20 Best Inflatable Paddle Board With Kayak Seat (2023 Updated)

I’ve wanted to try a SUP for a while but being a big guy and the lack of models that are out there for bigger paddlers and the costs of the few that had the weight carrying capacity, I’ve held off and stuck to my kayaks.

When I saw this one and being on sale, I decided to give it a try. I’m happy I did. I also ordered a seat and foot brace to use it in kayak mode as I want to do some fly fishing with it too and having a clean board with little for lines to snag on was also a draw.

I haven’t gotten to try or use it in SUP mode yet since it’s been ridiculously windy where I am but did paddle it in yak mode with the seat and foot brace. It’s quite comfortable in yak mode. I was riding high and dry on the board.

Pump is quite nice. I do use a little handheld rechargeable pump like the Kokopelli to initially inflate the board as much as it can and then finish it with the floor pump inflating it to 15 psi. I have no problem with the hose staying attached pumping it up to 15 psi.

I have to wonder with reviews I’ve read where people say they have to hold the hose onto the kayak after 10 psi – you do realize you twist the hose connector onto the valve to keep it in place – right? It’s not going anywhere if you do that.

Then untwist it to remove when inflated to your desired pressure. Looking forward to more paddling both seated and standing with mine. Seems like a great board to try if you’ve never tried or had one.

Nice combination inflatable. This one is replacing the inflatable that was purchased about 10 years ago. This one is nice and sturdy but, the vinyl is not as strong as the old board. Some how the first time out the underside came up with 2 small marks on the bottom.

A few hours later went to use it and noticed it had deflated slightly. Thought that was odd. Checked for leaking at the valve, OK. Checked the top, OK. Then flipped over and found the 2 small marks, and that’s where the leaks were.

The vinyl is very thin compared to the old board. So, beware of this issue. We need to locate some vinyl adhesive and do a repair on a board that was used once. Kinda disappointing. But, the board is very stable, not so sure if I want to use it to fish from though, fish do have fins.

Don’t think it would with stand that.

We are very very happy with this purchase! My wife has the 10’6”. I wanted stability for learning. No need for speed. Pros: (There are many). We paid 95$ extra for expedited shipping. Ordered late in the afternoon and it arrived in a remarkable two days.

Packaging is best we have seen. This end of their operation is first class. Very stable. I’m taller and almost 70 years old and had no problems on the board. Seat is wonderfully comfortable, especially with the foot rest.

Awesome for me to switch back and forth between Kayak and SUP while afloat. Able to SUP with seat in tact. The foot rest helps with up and down as it gives hand support. It fits easily back in the well designed bag.

Strong zipper and easy to carry. Easy to deflate and pack. Why don’t more companies get this? It’s why you buy an inflatable. Cons: the brass swivel spring snaps are a bit small and challenging to put in place.

We bought ones a size up. No need to struggle with this. Easy fix for them and I hope they make the small but important improvement. We would purchase again without hesitation. And yes-the cost makes it a great bargain.

As one who lives by the sea, I found myself watching more and more folks bringing them on holiday and giving it a go. I did several hours of reading up on what paddle boarding involved and the sort of money I should expect to pay.

This turned out to be a great choice with the right dimensions for a beginner with good balance and coordination. It will easily take one other adult sitting or two small children. The bag itself is useful although I generally carry the board from the beach to the car, only putting it back in the bag when returning to my vehicle.

Rolling it up on the sand will be quite messy. The paddle is sturdy and easy to adjust, essential when moving from sitting to standing.

This board has held up incredibly well to frequent use! I have taken it out on rivers at least 20 times since I got it and have had ZERO problems. I discovered it is sturdy enough to support TWO adults (one sitting) with TWO small dogs.

It’s super stable, I have not fallen off it yet, even in big wake. I never go paddling without my dog and I am especially impressed with how well this board had held up to doggy nails– no visible signs of damage! Honestly I couldn’t be happier with this purchase.

This paddleboard is suitable for all levels as it has excellent balance, unlike some cheaper products where finding a reason not to quit as a beginner can be quite difficult. Here, particularly if you start simple like on a canal, for example, you’ll find balancing relatively easy, and then you’ll be able to start to experience all the joys of paddle-boarding – and it is a rather wonderful hobby to have.

