As our appreciation for outdoor adventures continues to grow, with lakes and mountain holidays and camping trips with the family as appealing as ever, we can't think of a better time to invest in a stand-up paddle board to get exploring.

Cruising boards like the Bluefin Cruise combine elements of all-rounders (the width & tipping stability) and tourers (sporty shape & good glide). Width Your skill level could also determine the type of board you buy. Inflatable paddle boards are ideal for beginners and often come in wider designs, which newbies prefer. If you already have an inflatable SUP that you love, you probably don’t need to shell out for the Drive Neo. Likewise, if you only get your paddleboard out a few weekends out of the year, then this might not be the right board to splurge on just yet.In paddle boarding, the paddle movement is performed thousands of times during each tour. Here, every gram is noticeable. In practice, models made of the (much lighter) materials fiberglass and carbon are particularly convincing. For beginners and general leisure paddling, inflatable paddle boards offer a few benefits over the narrower hard SUP boards. However, a paddle board is an investment and should be considered as such. Again, quality has its price. Because the Drive Neo is motorized, it does make some noise while it’s working on the water. The sound is not loud enough to prevent you from having casual conversation or from hearing your surroundings, but it might be enough to disturb you if you’re looking for a totally zenned-out paddle. On the downside, touring boards are a little harder to maneuver and offer less tipping stability. When riding touring boards, however, the same principle applies as when riding a bicycle. The first meters are still a bit wobbly, but once speed is built up, the board is also much more stable in the water. The whole thing is also called “running stability”.

Also the respective boards made by Lidl, Aldi, Bauhaus & co make up a decent portion of the paddle boards sold. The extremely long construction of 427 cm to its slim 76 cm width makes the Penguin Competition true to its model name suitable for competition. They also take time to inflate before you can head out on the water. You'll want to buy an electric pump for ease. You shouldn’t save too much on the boards. Most impressively, this was shown to us during a conversation with a manufacturer of very inexpensive paddle boards. Length We saw a similar debate play out when e-bikes first hit the market alongside standard bikes. Sure, the mechanics of riding the bike are the same on either model, but having an e-bike means you can more easily power through harsher terrain, tread longer distances and enjoy a more relaxed, less physically demanding ride.

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Touring boards are built longer and narrower. In addition, the nose (board tip) is much more pointed and the tail is either also tapered or the board has a hard breakaway edge. In recent years, the top 3 of our best lists looked a bit different. For the sake of transparency: Paddle Board Review 2021 Inflatable paddleboards have become a fun, space-saving and convenient way to more easily explore lakes, rivers and oceans at any age. And now you can add a little horsepower to your ride with the SipaBoards Drive Neo, a first-of-its kind, fully integrated self-inflating and motorized electric stand-up paddleboard (SUP).

Actioncam mount: Some boards are also equipped with a mount for action cameras. For paddlers who want to record videos of their own trips, an action cam mount is a great thing. The biggest strength of the touring boards is the good straight running. You don’t have to change the paddle side so often, which is particularly noticeable on longer tours.They also hurt less if you fall on them and while hard boards are known for offering better performance and speed, an inflatable board has numerous advantages - including cost.

In our iSUP test, we of course noted positively when a paddle board already comes in a set with all kinds of accessories. Ideally, beginners don’t need to buy any equipment at all in addition to the included accessories. Before buying a SUP board, you'll need to consider your skill level and the type of riding you plan on doing. You'll also want to think about the board's weight, capacity, price and size. There are, of course, large, really high-quality boards with outstanding stiffness, such as the large Bluefin Cruise (Carbon) models (12′ or 15′) or also the Skinfox Whale. However, these clearly go in the direction of “high-priced”. If that is within the scope for you, you are certainly well served.We were very impressed with the build quality of the Bluefin Cruise. The robust construction makes the board durable. Get started with the best in-house brand that watersport has to offer with Decathlon’s very own — Itiwit. Our specialist team is made up of SUP enthusiasts that know stand-up paddling inside-out, including the unique demands paddlers face on the open water, whether it’s for touring, racing or surfing.