The Goosehill paddle board inflates completely in a matter of minutes. And it truly is a work of art when fully inflated!

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Apart from the Tahe, which is made from almost indestructible thermoformed plastic, the inflatables on this list are manufactured with pretty much exactly the same materials.

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I actually recommend this paddle board to both beginners and advanced paddlers since it’s sturdy enough to practice on or to take it to the extremes Tour the world with this multi-purpose paddle board

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What’s more, it boasts cargo carrying areas at both the front and rear, while the additional length in the nose means it stays perfectly balanced even when loaded up with a dry bag or a picnic at the front. Aqua Marina is a Chinese manufacturer and brand, who are doing really well here in the UK. They’ve found a sweet spot of being the budget paddle board brand for most of the top retailers. This is a complement for Aqua Marina, because UK SUP retailers only want to sell the best gear to their customers.Unlike the Bluefin or Sandbanks boards, the JP doesn’t have many reinforcement features, suggesting the board will probably flex a bit for the bigger, heavier riders out there. So it’s important for this board to pumped up fully, otherwise it might feel a bit like a bouncy castle.

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Paddle boards are a great way to have fun, get fit and explore the world. However, not all paddle boards are created equal!

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There are definitely some factors to look for when researching anything ‘budget’. You want something that is good value but isn’t so cheap that you end up wasting your time and money on something that just is not good enough. Brand recognition The UK has over 11,000 miles of coastline with more than 200 great surf spots. Cornwall and North Devon surf beaches They produce some high end, top quality gear that is designed for true watersport professionals. I personally really like their SUP surf boards, which I used a lot when I worked for a watersports centre in Brazil. We are only including well known, reputable brands and most on this list are inflatables, which generally cost less to manufacture, store and sell.