Swonder Premium Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board, Ultra Durable & Steady, 11'6" Long 32‘’ Wide 6'' Thick, Full SUP Accessories- Paddle | Backpack | Leash | Pump | Center Fin, Paddling & Surfing

We considered this 11'6" board because we were looking for an affordable board to easily transport with check in luggage and would fit in the trunk of a rental car. If I was spending over $1000 I would just get a fiberglass board.After ordering, the package came on time with Prime shipping. The contents were all intact and secure. There was a strong plastic or flu odor at first.I was able to achieve 12PSI after pumping for about 5min. Each stroke became increasingly more difficult after 12PSI and I was simply too sweaty and impatient to try to reach the max of 15PSI.12PSI seemed to be firm enough for 250lbs of rider on flat water. For choppy conditions I would definitely spend another 5min to try to get those extra few PSI.We took this up to Cave Rock on the East shore of Lake Tahoe and and a blast. I took it on a pontoon boat and we were able to inflate it on the deck. Very convenient.My friends and I took turns doing laps around the rocks riding solo and tandem. It is easier if the passenger is in front and prone. It also helps is the passenger is not heavier than the paddler.The water was fairly flat with the occasional wake from nearby boaters. The Swonder handled smooth enough for a comfortable paddle. Wakes higher than 2ft were a challenge and it took some time getting used to the overall softness in those rare instances.The width of the board was sufficient for someone attempting a few simple yoga poses (cobra, downward dog, warrior 3).The board has of touring shape. The tracking is fine and with 4-5 solid strokes I could feel the board was planing. I noticed there is a tad of rocker on the bottom which makes it nicer than some other no name brands in the $200 price point. There are better options if you’re looking for a board to take into surf, rapids, windy conditions, or open ocean paddling. But, for flat water recreational paddling this is an excellent board that won’t break the bank.The 3-piece paddle is hefty. I didn’t weigh it but you will notice the weight after a few minutes. I may consider upgrading to a carbon travel paddle in the future.The removable center fin is also on the beefy side. Another possible upgrade item for the future.The deck pad is comfortable and offers sufficient grip without being abrasive.At the end of the trip I asked myself, “would it have better to not paddle at all or to paddle an iSUP?” and I was glad I had the board with me.Packing the board away took about 10min. I wiped it down and let the air out. Don’t be alarmed at the loud hiss of the compressed air being released at first. If you use this on the beach, make sure not to get sand in the valve area and also rinse off any salt water.

Update..It actually developed a slow leak along the seam on the right upper side of the board several days after I wrote the original reveiw . We have followed all care listed in the guide. We patched the slow leak as directed . Now there is a second slow leak. We are a little disappointed, especially since it was my husbands birthday gift and I'm still paying it off. I contacted the seller to see if there are any options for us. I still do like the product.Absolutely in love with this paddleboard ! Well worth the money. I had several people tell me inflatable was a huge waste of money and are generally poor quality . This board is anything but poor quality . Well built , it maneuvers significantly easier than the typical lake rental . I was able to learn how to stand and get around very easily . Its wide enough to offer stability with several jet skis and boats around us.

Got the 11' Seems like a good board so far. I love how it packs up into the supplied backpack. You could carry this a few miles easily. A lot of other companies offer a roll up duffel - or nothing at all. I clip a dry sack to the bungee to secure phone/keys etc... Most important - to me - is my 55lb Dutch Shepherd can climb on board with very little assistance (she does wear a vest too). I'd like to add a few more "D" rings to it but glue probably won't hold well. I'll try regardless :)

Nothing to dislike about our new Swonder 11'6 "Glowworm" SUP... WE LOVE IT AND STOOD UP IMMEDIATELY! Great seller/shipper as we received while on vacation at our RV resort per AMAZONS two day timeline. This board didn't have as many reviews as some others but after reading the reviews and comparing features to more expensive inflatable SUP's I was convinced this was a quality product... It is! Plus there is currently a $50 off coupon, all in we were just over $350. Everything included as per the ad and so easy to assemble and inflate, admittedly I didn't even look at the instructions until later. Quality and construction appear to be first rate and zero imperfections or blemishes. Inflation was easier than all of the reviews I read for various boards. Pump is two stroke or one depending on the pressure needs. I had it at 15 PSI in a matter of five minutes. The SUP is very stable and tracks well... Would highly recommend for anyone who are first timers like my wife and I! Think we're going to order another 10'6 for her!

Great paddle board and even better customer service I had a question about the valve which I thought was defective in reality it was my user error. Summer was great and provided easy instructions lining out the step I missed. She even followed up a week later to check and make sure we had no more difficulties. The board itself is great well made nice and solid I’m glad we decided on this board

The item is as described. I’m newer to paddle boarding and I am very happy with this board. Ive blown it up at least 4 times and used it multiple times. I can be on it with my kids for a total of about 300 lbs and we are fine. Keeping the air piece in the up position is very important to minimize air loss when you disconnect the pump. I’ve only used the hand pump and it does fine. Takes about 10 min to blow up. When you think it’s full it’s nowhere near full enough. Definitely blow up to the recommended 15 lbs. I’m very happy with this purchase.

I purchased this paddle board for my husband for Christmas. He loves the quality of the board and the durability of the backpack that it comes with. It’s so convenient to store everything in the bag and it’s easy to carry.

Great product. This is the 4th different brand of paddle board and the quality so far seem to surpass the others. No complaints here so far. I will say the paddle it comes with was a bit heavy compare to another paddle I purchased separately but not a big deal.