Sup-Board

Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) offers something for everyone. You can head out for a relaxing paddle on a calm lake or catch waves in the ocean. Or maybe you'd like to do SUP yoga or go for a fast-paced paddle to get a workout.

As we enter 2022, inflatable paddle board buyers are faced with an overwhelming number of confusing choices. The market is flooded with cheap paddle boards, with new brands springing up seemingly overnight to take advantage of the popularity of what is the fastest-growing water sport.

SUP-vik

Many online sellers, marketplaces and brands have mastered the art of misinformation, making false claims about products and generating social proof of their success with fake customer reviews or paid-for “expert” reviews by people who know very little about stand up paddle boarding.

This Inflatable Paddle Board Buyer’s Guide is meant to break through the fog and shed light on specific technical factors that will help you sort out the differences between boards and make an informed purchasing decision

S - stand

U - up

P - paddle, paddling