{"id":2703,"date":"2023-01-02T04:00:39","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T11:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepaddleboardnerd.com\/?p=2703"},"modified":"2023-12-15T03:27:29","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T10:27:29","slug":"what-size-paddleboard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepaddleboardnerd.com\/what-size-paddleboard\/","title":{"rendered":"What Size Inflatable Paddle Board ISUP Is Right For Me 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
Stand up paddle boarding is a great way to get out onto the water without needing to have a lot of specialized gear or experience.<\/p>\n
Inflatable paddle boards are changing the game because they are not only surprisingly rigid like an epoxy (hard) board and easy to use; they also fold down to a much smaller size.<\/p>\n
Once folded down and placed in a bag they can go pretty much anywhere with you. They fit in cars, can be carried on your back, and I even transport mine around with my bicycle.<\/p>\n
See Also:\u00a010 Things To Know Before Buying An Inflatable Paddle Board<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n So what are you losing when you buy an ISUP (Inflatable Stand Up Paddleboard) instead of a solid SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard)? The answer is not a lot.<\/p>\n Solid SUP\u2019s have no give and can be a little more stable than inflatables but not by much.<\/p>\n The increased stability can be useful if you are tall and have a hard time balancing, or if you are planning on packing a lot of gear for camping or long tours.<\/p>\n They don\u2019t have as much drag, so you get a little more distance from every paddle.<\/p>\n See Also:\u00a0Best Inflatable Paddle Boards (ISUP) For Dogs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Having said this, ISUP\u2019s have come a long way over the years, I have tried out a lot of boards, and I\u2019ve found that there are inflatables out there that feel just as stable as solid boards and can be very fast on the water.<\/p>\n If you’re interested in more differences between inflatable and solid paddle boards, check out my post about it<\/a>.<\/p>\n