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ISLE Explorer Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board
Review
The Perfect Paddle Board for the Outdoor Enthusiast
It can be tough to find the perfect paddle board that’s versatile and fits your needs, but also isn’t too heavy or difficult to transport. Most paddle boards are either inflatable or hard, but they don’t always offer the best features for everyone.
If you’re an outdoor enthusiast looking for a versatile paddle board that will go further and faster, the ISLE Explorer Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board is perfect for you. This board fits riders up to 300 pounds and comes with a front and rear bungee system to carry all your gear.
The high weight capacity makes it ideal for friends or family, and the extra D-rings provide even more space to secure coolers or seats. The ISLE Explorer is also 6 inches thick, making it extremely stable and durable. Read on for our full review of this inflatable stand up paddle board.
AIRTECH FUSION LITE: This SUP is built from multiple layers of military-grade PVC and is extremely robust. It will not be harmed if dragged along a rocky coast or tossed on the ground. The high-tech proprietary process machine wraps the drop stitch with a unique seal and bonding layer, followed by a machine-laminated, higher-density PVC layer. This technique eliminates human involvement and errors in the bonding and creates a uniform, unique connection that can’t be achieved through hand gluing.
4-POINT REAR BUNGEE & 6-POINT FRONT BUNGEE: Has a front and rear bungee system to keep all of your gear in place. There is also a nose and tail carry handle for easy access into and out of the water with your belongings safe and secure.
PADDLE HOLDER: The board’s two Velcro straps along the rail allow for secure paddle attachment while the board is in motion.
GRAB HANDLES, TAIL, NOSE, AND GRIP: Transporting the board with loaded gear along riverbeds, docks, or shore breaks is made simple by reinforced grab handles. It may also be used as a dog leash tie-up point or to moor a boat.
Board Size: You should pick a SUP that has the right amount of volume (buoyancy) based on your weight and skill level to float and execute properly. When determining which size paddle board is appropriate for you, consider length, width, and thickness.
Make sure to take the weight of the gear you want to bring into account as well. If you want to use your SUP for fishing or other lengthy excursions, it’s likely that you’ll want a more buoyant model. It’s worth noting that being too light isn’t an issue when it comes to riding a board because the weight doesn’t affect the floatation.
In Conclusion
If you’re looking for an inflatable stand up paddle board that’s durable and versatile, the ISLE Explorer is perfect for you. This board fits riders up to 300 pounds and comes with a front and rear bungee system to carry all your gear. The high weight capacity makes it ideal for friends or family, and the extra D-rings provide even more space to secure coolers or seats. Order your ISLE Explorer today and hit the water tomorrow!
The Isle Explorer Paddleboard
The Explorer was intended to take you and your gear to every destination you set your eyes on. Its portability, durability and ...
Isle Explorer PaddleBoard Review
ISLE Explorer Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board Review
Isle Explorer Paddle Board Review
ISLE Explorer Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board Review
Brand
ISLE
ISLE was created in 2004 with the aim of spreading paddle boarding to as many people as possible. It has since become one of the most popular paddle sports.
They were just two San Diego surfers fresh out of college with nothing more than a desire to follow their passion and some lint in their pockets when they first started. They decided one day to leave their rapidly developing corporate careers behind, and they haven’t looked back since.
Paddle boarding has become a premiere board company and one of the largest online retailers of paddle boards since it started in our parents’ storage unit in 2004. Concentrating on developing high-quality, value-driven products has been the key to their success.
Website: https://www.islesurfandsup.com/
195 reviews for ISLE Explorer Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board
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Kindle Customer –
Stable and stiff. Perfect on a boat, so it doesn’t get or give damage. Great fot travel. One of the first inflatable toys and I actually easily got baby in the bag. Does take some effort to pump up, but, I am sure, that they all do.
RTChafey –
Product is amazing. cannot believe how rigid the board is. No one would believe it is an inflatable. Superb construction and well packaged. Back pack is average, but perfect for lugging this to the beach or tossing in the car.
James R Ward –
Not easy to inflate! Not impossible, but it is not as easy as i was led to believe from reading other reviews.
Amazon Customer –
This board is great. It’s much lighter than hard boards. It’s easy to inflate. It comes with everything you need. It stores much easier. The quality is there, and you can tell when you ride it and feel it.
GizmoGizmo –
So far so good, I’ve taken this out a couple of times now, great starter SUP. Not very fast but still fun. I weigh about 230lbs and at 14 psi it feels rock solid. I did have two friends try it out both combined got close to 290lbs SUP held together just a little harder to balance. Overall great starter SUP
Brandon Albano –
VERY sturdy and love using it! Used in ocean and reservoirs so far.
Major Scrote –
This product is fantastic! Everything was included in the bundle and I was very pleased with the quality of each individual piece. There was an issue with the paddle not adjusting properly, but I called costumer service and they were very helpful in sending me a replacement paddle right away. I pumped up the board as soon as I received it to access if there were any leaks and I was very happy with how sturdy the board was fully pumped. I would 100% recommend this specific board bundle and Isle Surf & SUP as a brand to buy boards from!
3 people found this helpful
JimmyOldham –
I love this board!! Very sturdy and stable, easy to inflate. Used on the ocean and no issues.
AmritaAmrita –
We pretty much paddle Tahoe every day all extended summer long. This year we needed to get new inflatables. Reading all the specs and reviews on this board, we decided to go for this one. We love how light yet stiff it is! Love the tip rocker shape, love how it flies across the water feeling super stable! The black non-slip deck actually keeps your feet a little warmer than other boards (if you’re paddling in icy waters) – extra bonus! Super easy to maneuver! We hope it will hold up well! We just ordered our second one.
18 people found this helpful
Mark R. –
I couldn’t be happier with this SUP.The GOOD:Easy to transport, especially if you buy a Teva bag. Everything including the board, pump and paddle can fit inside the bag. It’s easy to blow up – takes about 5-10 minutes for full setup. Its quite sturdy on the water and I prefer it over a hard board. It comes with a patch kit in case you somehow puncture the board. I’ve yet to do so as the material is quite strong – you’d have to hit it pretty hard to do some damage.I like that it comes with a paddle and the paddle is the perfect size for me (I’m 6′ ft). I take this thing anywhere and everywhere I can go paddling. As far as my skill level, I will note that I don’t really ride surf waves with this board, I am more of a casual SUP’er. Also I had a question for customer service about the board and they helped very quickly. Overall a great experience both buying and using this board!The BAD:Nothing yet!
Dle22 –
Easy to inflate and deflate. Best purchase this summer! Thinking about buying another one next summer so my husband and I can go out on the lake together.
Laura –
Great board. Easy to inflate/deflate.
Elizabeth R. –
So far….I love it! Was able to get up on it first time out and didn’t fall once. It was very easy to use and get the hang of. The board was easy to inflate (I used an electric pump so it was very quick). Once inflated it was very rigid. It is light enough that I can carry it. I’m only 5 feet so it is difficult for me to get a good grip on the handle so I will likely get a strap to carry it down to the lake, but other than that I love it. The carrying case it came with is also nice to make it easy to travel with or store. I had never paddle boarded before and now I’m hooked!
Diana Harn –
Product arrived quickly. Well made. Just order by accident one sleepy night.
LeeAnn –
Finally got to try out my inflatable paddle board and I must say I absolutely “love” it!! I received it as a Christmas gift so it was Christmas in June for me!! It is very stable and durable. It inflates to a very hard feeling board and the pump that comes with it does the job well!! Such a convenient way to enjoy this sport without having to lug around a big solid board!!
One person found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
I did a lot of research on paddleboards before deciding on this one. Due to storage space I chose to go the inflatable route. When this board is at full pressure you cannot tell the difference between a hard board or inflatable. The hold downs on this hold my camera gear and my Yeti Cooler just fine. I look forward to using this for years to come.
