
The Bote Breeze Aero provides balance, speed, durability and maneuverability all in one SUP package. Speaking of packages, you also get additional gear with the board like a paddle, pump, repair kit, fin and travel bag. The Bote Breeze Aero backpack was my favorite from the bunch. Not only is it spacious, but there’s comfortable padding in the shoulder straps, so it’s comfortable to haul around on your back. It’s also a lot easier to transport than a solid stand-up paddleboard, along with the other inflatable boards on this list.
This SUP feels fairly light, weighing in at around 20 pounds. That said, it measures 10 feet 8 inches long and 33 inches wide, making it feel just as stable as any solid paddleboard. I never felt like I was going to tip over, even when gliding over large wakes.
One of my favorite things about this stable board — besides its stability — is its compatibility with Bote’s inflatable seat. It instantly transforms your paddleboard into a mini makeshift kayak. If you get the kayak paddle to go along with it, you have yourself a multifunctional board. The Connelly Voyager SUP was my first stand-up paddleboard and what a great board it is. I began taking it out to the beautiful (but chilly) Lake Tahoe to learn how to paddleboard. Thanks to the stability and quality of the Connelly Voyager, balance wasn’t an issue when winds picked up — a good thing with 57-degree water.
The wider and longer a board is, the more stable it will be. The Connelly Voyager is 10 feet 6 inches long and 32 inches wide. It weighs 34 pounds. It has a four-point bungee near
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