Unfortunately, there are many things said about paddle boards, which are not true. Some of the people who say these things have never even used a paddle board in the first place. So, how do you differentiate fact from fiction? Here are 5 things that you should never believe about an inflatable stand up paddle board.
- They are only used by beginners
As much as the paddle boards are good for beginners, they can also be used by advanced users, who have great experience. The main thing is to consider what you will use the board for. This board is ideally used by people who are surfing in lakes, rivers and bays.
- They get easily damaged
A lot of people think that the inflatable nature of the boards make them susceptible to easy damage. However, nothing could be further from the truth. These stand up paddle boards can last for a long time, if you take good care of them.
Ensure not to expose them to any sharp objects. They need just as much care as wooden boards. Just in the same way that you would take care not to expose wooden boards to rocks, as they can get dents.
- Inflating the boards is too much work
It takes less than 10 minutes to pump up your board. Most boards come with hand pumps, which helps to fill up the board with air, for each stroke that you make. Moreover, you can use an electric pump. This will make your work much easier.
Pumping up the board takes just about the same time it takes for someone using a wooden board to unstrap and unload their board from their car.
- They are not wide enough
The size of the stand-up paddle board you use is not that much of a big deal, if you are a skilled surfer. What’s more, if your board is too big, you could end up getting tired faster, since you have to use more pressure on your arms to propel the board in the direction that you want.
- They are quite costly
You can easily find inflatable boards that cost much less than stand up paddle wooden paddle boards. You can even end up saving quite a bit of money.
Conclusion
There are many myths that you should not believe when it comes to an inflatable stand up paddle board.
