Inflatable SUPs Now Offer Features of Hard Boards

July 10, 2013 - PRLog -- Inflatable boards are now more advanced in design and therefore offer many more options to paddleboarders. People can get the features they want without having to give up the portability and compact storage benefits they like.

iSUPs for Larger Riders and Beginners

For example, there are iSUPs designed for larger riders, like the SHUBU from Boardworks. These are wider boards that provide greater stability and can support more weight. Therefore, they are a good choice for taller individuals, people who want to ride tandem or beginners looking for greater stability.

Racing Boards

Another example are inflatable paddleboards created for racing, like the new Tower Xplorer. These models are typically longer and thicker in design, and the result is a more rigid board with a faster ride.

Paddle Surfing

Paddle surfers who want to take their boards with them on vacation can get an inflatable SUP specifically for riding waves.  Boards that are easier to maneuver and have progressive rocker, like the C4 Waterman, are now available as inflatable versions.

Fishing

There are also iSUPs made for fishing, such as the Badfish SUP. This larger board provides greater stability plus additional rings to attach and transport fishing gear.

Originally, inflatable paddleboards were purchased because they were easier to transport and took up minimal storage space. The user could deflate the equipment, roll it up and and store it or carry it in a compact bag.

People who purchased inflatable SUPs didn’t have many options when it came to features. Athletes who wanted to use their boards for certain activities, like racing or surfing, would need to buy a hard board.

Inflatable Paddleboards have come a long way. To find out more about the different styles, features and prices, visit the Inflatable SUP Shop at http://www.inflatablesupshop.com. (http://www.inflatablesupshop.com)