If you are looking to learn the sport of paddleboarding, you have most likely explored buying equipment. Having your own gear can be expensive to buy, but will end up costing less in the end since you can prevent high gear rental charges.
There are a variety of various paddleboard styles you can buy, including inflatable. Boards that are inflated have a number of benefits, however there are a few disadvantages. These kinds of boards are made with a specific individual in mind who will appreciate the benefits and not mind the disadvantages. Let's take a look at how they vary.
Ease in Transporting Them
Inflatable SUPs can be deflated and delivered in a medium sized bag. This means that paddlers don't have to load a big board on the top of their cars. They can also be transported on planes without requiring a large fee typically charged for extra-large baggage.
Since they can be rolled up into a smaller, more compact size, these boards can be conveniently locked in a vehicle, transported on one's back and stored without taking up much area. Traditional fiberglass boards do not offer these benefits. Individuals who have a board rack on their car, ample storage area and no need to lock their boards while carrying them, this might not cause a problem.
Work Required to Pump up the Board
Inflatable boards typically require a manual hand pump to be pumped up. This can take between 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the strength of the person doing the inflating. Pumping air into a paddleboard takes work, and for some small women, it can be a chore. Traditional boards naturally do not require this additional work, and some individuals like the benefit of not having to constantly inflate and deflate their gear.
Maneuverability
The firmness of inflatable boards varies. In general, the cheaper boards have a lower psi inflation, and therefore are less firm. This means that they can bounce more in choppy water or surf. For newbies, this can feel more unstable. For people paddling on lakes or various other flat water locations, they might not be able to notice a difference and therefore not care.
Conventional boards can offer a more easy trip and greater maneuverability. Paddlers desiring a fast board that is simpler to turn and move around (ie those who wish to race or do regular workouts) are more likely to opt for a hard board rather than the inflatable kind, which are more designed to the recreational paddler or someone interested in yoga paddleboard classes.
From my experience and research, inflatable paddleboards do not leak air very often. That said, many models have a patch kit just in case. These boards look and feel like a hard board to individuals not knowledgeable about the different styles of boards, and most novice buyers are impressed at how they do.
When buying, it is a good idea to compare the features of different options as well as prices, so you can get an SUP that you enjoy.
There are a variety of various paddleboard styles you can buy, including inflatable. Boards that are inflated have a number of benefits, however there are a few disadvantages. These kinds of boards are made with a specific individual in mind who will appreciate the benefits and not mind the disadvantages. Let's take a look at how they vary.
Ease in Transporting Them
Inflatable SUPs can be deflated and delivered in a medium sized bag. This means that paddlers don't have to load a big board on the top of their cars. They can also be transported on planes without requiring a large fee typically charged for extra-large baggage.
Since they can be rolled up into a smaller, more compact size, these boards can be conveniently locked in a vehicle, transported on one's back and stored without taking up much area. Traditional fiberglass boards do not offer these benefits. Individuals who have a board rack on their car, ample storage area and no need to lock their boards while carrying them, this might not cause a problem.
Work Required to Pump up the Board
Inflatable boards typically require a manual hand pump to be pumped up. This can take between 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the strength of the person doing the inflating. Pumping air into a paddleboard takes work, and for some small women, it can be a chore. Traditional boards naturally do not require this additional work, and some individuals like the benefit of not having to constantly inflate and deflate their gear.
Maneuverability
The firmness of inflatable boards varies. In general, the cheaper boards have a lower psi inflation, and therefore are less firm. This means that they can bounce more in choppy water or surf. For newbies, this can feel more unstable. For people paddling on lakes or various other flat water locations, they might not be able to notice a difference and therefore not care.
Conventional boards can offer a more easy trip and greater maneuverability. Paddlers desiring a fast board that is simpler to turn and move around (ie those who wish to race or do regular workouts) are more likely to opt for a hard board rather than the inflatable kind, which are more designed to the recreational paddler or someone interested in yoga paddleboard classes.
From my experience and research, inflatable paddleboards do not leak air very often. That said, many models have a patch kit just in case. These boards look and feel like a hard board to individuals not knowledgeable about the different styles of boards, and most novice buyers are impressed at how they do.
When buying, it is a good idea to compare the features of different options as well as prices, so you can get an SUP that you enjoy.
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