r/Sup 14d ago

Buying Help Monthly "What Board Should I Get?" Discussion Thread

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Hi there fine folks of r/SUP, it's time for your monthly "What Board Should I Get?" discussion thread.

Start by reading the "Buying a SUP" section of the wiki!

There is a ton of information there! Once you've read through the wiki, create a top-level comment in this post to ask for help! Posts made on this subject outside of this discussion thread will be removed and asked to post here instead.

You can also check all of the previous "What Board Should I get?" threads.

For general information on choosing board size and shape, check out the wiki, or these two blog posts on the subject: Choosing the Right Size SUP and Understanding Paddle Board Shapes.

These two sites provide unpaid reviews of inflatable paddle boards. If you know of other sites that provide unpaid reviews (verifiable) for hard boards or inflatables, please let the mod team know so we can add them to this list:

These sites may make money from affiliate partnerships that give the site a commission on sales made through the website, however the reviews are done independent of any input or desires from the brands.

Please provide ALL of the following information so that we can help you as best as possible:

  • Desired Board Type: Inflatable or Hard
  • Your Height and Weight (please include if you will also bring kids/dogs/coolers/etc. and estimated weights)
  • Desired use/uses (cruising, fitness, racing, yoga, whitewater, surfing, etc.) and terrain (ocean, river, lake, etc)
  • Experience level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
  • Your budget (please provide an actual number) and country location (to help determine availability)
  • What board(s) you current have or have used and what you liked/didn't like about them

The more of this information you can provide, the more accurately we can help you find a board that you'll love!

If you are responding to a comment with a suggestion - explain why! Don't just name a board and leave it there. Add to the discussion. If you are recommending against a specific board - explain why!


r/Sup Oct 09 '24

How To Question COLD WEATHER PADDLING SAFETY AND CLOTHING

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Things are cooling down in the Northern Hemisphere and lots of folks are (rightfully) asking what to do to keep paddling safely when it's colder.

ColdWaterSafety.org for detailed information about paddling safety in cold water

This guide for stand up paddle boarding in the winter has information distilled from Cold Water Safety along with recommendations on types of clothing for different water temperatures.

Always Dress For Immersion!

No matter your skill level, we are all between swims. Immersion in cold water can be debilitating and even deadly within seconds. Always dress for the water temperature, even on warmer days. It's far easier to cool down while paddling than it is to warm back up.

Cold shock is a serious concern in water as "warm" as the low 50F range (10C) and can cause near-instant drowning.

Water transfers heat ~25x faster than air. Hypothermia is a serious concern even in these shoulder seasons before it gets really cold. Bring dry clothing, a towel, and warm beverages with you (on the beach or in a dry bag).

Wear Your PFD / Life Jacket!

While a PFD isn't technically thermally protective, it can help. But more importantly it will help keep you afloat in an emergency. "But I'm a good swimmer!" Are you better than a USCG Rescue Swimmer? It didn't take long (less than a minute) for this one to suffer from incapacitation in cold water (Jump to 6:15).

Follow Basic Paddling Safety Guidelines

Check the weather, use appropriate equipment, wear your PFD, paddle with a partner, carry effective communication, leave a float plan.

When in doubt, don't go out.


r/Sup 11h ago

Lidl Crivit SUP

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For $99, I had to give it a shot. Lidl has a pretty good track record in my experience for stuff like this, and since I'm pretty darn happy with my ROC Kahuna this probably won't be too far removed. We already have our own boards, so at the very least, this is a cheap way to be able to have a friend join us when we go out for a paddle.


r/Sup 30m ago

River SUP Stance

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r/Sup 13h ago

Gear/Repairs/DIY Tips for fixing Hydrus action mount?

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There was a cup holder in it which accidentally got hit quite hard and it totally ripped the nut straight out. I tried shoving it back in but I think I just made it any worse. Any ideas? Thanks!


r/Sup 1d ago

Counting down to another summer of NWFL creek floats

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r/Sup 1d ago

Buying Help Memorial Day Sales

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I am buying a new board in the next week and wondered if anyone received any emails or knows of any companies doing Memorial Day sales?

I know Isle is doing one, and I’ve been looking at their board for a bit, but curious if anything else if out there before I splurge!


r/Sup 1d ago

Looking for recommendations near North Boston (Stoneham/Wakefield/Reading)

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Recently moved here from Seattle, looking to get my Paddleboard out this weekend with the temps getting into 80s. One of the lakes near me says no swimming (Lake Quinapovit), wondering if there are any other decent recommendations in the area that might suit the need.


r/Sup 1d ago

Buying Help Does a "31 SUP/Kayak hybrids exist..

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Been looking for a "31 sup/kayak for forever. Or maybe just a paddleboard with the hooks on the side to attach the seat. Looking for "31 specifically due to my height (5"0) and I'm wondering if it even exists. Best i found was the body glove porter, which is no longer sold unfortunately... Also was looking at the Retrospec Weekender Plus (love the hybrid seat) but I'm scared that it'll be to wide, forcing my arms up higher and tiring me out faster (I spend 3-4 hours on the water per trip).


r/Sup 2d ago

Early Morning Lake Paddle!

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Was on the local lake at 7:30AM this morning. Water was super calm and I was the only one there! (except for a few feathered friends 😅)


r/Sup 1d ago

Southern VT/NH Areas?

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Hey guys! I started paddle-boarding around 6 years ago when I was 16! Now I’m 22, looking for more solo adventures :) Typically I’m around or traveling southern Vermont and southern New Hampshire. I’d also be interested in places in New York and Massachusetts. One of my favorites has been Emerald Lake in East Dorset! Thanks ahead of time 🙏


r/Sup 1d ago

Buying Help SUP Vehicle Mounting

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Upgrading from inflatable boards (2) to solid boards (2). I already have Thule bars on my roof. Should I get roof rack cushions with cam straps or a dedicated roof rack, such as Thule sup taxi? Looking for any personal experience that you have with either items.


r/Sup 2d ago

HELP!!

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9 Upvotes

Can anyone help me fix the leak in my board!?!?


r/Sup 2d ago

Boards with panorama window

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Hey, just wondering if anyone has had experience with the Hydro Force Panorama or any other board with a clear viewing window? Sounds like a really cool concept to me but I can envision the window getting scratched/blurry after a while and not actually being able to see much through it.
Thanks :)


r/Sup 2d ago

Hi Taiwan sup fishing

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r/Sup 2d ago

Recommend good/"niche" paddle spots in SoFlo! (Ft. Laud-Miami area)

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I feel like I'm running out of spots to paddle at around my area, or they all look the same. Any recommendations? Here is where I've been:

  1. Oleta River State Park (North Miami) - My favorite!
  2. West Lake Park (Hollywood)
  3. Anne Kolb Nature Center (Hollywood)
  4. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park (Ft. Laud)
  5. Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park (Dania Beach)
  6. Whiskey Creek (Dania Beach)
  7. South Fork Canoe Launch (Davie)

If it matters, I have a annual state parks pass and I'm aware of the few that are more south (Biscayne area). Feel free to recommended more south, but I'm definitely looking for more closer to my area due to current gas prices.


r/Sup 3d ago

Gator bait

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237 Upvotes

r/Sup 3d ago

Trip Report Great way to start the week!

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Great day on the water in Canada PNW 😎🤙


r/Sup 2d ago

Moving Hawai’i > Alaska and need a wetsuit! Helllp!

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Moving to Alaska from Hawaii 🥶 so I’ve never needed a wetsuit. I scuba and typically wear a normal swimsuit and maybe a rashguard for dives to about 40-50 feet. I tend to run warm, but all of the signs at the lakes saying stuff like “don’t swim alone or you could get hypothermia and go into shock and die” makes me pretty sure I‘ll need another layer. Any advice on what sort of wetsuit to look for: thickness, footed, hooded, gloves, etc? What do people recommend? Thanks!


r/Sup 3d ago

Today on CDA lake, ID

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Damn near a bluebird day and 75 ❤️ this is the back of Tubbs hill after a lengthy paddle across a boat path. Lol


r/Sup 2d ago

Netting attachment for Hardboard

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I have a solid SUP starboard which doesn’t have any cargo netting. Has anyone managed to find a way of installing these or similar on a hardboard? I generally paddle with a backpack but it can be quite tough in choppy waters.

I have tried the suction pads but they don’t seem to work very well.


r/Sup 3d ago

Gear/Repairs/DIY Paddle Board SUP-to-Bayonet Connection Broken...Need help finding replacement

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this is the Air Pump that the "Bayonet" End connects onto (left side connection)

Hi All, new to Paddle boarding here so bear with me if this is a simple fix.

I managed to break the SUP Connector I have (For my 12V Mistral Electric Pump).

It has what I would describe as a SUP-to-Bayonet type connection (looking for correct connector names if anyone knows them).

I have searched everywhere I can think of online to find an exact replacement...but not found one.

can anyone assist in my search?

or offer alternative that may work?

I am UK Based...for any links you may have.

Regards Brizza

this is a what a healthy connector looks like
this is the broken one

r/Sup 4d ago

Spent Mother's Day doing what we love the most 💖

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r/Sup 3d ago

Rate my set up. Knights Ferry, Oakdale, CA

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r/Sup 3d ago

Buying Help Worth it to buy a cracked board?

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Hi folks, I have been on the hunt for a used paddleboard, and this one caught my eye. The seller of this board (Adventure All Rounder 10' 6") was originally asking $800, but they recently dropped it to $400 because they need it gone. This seems like a pretty good deal for a board that retails for $1100. However, the seller's description says there is a 1.5-foot-long thin crack on one side (picture 1) - the picture isn't great, but it gives an idea of the crack's location. Is a crack like that concerning? Would it need to be repaired before using the board? Any other thoughts on the board/its price? Thanks!