Promising review: “This SUP far exceeded my expectations. Yes, pumping it up is a workout in itself but nothing too bad. You can get it inflated in 10-15 mins manually or use an electric pump. I did it manually as a 5’2” 135lb girl and had no issues except having to take a breath once in a while. At the end, when you switch to the single action part of the pumping process, I did have to use my entire body weight to push down the pump (like I was literally pushing my body down with my abs, not my arms) but I got there eventually. The first time I used the board I only went to 10psi and it was still totally fine. I paddled for a bit, went back to land, and then pumped it up to 15 just to see if it made a huge difference. I didn’t really notice anything super different but a heavier person might. It is big enough that I can comfortably paddle with my 7-year-old either on the front or the back (I like him in front where I can see him, otherwise he wants to jump into the water while I am not looking lol). 

We have been having a great time exploring our local ponds and streams/rivers. It is occasionally difficult to go against the wind/current, but if you are holding the paddle the right way (curve on paddle points toward the front of the board), and use a forward paddling motion on the side you want to turn towards when you want to realign yourself after the wind or current throwing you off, it is much easier. Watch a youtube video if you don’t know what I am talking about, it really helps. Practice makes perfect and I feel like I am getting better every time. If you want to learn how to paddle and don’t want to spend a billion dollars just buy this. Stop reading reviews and just hit the “purchase” button. You won’t regret it.” —Katie

Price: $219.99 (originally $399.99, available in 12 colors)

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/cierracowan/all-the-best-deals-at-amazon-this-week-7-5-23