Over all I am truly grateful for the companies integrity for quality and service to their customers, they could have never responded or never replaced the board.

I bought this board around the 3rd week of June 2021, I had never owned an inflatable paddle board prior and only been on hard boards.

When I received it I pumped it up and it was fine, when I took it out onto the water it started leaking immediately (like i thought the water hurt it) after google, youtube and asking people in the SUP groups online everyone suggested that I tighten the valve with the plastic tightener that it came with. When I did this the tightener broke and so did 1 of the arms inside the valve area. At this point I'm very frustrated because I genuinely just wanted to be on the water I didn't care what it looked like I just wanted to SUP and feel safe.

(yellow markings are indicator of space between the valve and the black seal, its kind of hard to see with all the epoxy layered on it and last pic shows the space difference from 1st board and 2nd board)

Once inflated I did the test soap and water test where you put a little bit of soap in a cup of water and poor it on the board to see where the leak is coming from. Well It was coming from all around the valve where I have the yellow markings. I tried at least 4 different glues, resin and epoxy all marine and over 3k PSI
(1 worked out of the 4 SOLAREZ UV Cure Epoxy) I bought 1 of them for almost $60 from a military store that was for rafts. The issue I was running into was that I did not have a layered on patch for the area as I need to inflate the board.

Once I found the epoxy that worked without a layered patch I could still hear air coming out of it.... So I did the soap and water test again, now it was coming out of the string hole that is meant to keep the cap attached to the board, and leaking on the outside of the black seal that touches the blue part of the board. HOW is this possible IDK. So I cut the string and laid epoxy over it while covering the entire black seal out to the board area. And it work! it was not very pretty and by this time the black mat started lifting honestly I didn't even care about it because I just wanted to float. This held up for about 3 paddles and on the 3rd paddle the valve from inside where you push to inflate or deflate started leaking. Now what.......😭

So I reached out to the company who 1. Responded very quickly 2. Was nothing but understanding and eager to help fix the issue. 3. followed through with their promise. (a lot of companies do not try to even resolve the issue so I'm very grateful)

And yes, I could have returned the board when I first received it but at the time I didn't know how they were supposed to look, I didn't know that the valve was defected from the start and the placing was never supposed to have that amount of space between the valve and the black seal.
I just wanted to be out on the water, I've waited 4 years to invest the money to get one and I was willing to make anything work.

The company sent me a new board it arrived in 7 days and it was a world difference! first off I did not need to pump as much 😂 apparently pumping a leaking board is 2x the work. The seal was tight and placed properly and I have not had any issues with the mat lifting. I have taken the 2nd board out 3 times now (I wanted to make sure it was really working before I left a review) and it is hold all the air in I am not seeing any lifting along the seams on the side of the board (board 1 did have lifting seams but I had bigger issues at the time)

I am loving this board it is so light in comparison to other boards, I do a lot of river paddling and have to portage my board over different areas to get to the other side of waterfalls or just smaller rock formations. With the Bungee ties at the front Im able to pack a lunch ,water and my portal speaker which makes a great SUP day trip for me!

The short version: Quit looking and buy this board.

I've been paddling over 7 years and own several hard boards and 4 inflatables. For a high performance inflatable you'd need to spend at least double this amount for something like an Xterra, which I have.

However, for this price range you can't go wrong with this board. In fact, I've bought two. It also come with a leash so that will save a few bucks.

Inflate:
The hand pump that comes with this board is better than the others I have. It inflates as well as deflates, but you're still going to get a workout. And if you're the average woman it will be difficult at best. My wife is strong and she has difficulty.

I prefer the electric pump, which you can get the orange one here on Amazon for $70.00. I highly recommend it.

Be sure to inflate this board to the maximum 15 psi. That one or two extra psi will make a big difference on the water. If you lose some air when you pull off the hose then re-inflate it.

Ride:
Unless you're a really tall, heavy person, this board is great for beginners ( check the weight capacity). We teach our novice friends on these boards before we move them to a hard board. If they fall or want to paddle on their knees, an inflatable is better than a hard board.