We bought 2 of these and then bought a third. Great value for money and so much fun to use. The pump is not that great but we bought a better quality one separately. For the price you can’t complain.

We’ve used these boards a lot. I like that they come with a kayak paddle and seat. They are good for kids (9 and 12) too and quite stable. They deflate and fold up easily and don’t take up too much space.

Our friends were so taken with them they then bought 3. I should be on commission!.

Was not sure this would be good as a second family board. Our first cost a whopping 350. This board is a brilliant board. Wider and shallower than most cheap boards which improves stability and great if you do lots of sea paddling, and has all the add ins included.

The only difference is the cheaper looking bag. no biggy. Just got back from a family holiday in France and used it for sea and estuary paddling, sea kayaking (with two of us on the board) around the coast and my husband even used it to surf.

Highly recommend this as a starter board for anyone.

I got this paddle board after reading many excellent reviews and it didn’t disappoint. It has everything you need to get started and is easily big enough for an adult and child in front. It is a mighty beast and blowing up the last 5 psi is hard work but do-able.

I’m 65 year old woman and blew the whole board up in less than 10 minutes. The service from Osprey Action Sports was faultless with a quick delivery time and a discount for signing up to their email.

I highly recommend them as a company and this particular paddle board.

Context of review – I’m 6’4″, 190 lbs and use the board for fishing the grass flats in the Gulf of Mexico several times a week. I swapped out the main center fin that comes with it for 4 of the side-bite fins for shallower drafting.

I’ve previously had inflatable boards so comparing performance to that. Pros: – Performance – The hull cuts through chop and wind very nicely. It glides well and tracks straight. I think it would track straighter with the larger center fin, but I’m not willing to give up the drafting depth.

– Stability – Plenty stable. No concerns here. – Gatorshell – This stuff seems legit. It’s been very resilient to scuffs/bumps. – Accessories/Layout – I really like the two sand spear thru-hulls for anchoring in any direction in wind/current.

I made my own sand spears out of 3/4″ PVC super cheap and they fit into the velcro holders fine. The two sets of receivers for racks are nice too. Again, I just used PVC and made my own rod holder rack for ~$10.

– Transportation – The board is easy to carry with the center handle. I have a regular-bed Tacoma and am able to transport no problems (although I had to add some d-rings in the front of my bed for tieing down the nose of the board) Cons: EVA Foam – The Silver King board has this cross-hatch pattern cut into the rear deck foam.

After my 3rd trip out, I noticed that one of the diamond pieces of foam came off and another was peeling off. Several around the edge had also fallen off. See pics. Warranty – While overall, their support and warranty folks were very responsive and good to work with, I was very frustrated to have a brand new board with spots falling off my deck foam.

I filed a warranty complaint simply asking for some of the black foam to replace the piece that came off (probably $5 in materials). They were very generous and offered a $100 gift card to their store for my troubles, but didn’t have the replacement foam to fix it.

They suggested I track down their suppliers, find the right part, order it myself and then they may consider doing a partial refund. The board had been out 3 times and this was under warranty. Flat out – it should have been covered – no questions asked.

Paddle – The paddle is very nice, lightweight, has an awesome design on it and is very rigid. I’m putting it in the cons section for 2 reasons. First and foremost, this is BOTE’s flagship board meant to support big people.

The paddle is too short for someone who’s 6’4″ unless you extend it beyond the “STOP” point and risk breakage. Second, it’s a two-piece paddle. While the joint is very sturdy and doesn’t slip/spin like cheaper paddles, you’ve got this joint piece right about where your lower hand goes.

Net, if I’m going to spend $2000 for a paddle board and get this awesomely decorated paddle design to match my board, I’d like to have the option to get one that fits my height vs. buy a completely new paddle.

Absolutely a great board on all fronts and for those considering an inflatable in this category, just cut to the chase and do it. I have had gatorshells in a 12. 5 Bug Slinger and a 14 ft Rackham for general paddling and a fishing platform with most days out on various lakes in the Adirondaks and usually on smooth water.

