Purchased as an alternative to my hard SUP, primarily for easier transport to my destination and between parking and the water. I read a lot of reviews before buying which were overall positive, but also many contradictory, so I wasn't sure what to expect regarding inflating the board and stability. I have now inflated the board four times and used it twice on the water.
The first time I inflated it at home to practice and test. No problems. The second time I took it to a lake, inflated it, but couldn't find the screw that holds the center fin. It was a bit windy and I'd read comments about the board being hard to control without the fin, so I opted to use another craft I'd brought along. I'm not sure when or how the screw came out of the fin. I emailed Pyle Customer Support directly and without issue they kindly sent me a replacement no charge. The screw in the new fin has a piece that prevents it from unscrewing all the way out. The original either didn't have this or it didn't work. I'll eventually get around to finding the correct size screw for a backup.
The two times I've used the inflatable SUP have been excellent! It is so nice to be able to just put the bag in the car and go. Inflating is simple, taking me about 9 minutes with the hand pump. It's obviously significantly lighter than a hard board, and the handle makes it easy to carry to the water. I found the board to be surprisingly stable when standing, and easier on my back (than the hard board) when sitting. I do not have the optional seat back and I don't feel that I need it. Deflating is also simple, again taking me less than 10 minutes, including drying the board completely, rolling it up, putting it back in the bag and car.
I love it. My pros are easy transport, time and effort saving, great experience on the water, great customer service, definitely worth the price. My only con is that it comes with a single-bladed paddle. I already had an adjustable double-bladed paddle, which is a must for me when sitting. I'm hopeful I'll get many more uses out of this inflatable board.
Best practices for me: I use the dual-action setting on the manual pump to inflate the board until psi begins to register, which takes me 4-5 minutes, then I switch to single-action. 0-10 psi takes me 3-4 minutes, and 10-13 or 14 psi takes another minute. Use body weight, not arms. So far I've only inflated to 13-14 psi, which worked well for me. For deflation, I remove the plug and as it deflates I wipe to dry completely. Then I just roll remaining air out. Done. It comes with a strap to hold it together rolled, which I find helpful, but not necessary.
| Product Dimensions | 126"L x 32"W |
|---|---|
| Skill Level | Beginner |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 275 Pounds |
| Item Thickness | 6 Inches |
| Age Range (Description) | Youth, adult |
| Maximum Pressure | 15 Pound per Square Inch |
| Strap Type | Ankle |
| Manufacturer | SereneLife |
| UPC | 842893107387 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00842893107387 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 36.5 x 17 x 10.5 inches |
| Package Weight | 15.58 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 126 x 32 x 0.1 inches |
| Brand Name | SereneLife |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Warranty Description | 1 YEAR HASSLE FREE |
| Model Name | Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 6 |
| Part Number | SLSUPB105 |
| Style | Paddle Board |
| Included Components | Paddle-Board |
| Size | 6 Inch |
