Paddle boards operate just like a surfboard<\/a> in that they feature a flat surface that you stand on top of and balance on. Unlike a surfboard, however, paddle boards, especially inflatables may not always feature a slightly curved nose. This lack of curve may keep you from being able to execute quick and agile moves on waves.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nHowever, if you\u2019re looking to do some easy, beginner level surfing, then you could use a paddle board. Just make sure you use a board that is rather narrow, the right length for your size, and able to cut through the water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Verdict: Are Inflatable Paddle Boards Better Than Solid Paddle Boards?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ask any paddlers who have an iSUP and they\u2019ll likely tell you they love their board. The question of whether or not an inflatable paddle board is better than a hard board really depends on the person and their paddling needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Overall however, inflatables have become such a popular option because of how easy they are to pack, transport, and store away. If you are just getting started in the world of paddle boarding, inflatables are excellent options to go with. They are lightweight, easy to learn on, and just as fun to use as any other hard paddle board out there. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
If you’re in the market for a paddle board, the first question you’ll be faced with is whether you want an inflatable SUP board or a hard paddle board. Both can offer superb performance, but picking the right one depends on what type of activity you will be using it for. Let\u2019s take a look … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4312,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_stopmodifiedupdate":false,"_modified_date":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.paddleboardtips.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4307"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.paddleboardtips.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.paddleboardtips.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paddleboardtips.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paddleboardtips.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4307"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.paddleboardtips.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4307\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5335,"href":"https:\/\/www.paddleboardtips.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4307\/revisions\/5335"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paddleboardtips.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4312"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.paddleboardtips.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4307"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paddleboardtips.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4307"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.paddleboardtips.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4307"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}