Color: 10’6”x32“x6”Cosmos-Seat
Amazon had this in the deal section and decided to give it a go. There was a coupon so it made for a very good deal. First, when I opened it it smelled really bad, like PCV glue so I recommend not opening it in the house or apartment. I would recommend keeping it in a garage or balcony if possible. T
he pump- it will take some time to pump this thing up. Took about 15 minutes but we only got it to about 11 PSI on the pump guage and it was solid as a rock. Following the instructions we left it for 24 hours to make sure it maintained the inflation, which it did. Took the board outside and hosed it down and did not see any leaks or air bubbles. Deflating wasn't too bad either- just read the instructions concerning the valve. Took it to the river to give it a try and pumped it up. I totally forgot to turn the valve close before pumping and when I took the hose off I got a blast of air that blew my hat off. Although it was rather funny, I still had to pump it up again but I made sure to close the valve. Got it to about 11.50 PSI and it was solid. Added the fins and my kid grabbed her life vest (ALWAYS USE A LIFE VEST) and took off. She had a blast launching it. I had to catch up with her on my kayak. It is pretty stable sitting and paddling. We didn't bother with the seat attachment though, but you can clip on the included kayak seat and use it like a kayak. She paddled with the included paddle and was pretty efficient with it. The paddle is adjutable, just flip the clip open and raise or lower it to the desired length, then close the clip to secure it. Sitting on the board and using the paddle was ok, but it was more like using a canoe having to switch sides back and forth to keep it going in a straight line. When I got on, I found the paddle to be a pain so I used my kayak paddle and it was sooooo much more efficient to paddle with and to steer with so I would recommend getting a light paddle (Pelican makes some really nice light weight inexpensive paddles that are also adjustable). The board does have a bungee mesh at the front so you can actually secure the included paddle while using the kayak paddle and vice versa. Using a kayak paddle while standing up just doesn't work very well so having both available is nice. Steering: Using the included paddle was tricky but workable. I just found the kayak paddle to be easier to use and steer but in any case it does track pretty well and keeps straight rather easy. Standing up stability- This will depend on your balance and water conditions. JUST FOR NOTE: We only used this on the river, which was not a fast flowing current and did not have any rapids- just a flat wake with the occassional boat or jet ski wake that was mellow. We found the board to be pretty stable in thise conditions. The board is very stable but will tip if you don't balance yourself, which can take some practice. Always use a life vest, even with a paddle board. My kid did the stand up test and the board was pretty stable until she lost her balance and tipped over. Even though we were in shallow water, her vest did help her recover quickly. It was her first time paddle boarding, so it might take some practice to become stable while standing up. We did this test in a shallow area of the river, about 4 ft of depth so if she fell over she wouldn't hit the bottom and still be able to float. Getting back on the board is tricky so I recommend practicing those types of situations before going out in deeper water, again use a life vest. Also I recommend using the included foot leash so if you do tip over your board won't float away and you can use it as a flotation device to paddle back to shore if necessary. I didn't bother with the stand up test, I was perfectly comfortable sitting using it like a kayak, even though I didn't add the seat attachment. I'm a heafty guy and it was very stable and very confortable to use. Even without the seat attachment it was honestly very comfortable dangling my feet over the sides and paddling. Just a great way to enjoy the day on the water. Deflation: It is easy to deflate and roll up, not much else to say about that. Overall: Excellent paddle board and is at a very good price point. Loaded with features like an included adjustable paddle, kayak seat attachment, fins that lock in place, a waterproof dry bag for taking things with you, a repair kit, an included waterproof pouch for your phone, a backpack for storing the whole thing (although I didn't put the pump or the seat in the bag with the paddleboard, just didn't want to take a chance and damage the board). It has several metal loop attachments throughout so you can bungee things like coolers or bags. And it has a screw on attachment point at the front of the kayak so you can mount a GoPro or similar camera (make sure you use a waterproof case or camera). Side note: we only used this on a river, not a fast flowing current and not in rapids. I haven't tried in the ocean, just river with off and on mellow wakes from boats and jet skis. We did use life vests and they came in very handy when my daughter tipped over in shallow water. Tipping over, even though you expect it, is shocking so having the vest to help stabilize you is a must.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2023 by Brian
Color: 10’6”x32“x6”Cosmos-Seat
Loving my paddle board, I’m a sitter (vs stander) so the added seat and back lends nice support. Glides through the water with ease, not hard to balance at all. Tip for pumping up… remove the rubber gasket on the tubing where it inserts into the board. Once I did it slid into place on the board for i
nflating with ease. I didn’t see it was blocking the connection point at first so initially thought it was a bad part. Having discovered that, it was very easy to remove and then assemble and use. Love the easy slide on locking fins too, and that everything fits into the backpack with minimal difficulty, very well designed and fun to use!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2023 by Roxanna C Roxanna C
Color: 10’6“x32"x6”Native Floral-Seat
