Who is this for: If you’re looking for an inflatable all-around SUP that’s best suited for beginner paddlers, take a look at the Aqua Marina Fusion. Priced at €449, this board comes equipped with a bag, paddle, pump, fin, and leash which is essentially everything you need right outside the gate. With an MSRP of €449, this board sits at the lower end of the mid-tier market in terms of affordability. Due to its shape, this board is well suited for paddlers of all skill levels and is designed for paddling short to mid-range distances, able to handle some light chop. The board is extremely lightweight, weighing under 20 lbs, so it’s very easy to carry Read more HERE.

Who is this for: If you’re in search of a very affordable, very lightweight, smaller inflatable paddleboard, take a look at the Aqua Marina Breeze. This board is offered as a 9’10” so it’s going to be best suited for paddlers of smaller stature or youth. The Breeze is an all around paddleboard so it’s going to be suited for a little bit of everything. This paddleboard is going to be best for paddling shorter distances and flatwater conditions. The Breeze comes with everything you need to get started: the board, pump, paddle, leash, bag and fin. At $469 USD, this board is a great value. Read more HERE.

Who is this for: If low budget is what you’re searching for then check out the Frio inflatable SUP by HIKS. This board comes in a complete package with everything you need included for only $319. That’s going to be one of the most low cost, full SUP packages that you’re going to find on the market. The board is best suited for recreational short range paddling in calm waters and is something that should be nice and stable for beginner paddlers. Read more HERE.

Who is this for: If you’re looking for an affordable yet stylish inflatable paddle board that is good for a mix of touring and all-around paddling, check out the Super Nova from Aztron. This standup paddle board is lightweight and stable so beginner paddlers should be able to handle and paddle the board without issue. This board comes with a complete package and everything you need to get started and on the water. The package includes: a leash, a four piece paddle, a dual action pump, a highlighter yellow square backpack, as well as a bungee to go on the nose. This paddle board is best suited for short range paddling and in calm, flatwater conditions. Priced at $429 USD, the Super Nova sits in the low price point tier and is among the most affordable ones you can find. Read more HERE.

Who is this for: If you’re looking for a paddle board that’s under $500 check out the Bay Sports Seek inflatable SUP. This paddle board comes in at $499 which is one of the most affordable boards that you’ll be able to find on the market. It comes fully loaded with the board, pump, paddle, leash, fin, and repair kit all included which is a ton of value at this price point. The Seek is a very stable board and is great for all around, short distance paddling, great for beginners. The board is also lightweight and easy to carry weighing just under 20 lbs.Read more HERE.

Who is this for: If you’re looking for a paddle board that’s under $500 check out the Bay Sports Seek inflatable SUP. This paddle board comes in at $449 which is one of the most affordable boards that you’ll be able to find on the market. It comes fully loaded with the board, pump, paddle, leash, fin, and repair kit all included which is a ton of value at this price point. The Seek is a very stable board and is great for all around, short distance paddling, great for beginners. The board is also lightweight and easy to carry weighing just under 20 lbs.Read more HERE.

About the board:Looking for an inflatable standup paddle board that can convert into a kayak? Check the Tahe SUP-Yak. The SUP-Yak is priced starting at $530 and is among the most affordable paddle boards of quality that you can find. The SUP-Yak is great for beginner and experienced paddlers alike, is stable and very easy to carry. The SUP-Yak is offered in two sizes: a 10’6” and 11’6”. The 10’6” works for one paddler but the 11’6” can hold two paddlers so keep size in mind when you’re checking out this board. The board is best for short distance paddling, up to one or two miles max. Read more HERE.

Who is this for: If you’re a beginner paddler looking for an affordable inflatable paddle board, check out the Aztron Lunar. This SUP is lightweight, has great graphics and is less than $500 USD / € 399. The board comes fully loaded with everything you need to get on the water. Along with the board itself, the package includes a 3-piece paddle, leash, center fin, double action pump, attached bungee cords for on-board storage and a matching bag to carry everything. The Lunar is best for short distance paddling, along the shore or near the dock and will work best for paddlers under the 250 lb mark.Read more HERE.

About the board:At $499 it’s tough to beat this deal. The Pelican Saona is a paddle board with a foam construction and has classy graphics, better than any foam board that we’ve seen on the market. It paddles fairly well and with its foamy construction it can definitely take a beating both in and out of the water. If you’re looking for something that won’t cost you a lot, and can be used by the entire family this is something that you should be looking at. The folks at Pelican have done a phenomenal job on this one. Read more HERE.

About the board: If you’re looking for an entry-level inflatable touring paddle board that is cheap and comes as a package deal then the Mutt from Jimmy Styks is worth a look. The 10’4” paddle board was designed for touring and is very stable which is perfect for the beginner paddlers. The board is lightweight and easy to carry and is designed for paddling short to mid-range distances. The board comes with a paddle, leash and backpack making it an awesome package for under $500. Read more HERE.

Who is this for: If you’re looking for an very stable, non-inflatable, all-around board to paddle short distances and in the low price point of under $500, then the Flow from Pelican is worth looking at. This stand up paddle (SUP) board comes in the extremely durable RAM-X™ construction and has both positives and negatives. The board comes in three different sizes, all of which are incredibly stable. Its construction is highly durable, however, the board is very heavy and very difficult to carry. Its shape makes the Flow an all-around board that can be used by anyone and is designed primarily for recreation. Its construction and shape combined best fit this board for short distance paddling, around the beach and dock. Starting at $299, the board is among the most affordable ones you can find. Read more HERE.

About the board: The Pau Hana Grom is just that: a board for groms. If you’re looking to get a board that can double as a starter paddle board and a surfboard for your kid then the Pau Hana Grom is something you need to look at. The Grom is a very affordable, non-inflatable paddle board that will work great as an all around paddle board and will be a board that your grom can handle with ease. One thing to keep in mind here though is that because this paddle board is meant for the kiddos it will eventually be something that your kids will grow out of. The board is likely going to be best suited for kids 13-years-old and younger. Read more HERE.