Portofino Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board, 10ft x 33" x 4.75" SUP, All Round Paddleboard With Accessories, Backpack Bag, Adjustable Aluminium Oar, Pump, Pressure Gauge, Leash, Removable Fin

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The Portofino SUP is a complete starter set, so you don’t need anything else. It includes a pump with pressure gauge (15 PSI), telescopic aluminium oar (167-210cm), removable fin, travel bag with easy-load front, coil leash and repair patches. Key specs – Total weight: 8kg; Length: 305cm; Width: 84cm; Height: 12cm; Air pressure: 15PSI; Volume: 300L; How much can it carry? 120kg; Accessories? Includes adjustable paddle, pump, leash, fin, and carrying bag; kayak conversion seat available at extra cost We tested one of the long sleeve dryrobes during our paddle sessions which proved to be such a great addition to the whole experience of keeping cosy and warm before and after. On the sea it offered the ability to get changed into and out of wetsuits before and after the sessions and on river and lake it proved to be an item you just wanted to put on and keep cosy and comfortable in while waiting to get on the water or after each session when cooling down and chatting as the sun went down. Size and air pressure (referred to as PSI) will contribute to how much weight the paddle board can easily support. Make sure you consider potential passengers, not just yourself.

The Portofino 10ft inflatable stand-up paddle board kit is an eminently affordable, robust, easy-to-use board that works very well on calmer waters. A broad nose and wide, flat tail add stability, making the Portofino even more beginner-friendly, and a drop-stitched core gives it a uniform shape that helps it move efficiently over the water. As you'd expect, the bundle includes everything you need to get started SUPing, and you can even add a kayak conversion kit (sold separately) to make it more versatile. Experienced paddlers who can handle both calm and choppy water might choose a touring SUP board, or one that's fit for yoga or fishing. Choosing the best inflatable paddle board is a highly personal experience. You’ll need to think carefully about the kind of features that you need to ensure so you can confidently dive into your new hobby and get the most out of your time on the water. The first thing to consider when buying a stand-up paddle board is the amount of space you have," Decathlon's market manager for swimming and water sports Kornel Pintara told us. "An inflatable stand-up paddle board gives you better flexibility in terms of storing away at home and makes it much easier to transport when you travel to the river, lake or coast. It can easily fit into a car boot and therefore doesn’t take up room for passengers.Then there's the length of the board: a longer board is great for fast paddling and long-distance touring, while a short board (around eight feet long) are ideal for surfing or children. A medium 10ft to 12ft board is a great all-rounder, and for SUP yoga. As someone who has been a big fan of the sport since 2008 I can confirm that paddle boarding is one of the best activities you can get into. The Portofino includes a coil leash with an adjustable neoprene ankle strap to prevent the SUP drifting away if you fall into the water. The cord stretches to 2-metres for greater freedom of movement. Its coiled design helps to stop it dragging in the water and slowing you down. They're considered more durable than hard boards, which can require expensive repairs to dings and dents.

Wider boards are more stable but slower in the water; longer boards are less manoeuvrable but more buoyant. The overall shape ranges from bulbous to slim and shark-like. The slimmer and sharkier the board, the more suitable it is for racing and surf-style activities, but these are fairly advanced operations, so choose based on stability rather than flashiness, to begin with. To start out, you'll be looking for either an all-rounder or a touring-style SUP if you plan to travel longer distances, but either should be relatively stable and tractable to learn the basics on. To find the best inflatable paddleboards, we recruited five novice paddleboarders and two qualified SUP experts to help us rate each board on a calm lake in Surrey.Paddleboarding isn’t just a fun outdoor activity, but a winning way to stay fit and active. Plus, there’s the added bonus of being able to explore our beautiful coastlines, rivers, and canals. Easily accessible and wildly addictive, it requires you to stand on an inflatable board whilst using a paddle to move through the water. A bit like kayaking and surfing rolled into one! The Portofino 10ft SUP Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board is easy to pump up, took us about 6-7 minutes and also easy to deflate (a similar time, perhaps less). Stability