With my wife’s gatorshell and my Rackham, we have our rooftop loading method down but the inflatables load up easy in our SUV and this has worked out well for transport on trips with multiple destinations.

The hand pump works great with a transition from a 2 way setting to the 1 way setting to finish inflation off as things involve a heavier push towards the end to get to the desired psi. The powered inflation also works great with the added benefit of tending to the other thing to get in the water such as leashes,coolers,racks, etc while the boards are inflating.

Before all of this though, the carry cases containing the board, 3 section paddle, hand pump & fin are an easy haul from the house to the truck. Back to the water. the inflatables, including the Rackham and my wifes flood move through the water and paddle with efficiency and stability.

Love the gatorshells, but if you could only have one, the preference might be with the inflatables. As for features, the Rackham covers it all from Kula and tie downs to choices in rack systems, paddle sheaths and a nice fin attachment pin.

When the day is done, the powered system provides for a very thorough deflation which makes folding up the board and placing it back in the bag much easier. Removing the paddle sheath is also works well with this process.

Long and short of it, both the Rackham & flood are great choices for inflatables with the usual attention to detail from BOTE. Almost forgot the Magna -Pod. Love these boards. Like the video says, if you’re looking for the right board to cover it all.

No more F#*&% N around.

I LOVE my BKC SUPYN!! I took it out yesterday for the first time, and I was impressed!! I am a novice SUPer and also like to kayak for fun. I wanted both a kayak and SUP. I could not believe it when, after a google search, I found the BKC combo solution.

It seemed too good to be true – at such a low price? The board is incredibly stable to stand on. Much more stable than the fiberglass board I was using. The kayak seat is super comfortable and it’s easy to stand up from the seat and use the board as a SUP.

The SUPYN is very responsive and moves quickly through the water. I had a blast with it. Two activities in one product! I love all the tie downs for extra paddles and 2 spots for a cooler and a dry bag.

I really love that there is no fin sticking out on the bottom, allows me to go out at low tide and not worry about breaking anything off. I wont use the fishing attachments, but they look pretty functional.

I would love to be able to purchase a cup holder attachment (please make one!). Shipping was fast and included. Packaging was great. The trucking company was on time and in communication. The entire experience was very impressive.

I love my new toy!!.

Definitely worth the price. I got it when there was a 25% discount active. It paddles well and the layout is great for fishing. Be careful about going any higher to sit. I built a little riser and felt very stable until I manged to roll it.

Don’t get me wrong; it is extremely stable as a SUP and sitting low. Paddles at a decent clip for a plastic board. I have seen information stating it is hollow. I have paddled hollow plastic SUPs, felt the flex under foot and heard the sound when you knock on them.

The BKC SUP may not be fully foam filled, but I am pretty sure there is some support in there.

Great paddleboard! I ordered it on Monday. The shipping company called me on Wednesday and it was at my house on Friday! The weight is what surprised me. It is light enough to carry easily, but heavy enough to handle chop.

The chair is really nice, but I’m going to replace it with a taller one. It came with a decent paddle, which I didn’t expect. The rod holder aren’t bad, but I plan on replacing them with locking rod holders.

the only complaint that I have, is that it didn’t come with tie down straps for the chair. Other than that, it’s an all around win!.

IšverstiShow in original languageAbsolutely love the design of it. It’s so easy to switch from kayaking to SUP in the water. I just simply move the seat up and out of the way and then switch the paddle or vice versa.

It’s great for starting out in the quiet harbor in SUP configuration and then when I get out to the busy bay with the wake I switch to a sit-down kayak configuration. Usually, I would just get on my knees to keep from getting knocked over when a big wake comes from the boat but the kayak option makes it very comfortable and secure to paddle sitting down and is faster with the two paddles.

I’m fairly short so when I sit in the middle the leg bar is the perfect distance for me. I find that if I sit too far back, the tip of the board comes up, so it might be problematic for taller people.

The pump that it came with was not the best and the PSI reading on it seems to be off. I ended up using a pump I had for a different SUP because that worked better. But it made up for it because it came with an automatic air compressor adaptor that will save your arms from having to pump it manually at all.

Overall, it’s a great design, it compromises a little bit of quality for compatibility – which I will take since I drive a small crossover and live in a tiny studio and need it to be as compact as possible.

