For some beginners, they just learned that there are two kinds of stand up paddle boards (SUP), the rigid board and inflatable board. Some may wonder how to choose the right sup board for their first stand up paddle boarding. Today we will tell you that why an inflatable sup board is right for the beginners and what to consider when buying your own inflatable stand up paddle boards.

The first thing you need to know is that how do you want to use your sup board. We can roughly divide the paddle board into two categories, personal recreation and professional. If you plan to head out on flat water or take a leisurely outing along the shoreline at weekends like most beginners, then an inflatable sup board is right for you. But if you are experienced paddlers and want to paddle over long distances or reach high speeds, then you will need a more professional hard board. But this does not mean that all rigid sup boards are better than inflatable sup boards, it depends on different conditions.

For a beginner who want to buy a sup board, an inflatable sup is your best option. Because the prices are often the top consideration factor. A hard sup board can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars, but inflatable stand up paddle boards can be more affordable than this. If you just want to paddle board at weekends and have no intentions of touring or racing, then an inflatable sup would be perfect for you to get out onto the water. Many beginners make mistake to buy an expensive professional fiber board, but believe me, you don't need it at all.

Here comes the quality and material. Are you going to use your sup board paddle along a river or coastline with plenty of hard stones? The answer for most beginners is no. So why would you need a hard sup board if you just paddling on the flat water? Inflatable sup boards are more cost-effective for beginners with limit budget. Although they are inflatable, they stand up to wear and tear pretty well, even if you’ve frequently used your board for 3-5 seasons.

Portable is another advantage of inflatable sup boards. Like any inflatable products, inflatable sup can be folded up and packaged in the trunk of your car, but a rigid sup board with 12 feet in length, you can only place it on the top of your car. With the portability, you can pack your inflatable sup board into a standard backpack and go paddling at ant spot you like. Even if you are going on vacation, you can easily put an inflatable sup into your checked luggage and take it anywhere.

When you go to the sup boards store, some people may ask what size sup board do I need. You can determine the length and width of the sup board with the store owner according to where you use it. There are three kinds of length, short boards under 9 feet, medium boards under 12 feet and long boards over 12 feet. The shooter the more maneuverability. For beginners, the medium sup boards are good for calm surface and minor surf conditions.

Your stand up paddle board needs to be the right size in order to support your weight and give you proper balance, so the board width should also be considered. Wider board is easier for you to stand, good balance but comes at the expense of speed. So beginners can choose a wider board to be more comfortable on the water. Narrow board is less stable but offer much more speed. Experienced paddlers may prefer the narrower boards for touring or racing.

For beginners and casual paddlers, an inflatable stand up paddle board is an affordable way to have a great time out on the water. And experienced paddlers can also enjoy the versatility. But please remember, if this is your first time to buy an inflatable sup board, choose the right size of board to support your weight and right length of paddle to fit your height for best results. Are you ready to stand up paddle board today? Contact Sunjoy for a nice price of inflatable SUPs wholesale.