Just the name alone, The Kraken, is enough to inspire images of the gargantuan sea monster in the imaginations of paddle boarders everywhere. Like its namesake, this board is a true monster, a large and wide model that provides both a stable ride suitable for even the rawest of beginners, along with a considerable level of surf and […]

This 10’8″ board is an all-around inflatable that tries to bring all the best elements of different paddle board styles together into one. Flat water and straightaways, light chop in the river, even long-distance touring—the NRS Thrive seeks to do it all well, and in many respects it succeeds. This all starts with the design […]

iRocker is known as one of the biggest players in the inflatable stand-up paddle board business and has made a name by specializing in the top-tier inflatable boards that are built for maximum durability. Their CRUISER board is an extension of this, though, priced at a point that makes it much more accessible to a larger […]

ISLE Surf & SUP has a history of producing quality boards for nearly all skill levels, and their Classic Soft Top board epitomizes the impressive builds that customers have come to expect from their wide range of offerings. This old-school design measures 10′ 8″ x 31″ x 5″ and can support riders up to and […]

Whether you spend hours out on the water with your board or just a half hour at a time, there is a pretty good chance that you’ll end up with blisters on your hands and/or fingers. These tend to form as a result of gripping your paddle too firmly. It’s an easy mistake to make, […]