddle Co SUPs. A keen climber, mountaineer and scuba diver, he is also a dedicatedweather enthusiast and flapjack consumption expert. An ankle leash and personal flotation device are key safety equipment for any paddle boarder, while waterproof lights are necessary if you’ll be hitting the water at night.Because it’s made from aluminium, it’s lightweight to easily handle and floats if you drop it to easily retrieve it from the water. Though unlikely to happen, it's essential to be aware of punctures, the RNLI advises, and it's important to keep an eye on the seams over time. While stand-up paddle boarding, or SUP, goes back thousands of years, the modern version we know was born in Hawaii in the 1900s. If you want to go out paddle boarding with a friend but don't want to end up in the inevitable situation where one of you goes faster, and you get split up, the Red 15'0 Tandem MSL Inflatable Paddle Board is a great – if expensive – choice.

Carrying the Portofino to your destination is easy thanks to its lightweight design and premium travel bag which features comfortable padding and front-loading zip. The bag has a number of carry straps, including backpack-style shoulder straps, which make it fairly easy to travel over short distances. More buoyancy means more stability, and more stability means more time on the board having fun, and less time in the water getting cold. Key specs – Total weight: 8kg; Length: 305cm; Width: 84cm; Height: 12cm; Air pressure: 15PSI; Volume: 300L; How much can it carry? 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.The Bluefin Aura Fit’s extra-wide 91cm width makes it particularly amenable for yogis and pilates-heads alike, providing room for manoeuvre and stability for balance (Bluefin’s boards can hold up to 28 PSI, making them extra rigid). Some iSUPs also come with drybags and a seat to convert into a kayak-style contraption, and others feature a built-in action camera holder. Better suited to long-distance, intermediate paddleboarders, this slightly longer board boasts a pointed nose common among touring boards.

This helps to improve its buoyancy and reduce the amount it wobbles, making it far more stable to ride on.The threads are held in place by a tough laminated shell and double side rails for extra strength, durability, and protection. One of the best things about stand-up paddleboarding is how accessible it is - you don’t need perfect conditions (or skills) to get out on the water and have a good time. An extra-long 18cm x 20cm fin offers excellent tracking ability, enabling you to paddle with greater precision and speed. The psychedelic fashionings of Sea Gods’ board won’t be for everyone, but those who revel in the majesty of acid trip graphic design will no doubt be salivating over this artistic example of a SUP.