Swonder Premium Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board, Ultra Durable & Steady, 11'6" or 10'6" Long 32‘’ Wide 6'' Thick, Full SUP Accessories- Paddle | Backpack | Leash | Pump | 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.

I purchased this board for my wife for Christmas and I made sure to check it out before I wrapped it up. The board looks great, seems to be a great quality build. I did find the readout on the pump did not work and thats when I was introduced to the fantastic customer service from Esupreme-US. They gave me a couple thing to check then sent a new pump out and stayed in communication the whole time. Just as import as the quality of the product is the quality of the customer service and they were great.

Well the board is well built, but if you are going to run a river with it, you are going to break a fin. Swonder, to their excellent credit, fixed me up after I broke the fin just a few days after purchasing the board, even though the fin is non-standard and no replacement was available anywhere.I admit, I was pissed, and wrote a very negative review, but the Swonder customer service made it all go away. I contacted them about the fins, and they said they hadn't had time to put those up for sale, but they would, and reading my review said they would send me four fins, gratis to fix me up. So, if you break a fin, or even if you don't (would be easy to loose...an extra is recommended as the board is pretty useless without a fin), you can go to swonderdirect.com and purchase extras for $10. I am very happy with the product (it's very stable, even going through rapids), and even happier with the customer service.

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.

Wonderful price, well packaged for shipment, extendable paddle, two way valve air pump (remove the plug for that to work), good grips on the board, feels stable with the extra fins, the backpack is great quality... The coating on the board has some tiny imperfections, overall everything looks sound and the board inflates solidly... For reference the board in the picture is 10'6". Nice covers are included for the fins built into the board, the bigger fin is easily removable yet solid. I'll follow up as it is used more.

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 :)

I'm very happy with my board. It is stable enough to do yoga on and for the kids to take out playing. It is easy to paddle straight and turn. It has a nice grip on top that is still soft for comfort. I also paddled it down a mellow class 1-2 river and it hadled well, even surfing a small standing wave. It is light to carry and quick to put together out of the backpack. Be careful if your paddle comes apart, the separare pieces don't all float. It seems sturdy and well made, overall a good value and lots of fun.