{"id":4025,"date":"2022-05-24T08:42:20","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T08:42:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.www.paddleboardtips.com\/?p=4025"},"modified":"2023-05-18T08:25:03","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T08:25:03","slug":"sup-anchors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paddleboardtips.com\/sup-anchors\/","title":{"rendered":"The 8 Best Paddle Board Anchors (2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Whether it\u2019s for fishing, yoga, swimming, meditation, or just chilling out, you need a paddle board anchor when you want to remain stationary on your SUP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n I tested eight paddle board anchors and found the iRocker SUP Anchor<\/a><\/strong> to be the best overall.<\/strong> This grappling anchor is easy to carry yet strong enough to hold you in position.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The iRocker SUP anchor is made from hard-wearing galvanized steel<\/strong> and has a generous 64-feet of rope<\/strong>. It even includes a neat storage bag<\/strong>. Read more about the iRocker Anchor here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Not everyone is looking for the same things in a SUP anchor though. So, read on for some other options. I’m sure that one of the paddle board anchors below will work well for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out this selection to find the best paddle board anchor for your SUP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This grapnel anchor is perfect for securing your SUP. The iRocker pack<\/a> includes 64-feet of rope<\/strong> which is the longest of any I reviewed. This makes it the best anchor here for deeper water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While the 3.3 lbs weight isn\u2019t the heaviest, I liked how solid the anchor feels. It will hold your board perfectly on both sandy and rocky terrains. There is a stainless steel clip to attach to your board\u2019s D-ring. There\u2019s also an included buoy to make it easy to retrieve the anchor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I especially liked the included storage bag<\/strong>. It has a drawstring to keep everything neat inside and a carry handle so you can sling it over your shoulder while you\u2019re walking down the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gili\u2019s 4-fluke folding anchor<\/a> weighs 3.5 lbs, and you can use it for SUPs and other small watercraft. Unlike most other anchors, this kit is available in a choice of four colors. <\/strong>You can pick from <\/strong>silver galvanized or coated orange, green, or blue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The grapnel comes with 30-feet of 7mm marine-grade rope. <\/strong>The rope is high-visibility yellow with the silver anchor and black with colored accents on the coated models. <\/strong>There is a durable stainless steel snap hook to attach to your board. There\u2019s also a PVC marker buoy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s a 5-liter dry bag<\/strong> that neatly holds the anchor and rope and stops water from leaking into your car at the end of the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Our next best paddle board anchor choice is a galvanized steel grapnel anchor<\/a> for paddle boards, jet skis, small boats, kayaks, and canoes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The anchor weighs 3.5 lbs<\/strong> and is entirely corrosion-resistant. I found that the anchor collar was easy to use and smoothly slides to lock the four flukes in place when you are ready to stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 40-foot of black dragline<\/strong> lets you anchor in medium and shallow waters, and the buoy ball makes it effortless to pull up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The SUP anchor measures just 12\u201d x 3\u201d when closed and can be kept along with all the accessories in the included nylon storage bag.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This portable folding grapnel anchor<\/a> is ideal to stop your paddle board from moving in shallow waters. The anchor is made from galvanized metal<\/strong> to resist corrosion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The grapnel itself weighs 3.5 lbs<\/strong> and comes with everything you need to use it with your SUP, canoe, or other small watercraft. There is 40-feet of \u00bc\u201d anchor rope<\/strong> that has a buoy ball to help you to find your rope once you\u2019ve detached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In common with many grapnel anchors, I found that this anchor held my board well in a horizontal drag. The flukes did a great job gripping whatever they found on a rocky bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s a neat carrying case with the anchor kit to keep it tidy. The manufacturers offer a 60-day satisfaction guarantee<\/strong>, so you can return it if it\u2019s not what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a 3.5 lbs grapnel engineered from rust-resistant galvanized metal<\/strong>. In practice, it is easy to use and a good choice for your best paddle board anchor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The anchor kit<\/a> includes 40-foot of \u00bc\u201d marine-grade rope<\/strong> and a 2\u201d buoy ball. There\u2019s a good quality stainless steel clip to attach the rope to your SUP. I found that this was easy to use, even with cold hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The nylon storage bag is good for keeping all the parts together and has the bonus of protecting your SUP from damage from the anchor prongs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best Marine offers a satisfaction guarantee<\/strong> and says they\u2019ll give you a full refund if you\u2019re not happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Gradient Fitness anchor<\/a> is a four-fluke design<\/strong> grapnel anchor for small watercraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The drawstring bag means that everything stays together as you travel. The kit has 25 feet of 7mm diameter marine-grade rope, <\/strong>and there\u2019s a stainless steel snap hook to make clipping to your board easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This versatile anchor comes in a bright green finish<\/strong>. The manufacturer offers a 90-day satisfaction guarantee<\/strong> to ensure that you are delighted with your purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This 3.5 lb grapnel anchor<\/a> comes with 25 feet of anchor line<\/strong>, making it a good choice for shallow waters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The grapnel is painted bright red<\/strong>. The included bag is sufficient to hold the anchor, the rope, and the float ball together. Unlike some bags, it has padding, which stops the anchor rattling on your board.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPaddle Board Anchors Compared<\/h2>\n\n\n
The Eight Best Paddle Board Anchors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. iRocker SUP Anchor – Best Overall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n
2. Gili Grapnel Anchor Kit – Best for Style<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n
3. Nixy Paddle Board Anchor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n
4. Olivia & Aiden Folding Paddle Board Anchor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n
5. Best Marine SUP Anchor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n
6. Gradient Fitness Marine Anchor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n
7. MarineNow Portable Folding Anchor for SUP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n
8. Attwood Folding Anchor\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>\n\n\n