Paddle Boarding

If i was in the market for another one i would go for that.


New triple layered side rails
Upgraded carbon reinforced stringers
Ultra-durable PVC and drop-stitch construction
New 13.7 cm in drop-stitch for a lighter board
Made from puncture-resistant, heavy-duty PVC
Action camera attachment
Tow point on nose
Front cargo bungee with stability harness
Board length: 335 cm
Board Thickness: 13.7 cm
Time to inflate: 5 minutes
Weight Capacity: 145 kg
Board Weight: 10.4 kg
Dimensions: L 335 x W 86 x H 13.7 cm

I haven't been out yet but I will be soon. The sea is still a little too cold for me and I've been busy Mountain Biking and some football work.

With regard to the SUP you mentioned. As always, I have to refer you to some of my earlier posts to ensure the board will be suitable for your needs. Triple fin, length fin box construction etc. An electric pump wouldn't excite me because you can buy an aftermarket one if you need to. Likewise with other accessories that come with the package. Spend your money on a good board first and foremost. Especially if you're going to have a few taster sessions before committing to buying anything. You'll soon know if it's a sport you're going to enjoy.

My one concern about this particular SUP is I couldn't see any details about how it's constructed. Again, refer to some of my earlier posts for help with that.

And I've no idea what they mean by the Connect System

This is a budget SUP though so I suppose you'll get what you pay for.

Thanks for the reply, I’ll do a taster before committing!

The connect system is so you can tie a few of them together, if you’d want to do that?

A buoyancy aid with pockets. Peak are also with looking at. Waist leashes are definitely in favor for rivers, more split for the sea.

Sounds like a gimmick to me. It would be quite easy to tie a few boards together using ropes tied to the carrying straps. I can't imagine I'd ever want to tie my board to another board though. I have a rope at all times when I'm out on the water because I can tie up to a suitable place (a bouy, dock or marina for example) if I need a rest.

The leash is only to keep you attached to your board if you fall off.

I just bought a nice long sleeve Mistral rash vest for approx £8.00. I'm hoping it will keep me reasonably warm which will enable me to get out on the sea sooner rather than later. I know rash vests aren't especially designed for warmth but I don't like to paddle in a wetsuit (I have a summer 'shorty' but even find that too constricting). And I'm afraid I'm one of those annoying people who never falls in the water so getting cold by being wet won't/shouldn't be an issue

My hope is the vest will keep some wind chill off me whilst being light and comfortable enough to paddle whilst wearing it. With any luck, I'll be out on the water within a couple of weeks

I find rashvests have near zero value against wind chill. If they get splashed they wick water and cool you very effectively.
Perhaps less of an issue on a board than on a sailing dinghy.
For canoeing, as with dinghy sailing, a 'spray top' is good 90% of the time, unfortunately breathable ones are normally north of fifty quid.
It's easy to get very cold as soon as things go a bit wrong, then things go very wrong very easily.
You can also get annoying cold if it rains while you're packing up or any time when exertion level drops, like waiting for people.

One option is a cheap pac-a-mac in comedy fatboy size so you can put it on over a BA and take it off again easily.

Late to the party.
Just bought a paddleboard and cant wait to try.

Wife and little one have been out a few times over the last year or so.

Coming from a snowboarding background, I am gong to be pretty disappointed when i keep falling in!

https://www.aquaplanetsports.com/products/aquaplan...

Purely because it has rainbow colours on and daughter loves rainbows!

Will try and provide updates,

In Cumbria so some great lakes here!

First time out on my SUP this year on what was a beautiful sunny afternoon. The water was a bit choppy and I was paddling against a strongish headwind but otherwise, it was a nice easy 5 hours on the water.

This ship hasn't moved for over 5 years. It's moored to trees and the one tree at the stern has fallen down. It's been 'resting' on the sea bed for a long time but has now moved a further 4 metres down the bank and is in a much more precarious position. There's no engine on board so it can't be moved under its own power. The owners have been informed and have said they'll try and secure it and pump out the water. I fear it will be an impossible job and wonder how long it will be until it sinks completely

Pics from last year:




Pic from yesterday: