How to Choose the Right Stand Up Paddleboard

Stand up paddleboarding is gaining more and more popularity, being a great way to have fun, unwind, and get some much-needed exercise in order to stay in shape. If you have taken the decision of investing in a stand up paddleboard, you will be confronted with the tough process of picking the right model for you. Instead of spending your money on the first stand-up paddleboard that you set your eyes on, which will most probably be a mistake, continue to read this article to learn how to choose the perfect one for you.

What type of board suits you best?

There are 5 basic types of stand up paddleboards out there, more precisely surf boards, inflatable boards, racing boards, yoga sboards, and all-around boards. In order to decide what type of stand up paddleboard that is best suited for you, you first have to understand in what situations each of them is recommended.

Surf boards are ideal for those who are advanced, their design making them ideal for quick turns and high performance.

Inflatable boards are suitable for advanced users because they are hard to maneuver. They are a lot easier to store and transport due to the fact that they can be deflated and carried in a bag. If you read some of the reviews and ratings posted on paddleboard.best you will see that the best inflatable boards feel as rigid as hard boards and they can even be used in rapid waters.

Racing boards are ideal for those who want to enter competitions and for advanced users. Their design makes them cut through water fast and easy to give you speed.

Yoga boards are ideal for both novice and advanced users. They are specially designed for practicing yoga on them.

All-around boards are great for both beginner and advanced users due to their complex design. They offer increased stability, and they are ideal for flat water paddling.

Volume

The volume of a paddleboard is determined by its length, width, shape, and thickness. The higher the volume of the paddleboard, the more weight it can support. Therefore, you have to make sure that the board you choose will suit your weight to ensure that you made the right choice.

If you weigh up to 200 pounds and you are a novice user, go with stand up paddleboards that measure between 10 feet 6 inches and 11 feet in length, and between 28 inches and 32 inches in width. If you're an advanced user, choose a model that measures between 9 feet and 10 feet in length, and between 26 inches and 28 inches in width.

If you weigh over 200 pounds and you're a beginner, we recommend a board that measures between 11 feet and 12 feet in length, and between 29 inches and 33 inches in width. In case you're an advanced user, go with a model that measures between 10 feet and 12 feet in length, and between 28 inches and 32 inches in width.

Construction

The construction of the stand up paddleboard is another aspect that you must pay attention to in order to ensure that you're making the right choice.

Traditionalpaddle boards have a foam core, the most popular material being simple expanded polystyrene, and they are ideal for beginner users. Composite sandwichboards have a foam core that is wrapped in several layers of fiberglass. They are very light and perfect for both beginners and advanced users. Inflatable boards are durable, they can stand up to 12 PSI, and they are ideal for use by advanced users. Soft boards are generally made with a simple expanded polystyrene foam blank which is stiffened with stringers of fiberglass or wood. Their construction makes them ideal for beginners.

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