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Best Paddle Boards

Inflatable boards offer the most convenience of storage while also delivering performances far beyond most people's expectations, with the new technology making them quite stiff and tailored for various uses.

Aqua Marina Blaze
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All-AroundBeginner

Aqua Marina Blaze Review

A SUP expert's review of the Aqua Marina Blaze inflatable standup paddle board.

Inflatable · $599Read more →
Retrospec Weekender plus
All-Around / HybridBeginner

Retrospec Weekender plus Review

A SUP expert's review of the Retrospec Weekender Plus inflatable standup paddle board kayak hybrid.

Inflatable · $399Read more →
Aqua Marina Super Trip Tandem
All-AroundBeginner

Aqua Marina Super Trip Tandem Review

A SUP expert's review of the Aqua Marina Super Trip Tandem inflatable standup paddle board.

Inflatable · $579Read more →

Hard, composite boards, offering the broadest range in price and performance, with the low-price point tailored primarily for recreation while the higher-price point delivers the highest performing boards in the market.

Pau Hana Oahu
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All-AroundBeginner

Pau Hana Oahu Review

A SUP expert's review of the Pau Hana Oahu inflatable standup paddle board.

Non-Inflatable · $1,299Read more →
Surftech Generator
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All-AroundBeginner

Surftech Generator Review

A SUP expert's review of the Surftech Generator standup paddle board.

Non-Inflatable · $1,395Read more →

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Race, touring, surf and all-around composites, compared side by side.

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Red Paddle Co Voyager
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Editor's Pick · Touring

Red Paddle CoVoyager

A SUP expert's review of the Red Paddle Co Voyager inflatable standup paddle board.

Supconnect A-Grade 2025Inflatable · Intermediate
Dimensions
14' x 30" x 5.9"
Weight
28 lbs
Volume
386 L
Capacity
330 lbs
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We Paddle It

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We Weigh It

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We Compare It

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Paddle Boarding the East Coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Sheltered saltwater, seals and eagles, glaciers on the skyline and the odd passing orca: our guide to stand up paddling from the Cowichan Valley to Qualicum Beach.

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