One person found this helpful
Roxana Marquez –
Took it to the lake…beach and within days the color faded terribly…the board works great just hope y’all don’t care about the color
Khald –
Ok. So I’m not like a paddle board expert, but I kayak a lot and am fairly adventurous. I spent a lot of time researching and landed on this as a mid range inflatable board.Pros:Good quality-Doesn’t seem to leak or have any issues-Lots of bungees/d rings and spots to secure gear-Stable. Both in lakes and in the ocean-Carry case and bag are comfortable and well designed (everything repacks super easy)Cons-Tracks a little slow? But again I’m not a SUP expert so I may be comparing to my touring kayaks that glide through the water.-Like any inflatable SUP the inflation process is arduous. 10ish minutes of EFFORT. I bought a pump after a handful of trips.Overall, I love this board. It does what I want. I throw it in my car (no roof rack!) and hit the lake on a hot night after work. Can lay out on it and snooze and float. My wife is ridiculously slower than me in a kayak so I can pace along with her on this. I’m also looking into doing some camping using this to haul my gear (and there’s plenty of room for it).If you want to do like touring miles, you probably want a fancier board, but 99% of people will love this one.
2 people found this helpful
Mark R. –
I couldn’t be happier with this SUP.The GOOD:Easy to transport, especially if you buy a Teva bag. Everything including the board, pump and paddle can fit inside the bag. It’s easy to blow up – takes about 5-10 minutes for full setup. Its quite sturdy on the water and I prefer it over a hard board. It comes with a patch kit in case you somehow puncture the board. I’ve yet to do so as the material is quite strong – you’d have to hit it pretty hard to do some damage.I like that it comes with a paddle and the paddle is the perfect size for me (I’m 6′ ft). I take this thing anywhere and everywhere I can go paddling. As far as my skill level, I will note that I don’t really ride surf waves with this board, I am more of a casual SUP’er. Also I had a question for customer service about the board and they helped very quickly. Overall a great experience both buying and using this board!The BAD:Nothing yet!
Kat V –
Buy one now. This was the best purchase I made last summer. Went out at least once a week and quite a few weekends. Easy to pack, easy to inflate. Extremely stable and very small learning curve. I looked at quite a few boards and this one came with the most d-rings and bungees so I could take out a small cooler and other gear when paddling. The fact that it also came with the pump, paddle and bag, made this purchase a no-brainer. It takes about 15 minutes to inflate and then I’m on the water. I’ve recommended this set to everyone that is considering getting into SUP.
5 people found this helpful
Sandy –
This board was fine until it wasn’t. Always stored dry and in a garage. At 3 1/2 years old, we inflated it to go paddling and a couple of minutes after inflating to 14 lbs. it blew out a seam along the front of the board. I don’t know if this is normal for inflatable SUPs, but it makes it a kind of expensive investment if that’s the average life. Thought I would claim warranty on it, but warranty is 1 year. Just be aware.
One person found this helpful
Jpeters5611 –
Super durable, great buy…would highly recommend it. Great for travel and super easy to inflate(less than 3 minutes with included pump). No flex at all even with 235 pounds of person paddling…
Amazon Customer –
I have used the ISLE Explorer probably 35 times in the last 14 months. It is still in great condition. Works on flat in our bay and on 1-3′ waves. Plenty of netting for jacket and gear for touring. I lost a fin (my fault) and ordered a replacement; the customer service was outstanding. The hand pump is sufficient and easy once you get used to it. If you get hooked on the SUP I recommend ordering the electric pump.
One person found this helpful
Joon Yul Lee –
Everything worked as expected. The board was so stable, my wife was able to do headstands on it on her first day. Sure, the pumping was a bit of a pain, but it was a nice warm up for a cold lake. Also big enough for my wife and kid to lounge on. It wasn’t as small as I expected it to be, I think the pump is actually bigger than the folded board. But still much better than traveling with a full sized paddle board.
Travelling Momma –
Remarkable stable, easy to inflate & steer with large rudder in deeper water. It is a bit awkward to carry for longer distances but reasonable weight. Can’t wait to take it with us travelling.Can put lunch, animal and even child on the front. Rubber matting is perfect for knee paddling too.
3 people found this helpful
jessica_ruggiero –
My first paddle board was purchased because I busted a rental ( very nice Rubicon which was patched up and I still have) on the river; Unfortunately, the fiberglass construction was unforgiving. The main draw back is that it’s heavy & must be transported via a roof rack.The Isle Boards ( my neighbor bought the Yoga model) are fantastically simple to haul and inflate/deflate, super sturdy and damn near indestructible! This model tracks well and is still quite maneuverable + the multiple tie-downs lets you bring everything!PS Buy the Bag! It may be lightweight, but it doesn’t pack small.
One person found this helpful
J. R. Van Groningen –
Love it, has a ton of volume, for me and daughter. Great quality
FLFL –
I love this board! I did years worth of research before deciding to buy, and found this one to consistently top reviews for Editor’s Choice on both function and price. I’m glad I waited, as the 2016 version is quite a bit lighter than the one I was looking at last year.Living in an apartment, I don’t have a lot of room for bulky gear so it was important to me that this be a small enough package to store when not in use. Every weekend, I load it in my little hatchback car and drive out to a lake or river. It’s done wonderfully and I highly recommend getting an electric pump (the kind that runs off a car battery, I’ve been very happy with the Newport Vessels 12V Electric Pump) to save you some steam for actual paddling. It tracks much better than I expected, is very rigid when pumped up to the max PSI, and I really love the bungee cargo system for strapping down lots of gear for longer paddles. I’ve taken this down some Class II and III rapids (removing the main fin) and it’s done beautifully. I’m happy with the stock paddle it comes with and the bag makes hauling the deflated board around a breeze. When inflated, the board is light enough to carry as far as you need to and the cushioned handle makes it very comfortable to haul for longer distances.The only tip I can give to watch out for is that the black grip mat does hold in water like a sponge so, if you’re like me and need to roll it up for storage, make sure you let that have time to air out or you could have some mildew problems. That grippy deck is wonderful for actual use, it just doesn’t dry very quickly so keep that in mind!I recommend this board whole-heartedly!
17 people found this helpful
Brian Mapes –
Nice toy! More than a toy, a vehicle. Feels like good quality.
One person found this helpful
T Fan –
I purchased the ISLE SUP for a summer vacation at Florida Marco Island. The SUP is well made and very stable on the water. We enjoyed it very much. The provided hand pump is easy to operate and it does the work. The hard part was to get it from 9 psi to 15 psi. We settled down to 13 psi and it turned out to be rather stable.ISLE has a great customer service. We contacted ISLE by email after lost the hand pump hose on the beach. They responded in almost no time and sent me a free replacement 🙂 I definitely recommend it.
One person found this helpful
Lisa K. –
Ordered 2 of those. They are easy to use and relatively easy to carry. I like extra rings and bends you can use to store little things, water and even attach boards to each other (we just use one of the safety coils for that). Manual pump is not terrible. It fits very well. We got an electric one for hotter days but otherwise the manual one is okay.It’s less stable than some of the boards we’ve used. But it’s coming against the benefit of speed. I did a little bit if yoga on that too so it will be okay if you have a really good sense of balance. Otherwise I’d suggest the Pioneer version.The paint on one of the fins became sticky – could be a deffect but not a big deal
SusieG –
After much research we purchased 2 of these to use at the lake. They are so awesome and easy to use even for 60 something bodies. They are so much fun. I can’t wait for warmer weather to get back out paddling!
Amazon Customer –
The paddleboard was packaged great and arrived exactly as promised. It is a little tough to inflate, but it is a good warm-up.Overall great quality so far.
Brian –
Far exceeded expectations… very stable reasonably quick on the water, for a package the paddle is durable enough. Very happy with this SUP board!!
Francis P. Butler –
Everything I expected. Couldn’t wait to get it in the water. Beautiful ride.
Blake Wallin –
Super slick and super stable on the water. Easily handled two people. It’s just sexy – satasfied customer.
Paula Restrepo Duque –
We ordered 2 paddles in may 2017 for a summer home in the caribbean. They have been used on 8 one week holidays each. This past Christmas they both literally exploded and were rendered useless. They were not under the sun, were inflated correctly.
One person found this helpful
Charles H. Mink –
We are really enjoying this SUP, our first. Appears to be high quality, inflated easily with provided pump. Very light.
Mouss –
Great product!Just follow all the instructions and you won’t be disappointed.
Sharon JohnstonSharon Johnston –
Stable board. Good with a dog.
Shane B. –
Great SUP very durable and easy to transport around in my car.