This paddleboard is certainly conveninent, but having used many many paddleboards in the past, I can say that this does not compare, especially stabilitywise, to a normal paddleboard. Im a fit 150lbs 27 y/o male that engages in many outdoor sports with fantastic balance.

This board is difficult even in calm waters (Im able to use it, but it is difficult). A normal paddleboard, I can do yoga poses on when I want to be rediculous. The diameter of the board is not as wide as a normal high quality board which runs 34-36 inches.

This board is about 8 inches too narrow for good stability for a grown adult. Paddleboards are generally NOT supposed to be very difficult to stand on, this one is. For a fit person that is on the lighter, shorter side with good balance, you can use this board to stand in calm rivers and lakes.

Forget about oceans or water with any chop. My suggestion for the product; simply add the additional 8 inches width. With a standard paddleboard width, this thing would be stable and as good as a normal non-inflatable.

Once again, take this review seriously. Im experienced with paddleboards, I am under the weight limit by a 50lb margin, and have fantastic balance. Im sure many people will have difficulty using this product.

Who would have thought to look for a Paddle Board on Target. com, I seen a guy at our local park and was shocked at how easy it was for him to inflate the paddle board and how sturdy it is. Its takes about 5-10 minutes to inflate, I would suggest to inflate it at your vehicle then carry to the water, this way you dont have to carry the air pump with you.

I looked at our local sporting stores but none had any stock so I googled it and found it on Target – I ordered it and had it within a week. We just purchased a second one for our daughter to use with me.

Next time I take it out I will do a video of how easy it is to inflate it. You can fit the un inflated board in the trunk of your car, if you fold it up right it will fit back in the carrying bag. Enjoy!.

Okay so 150 buck inflatable sup, yeah i was waaaaay skeptical. But wow this thing is impressive. Holds up well kids beat it up i have had myself,150 lbs, and a kid 70lbs on it. It rides well in the water and takes the abuse of water play well.

The whole package is great i got another brand also and have used other more expensive sups. This thing pumped fast, yes the last two pounds of air was tough but it was relatively fast to pump up. I have left it pumped up for about 4 weeks now and it is holding up well.

We have used it in rocky gorges to sand shores and it has held up well. Now i have not tried to drive nails in it or anything but the thorns on a bush upon approach did not rip holes in it. I have paddled really nice hard sups and some inflatables and this one is perfect for the weekend trip person or the occasional water person.

This board does a good job of staying smooth in the water and tracks pretty well. All in all this is a great deal!!! All included inflatable sup for 150, yeah do it!.

Took this boat on a plane to Dominican Republic all inclusive resort. Had serious doubts with transportation, storage in the room. all turned to be as easy as it gets. For 7 days vacation took it out to Caribbean sea daily for fishing.

Very stable. Handles well in rough surf and wind (by the time I was coming back trade wind would start). Caught tons of fish. I highly recommend this boat. BTW – I compared it to Hobies (paddle ones) the resort had – this boat outperformed hard shells.

I have ocean kayak trident 13 which is little bit in a different league – this boat feels more stable! Also if you have spiny fish – EVA foam pads are superb protection. please remember that going back home by plane your kayak will likely weigh 1-2 lbs more than going in – because it will have little retained water / salt in the creases and EVA foam and humid environment – just plan ahead of time.

Overall can not beat it.

Love our new FishSUP. With battery kit and water snake trolling motor my wife, dog, and I motor around for hours. Swivel Seat is great for motoring or paddling. When standing, iSUP is very stable – great for novice paddlers or experts.

Can easily handle two adults.

This SUP is made of quality materials and feels very sturdy and heavy-duty. I have owned a total of 8 SUPs over the last 14 years and currently have 4 in rotation. I waited several weeks to review this one so I’d have time to try it out in a variety of conditions.

I paddle on Lake Michigan which often has strong cross-currents and 2-4 foot waves. This board is not suited to this environment. It is lightweight and doesn’t track well in wind/wave conditions. I feel like I’m fighting both the board and the water constantly.

Also, I’m used to a full carbon paddle so the “carbon blend” paddle feels heavy, especially when fighting the waves as I am forced to here. The board does perform well in flat, windless conditions with little to no cross-current.

