Wave Tourer Premium Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board (6 Inches Thick) with SUP Accessories & Carry Bag | Wide Stance, Non-Slip Deck, Leash, Paddle & Pump, Standing Boat | Youth & Adult

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If you want to start right away with one of the short paddle boards for surfing, you will probably make acquaintance with the water more often than you would like. After a big boom in sales during lockdown, when many people purchased entry-level 10ft 6in boards, there’s now another trend in 11ft to 12ft boards, as those same paddlers look to upgrade to a craft that matches their competence level.

The Sierra Designs 800 20 is all designed to make nights in the great outdoors more comfortable – no zips required! Based in West Yorkshire, Bluefin started producing inflatable paddle boards in 2018 and have quickly become widely popular within the UK market. It's wide enough to offer beginner-friendly stability, but the narrower nose allows you to get some decent speed up. In our review, we noted a few minor issues with the paddle – the interconnected sections twist slightly when pushing through the water, and it's a little on the heavy side – and there's a little sag underfoot that you won't find with pricier boards that can handle higher inflation pressures.The Dhyana package includes all the essentials you would expect of any other board including a leash, dry bag, double action pump and lightweight aluminium paddle and performs quite well as an all-round paddle board on flat water. A paddleboard and advanced windsurfing instructor, Ollie has travelled the world teaching these sports. It's a tandem touring board that's ideal for exploring with a partner while having a relaxed and chatty time, and it means that either of you can take a break if you get tired without the other having to slow down or stop.

If you want to give SUP touring a go, the Decathlon X100 touring stand-up paddle board could be a good choice to help you get started.They are getting better all the time in terms of design and technology, with increasing numbers of brands and styles to choose from. See my guide to that, as well as answers to other frequently asked questions, at the bottom of this feature.