Amazon Customer –
Awesome product. Like the simplicity of inflation and deflation since we use it on our boat. Stores neatly in the aft cabin area with our other floats. I was a bonehead and used the wrench to deflate (wrong) and the pressure valve went flying into the air and sank in 20′ of water. Called customer service and Keven helped me out and the SUP is back up and running.
Christopher –
I am very impressed with this board. I had originally bought the tower aventurer but that board felt too short with our 70lb lab on it with me. The isle explorer has the length needed to easily carry a dog, gear and yourself. I’ve had both of my dogs (50 and 70lbs) on the board plus myself (175lbs)at the same time with no issues. The board feel very solid and stable even compared to our NRS Imperial 6 which costs nearly twice as much this. The vinal doesn’t feel as thick as the NRS though but it doesn’t seem to affect the stiffness when inflated. I have been very impressed overall with this board.The paddle it comes with will get you by until you buy a “real” paddle. The aluminum shaft on the included paddle is heavy and a tad wobbly at the joint when paddling.The pump works just fine and is fairly easy to get 15lbs of air in it. It usually takes me about 5 minsto get fully inflated. I usually just leave it inflated when I can though.
One person found this helpful
Jessica A –
Love it!
Juan A. –
This is my first paddle, I was trying to not have to deal with car racks and figure out a place to keep it at home (no garage or storage), and this for sure was a great decision. Is easy to inflate (I start with a battery pump and finish with the hand pump for pressure), easy to carry, doesn’t take to much space at home or the car when we go to the beach or lake and is easy to maintain.Performance wise is very steady and rides smooth, 2 people can easily fit in the paddle if you can keep it under control.The kids have a lot of fun every time.I 100% recommend this paddle
Reid W. Matthews –
Before this purchase, I had only used rental boards at the local waterfront, so I was really looking for something that would allow me to go to the same spot, skip the line, and get on the water. What I ended up with is exactly what I needed, right out of the box. Of course, the paddle and the pump are essential, but the backpack is a great way to transport it all, and not all boards in this price range include one. The bungee lines fore and aft are excellent and allow me to put my shoes and bag on the board securely. I’ve found it to be stable and sturdy. The only accessories I’ve added are an anchor and a tether for a brief trip to the ocean (both are strongly recommended – the anchor for flatwater relaxing and the tether only for the surf).The only two things I would change are both related to the removable fin:1- I’ve seen several boards with a pin rather than the screw-in attachment point. I find that the screw comes out of the fin in the bag, and I’ve dropped it in the dirt and straw and had trouble finding it a few times. This leads to my second observation…2- Having a pocket on the inside of the backpack designed for the fin and the screw would be helpful. I may try to add one myself, but it would be helpful as those are the only “small” parts that can be misplaced.Neither of these diminish how much I enjoy this board either on the water or just getting it from here to there. I’m very pleased with the purchase.
One person found this helpful
JoeJoe –
Popped after 3 years. Had it inflated on its side after a ride. Popped after 1 hour in the mid day sun.Do not buy this if you expect it to last
3 people found this helpful
PetalationsPetalations –
My husband and I have been using our paddle boards since we ordered them – at least twice a week. We are loving them! This board is wider and more stable than the one he purchased (the 12-feet 6-inches board that Isle also sells) and I use it mostly. I have tried both boards and his board is faster but my board is more stable. With a child on one end and my puppy on the other, I like this board for its stability. Also, when I go out by myself I find it easy to stand up and paddle. We are really enjoying our boards.In one of the photos I am attaching you can see my husband next to his red board which is the longer and skinnier one, and a child and puppy on my board which is the grey and yellow board. I definitely recommend this sport and these boards are great! It is very convenient that we can pack them up into our car when we are done by deflating them. We purchased a pump to use to inflate them which works well.
2 people found this helpful
Germaine CurryGermaine Curry –
I bought 4 inflatable SUPs a few years ago. The other 3 have stood the test of time but the Isle’s seam has opened leaving an unrepairable 14 in hole in the SUP.
Carlos Bolivar –
Quality is excellent, the color is somewhat different than the picture but it is still very good looking. Very stable and big enough for 2 adults and a little cooler.
One person found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
This paddle boards seams failed after less than 10 inflations.
2 people found this helpful
Alex A. –
Overall good looking and great quality paddle board.
DPhillips –
I love this board! Excellent quality, blew up quickly and easily. Nice and sturdy, rugged construction, great color and easy to carry around. Love the back pack. Paddled my way up an imaginary river in my living room. Can’t wait for the snow to melt.
Kate –
I’m bummed! Gorgeous board and well made. It’s very unclear in directions that you should never use the tool to take out the air valve unless you intend to get a new valve. My connector piece for the valve got lost inside, took me a long time to locate it because of the webby material inside that it was caught in. Then today during usage it seemed unstable. I think mine was just a lemon?? Seems to me that the ‘nut’ that connects the valve should be connected to the board inside. But it was not. I called for help and they said they’ve never heard it before. I would think this would happen to many, so that’s what leads me to wonder if I received a defect.
7 people found this helpful
Rafa –
Easy to inflate and great ride.Its definetely lighther than a real board, but the difference is definetely worth it if you need the flexibility of an inflatable.Great buy, too bad it didn’t come with a bag.
4 people found this helpful
BradleyBradley –
Love the board. Its hell trying to pump that dam thing up. But once u get it to 15. Its awesome. I added a costum rack for fishing to mine and a cooler. Still left plenty of room. Definitely a good board
3 people found this helpful
S. M. –
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Love love love this board. It is much more firm than I ever expected (my first inflatable). I was bold in this purchase because I have to take it camping so I wanted easy travel. It inflates fast and deflates fast. Now I am 61 and not strong in my core – yet! So I got an attachable seat to use it that way as well while I work on my core. Can not be happier. But I also allow my 12 year old daughter and a friend to co-paddle while I kayak along side. Yes they wear life jackets and are good swimmers. It is so much fun to watch them. They take to new toys like they do electronics. She is the master in just a few short days. So proud.
Patricia –
It is easy to inflate (keep pumping — the gauge will kick in eventually). I have a small car and it fits nicely in the boot. I’m a 57 year old woman and not the strongest but I can manage carrying it to get in and out of the water. It’s perfect for me and my mini aussie!
3 people found this helpful
Bethany –
Just used for the first time and can’t believe how sturdy it is. You’d never know it’s an inflatable once it’s up and about. An added bonus: It can alarm people nearby when you release the first bit of air when deflating.
P. H –
It was worth every penny I paid for this paddle …. I was very afraid of not liking it and I got a lot of reviews because I was looking for one that would take my 12 year old son and my Labrador enough. The maximum weight was an important issue is the size also because it gives you more instability. I really love to paddle every day and even more now with no choice of places because of COVID … This is extremely rewarding in my days … I highly recommend it … ps: I just didn’t give 5 stars to inflate because it is the most annoying part … so I bought an electric pump and everything became easier and amazing…
2 people found this helpful
Wolfgang –
I have taken this board out 3 or 4 times mainly in the bay with light waves. The board is plenty stable, tracks straight and is fairly quick. I have been very impressed with the rigidity of the board and the light weight. pumping up the board can be a bit of a chore with the manual pump, but can be done in 5 minutes. I will probably be investing in the electric pump shortly. The paddle is well made and sturdy, but a little on the heavy side compared to some of my friends carbon fiber ones (those cost about half of what this whole kit does). Overall I am very pleased with this ISUP and do not hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for this.
One person found this helpful
Lee waldman –
So after a lot of research for a stable but not sluggish beginner / intermediate inflatable this was my choice.It has a lot of very strong independent reviews that made me comfortable in my choice.Also it is one of the lightest and best value.Once it arrived I went out with friends who were riding Naiash Mana 9,10 boards (one of my other choices)The explorer outperformed and my friends were envious. Who wouldn’t be, they paid more than double the price….The explorer is a tiny bit narower and there for the Mana was ever so slightly more stable but not enough for me to question it even as a beginner board.But the speed (or slower effortless paddling) in comparison left it outstanding.The only con, well the aluminium paddle. I will be replacing it with a carbon fibre.If Isle offered a 3 piece carbon paddle with the package for a surcharge I would have been ecstatic.So I can’t recommend it highly enough and am considering buying a second soon.
One person found this helpful
Brett –
We are very happy with the product, but will be a little while before it’s warm enough to get in the water. Seems very well made.
