Paddleboards

Which SUP board to choose?

Beginners and recreational paddleboarders usually choose inflatable, larger, more stable boards, which can take up to two paddleboarders. Suitable paddles are 160-220cm aluminium or laminate ones. The paddle should be 20 cm higher than the paddleboarder.

• For women: size 10’ 6"+, width 80+ cm, rounded, thickness 10+ cm, displacement 240+ l
• For men: size 10’ 8"+, width 85+ cm, rounded, thickness 10+ cm, displacement 280+ l
• For kids: size 9’ 8"+, width 75+ cm, rounded, thickness 10+ cm, displacement 190+ l

What is important when choosing a paddleboard?

• Length: the longer, the faster / the shorter, the more adept; fast, long board from 11'
• Width: the wider, the more stable; wider, more stable board from approx. 80 cm
• Thickness: the thicker the board, the bigger the maximum load; thickness for 100kg maximum load: approx. 12 cm
• Front part shape: the more pointed the front part, the easier it is to maintain the right direction
• Back part shape: the more oval the back part, the more stable the board / the more bevelled the back part, the more adept the board
• Displacement: the bigger the displacement, the more stable the board, stable board from 230 l
• Number of fins: the more fins the board has, the better the stability and control (usually 1 to 4 fins)