Solid and inflatable
You can buy two types of paddle boards, namely inflatable or rigid, that is, solid. One is no better than the other – it mainly depends on your current situation and what you want from the board.
Strong paddle boards tend to be better against the ocean because they are more durable and can withstand the hits of jagged rocks and coral reefs. They are also more stable when you hit rough water, sterns and waves. They are also usually heavier, harder to transport, and harder to store.
The inflatable paddle board makes it easy to store it in small spaces like an apartment, studio, or car trunk. They also make it easier to get into the water, especially if you don’t have a truck or vehicle with a roof rack.
Function
You can buy specific types of paddle boards, you can buy ergonomics that fit certain activities. There are different lengths, widths and styles to maximize functionality.
- Tour: Touring paddleboard means long distances on flat water, allowing you to cut through the choppy water without any hassle. They tend to have sharp noses for a long time to maximize speed, but the race car panels are wider and can help you maintain balance over the long term.
- Racing: Racing paddle boards are built for speed. They are usually long, thin and agile for large-scale manipulation. Expect to pay more than $1,000 for high-quality racing paddle boards.
- Yoga: Yoga Paddleboards are longer and wider than regular SUPs, so you can feel more balanced when practicing poses. The foot pads also tend to take up most of the surface area of the panel, so you have plenty of room to walk around.
- fishing: Fishing boards are like yoga supps because they are longer and wider for better balance. They also usually have a recessed deck to help lower the center of gravity and improve balance. Not to mention, more D-rings hook your gear to.
- Multiple people: Most paddle boards can hold up to 250 to 300 pounds. The paddle board is designed to fit multiple people, wide and can sit up to 20 feet.
- leisure: The average paddle boarder wants to slide in the water and balance it without falling. The paddle boards range from 10 to 11 feet and provide a good combination of speed, stability and operability.
Budget
You can find the price range for paddle boards, so you can enjoy the sport on almost any budget. Inflatable boards are more affordable than tenacious boards, while performance and racing boards are the most expensive boards you can buy. For quality paddle boards, prices start at $300 and all the way up to $2,000 or more.
Storage
Once upon a time, I lived in a one-bedroom, 750 square foot apartment and bought a 10-foot paddle board. Do I have a separate garage? no. Do I have an unusually large storage closet? No, neither of me. Without understanding the transparent size of the paddle board, I didn’t take into account the storage. I had to buy wall-mounted seats to secure the paddle to the bed, almost like a makeshift headboard. Before I knew it, my residence felt like a beachfront villa in central Reno, Nevada.
The moral of the story is that if you tend toward that kind, make sure you have solid SUP storage space before purchasing.