Jedediah –
This is my second season on this board and I am a huge fan! If you are worried about the durability of an inflatable, you can put your worries to rest. I have used this board with a 90 lb dog climbing all over it. He climbs up and jumps off, giant paws and nails digging into the board—no damage. I’ve loaded it down with two people, a person and two big dogs, and two people and a big dog. No damage. I’m a recreational user, so I can’t comment on its speed compared to other boards. It’s also very easy to transport. I can easily carry it to the beach and load it on the car roof by myself. The backpack is great for travel. It takes a few times to get the hang of inflating and deflating. Once you figure it out, it’s pretty simple. It takes about 10 minutes to inflate with the pump, at a fairly leisurely pace. I usually leave it inflated except when I’m going to travel with it. I am so happy with this that I just bought another one—but I went bigger so I’d have a little more room for the dogs.
2 people found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
The paddleboard was packaged great and arrived exactly as promised. It is a little tough to inflate, but it is a good warm-up.Overall great quality so far.
KevBoSan –
A Disappointing Ride.Weve tried it for about a month in various flat water conditions. MUCH more wobbly than other ISUPS we had demo’d, despite recommended PSI. It Tracks pretty poorly too. Although the Build Quality seems good & sturdy, for price paid, we expected more from this highly reviewed SUP based on a nice review in Outdoor GearLab which as of June 2016 rated Isle Explorer 11 (and the ISLE 12.6) among the best 2 ISUPS. Consider looking at other options.
6 people found this helpful
KAYJ –
Lightweight, awesome quality, easy to inflate/deflate, rides nice and smooth. Very happy!
Amazon CustomerAmazon Customer –
Awesome board! Came with everything listed and in perfect condition. Have had it on thr river and lakes 4 times already. Well made, very stable, cool color scheme and unbelievably lightweight. Holds 15psi steady. Glad I went this route as its so easy to deflate and store.
2 people found this helpful
Amybabe –
Saved up all winter last year for this amazing paddle board. Great product, bought in May & used many times. I didn’t mind the push pump but I will probably buy an electric for this next summer. Sturdy material & a vibrant color with the quickness of a better than average board. (-; So glad I made this purchase, can’t wait till spring!
skyler thomas –
1. Might as well get yourself another paddle. This adjustable design on this does not work well. The screw and unscrew method is flawed in that it is difficult to loosen in order to adjust, then equally difficult to tighten to a point where it stays put, particularly with wet hands.2. The removable fin has been difficult to put on and take off from day one.3. This thing turns like a cruise ship. That probably fits the “Explorer” model, but just a warning to people.
jared solomonjared solomon –
Everything I expected!
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Richard Griffin –
Good set up. You don’t need a hardtop at all with this inflatable. Inflatable is the way to go!
carioca –
I tested it on our bay yesterday and I liked it. It took me some good 5mins to fill it up, but once it was done (13-15psi), it felt really solid. The board is thicker than a regular board (as expected) and felt like a boat on the water. Paddling was easy, although it felt less stable than on a regular board, maybe because it’s narrower and thicker. The material was really solid and felt extremely durable. Overall, because of the overall package and features (bag, paddle, pump, bungee cords) on the board, I thought it was a good buy.
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brooke –
I love this SUP! It’s pretty rigid for an inflatable. I bought this to use with my 65lb pup and we do fantastic. I’m so glad I did some research and Isle was repeatedly recommended with a doggie. With or without my fur child it does amazing in the water!
Paul Stenzel Jr –
Love my new board. It is solid and feels great!
Amazon Customer –
Love my SUP!! I bought the Isle 11′ Explorer. I looked at lots of different ones before I made this purchase. It cost more but I think its worth it. I really like that this one has more bungee cords and extra D rings to attach to the board. This one also has extra handles on both ends to pack around. It pumps up easy also easy to put away.
Valeriy Artemov –
board is perfect,but it came with a problem, two fixed fins are bend on one side which affects paddling strait, now dealing with return
LGC1950 –
This is easy to transport to and fro! Quickly inflates with some muscle applied. Very sturdy in the water and tracks nicely, turns easily and stable.
EBR –
GREAT SUP!!! Easy to inflate and very stable … I use it for ocean paddling, calm water paddling and SUP yoga.
Lisa Rose –
Great idea. Did not withstand my TEST run. It was a no go, and a return. Cracks along the folds as it was rolled up to store just like you’re supposed to when it’s not in use. Next time I’ll just try the regular hard boards.
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S. Ch –
Lightest SUP around. The web reviews like this one better than the iRocker which I purchased first. My spouse liked the paddling with it so much we had to get a second one. I went with the iRocker first because it comes with a fiberglass paddle and had accessories that convert it for kayaking. The Isle is much lighter but it is shorter and thinner then the iRocker. For beginners, bigger is always more stable. For advanced paddlers, bigger is slower. This was quite apparent when I had to paddle harder on the iRocker to stay ahead of the Isle. The Isle paddle is aluminum and heavier than the iRocker. The pumps are similar. The backpack for iRocker is better padded. The SUPs are priced similarly.
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Big Red –
The paddle board is great, I hate leaving reviews that are negative for a product that is awesome but I have never had as many issues with an amazon order as I did with this one.First the good, this is a quality product that I would recommend to anyone. It does take some effort to inflate so I would also recommend buying a electric compressor to help. I have now used the board for about 3 months and it functions perfectly. Its just as sturdy as its non-inflatable competitors. I purchased a second board for my wife a we now go twice a week to paddle. If your on the fence about buy one just do it, with a minor asterisk.DONT BUY IT FROM AMAZON, I purchased this board in plenty of time to have by my vacation. It arrived on time, but was the wrong product. I call Isle them self’s who were quite unhelpful and told me and its amazons problem. After being on hold for almost 45 minutes I finally got through to a real person working for amazon. They didn’t know enough English to understand the problem, the board they sent me was a different model that costs 200$ less. It would not work for my due to my size, 6’8″ 260lbs and the 10′ version they sent was only rated for 220. It took 7 days to receive a refund and they refused to ship the correct board unless I wanted to pay again for it. So I did not get to bring my board on vacation which was what I had wanted it for. Once I finally received my refund I went to purchase the board again and they had changed the price. Very shady.I have been a prime member since beta, and this incident was almost enough for me to cancel my membership.
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Linda H. –
I ordered this for a christmas present for my daughter. It is awesome in every way! We haven’t used on the water yet as the lake is frozen here in WI but the carrying sack is not too heavy or cumbersome. We unpacked it & pumped it up in the house. It does take some effort to fully inflate but the board is very rigid with nice surface texture. The paddle & fin and board all packed back into backpack easily. Well designed…can’t wait to get her wet!!! I want one too.
Sherrie Kelly –
I, my family, my friends and many strangers love this SUP. It’s a comfy ride, very stable and the portability is great. I’ve had this for over a month now with no issues. I’m looking forward to enjoying this for a long time!
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Liliana –
Love it!!
dgeorge3dgeorge3 –
I love love LOVE this board! I have had it for about 6 months now and I have used it about 10-15 times. I went with an inflatable because of the ease of transport and it has worked out so well for me. I am 46 years old and average height/build and average fitness level and I am able to inflate it to 12 PSI by myself in about 5-10 minutes. The last pumps from 10 to 12 PSI are hard but the stronger I get the quicker it will go! I chose the 11 foot board because I wanted to favor stability over speed and it was the right choice for me. I feel very stable on this board. I live in Hawaii and use it in the ocean both as a SUP and a sit on top kayak. The bungees on the front and back are very convenient … I am able to bring my water bottle, waterproof camera, snorkel gear, etc. with me when I paddle and secure them with the bungees. I have the 2015 model (black side rails instead of grey) which weighs about 29 lbs which is manageable for me. I’ve read that the newer model is even lighter. When I had an issue with the paddle that came with the board I called Isle and they shipped me a new one right away with no hassle. Overall: highly recommend!
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nato –
Excellent package for the money. The SUP is well-constructed, and the materials rival the workmanship of other boards costing much more. Inflates easily with about 4 minutes of good sustained pumping to get to the 15 PSI recommended. The entire board, paddle, pump, and repair kit roll down easily to fit in the included bag (w/ backpack straps). I weighed the entire bag, including a couple other small items I’d stuffed into the voids for my trip, and it was only 33 lbs. I checked it with the rest of my baggage for a trip to the Caribbean and had a blast paddling around! Board is very firm and easy to use when inflated correctly. Would recommend.