10'6" x32" x 6" thick is a great size. DO NOT BUY ANY 4"THICK INFLATABLES.

The nose on this one is slightly more pointed than a lot of lnflatables so it cuts through the water better.

As you gain experience and want to go faster, the inflatables with a big rounded nose are going to hold you back. We have one and call it the Bus.

The 3 fins keep the board tracking straighter, especially for beginners.

32" is the maximum width I would recommended. Any wider and you'll be reaching out too far to the side, which will keep you from tracking straight and will also increase the odds of you falling off the side.

That little kicker on the back is fun for more experienced paddlers. You can easily hop back and get the nose right up in the air for a spin turn.

The paddle:
As with all paddles that come with inflatables, they suck. Invest a few buck in the BPS adjustable carbon fiber or fiberglass paddle sold here on Amazon. You'll be glad you did.

All in all, in this price range this is the board I would recommend. It is a really fun, stable board.

Have fun and practice safety. Wear the ankle tether and a life vest or belt vest. I'm an excellent swimmer and have paddled for 7 years and I never paddle without a belt vest and a leash.

My sister and I both got these paddle boards and have taken them out on a local lake a few times. We're still getting the hang of it as we're new to the sport and have to be careful when it's windy. This feels like a good board to learn on. It's about 20 lbs lighter than the board we rented. This made a big difference in carrying it. I actually had to have help carrying regular paddle board to the water but not this one. Although I couldn't always stand up it was easy to maneuver. Turns nicely. Nothing can beat the fact that I can transport it in a backpack AND it fits in the trunk of my car. My boyfriend was able to inflate it but a lot of people were using pumps. I love the color. The board itself is beautiful. The price was good too. My boyfriend and dad are buying them too. My dad is disabled- hips, ankle, arthritis, etc and enjoys it. It takes some practice but I'm really enjoying it. I recommend it for experienced riders as well as beginners. I know that I'm going to use the board a lot bc of how easy it is to pack up and go. The backpack itself,
when full, is light enough for me to carry. Another great thing about it is storing it. No need to take up the whole garage mounting it. That's a big reason we couldn't buy one before we found the inflatable one. Where I live it's very hot outside so this is a perfect winter sport. Don't forget your life jacket and a tool to tighten the paddle itself. I took my niece out on the board to and she loved it. We didn't have any problems with her climbing on and off and we were very stable during the ride. If you're in the market for your own this is a good choice. I feel confident in telling all my friends and family to purchase one of their own. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

This is really a great board to have when going to a lake or reservoir. Pumps up pretty easily. Pacs up well into the backpack.The only reason I give a 4 star is because the gauge never worked on the pump.

I've never supped before. Went out on the bay today, it was mostly flat and a light breeze. I fell off a few times, never got on my feet but I was able to get all the way up on my knees. I plan on putting a beach chair on it to use as a kayak, but figured I'd give standing a try. Didn't bring a chair though so that remains to be seen on balance issues. Maybe I'll outrig some catamaran floats as training wheels, especially if I try to use it in the winter. Anyway I guess that doesn't pertain to the product, so here we go:

The pump is so much better than the little one I got with my inflatable kayak! When I read it was a two way pump, I thought that meant it inflated on the up and down stroke. I'm still not sure if it does, but one side sucks and one side blows, so you can use it to get the air out when you're done. Pumping didn't take too long, maybe ten minutes. The pressure gauge didn't work though, but I stood on it when it looked full, and it felt very solid.

For deflating I pressed the button in the inflation hole to release the higher pressure, then I removed the hose from the pump and screwed it into the hole on the board, and rolled the board up to squeeze the air out. I didn't end up using the pump to suck every last bit out, and it still fit right back into it's bag, which I cannot say for my kayak.

The board was great, felt very solid. I might not have been centered correctly because it was hard to go straight at times, though one time I must have been cooking as I was so focused on balancing I looked up and realized I was getting a bit far from shore for my first go.

The paddle seems high quality too, it's metal but lightweight, probably will still sink though as it's not watertight

Can't wait to try it with a chair, too bad all the stores just stopped carrying them once I wanted one, yet another thing I'll have to buy online, sigh