{"id":1360,"date":"2021-05-11T07:00:17","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T07:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paddleboardtips.com\/?p=1360"},"modified":"2022-12-23T09:13:27","modified_gmt":"2022-12-23T09:13:27","slug":"what-size-paddle-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paddleboardtips.com\/what-size-paddle-board\/","title":{"rendered":"What Size Paddle Board Do I Need?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\u201cWhat paddle board size do I need?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is a question you’ll hear often, especially from beginners. Having the right size paddle board is key to having a good time on the water.\u00a0Too wide or long and you may struggle to paddle and maneuver your SUP. Too short and narrow and you may end up in the water more often than you’d like!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most popular all-around paddle boards are 10′ to 11′ long and 32″ to 34″ wide<\/strong>. If you’re tall or heavier than average, I’d recommend a slightly longer board \u2013 11′ to 12′.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read on to find out how to choose the perfect SUP size for your weight and height.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n