Amazon Customer –
I’ve never used a SUP before but this was insanely easy to use. The set up, tear down are very quick. I love that the board is light and easy to carry around in the back pack. I’ve been fishing off of my SUP and I’m hooked. (Pun intended)
Anonymous1 –
This is a great isup. I don’t have a lot of upper body strength so with it only 20 lbs, I can easily carry it. It’s easy to pump and tracks nicely. Very happy so far!!
Amazon Customer –
These things rock. We have three of them on our houseboat at lake powell. I would suggest getting this brand. Probably the best out there. Great quality, great pump, very sturdy.Make sure you pump them up enough, some people don’t and that is why it’s not sturdy.
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Trey5280 –
Generally, I’m very satisfied with the paddleboard. Stable and the carry handle is in the middle of the board which makes it easy to carry. Very light and easy to maneuver.The only complaint I have is that it only comes with one fin, and if you lose it (which we did), it is almost impossible to find a replacement. Amazon doesn’t carry this one (don’t order one because it will be the wrong one.) You have to go back to the manufacture, NO ONE else carries. A $35 mistake. We have two other different manufacture paddle boards and they both came with TWO fins. And, they are a standard fin type and easy to replace. It is a bummer to lose the only fin, which can’t cost more than $2 to manufacture, and it renders an expensive paddle board useless. A real bummer and a problem that would be easy to avoid. Ship two and use a standard fin type.
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Dragonfly –
Product arrived on time. No issues with board or accessories. Quality is great. Would buy it again.
J. Hamlin –
This is my second Isle Inflatable. The first I got was 10 foot 4 inches and about 30 inches wide and I finally faced that it was too small for me. This one is 8 inches longer and 2 inches wider and that makes a very big difference for my size (180-185 pounds). With an electric pump this is excellent. That said, most reviews claim that these are really stable and at least imply that they are a stable as non-inflatables. That’s no my experience. My experience is that a non-inflatable is more stable. However, this is so much more versatile and the added challenge is part of the appeal to me. Getting wet once in a while is part of the fun. The versatility of being able to blow it up, pop in the water, deflate when done and toss it in the back of the truck is excellent. So far I heartily recommend it!
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John McMann –
I’m a first time SUP user, over 70 years old, and not in tip tip shape …. this is so much fun that I wish I’d tried it sooner! Easy to inflate, light enough for me to carry, and enough D rings that I could devise a “foot sling” to help me get back on board when I fall off. Can’t wait to share this board with my grandchildren!
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Max DG-Owen –
Great board, comes exactly as described, love it!
Cyndi –
Nice stable board
TJ Ostendorf –
Solid performance, comes with everything you need.
Orville Wright –
Very Nice Board!!
Elaine Hurst –
Great paddle board. Got an attachment to use with an air compressor as a pump, as the hand pump is hard for me. But that is not the fault of the hand pump. I talked to the company once and they were great.
Jill Winks –
I am a big middle aged mom with a desk job and I love my paddle board. It holds my weight without becoming a submarine like the hollow plastic versions, I can pick it up and carry it with one hand, unlike the canoe, kayaks and solid paddle boards. It’s stable, maneuverable and tracks as well as the solid paddle board on water. I was initially afraid of ‘poppage’ with an inflatable but we are on a lake with a lot of partially submerged logs, rock ledge and a wooden dock with rough edges. It survived all of that and a 4th of July party with 25 teenagers abusing it. Hint: You can use the bungees as sling shots in a pinch. We’ve taken it on family outings alongside the kayaks and I’ve been more comfortable, able to carry a picnic, and able to hop on and off to help haul grandparents out of their kayaks. Love it!
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Robert E. Huston Jr. –
This is one tough beast! 15 p.s.i. makes it as solid as any board I’ve ridden. Sure it’s a workout pumping it up, but I expected that. I’m happy.
Jamie O’Callaghan –
Holds great weight and is super stable. My family loves this SUP! Can’t beat the price.
Tandt –
New to SUP’s and this board is very easy to handle and transport. Seems very sturdy as well
Working Dad –
This is a high quality SUP. Fast with just me and sturdy with me and two kids.
Matthew p Morris –
Great paddle board. I use it to fish. I carry my cooler and my red heeler dog with me. Very stable and a blast catching fish off of. Highly recommend. Also durable.
Reuel –
Great product. Inflating doesn’t take long with the manual air pump. Little bit of a workout but it’s good before getting out on the water. Deflating and packing up is a snap when you’re finished using.
Amazon Customer –
Board inflates easily and is super steady on the water. Even was able to have my friend (130 lb female) on the board with me (200 lb male). No complaints! Definitely will buy from Isle in the future.
KL1112132015 –
Ordered this and the Isle Yoga for my fiancee. Rec’d them last Friday and have gone out with them the last 3 days in a row. The first trip we went to a lake that had a line of trees sticking out of the water on the edge of the shoreline. It was quite breezy and my fiancee drifted into the tree’d area. She brushed up against one of the branches sticking out of the water and the board took it like a champ. I was skeptical of paying this much for a paddle board but the quality is fantastic. Pumping them up is a workout, so plan on looking into an electric pump. We rented some inflatable paddle boards prior to this purchase and the Isle boards tracked much better than the rentals we used. We can go against the wind and still get to whatever area we wanted to reach on the lake with the Isle paddle boards.
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Jim K. –
Sturdy, stable; tracks well. Pumping up takes some muscle; deflating is easy. Stores well; really easy to transport.
Amazon Customer –
Good board
Reno-JAX –
I have used the SUP on the water, however I can report it is extremely well-made and the with the bag, pump and paddle it looks a good deal. You may want to consider buying a 12v pump that can be used from your car as it takes quite a deal of effort to inflate with the pump provided (around 10-15 minutes). Heading to the water this weekend to try it out!
Steve Thomas –
This board seems perfect for what I am going to use it for – tooling around in the lakes. It isn’t fast, but is sturdy. I give it two stars because the first time I inflated it I noticed there is a leak in one of the seams. I’m sending this one back this week. Sad!! I’ll probably order another one because I can’t seem to learn a lesson.My biggest concern with continuing to use Prime shipping for an item like this is their use of USPS. I was promised the board in two days. Unfortunately, it was handed off to USPS – they took four days and forced me to rush home from work to get the board off my front porch where they left it. USPS tracking is a joke and their site doesn’t work for text alerts and such. Amazon can do better.
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Sarah S. –
I’ve owned this since 2017, maybe used it four times and the seem ripped open???? That should not happen, it was actually under inflated.
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hodewa –
I have only been able to use my board once – but loved it. The only issue I have is that it takes longer than “5 minutes” to pump up. I look forward to getting out again (and again).
luisa –
I love my paddleboard.
pat –
Excellent board. Light weight, durable, quality product from a great company. This is our family’s second board of this model from Isle. I highly recommend this board.
lil stormster lil stormster –
I researched several companies and stalked them on Instagram before settling on Isle. I ended up ultimately purchasing via Amazon instead of the company only for my Prime benefits. I immediately opened everything, inflated, and checked it all out.This SUP is well made and the accessories only enhance it more. I cannot wait to get it in the water!
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Amazon Customer –
Love the board (this is our second inflatable) as it is stable and definitely well built. Really happy with it! The pump, however, is not so great. We had to glue the hose on and still need to hold it in place so that air does not leak. Would have been 5 stars otherwise.
Lee Harris –
This is a great inflatable SUP. I’ve been out on lakes around the Seattle area, as well as a couple bays on Puget Sound. This board inflates very easily and is very stable. Out on Puget Sound I had it on my sail boat and it was great to be able to inflate it when I arrived to my destination and deflate it and easily store it when it was time to head out to sail.
