Stand Up Paddle boards ?

[badgas]

My daughter is bringing her SUP up to Havasu from San Diego. We want to have another at the house. Anyone here use one ? Any local shops that sell them ?
Any preference between inflatabe, glass foam etc ?

Thanks for the help

 

[2Driver]

If you don’t mind storing and carrying, glass all the way, and I wouldn’t get anything under 10.5’ either way imo.

 

[Ladsm]

We have a blow up SUP we keep on the boat with a pump and if we find a good cove we pull it out. We bought ours on Amazon, the longer and wider the better and the higher the inflation pressure the more stiff and easier it is to standup.

 

[HitIt]

Since you will just be cruising on the lake occasionally an inflatable will be fine if you dont want to store it. Most inflatables have a ton of volume and are easy to stand up on since they are geared towards beginners. I know that Costco has them occasionally and with summer coming up you might have some luck finding one.

 

[RodnJen]

There are a couple of good threads on here, with really good info, if you do a search.

 

[OCMerrill]

I dont have any model input as we bought ours at Costco and so did the remainder to the ocean boat family. I spent a long afternoon swedging cable to lock them all together, signed a $30 monthly rack spot in Dana.....Yeah they've been used twice in 2 years. They suck to transport. 12' ers and nearly 3' wide.

Get something inflatable so you can toss it in the rafters after the oh wow wears off.

 

[buck35]

The wife has an Inflatable, they are very rigid.

 

[HocusPocus]

We purchased 2 of the inflatable ones from Costco a couple years ago, they work well and it adds another toy to play on while at the lake.

 

[C-Ya]

Here is what is good about the inflatable....... it generally won’t damage a boat hull. The fiberglass or hard shell, can easily mark a hull.

I point this out because I see many teenagers and others, playing on paddle boards in sandbar situations. They all can turn into projectiles when you fall off, but at least there is more protection from property damage on the inflatables.



I am editing in this alternative.

The bottom of this inflatable dinghy converts to a paddle board, with detachable fin. This could be an option if you are looking for a more versatile toy.

Takacat Inflatable Boats

www.takacat.com

 

[satellitemike]

The wife has an Inflatable, they are very rigid.

And I am sure she really appriciates the rigidity, LOL!
Sorry, you set it up and it was just sitting there!

 

[buck35]

And I am sure she really appriciates the rigidity, LOL!
Sorry, you set it up and it was just sitting there!

I kinda thought the same after I posted.lol

 

[Skater368]

I've got a 12'6' Hobie glass board. Its really fast and cuts with a sharp bow. Most inflatables have a rounded bow that doesn't cut. I rode a buddies board, can't remember the brand but it was super-lite and narrow. It was black carbon fiber. These race boards are extremely fast and make a huge difference in the whole experience.

Don't underestimate the importance of a quality paddle as well.

 

[JayBreww]

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[Boat 405]

I've got two in the garage out there. I swore to my self the next time decide to move them will be to sell them. One is a 11' 6" the other is 10'6". They are a motherfucker to move, and store by yourself. I'd go the inflatable route 100%. I think I paid around $ 1000 for the 11'6" and $700 for the 10'6". The 11'6" is an ISLE. good board I like it alot. I just hate lugging it around to use it. I'll make a deal if anyone wants one.
Its the previous version to this one.

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[Boat 405]

Here is what I'd buy today. https://www.islesurfandsup.com/stand-up-paddle-boards/inflatables/explorer/

 

[185EZ]

Rusty at Ultra boats had some beautiful glass ones. Not sure if they are still for sale. Looked too nice to use.
We have the 10.6' inflatables that have the kayak seat. Best bang for the buck to get on the water for a couple hundred bucks
Ducks like them too
20160422_1144591_zps0ilnjmtt by 185 EZ, on Flickr

 

[DWC]

We have 2 rigid and one inflatables. For the occasional ride I’d go Inflatable They’re fun and easier to tote around and store If you’re going to use it a lot go old school. Much easier to ride. We have an OLD 14’-ish board that anyone can ride with no issue Smaller means tougher..