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Do you need a wetsuit for paddleboarding?Not in warm water. Below about 75°F a wetsuit helps, and below 60°F you need a wetsuit or drysuit. Go by water temperature, not air. Here's how to choose.4 min read
  1. What to wear while paddleboarding5 min read
  2. When Is The Best Time To Buy A Paddle Board?4 min read
  3. How to store a paddle board5 min read
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165 lb
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Your fitBeginner, inflatable
Length
10′6″
Width
33″
Thickness
6″
Volume
260 L
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All 54 boards carry 165 lbUnder 11 feet is the most popular size for all-round paddling.
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Technique 9

How to hold a paddle board paddleOctober 16, 2021How to improve balance for paddle boardingSeptember 26, 2021How to carry a paddle boardAugust 17, 2021How to catch a wave on a paddleboardJuly 28, 2021

Buying advice 14

When Is The Best Time To Buy A Paddle Board?September 26, 2021Are foam paddle boards good?September 26, 2021How to build a prone paddleboardJune 27, 2021Can you use a kayak as a paddleboard?March 26, 2021

Safety and conditions 10

What to wear while paddleboardingSeptember 21, 2021Should I wear a life jacket paddle boarding?August 17, 2021Do you need a life jacket on a paddle board?July 23, 2021Do you need a wetsuit for paddleboarding?March 26, 2021

Care and setup 8

How to clean a stand up paddle boardOctober 16, 2021How to pack an inflatable paddle boardOctober 16, 2021Is it OK to leave an inflatable SUP inflated?August 17, 2021How to lock up a paddle boardJuly 25, 2021

Fitness 6

How long does it take to paddle board 1 mile?February 17, 2021How fast can you paddle board?February 16, 2021What is the average speed of a paddle board?February 16, 2021What Muscles Does Paddle Boarding Work?February 4, 2021

Activities 8

How to paddle board with a babySeptember 5, 2021How to become a paddle board instructorSeptember 1, 2021What does SUP mean?August 19, 2021What is paddle board bowfishing?July 25, 2021
Board reviews

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15′ Isle Inflatable Megalodon Paddle Board Review: Paddle Board Nation review coverFeatured review15′ Isle Inflatable Megalodon Paddle Board ReviewOur 15' ISLE Megalodon review, updated for the Megalodon 3: a giant multi-person inflatable SUP. Specs, price, what's in the box, pros, cons and who it suits.6.8out of 10Read the review
Where to paddle

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San Diego, CA6 spotsThe best places to paddle board in San Diego: Mission Bay, La Jolla Shores, Coronado, Oceanside Harbor and more, with launch spots, rentals and local rules.
  • Mission Bay
  • La Jolla Shores and the sea caves
  • Coronado Ferry Landing and Tidelands Park
  • Oceanside Harbor
  • Agua Hedionda Lagoon (Carlsbad)
  • + 1 more
Read the San Diego guideAustin, TX5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Austin: Lady Bird Lake, Barton Creek, Red Bud Isle, Lake Austin and Lake Travis, with launch spots, rentals and local rules.
  • Lady Bird Lake
  • Barton Creek
  • Red Bud Isle
  • Lake Austin
  • Lake Travis
Read the Austin guideNewport Beach, CA5 spotsWhere to paddle board in Newport Beach: Balboa Peninsula, Balboa Island, the Back Bay and Blackies, with launch spots, rentals, harbor rules and areas to avoid.
  • Balboa Peninsula (harbor side)
  • Balboa Island
  • Newport Dunes and the Back Bay
  • Lido Isle
  • Blackies (Newport Pier)
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