Eugemac –
Beautiful sturdy boards. I am not very athletic nor coordinated but my son has been looking at boards for years. We have a beach house. Received my boards two days after order thru Amazon Prime. Boards were triple boxed. The inner box was intact.Yesterday we took the boards to the bay to try them. Videos on YouTube were very helpful. Pumping them up is a good work out but not too bad.My fiancé, who has never boarded before, got up the first time and never fell. She had some long rides.Inept me spent more time in the water or paddling on knees. But after a break for lunch I was able to have a nice ride.The dog fearing for my safety always swam to the board and hopped on to ride with me. See pic.There were 4 other experienced boarders at the beach with us. They all marveled at our inflatable SUPB’sBeautiful, stable, sturdy boards.Looking forward to years of fun.Thanks for great product
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kob –
This product is awesome! I stand 6’4″ and weigh 210. If you’re going to use it for expedition where you will add cargo, I recommend looking into the newer model that’s a little longer. I took it backpacking to an alpine lake and it was a little heavy on my bag, but easily doable! I would suggest getting the leash and a carbon fiber paddle. The paddle is not bad, but not as quality as the board.
NoeNoe –
I have used it almost every weekend [approx. 6 times since I got it -March 15] on different destinations in South Florida. Once, I took it to the Everglades [narrow channels, pointy mangroves’ branches] and it performed well. It is a stable and sturdy board. An electric pump is a must. It saves me time and energy for the true adventure.
Jeffrey Buna –
This board is great. I’ve used this on mountain lakes, and small rivers. On the lake it’s stable and packs a lot of gear. On the rivers, i’ve taken off the removable fin, and had a blast going through the small rapids. Great piece of gear for the Colorado Lifestyle I live. At first I didn’t understand the gauge on the pump, and thought it was broken. ISLE told me I wasn’t pumping it up enough, and they were right! Gauge works fine, and I hit 15 PSI every time now. Also, my friend who is a lot lighter weight than I am had a stand up paddle board that is only 4 inches thick, and she was basically standing in the water. Get a 6inch thick board, and you will look like a KING out there. My little sister was so impressed with my board, she bought an ISLE board herself.
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David Green –
I am very satisfied with this purchase (along with the Isle Women’s 10’6″ Yoga board). I read a lot of on-line reviews and concluded that many people were very happy with this relatively inexpensive iSUP. When it comes to price, performance and convenience, this is a hard product to beat.I have had this SUP for two months and have already logged over 100 miles on the water. I have rented inflatable SUPs on a couple of occasions but can’t say that I was hooked. My girlfriend had mentioned going again and I decided that a pair of boards would make a nice Xmas present. Needless to say, I have been bitten by the SUP bug. We live on the intracoastal waterway in south Florida and I go out 3-4 times a week, usually at sunset. My trips average 5-6 miles. I find it so relaxing that I am getting up earlier and earlier to ensure that I have time before sunset for a quite trip. Last Saturday, I went out before sunrise and logged 11 miles in 3 hours.As to stability, on the first couple of trips I would crouch down each time a boat wake came my way. Now, the wakes, wind and currents do not phase me at all. I am amazed at how stable the board is. Once your body learns to react instinctively to the movements of the board, it is nearly impossible to fall off. I finally stepped off for the first time this week, but only because I was in 6″ of water and some barnacles grabbed the bottom fin and stopped the board. I have learned that you can get a great core workout by going out when it is particularly windy and choppy. You won’t get very far very fast, but you’ll work up a sweat in a hurry. My upper arms and chest are really firming up. For me, this is much more fun than hanging out in a gym listening to bad pop music. I much prefer Gary Clark, Jr., Anders Osborne or Sturgill Simpson. Just make sure that you are using a waterproof phone.I am also pleased with the 3-piece adjustable paddle. It seems sufficiently stiff, even after average trips of 1.5-2.0 hours. I’m debating investing in a carbon fiber paddle, but will definitely try one out first; it’s not clear to me that it will be sufficiently better. An important point: make sure and hold the paddle correctly. I realized that I was holding it backwards when I went online and was watching SUP videos. You might think of the paddle as a scoop, but this is not correct. I can’t say switching to the correct method made a material difference in my speed, but I believe the correct method is slightly less stressful on my shoulders.I have absolutely no complaint on tracking. Just make sure and use the detachable fin. I hopped in the water once and forgot to attach it and realized in 2 seconds how important it is. With it on, tracking is not an issue. I can hold a perfect line paddling on just one side by feathering the paddle in toward the board. In general, holding the paddle square, I find that 6-8 strokes on each side is a good rhythm.As for feet placement, make sure and keep your feet square on the board. One day, I adopted an offset stance with my left foot slightly forward. I felt like I could control the board just a tad easier, but reaching around my left hip for close to two hours made my shoulder and back extremely sore. Using a proper stance, there should be no pain. This is almost always the case for me, unless I go really hard for 3 hours.As for speed, I am very pleased with how fast the board goes. Based on the GPS on my phone, I average 3.7-3.9 mph. I can sustain 4.0 mph for about 3-4 miles, but inevitably the winds and current (or exhaustion) slow me down. I don’t have meaningful experience with any other boards so can’t really compare this to different style boards. I have passed more than one kayaker (another sport I really enjoy) out on the water, so the speed is acceptable to me.Inflation is pretty easy. It takes 5 minutes or less using the manual pump to get the board to 15-16 psi. Some might opt for an electric pump, but personally I think the whole point of the board is to get some exercise. 5 minutes on the pump will certainly get the heart rate up. There’s nothing wrong with that. I find that popping the plug out of the top of the pump at around 13 psi makes the last 2-3 lbs a little easier to achieve.I also like the front and rear tie-downs for convenience. Generally, all I have along is a water bottle, but I just purchased an anchor and plan to actually try yoga and fishing (not necessarily at the same time) on the board. Both seem like good ways to de-stress at the end of the day.The board seems to be very durable. I am very careful around structures in the water as there are a lot of barnacles. I bump them on occasion and other than some minor scratches, there doesn’t seem to be any damage to the board. My fin is a little scraped up from where I set the board on the concrete to wash it down after each use. I smoothed it with a sharp knife blade and just try to make sure that I don’t drag it on any rough surface. Even if it gets damaged, a replacement is relatively inexpensive.The storage bag/backpack works well. Everything fits easily and it makes for convenient storage. I just grabbed it from the closet and threw it in my truck last weekend in order to spend the afternoon paddling at a nearby park. The bag is certainly a nice touch.I’m headed out into the ocean for the first time this weekend. I figure I need to seek out a bigger challenge. I’ve been watching videos of folks surfing on their paddle boards. It seems like a lot of fun. I believe most are using thin, hard boards, so I’m not sure how the iSUP will work, but I’m going to give it a try.Thanks Isle for a great product. Every time a spotted ray jumps in my vicinity, I am reaffirmed in my choice of exercise.
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Nicholas K. –
Only been out on it twice but as far as value I’m pretty happy as it exceeded that department. The board is pretty much what I wanted (I’m wishing I had gone for the next size up although this one is fine). The pump and paddle were much nicer than I was expecting.
Amazon Customer –
I did a lot of research on paddleboards before deciding on this one. Due to storage space I chose to go the inflatable route. When this board is at full pressure you cannot tell the difference between a hard board or inflatable. The hold downs on this hold my camera gear and my Yeti Cooler just fine. I look forward to using this for years to come.
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Leatherbak –
Great all around value. Rides a little different than a hard board (higher), but it is solid. I was skeptical about inflatables, but not anymore. This thing is hard as a rock. Two small adults and a 7 year old cruise around easily. I’m really happy with this purchase.
Tamiga –
We bought this SUP as well as a different more expensive competitor SUP. The Isle is my favorite board of the two for a variety of reasons. The Isle has two sets of bungee cords on the front and back of board as well as handles on front, center and back. Also, the Isle inflated and deflated easier and the hand pump worked great especially in comparison to the other board which would not stay attached during inflation and the gauge did not work. The overall glide on the Isle was better as well. We will likely return the other board and purchase another Isle. Love the Isle board. Very well designed and thought out.
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Mr G Restorick –
This our first paddle board and we are very happy with it. We have used it on both calm and windy conditions.
Psdenno –
Perfect in every way….except it doesn’t come with a repair kit. For the price, it should be included.
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Paul R. –
Good quality product. We use it on the Gulf in SW Florida and it is great.
Amazon Customer –
Love my board. Light weight and really like that it has two bunge storage areas. Easy to inflate we did buy a car compressor to make it quicker.
Celeste Silva –
Best every SUP!
Amazon Customer –
Barley bumped the board on the corner of my shelf rail, and it punctured. Super bummed about it. I’ll patch it up, but can’t believe how thin the material is.
