Xtreme backpack water sport 10ft Inflatable SUP Stand Up Paddleboard Kayak

After researching numerous SUPs, I opted for this one for my wife due to its price. It's fantastic – easy to fold, paddles well, and maintains balance. She primarily paddles on lakes, away from other boaters, without racing or covering long distances. It's spacious enough for her and her Shepard/Husky dog to enjoy together. I recommend purchasing a leash to keep the board connected if/when you fall off. Regarding inflation, a battery pump or DC Voltage pump can handle most of the work, but for optimal firmness, the last 15 to 20 pumps should be done by hand with the included pump – the last 5 can be a bit challenging.

I’ve been using this paddleboard for the past four days in two different San Diego locations: La Jolla and Point Loma. One thing to note is that it takes a lot of energy to pump up, and only gets harder as you get closer to 12 psi. I had to get help from my boyfriend, but it’s a great workout and worth it once you get in the water. I have a feeling the pump I received is faulty, as my boyfriend has a similar pump from a different company that works faster. The pump also arrived with an opaque casing over the gauge, as shown in the picture, so I had to pry it off to see the actual numbers. It’s as if the plastic melted or something, and I wasn’t able to get it to be clear.

As for the functionality of the board, it performs very nicely. It is a bit thin, so it takes a bit to get used to, but I got the hang of it quickly. I enjoyed using it in Point Loma and brought my dog along for her first paddleboard adventure too. With my 47-pound dog, I found it pretty easy to balance as long as she stayed still. The board is not slippery, so she didn’t have trouble staying on. However, I would not recommend using this paddleboard where there are more waves, such as La Jolla, as I fell over the minute I tried to stand up. You can sit down and kneel, but since it is so thin, it is not stable in rougher waters. I saw other people on wider boards who had no trouble standing up. I had a lot of fun getting knocked over by the waves on the way back to shore.

The board is super easy to pack up, and the backpack it comes with makes it more comfortable to carry. However, I don’t enjoy carrying the board itself when it’s blown up, as it hurts my fingers to carry it by the handle. All in all, this board is worth the money, and I’m very excited to take it on my trip to Lake Tahoe in a few weeks!

This board is truly exquisite, boasting high-quality craftsmanship! I've rated it 4 out of 5 stars due to a faulty pump that made it challenging to determine the appropriate inflation level and assess the board's sturdiness accurately. I plan to update this review once I resolve that issue. Despite the pump setback, I've enjoyed using this board multiple times in Florida's stunning springs. It certainly lives up to expectations! After discarding the included pump, I found that my car's automatic pump, equipped with a bike tire attachment from Ihubdeal, works flawlessly to inflate the board to 13 psi in approximately 7 minutes. This beautiful and robust inflatable board has garnered compliments and surprised reactions, with many expressing disbelief that it's inflatable. Packing it is a breeze, and it's surprisingly lightweight.

This stand-up paddleboard (SUP) offers a fantastic balance between quality and cost. While it may not be as stable as some others, it is a well-made inflatable option and one of the most budget-friendly choices. It may not be suitable for activities like yoga or handling waves/surf, but it's perfect for a day out on the lake or calm waters. What impressed me the most was the exceptional customer service from Ihubdeal. The SUP arrived promptly and well-packaged initially. A month later, when I encountered issues with the paddle, their customer service responded within a couple of hours and promptly shipped a replacement. This level of service is excellent and certainly a way to win over loyal customers like myself.

I thoroughly enjoy cruising the lake on this paddleboard. The product is well-crafted, lightweight, and durable. If I hadn't inflated it myself, I wouldn't believe it's not a rigid board.