What Size SUP paddleboard is right for you?
With so many options out there these days, choosing your paddleboard can be a daunting task. And it’s no small investment, so you want to make sure to pick the right one! Below you’ll find a guide to help you pick the perfect paddleboard.
One of the most important aspects to look at is size. You don’t want a paddleboard so big that you can’t maneuver it, and you don’t want a paddleboard so small that it won’t keep you afloat.
Let’s talk about thickness first. If you’re over 150 lbs. you should be shooting for a thickness of at least 6 inches. Under 150 lbs, a 4 inch paddleboard will be just fine for you.
As far as length and width are concerned, you have to give up one thing to get improvement on another. What I mean by that is that the more long and narrow your paddleboard is, the faster you can go. But the wider your paddleboard is, the more stable it will be so that you don’t fall off.