I love that it provides grip for my 60# dog(s) to accompany me and it is easy and quick to inflate with the included hand-pump. I’m a small to medium-sized woman (5’5″ and 120#) and was able to inflate the board fully in just under 10 minutes.

The board came quickly, is available in great color combinations and seems like it could be fun in specific conditions which unfortunately are not mine. The boards I have the most fun with here are narrower (27″-30″) planing hull hard boards that cut through the waves and track well even in cross currents.

Also, I highly recommend going with a full carbon paddle to minimize unnecessary exhaustion when paddling for several miles – that’s enough of a workout without running the risk of elbow and shoulder strains.

Bought the pioneer 2. 0 corral; took it out once on a hot 100 degree summer day and it was awesome! We loved how it compared to the hard board we bought from Isle 6 years ago; that is the reason we bought the inflatable paddle board from Isle.

However, when we took it out the second time on a hot day, and started to inflate on the edge of a lake, the bungee cords adhesive started coming undone, then the padding where the coral foam lay on also started coming undone.

The Velcro strap on the side also fell off, this made for a very frustrating day going out to relax on the lake. No relaxing when your gear is coming undone and you have to use the the very bungee cords to hold your things so they don’t fall in to the water.

Very disappointed in this product. The quality of this product was very disappointing!.

This is a second review. I had already purchased an inflatable and enjoyed it so ordered a second. Unfortunately the second arrived looking used and not in the best condition upon first glance. We have it a shot anyway but after about 30-45 minutes on the water it popped.

After speaking with a couple of people that offered a replacement or a refund, I didn’t feel like my concern and lack of trust in the product and company were that big of a concern. Someone finally gave me an option of any board to replace this one or a refund.

But after hearing how there was a manufacturing error with this model and many of the same complaint, my faith in what I thought was a reputable company, had been lost. I did get my refund from the customer service manager but I won’t be buying from them again.

2 stars only because they refunded me otherwise it would be Zero because of the product and all the mess ups.

Certainly awesome quality and I was excited to buy it for a trip. However, I was very disappointed to find out, that the board has no glide to it. The minute you finish your stroke, it slows down immediately without any glide at all.

I’m not sure if it is the rather pronounce wedge shape due to the rather wide center and short length (11’6”) or the fact that the material on the underside is less smooth than other inflatables. It is probably a combination of both.

It is also a good 20% heavier than most boards that size. I noticed that on my much cheaper bodyglove board, the glide is significantly better. The underside on that board has a very smooth film in the underside, that seams to let the water pearl right off from.

I do love the NRS quality and the 20psi make it a very ridged board. If NRS can make that change to their boards than er least the 14’ could be a fast board. I did try the 14’ and that is much faster, but it still does not glide as well as others.

I used it in the ocean, for fast flowing rivers it would be awesome.

My NRS escape was bought used in like new condition directly from NRS. I loved it when it worked. I had it less than 3 years, and treated it extremely well. Always stored indoors, left inflated for one summer season in New England, and this season it was inflated and deflated once a week.

I noticed two minor leaks on the seam (no impact damage or punctures), and contacted NRS. They said it’s an interior seam leak which is difficult to repair. They declined any warranty coverage or responsibility because it was bought from their own store used.

Normally I’d understand that, but it’s an interior seam leak within the products warranty period (had it been new), and nothing I did. I was offered a cheaper, smaller, and wider SUP as a replacement (which did not suit my usage or needs), and so I declined.

When I asked about repair, I was told they can’t do it in house. When asked about repair facilities, it turns out there aren’t any in my state or nearby that are certified. These things cost far too much money to not have a good faith warranty policy on a manufacturer defect.

Buyer beware.

This is a follow up review. I have a couple different NRS boards – a Thrive and 2 different lengths of Escape. The boards themselves are well made and handle nicely, but the fin attachment system is awful.

The only good thing I can say about it is it’s easier to use than the industry-standard fin box that NRS’s competitors use – no screws involved, so it’s very quick to attach/remove fins. On the other hand, my NRS boards have less glide than similar designs by other companies.