Bought this board as a spare so I can take friends and family with me on paddling trips, initially opening the package it did have a strong factory smell, but after pumping up (took around the same time as name brand boards) I was very impressed with the quality. The accessories are defiantly a plus,
good choice if your on a budget and wanna get out on the water. (I would recommend checking the valve and seals with soapy water to be safe). The paddle that it comes with is pretty sturdy, I would also suggest twisting the latch on the handle once for a tighter fit. But for a budget board this is pretty darn impressive.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2023 by Carson
Color: 10’6“x32"x6”Native Floral-Seat
This is my first Paddle-board so I was very careful in reading the reviews before I bought it. We took it out to a local quarry for its maiden voyage. I definitely recommend an electric pump to get it to 15 PSI. The first time I blew it up, I didn’t realized that there was a mechanism to stop the air
from leaking out when you take the air hose off. You have to twist the part with the screw to get it to stop. So it leaked out a whole lot of air. But I came back blew it up more when I realized I was only floating on .6 PSI. After that it was perfect. I was even able to standup on it a few times. (I didn’t think I would be able to because of my own balance issues). But practice makes perfect. I feel like this is a great board even for beginners.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023 by Alecia Worley
Color: 10’6“x32"x6”Native Floral-Seat
I purchased the 10'6" board and it's perfect for a newbie like me. Great stability, easy to inflate (by easy I mean it's easy to hook up the pump. Get ready to sweat it out to get it to the right PSI), and came with pretty much everything I need. The emergency kit is the one thing you should invest i
n though because the one that comes with the board is missing any kind of adhesive. The "emergency kit" is really just a patch, so in an actual emergency you need other supplies to fix your board. Other than that, I feel it's a good buy. I will plan on investing in an electric pump for next season though - if you're a tiny person like me, it's a workout to get this thing inflated manually.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2023 by jnnyd
Color: 10’6“x32"x6”Native Floral-Seat
Bought these on Prime Day and I am very satisfied. Everything you need is included. I may upgrade to an electric pump. I use my air mattress inflator to start, but because it does not have the hose attachment I can only get halfway inflated before I switch to the manual pump. My only complaint is the
dry bag for the phone that came with it. Do not use it on the water, it is not very waterproof. But it was a nice thought by the manufacturer.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2023 by David Caine
Color: 10’6“x32"x6”Blue Shark-Seat
I recently discovered that I love paddle boarding and had to get my own on Prime Day. I have tried 1 fin and 3 fins, and I feel like 3 fins gives the best stability. I got this one specifically for the 3 removable fins. My friend has 3 fins, but only 1 removes and I feel like that just makes it vulne
rable to getting smashed or messed up. I have noticed that I can side angle tip rock the board to the left while paddling right and it will allow me to go straight, which is a cool hack. The narrowness of the board does take some time to get used to, but overall I love it.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023 by CoreyTheFro
Color: 11’x32”x6“Cyclone-Seat
I’d never heard of this brand before got it and I love it! Only down fall is my pump crapped out the second time I used it
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2023 by Wesley
Color: 10’6”x31“x6” Blue-Seat
WOW. I am very pleased with this board. Very stable, easy to inflat, light weight, surprisingly durable. The 3 fins are easy to attach and remove. (I only used the large fin for paddling on the lake.) It took me a minute to figure out where the tube hooked onto the air pump. Light weight made it easy
for this 62 year old to carry. The backpack holds everything nicely & is easy to store. I definitely recommend this for casual paddling in lakes and rivers. I don't surf, so can't speak for the surfers. ENJOY.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2023 by Theresa S. Theresa S.
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Color: 11’x32”x6“Cyclone-Seat
UPDATED REVIEW - We liked the paddleboard itself, but the pump gauge does, but was replaced by the manufacturer. The board was simple to pump up and both my school age daughter and my husband were able to get up on the paddle board and use it in somewhat wavy water. It has been used throughout this s
ummer and we look forward to using it again next summer.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2023 by AlextheGreat
Color: 10’6“x32"x6”Native Floral-Seat
I want to say thank you for for the customer service. I contacted them through email . They made sure I am satisfied with my item.
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2023 by Amazon Customer
Color: 10’6”x32“x6”Cosmos-Seat
Very stable and sturdy easy to inflate no problems at all
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2023 by LOUDMARS
Color: 10’6”x31“x6” Blue-Seat
Solid purchase. Haven't used the seat yet. We use an electric pump to get the SUP mostly inflated. We then use the included pump. You have to keep going and the guage will start to read the pressure. Love that we can easily transport by deflating. So happy!
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023 by Tina1219 Tina1219
Color: 10’6“x32"x6”Native Floral-Seat
I have used it 5 times so far, works like intended. The bag is big enough that I don't struggle to put it back in, no complaints.
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2023 by Ash
Color: 10‘6“x32”6“ Blue Wave-Seat
Love this paddle board! Very durable and quickly inflates. The backpack and accessories are all good quality.
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2023 by Atomic Punk