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Lori Peterson –
Really nice board, I would recommend the electric pump if you are inflating it frequently.
Carrie Monroe –
I’ve been looking at inflatable paddle boards for a couple years now. I live in a condo without a lot of storage space to an inflatable board is perfect for me. I knew I wanted a board that was 6″ thick and I like there versatility the additional D rings provide.I love how easy it is to inflate. I have friends with hard paddle boards or kayaks and it takes about the same amount of time to inflate this board as it does for friends to get their boards off their cars.I’m really impressed with how great this board is. I’ve taken it out several times, paddled on my own or with friends. I’ve been able to keep up with my friends using hard boards or kayaks.I look forward to traveling with this board.
Brett –
We are very happy with the product, but will be a little while before it’s warm enough to get in the water. Seems very well made.
Steve –
I love this SUP, the only draw back is no leash. Wouldn’t change anything else.
Robert E. Huston Jr. –
This is one tough beast! 15 p.s.i. makes it as solid as any board I’ve ridden. Sure it’s a workout pumping it up, but I expected that. I’m happy.
Kyle –
bought this for my wife, but I have even used it and it is nice and sturdy. We have taken it out quite a few time and have had no problems with it.
cyclingnut –
I have had a sup for a couple of years but I wanted something shorter (this one is 11ft, my other board is 12ft.) and more manageable to travel with so I decided to try an inflatable sup. I have only used this board once and it was on a fairly calm day on the river but I loved it! I am a just under 60 yr. old female. Once it was connected to the pump, I got it pumped up (to 15 psi) in under 10 minutes with the pump that it came with. It is much easier to carry than my other board, stable, and very stiff. I was a little concerned that the paddle might be a little wobbly where it connects together but there was no wobbling. It’s been a couple days since I tried it and I left the air in it to see how well it stays inflated….so far, so good. I like that the bag has mesh sides so the board can “breathe” while being stored. I gave it 4 stars because I haven’t tried it in choppy water or the ocean yet. I will be doing some traveling this summer and plan to take with me. Can’t wait to try it again!
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Melissaflorida –
Awesome board! Great quality, especially for the price. Can now SUP anywhere with a very portable solution. The pump is a pain, so I invested in an electric pump which is much better. Back fin can be finicky to get seated exactly correctly so it can be screwed in. Overall very satisfied.
KayakKruzerKayakKruzer –
This year I wanted to start getting some exercise and get on the water. I have two kayaks, however I could not get them to the water in my little sports car. After finding out about inflatable’s at a paddle festival, I found I could solve this problem if I bought an inflatable kayak. After some research, I found I could get the best of many situations by buying a ISUP with a attachable seat. I could use it for yoga, kayaking, and SUP. If you Google “THE BEST ISUP” this board will be in the top 5 on many sites. It is very durable and is one of two boards I found that you can add a sit on top seat to turn it into a “sit on top kayak. ” It has the most D RINGS (14) and came with a net both on the front and rear of the board.The 4D rings in the middle of the board can be used for a seat. The Sea Eagle is the other board I was looking at, however, it did not have rear D Rings and it was 2-3 inches narrower. I have used this board 3 times, blown it up 4 times. It fits in the trunk of my sports car, I was able to use the SEA EAGLE’s seat with the ISLE. My 3rd time out with the board and first time out with the seat, I paddle 12 miles and was very comfortable. I loved being able to sit down and stand up throughout the trip. Many of the kayaker’s had sore bottoms and cramped legs. I had plenty of room for gear both on the front and on the back of the board. Because its wider than the Sea Eagle, it is more stable when you stand up and move around on the board. But this also makes it a slower board. I’m not really into the speed, just for pleasure and exercise.I gave it a 4 star for several reasons but really for one main reason.As stated in all the reviews, this is an all around board. Good for a lot of things, but great at nothing. I found it slow. It takes a lot of work to keep up with a mixed group of kayaks and SUP’s that want a little speed. It is not made to go fast. The narrow Sea Eagle may be faster but less steady. I took steady over speed for my needs.As a 50 yo woman , it takes about 200 pumps to inflate it. While this does not take long, the last 30 pumps are killer for me. I’m not strong enough to pump it above 10 PSI. However, that could be a great thing since it prevents me from over inflating. It was plenty hard and useable at 10 PSI as many of the reviews stated. I bought an electric pump for it, but have not figured out how to work it yet.Many have stated in the reviews that the pump does not work. THIS IS NOT TRUE. I found the pump to work great and only took about 5 min to inflate the board. The pump does not list the PSI until the board is close to 10 PSI… or after the first 150-170 pumps or so. The more often I pump this board up, the quicker the butterfly flab under my upper arms will disappear. It is a 5 min workout that gets tougher as the minutes go bye until it becomes too hard to pump at all. Then its full. LOL. As soon as I rest up a few minutes, it’s time to paddle that flab away on the water.
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Amazon CustomerAmazon Customer –
Solid, easy, well built. I orders an electric pump. A must in my mind
Roxanne Foster –
My husband loves his new paddle board. This one is super easy to ride.
Susan Mikell –
Very good quality and the double pump is a big improvement over single action. Love the added feature of a dry cell phone case.
Amazon Customer –
Have have board inflated to 13 lbs for two weeks now and used board for one day and hasn’t lost a pound of air. my first board and i am very happy with purchase 🙂
Omaha shopper –
Love this board. Purchased the 12v compressor to make inflation quick. I am able to inflate the paddleboard in about 5 minutes. (It is even quicker to deflate and roll up) When inflated it feels like a regular SUP — it is very firm and stable. I have had it out about a dozen times so far and am very happy with it! Exactly what I was looking for!
Amazon Customer –
Love my isle SUP. Love the two separate bungee front and back. It’s very stable and moves through the water very easily. Water has been choppy but no problems. Very light so I can move it myself with no problem
Dave Pickard –
I have to admit I have only used it briefly this last weekend for the first time as I write this review. It was much as stated a little hard pushing the last pumps to get it up to full pressure. I have only used a hard board and only a couple times on vacations at resorts, so I have little experience to draw on. I am upper middle age (close to 60) and weigh 225 at 6’1″. I reference that for help to guys closer to the higher end of capacity range. It was a little shaky at first and I could feel the waves made by boat wakes that went by our beach house for sure but all in all it kept me out of the water and was pretty close to the feel of the rental hard boards I have used in the past. We will use it on Lake Washington, our beach house, as well as when we are cruising in the San Juan Islands on our boat. My wife tried it a little as well and was very happy with it too. We may be purchasing a second one so we can do it together. For now one on the ISUP and one in a Kayak is still a good time. I have to admit I did order the electric pump to make it a little easier in the future if we deflate it.
Matt –
Used this for the first time today it was great. Set up including pumping it up was easier than I expected. Very stable board and moves at a nice pace. Used in the bay and on some light chop in the Gulf of Mexico and I really enjoyed it.
Amazon Customer –
First trip was 4 day adventure and this board performed beyond my expectations . It handled everything I threw at it and bounced back for more -so did my little . Inflating was easy and it holds with no issues , I am impressed and getting buff paddling .
Amazon Customer –
Great Fun, solid board, great for working on balance. Very stable, even at 240 lbs.
Amazon Customer –
Would have been nice if this package came with a carry bag. Otherwise the quality of the actual board looks great. A dual-action pump would have been nice as well. The paddle looks ok for a travel paddle.
Christine K Storm –
I am a beginner so this is my first stand up. It is easy to inflate takes about 10 minutes. Inflates to a firm surface that feels very stable. Not sure how it would work for someone with experience but for a beginner it is easy to transport, inflate and use. I can recommend it from a beginners point of view.
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Amazon Customer –
This is a really stable, comfortable paddle board. As an inflatable, it’s softer than other paddle boards, which is great when the wind picks up and you need to kneel and paddle; or when you just want to lie on it and drift and watch the Ospreys fish, which is what I did when I was last out. In some ways it’s like a raft – easy to hope on and off of when you want to take a dip in the water. But, great for long paddles as well. Blowing it up to the recommended PSI was a challenge for sure. I never did get it blown up to the recommended level, but that didn’t seem to be a problem. Blowing it up is a work out for sure. The skeg went on fairly easily. It deflates easily and fits in the back pack perfectly.