I’m thinking it’s because of the shape of the fin box. Even worse, the plastic NRS uses for the fin box is very easily deformed. Once deformed, it can’t be bent back into shape. Your only option is to replace the fin box, which is a painstaking process involving MEK (a nasty solvent that will dissolve both your board and your brain if you aren’t careful), a tiny brush, and hours of patience.

I once made the mistake of storing two of my NRS boards on top of one another partially inflated for a couple of weeks in a climate controlled garage. The stomp pad of one board was in contact with the fin box of the second board during storage, and this little bit of pressure deformed the fin box enough that the fin would no longer fit.

That’s how I got to learn about replacing a fin box :(. Just recently, I stacked two boards on my roof rack to bring them home from a river trip. Again the stomp pad of one board was pressing against the fin box of another.

It’s hard to avoid fin box contact when boards are stacked on a roof rack, because staggering the boards enough to avoid fin box contact leaves them in a bad position for stability. I figured for a short trip the contact would be a non-issue, especially with the little storage plate inserted in the fin box.

Wrong. I now have another ruined fin box, and I just noticed that the spare that I bought after my first repair experience is cockeyed – looks like a manufacturing defect. Wish I’d noticed that back when I first bought the spare.

I like NRS a lot as a company, but when it comes time to replace these boards, I will buy a competing brand that uses a better fin attachment system.

Price with discount allowed us to buy two boards which made paddling more fun. Boards were shipped promptly and arrived in good condition. No problem with shipping nor communication from RoadBikeOutlet.

Boards are easy to inflate and assemble. We inflated boards to about 13-14PSI and were out in the water for about 3 hours. Paddle did not sink when I fell in. Having a small dry bag included with the board was great as we were able to bring car keys, and phones.

Also, we used shoulder strap to carry board; it help when it was windy. Hope to have more SUP time with these boards.

While this board is very pretty and works decently, but there are issues with the valve where it sticks when inflating, which means when I unhook the pump hose, air escapes. I’ve had this happen twice now with a manual and an electric pump, and it really isn’t fun to go from 15psi to 2psi in 5 seconds, and have to jiggle the valve to get it to work.

I’m learning how to adjust to it, and ensure I don’t get it stuck, and given this is one of the least expensive boards on the market I’m not exactly surprised it’s not pristine. But in comparison to the Go Plus board I bought a few months back, this is an inferior product.

Perhaps it is just the manufacturing of this particular board against that board, but this one has given me far more trouble. Once inflated, though, the board works great and the accessories are nice, and I do really appreciate the carrying strap for the board, which my other one did not have.

The pump is nicer too. They almost –almost –make up for the frustration of the valve problem.

So far, so good with my iSUP (Inflatable Paddleboard). I cannot wait to make this part of my summertime water sport routine! Board is pretty stable considering it’s an inflatable SUP. I had to get a handle on it, but once I did I was totally fine and had a blast.

I would definitely recommend getting an electric pump to inflate your board. I got one with my Vilano Inflatable SUP and it was inflated within 10 minutes solid! I also purchased a different paddle. The one that comes with THIS board was not comfortable for me, was too heavy and I couldn’t find any information to see if the paddle would float in the water and I didn’t wanna take the chance that it wouldn’t, so I purchased a two-piece fiberglass shaft and glass filled nylon blade boast lightweight durability and strength for worry-free paddling, plus it’s totally comfortable while in the water.

Other than those two recommendations, I would highly suggest getting THIS board! Thanks Guys and Gals!”.

I was impressed at how long and wide this board was! I had never used a paddleboard before but heard so many great things about this brand and their boards. I was able to blow it up manually within about 10 minutes and it was super lightweight where I could strap it to the roof of my SUV.

The beach I took it too had a little bit of a walk but I was able to use the front bungee straps and handle to assist with carrying my gear and paddle. When I got on the water it was super smooth! I started by sitting down and then getting on my knees.

I spent a good 2 hours on the lake and was so relaxed after. This is a super stable board and I can’t wait to use it as a kayak next!.

I decided to return my Rackham Aero board, and purchased an HD Aero instead. BUT I am leaving this board a 5 star review anyway because it deserves it! The build quality is remarkable. This thing is stable enough to practice karate on.

