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As independent paddleboard and equipment reviewers, we have the privilege of working with many, many different brands and products with the ability to write honest and straightforward reviews for our readers. Unlike some other review outlets, InflatableBoarder.com does not accept any payments from brands for any of our reviews, rankings, recommendations, or other content. We may receive an affiliate commission when you use our links to make a purchase (at no additional cost to you). That is how we can continue to bring you high quality content on the latest equipment and SUP news. This also lets us choose which…

Do you like to explore your local waters or adventure off the beaten path? Or do you like going fast and feeling like flying above the water with near-effortless paddling? If these sound good to you, then a touring iSUP is exactly what you need. Where all-around iSUPs are relatively wide and focus on maximum versatility and easy stability, touring paddle boards trade off some stability for speed and efficiency to take you farther with each stroke. We’ve hand-tested and compared dozens of touring paddle boards to create our list of the Best Touring Paddle Boards. Like other paddle boards,…

According to TakeMeFishing.org, about 1-in-5 Americans enjoy some form of angling – myself included. Ask any shore angler and they’ll tell you that if they could just get their cast a little further, or a little closer to that bit of cover, or if they were able to fish more shoreline (or miles of riverbank) then they’d absolutely catch more, bigger, fish. At least that’s what I tell myself! One of the best ways to improve those conditions is to leave the shore and get out on the water – and Stand Up Paddle Boarding offers the perfect way to…

Best Paddle Board for Beginners – Overview One of the best things about Stand Up Paddle Boarding is its accessibility. You don’t need much to get started, and the learning curve for beginners is very friendly. But what makes the Best Paddle Board for Beginners? The most common concern with beginner paddlers is, “Will I be able to stand up?” With that in mind, our criteria for the best beginner paddle boards is one that provides the best stability while still being designed to paddle in various conditions. One of the many wonderful things about the paddle boards on our…

Stand Up Paddle Boarding is an activity for everyone. Whether you are a serious athlete or just looking for a new way to enjoy the beach, there is a paddle board for you. And you don’t have to break the bank to start! Many fantastic budget-friendly Paddle Boards are available today, making the sport more accessible than ever. Our List of the Best Budget Paddle Boards Under $500 includes several iSUPs regularly available at these prices and several more expensive choices that have been regularly on sale for $500 or less. Inflatable paddle boards have improved greatly in the last…

Stand Up Paddle Boarding is an incredibly fun way to recreate with your whole family on the water. Often, we can paddle with young children with us right on the front of our all-around inflatable SUPs. But as kids get a little older, a little bigger, and a little more independent, there comes a time when everyone is going to have even more fun when the kids graduate to their own paddle boards. For many kids, a full-size all-around iSUP is just too big to be able to reasonably paddle. The extra length and width of these boards make them…

When it comes to SUP accessories, water shoes are an often-overlooked item that we highly recommend. In this buyers’ guide, we’ll tell you exactly why they’re so important and list our top picks for paddlers this season… While certainly not essential for SUP, water shoes are an affordable piece of gear that are extremely beneficial. Aside from providing cushioning, support, and increasing overall paddling comfort, water shoes also have several valuable safety benefits: They protect your feet from getting bruised and cut by rocky beaches, rivers, and sharp objects. Water shoes prevent your toes from getting caught in the D-rings…

A SUP cooler is one of the best SUP accessories you can buy if you’re an angler or are simply spending a great deal of time on the water. A versatile accessory that can be used for much more than just paddleboarding, a high-quality cooler is an investment that you’ll enjoy for many years to come… In this 2022 SUP cooler buyer’s guide, we’ll compare this year’s best rotomolded cooler options as well as our favorite soft-sided models. In addition to comparing the specs of each cooler, we’ll also discuss some pros and cons to help you figure out which…

There are certain things we like to bring with us wherever we go. Phones, wallets, and keys are the usual suspects, and sometimes we need to bring those (and others) along with us on the water, but we don’t want everything getting wet. Dry bags allow us to bring whatever we’d like with us on our paddleboards without worrying about it getting wet from splashing or capsizing! Like with just about everything else, there are dry bags of differing quality available to consumers. When picking a dry bag it’s important to ask yourself “how much do I value what I’m…

As independent paddleboard and equipment reviewers, we have the privilege of working with many, many different brands and products with the ability to write honest and straightforward reviews for our readers. Unlike some other review outlets, InflatableBoarder.com does not accept any payments from brands for any of our reviews, rankings, recommendations, or other content. We may receive an affiliate commission when you use our links to make a purchase (at no additional cost to you). That is how we can continue to bring you high quality content on the latest equipment and SUP news. This also lets us choose which…

Paddleboarders only need a few things to be on the water – SUP, fin, paddle, leash, PFD – but there are lots of other things that can make your paddle sessions more enjoyable. Here’s a list of our Top 8 favorite SUP accessories that help make our time on the water a blast! #1 – Safety First: PFD, Whistle, Lights and Leash Belt Staying safe on the water is the first step to having fun while paddleboarding. PFDs – Personal Flotation Devices (also called Buoyancy Aids or Life Jackets) – are often a requirement for paddlers in certain areas and…

Getting wet is half the fun of Stand Up Paddleboarding. Whether you are goofing around with friends, challenging yourself to learn new techniques, or just getting the hang of standing up at all, falling in is part of the sport. While getting ourselves wet isn’t necessarily a problem, it can be an issue for some of those important things we carry with us. Your phone, keys, wallet, granola bar, and/or fishing license don’t tend to hold up to well to being wet, especially for any extended period of time, but they are important to keep available or secure while you…