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Amazon Customer –
Other than inflating 4 stars
broower –
Great Board, lots of fun! Tough, rigid, stable and big with tie downs and enough space for cooler, block rocker, dry bag and seat cushions to make a whole day on the lake fun and comfortable! Hell, we have so much fun on these I decided to sell the boat!
nati –
We used it a lot! Its so práctical and We loved it!!!
Amazon Customer –
Good product. Seems very durable. Pumping it up took about 10 minutes as others have stated in reviews. It took a little effort but wasn’t bad. The tail fin is a little hard to click in place.
Amazon Customer –
Love the board (this is our second inflatable) as it is stable and definitely well built. Really happy with it! The pump, however, is not so great. We had to glue the hose on and still need to hold it in place so that air does not leak. Would have been 5 stars otherwise.
Joshua Martin –
Great board!! Paddle weighs a ton though. Not the best bag either.
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Stefan D. –
Surprisingly stable and rigid. It is not as maneuverable as a traditional board, but still easy enough. Easily supports 300 lbs. My only complaint would be that the paddle is noticeably heavier than a traditional paddle, BUT I certainly cannot fit a traditional paddle in a backpack. HIGHLY recommended.
Susan Mikell –
Very good quality and the double pump is a big improvement over single action. Love the added feature of a dry cell phone case.
Henrik –
While I’m still new to SUP, I love the fact that I can just throw this into the trunk of my car and inflate it with a Sevylor 12 Volt 15 PSI SUP and Water Sport Pump in a few minutes in the parking lot. While it is possible to inflate it with the included pump, I highly recommend getting the electric pump. It’s nice to have the extra bungees in the tail. The carrying case is oversized, has plenty of room next to the board, paddle and pump.I also recommend getting a leash as if you fall into the water, inflatable paddle boards get blown away by the wind easier.I’m about 6 feet tall and 155 lbs and the board feels very stable at 15 PSI. It has a little bit of flex.
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Del –
This was a great entry for me into owning my own paddle board. As a bigger guy at 220lbs this board worked well for me. It did take a few tries before I felt stable but was solid all the way around for me. Everything came as shown and described, it was easy to inflate and assemble, packaged well and no damage that I have seen so far. Pump it up the first night to about 14PSI as a test, and the next day it was still rock solid. I have now been out and tested in the water as well and I didn’t notice any folding or bending where I stood. Great product so far
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Karen WakeKaren Wake –
Stop wondering, hit buy. This inflatable is the quality of a coast guard or safety boat inflatable dinghy. If you are familiar you will understand that this is a another level of quality material. We brought this out on the lake and I’m sad to say I barely had a chance to use it because every kid wanted to ride. We are heading out on a Great Lakes cruise this weekend and I’m so excited that this can come along on the sailboat without taking up much room. Just buy it. You won’t regret it. Everyone who saw it is comtemplating a purchase and I, for one, have fallen in love.
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L. Ray –
Awesome Paddle Board. Once inflated all the way, this board is as stiff as a solid SUP. Pump works great. Backpack/bag works well.
N. A. Company –
This stand up inflatable board is extremely sturdy and very stable. My husband is 6′ 5″ and 240 lbs and this supported him just fine. Glides nicely through the water. My daughter and I went together on it too, she is 9. We had a ton of fun at the lake with it.
PNWDave –
I don’t have a lot of experience to compare (I’ve used a good quality hard-shell on a lake a dozen times), but am pleased with the purchase. It is quite buoyant, more stable than the hard-shell, and much lighter. It is a pain to inflate the last several psi, so I leave it inflated in the garage unless I’m traveling a long distance. The paddle is a little disappointing compared to a nice graphite one (and my hand wants to go right where the adjustment knob is), but that would add to the overall expense.
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Amanda R. –
This SUP is wonderful. It is very stable and can easily accommodate myself and my daughter. The tie-down straps are also very useful.My only complaints with this kit are around the included equipment.First, the “repair” kit only came with a piece of rubber patch material… no glue, instructions or tools. Not sure if this is something missed at the factory or what.Second, the pump works well but does not have the option to suck the air out of the SUP. I’ve found that handy for getting maximum compression when putting the board away.Third, the bag is rather cheap and uncomfortable and the top load design is kind of a pain.Despite the minor issues with the included items, I would definitely recommend this SUP. It is very well constructed and a lot of fun to ride.
Mdawg –
Went out on my first ever paddle….I’m a kayak lover, however, purchased ISUP because of I thought it would be easier to handle and I don’t have the space for a kayak. Well, I had a ball! So super easy to inflate and BAM get out on the water and paddle. Took me 5 min to adjust to finding my balance then away I went. Paddled for an hour and a half and was so fun. Felt stable and also felt a good workout in arms and stabilizing my core. Def recommend!
Patricia –
It is easy to inflate (keep pumping — the gauge will kick in eventually). I have a small car and it fits nicely in the boot. I’m a 57 year old woman and not the strongest but I can manage carrying it to get in and out of the water. It’s perfect for me and my mini aussie!
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B&R Hobbs –
Work nicely. Pretty light. Deflated after some months of storage. Pump is a bit hard to work unless you get it just right.
Angela S –
This iSUP might just have my rigid board and kayak collecting dust! I originally bought this for a annual trip to Florida and to act as a secondary board for friends/kids (live on a lake.) Stable, tracks well, comfortable and plenty of room for gear. Surface padding was easy on feet, knees and backside. Front and back storage areas allowed me to carry a small cooler, dry bag, 2 piece kayak paddle, and snorkel bag. Could carry as much as my kayak without the resulting sore backside from sitting too long!
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David S.David S. –
Like most, I did a lot of research and settled on this inflatable paddleboard… so naturally I jumped on it when it was on sale, but my excitement turned into major disappointment upon inspection… thin rubber coating in areas, stress creases and a worn/weak spot where fabric is showing… would not trust this in open water so returned for a full refund & very happy with Amazon’s customer support
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Jorge –
Very nice board, took me between 5 and 6 minutes to inflate it and to install the fin, very stable board, I also own a hard SUP board and the difference is mininum, I recommend this board.
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Dane A Jacobson –
Awesome paddle board. Durable and lite.
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Holly Renee –
Awesome SUP for the price! Great ride for my pup and me :)PROS:-easy to inflate/deflate (read instructions for deflating if this is your first iSUP)-easy to transport back and forth-rigid and strong enough to withstand pup pawsCONS:-no travel bag-air gauge was broken and would not read, left a lot to the imagination on the first ride (that being said, you should do as they say and not as I do, and inflate the SUP prior to taking it out)Great iSUP package – recommended!
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Amazon Customer –
This paddle boards seams failed after less than 10 inflations.
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K9 Mom –
My very first board! Easy to inflate, easy to transport, easy to carry. Works well for my needs to paddle around in flat water. Love it!
Kurt A. Ruzicka –
Great board for all levels, stable, easy to transport and tons of bungees to hold your stuff!
Amazon Customer –
really happy with the board as a whole. My only complaint is that the hose on the pump is feels a little cheap and has already got a hairline crack after less than a month of use.
Marie-France & Mike –
Definitely as described. Sturdy yet soft on the feet and light to carry. Backpack is a bonus. The only better thing they could do is to come up with a carbon fiber paddle.
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Kurt A. Ruzicka –
Great board for all levels, stable, easy to transport and tons of bungees to hold your stuff!
Amazon Customer –
There was a couple of small plastic parts that were not explained in literature and so far has not been needed. Product is of high quality and had all you need to start paddle boarding. A little extra effort required to get to ideal pressure rating. Would recommend electric pump.
Stephen C McCullen –
Needs a leash and some fun items like a sticker or hat. It is light weight and easy to maneuver. Quality basic set up for beginner.
Wendy van Dalen –
This sup is great. It is Everything it promised. Love the easy inflate and deflate.
Amazon Customer –
Thank you Isle and Amazon!!! I LOVE my SUP. It’s great. It was a breeze to inflate. Lightweight to carry. No complaints! Everyone should have one, or two (Or 3)
daviddavid –
Perfect for a beginner or a avid paddleboarder. Moved to a new place and needed an inflatable for storage reasons. This one is perfect. Easy to inflate and deflate. Very stable even with a dog on with you too.
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