The features and attachment options are unparalleled. For me, it’s just a little too big. I didn’t realize this board has two chambers, and I underestimated how thick it would be. The extra thickness makes it difficult for me to carry under my arm (I also have a bad back).

It looks like a BEAST. People will notice you on this thing. If you are really going to be using your board for fishing and overnighting and proper adventuring all the time, then this is the board for you.

I think I realized that MOST of the time I will be going for casual afternoon paddles, and this thing is a bit overkill for that. My HD Aero has not arrived yet, but I’m hoping it strikes a better balance for me (note: I learned during this process that the Bugslinger model of the HD Aero comes with the sandslear attachment and micro power pole attachment, and many of the same features as the Rackham).

Also, I travel to the water on my e-bike, and the Rackham does not include a backpack bag, which made things difficult for me. I believe the HD does include a backpack bag, but I won’t know for sure until it arrives.

The website is a little confusing to me about what bags come with each board. A HUGE SHOUT-OUT TO BOTE CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST EXTRAORDINAIRE EMILY KURTZ WHO MADE THE PROCESS OF EXCHANGING BOARDS, AND ADDING ACCESSORIES SUPER EASY AND STRESS-FREE!!!.

The pressure relief valves on NRS boards are faulty. I have an Osprey, and I had a Quiver and a Thrive. The Quiver and Thrive both exploded because the pressure relief valves did not release the extra pressure like they are supposed to.

If extra pressure is released via the valve as advertised, these boards would never explode. The Osprey is still usable, but has a slow leak around the pressure relief valve (it appears to be poor installation, it isn’t leaking out of the valve itself).

I have to re-inflate before each use. A buddy that lives near the Moscow, Idaho NRS store bought them and brought them to Utah for me, so I am not the “original owner” and NRS will not warranty them.

Don’t buy it for the pressure relief valve like I did, you will be disappointed.

Originally purchased the Thrive 10. 8 in 2020 from REI as a package. We liked it so much that we purchased a 2nd this year (2022). The differences between the two boats are only color (2020-green) and (2022-blue).

The main difference is what comes in the package. The 2020 board had a pump, leash, repair kit, caring case/backpack, 3 NRS straps and little dry bag for personal items. The new Thrive 10. 8 comes with a different pump not sure if it is an upgrade, repair kit, and caring case/backpack.

What the new kit doesn’t include are NRS straps, little dry bag and leash. I was kind of disappointed that the kit no longer offered these items.

The 13. 2 is a great touring board. It’s big and robust with plenty of features suited to long paddles (loaded up). For messing about at a beach I use smaller/lighter boards. I particularly like the width at 30″ which makes for efficient paddling and good speed while being remarkably stable (possibly because of the square tail).

The V hull raises the nose and gives a satisfying bow wave and means there’s less water comes over the nose. When it does it will pool in the recessed deck under the bungees so make sure you’ve a good dry bag! The 13.

2 tracks amazingly straight. On a small, bendy river it requires some effort from the paddle to steer it round. Turning is considerably aided by stepping back – this is a long board with a slightly boat like hull.

Wind does really effect the Voyager but that’s to be expected with it’s size and height. Downwind the board is excellent. The twin fins are great for keeping the board level to load up and the reduced draught (from a twin setup) is useful.

I wonder if the fins even have to be 8″ deep – the board’s shape tracks so well? I’m not convinced by the toe in on the fins. I understand Red have extensively tested this but I wonder if the board could feel a bit more lively with a simpler set up? The backpack is extremely high quality and cleverly designed.

The high quality Red leash supplied is a bit short for this board, annoying when walking with the board. The centre handle position is ok if board is lightly loaded at the front but not quite right when it’s empty.

Overall quality is very good and the five year warranty reassuring. My board has a few glue marks and the front bungees weren’t properly threaded out the factory. If you’re looking for a capable tourer that’ll last I’d recommend the 13.

2. I’m getting a lot of use and fun from mine. The customer engagement from Red is second to none.

Bought this board to compliment my Red 9’6″ Compact. Wanted a straight line cruiser that can eat up the miles in a more efficient manner (on mainly rivers) and it doesn’t disappoint. It goes in a straight line which is what I wanted.

Noticeable glide. The build quality of the whole package is really high: The pump is improved on the earlier model and the bag is very practical. Only cons I noticed was comparing it with my compact 9’6″ is I preferred the offset centre handle on the compact.

New board is heavier and its not as easy to carry with handle in the centre. Little bit more strain on my carrying arm. Anything over a 150 m walk I would suggest inflating it where you will be launching from.

Use the practical backpack options instead! I am yet to go out in perfect conditions with new board as It has been quite windy. Re that I do think the Compact is a lot better in windy, rougher conditions.

It turns quicker and the wind doesn’t quite catch the nose so I will be using that when the conditions are less than ideal however the 12’6 is a great speed board and I and really looking forward to taking it out in optimum conditions.

Its also very buoyant and when sitting down and resting on it the deck seems to be drier (maybe due to thickness) I think the two boards do compliment each other really well and you are well covered for whatever your needs are.

Overall I think I will be very happy with my latest Red paddle Board. Well worth the investment. Needless to say the delivery and after sales care (advice) was very good from Red. I might suggest putting some paper instructions with the package to compliment the Youtube videos.

The 9’8″ package is absolutely awesome. I bought it last week for my daughter as it is quite a lot thinner and lighter than my 2018 10’6″. This is good news as I’m now carrying 2 boards to the beach.

As its thinner its also much more stable at sea and we can now paddle together rather than taking turns which is magical. I really like the quality of Red boards but I love their customer service. Its an expensive product and I was 50/50 on the cheaper 9’4″ snapper or the more expensive ride 9’8″ so I clicked the “Ask the Experts” button on the website and entered a few basic details and questions.

Then next day I genuinely had my best ever online buying experience. I received an email with an embedded video from Charlotte in the Expert team who walked me around the board, its features, the RSS battons etc and the paddle.

In the video she talked directly to my questions and to my daughter and I by name – it wasnt a prerecorded video. I really couldnt get over that she’d gone to the trouble of doing this. A first for me and an online experience.

I followed up with a few questions, we spoke on the phone about delivery times and then as I wanted the board next day on a bank holiday I then bought the 9’8″ in our local Red dealership (Board Riders in Hove – who are also brilliant, thanks James).

All in all, text book experience. thank you Red and particularly Charlotte.

I bought this inflatable seat for my enegra/fiberglass 12 foot bug slinger HD and one thing I can say is “WOW it is so well thought out when they made it”. I also got the compact kayak paddle to go with it and the manual hand pump.

Everything i bought from bote so far has been amazing and well built. From the design to the materials they use this company is hands down the best and set the bar really high for other competitors. No one stands a close second to them period.

I don’t like too just buy from one brand so I mix things up-but it’s really hard to do with this brand. Everything they make just goes with the theme, the need of the product, and the usefulness of what I’m looking for.

I have boughten many products from them and will continue to do so. If your on the edge of deciding to get this product- do yourself a favor and get it. Thank you BOTE for producing such good products!!!!.

This extremely comfortable, easy-to-use seat transforms your stand up paddle board into a pretty good kayak. The best part, though, is how relaxing it is to sit and float along silently, vs. standing or kneeling all of the time.

I connected it to a different brand of board with no problem, and it leaves the rest of the board open to paddle standing up just like before. I stayed completely dry except for my feet, but this was due to drips from the paddle.

You definitely sit higher out of the water than in a kayak, but with a stable board this was no problem. This seat also attracts attention from other stand up paddlers, half of whom (in my experience) ask where to buy their own.

The inflatable Aero SUP paddle seat is a great accessory to my SUP. The seat allows me to take a break from standing and enjoy a kayak-like ride. Using my SUP’s manual air pump, to inflate the bottom and back of the seat is quick.

There are plenty of lash points, and a handy ‘stretchy’ pocket on the rear of the seat. (I added brightly colored, looped 550 cord to make it easier to use the lash points. ) The only thing I wish was different was a more convienient and quick way to attach the seat to my SUP’s D rings, instead of having to thread the strap through the rings.

(I am thinking of using a pair of climbing-rated caribeaners as a replacement or in addition to the straps. ).