45 best paddleboard brands

The 45 Best Paddle Board Brands

SUP boards have become increasingly popular over the past decade with many new brands entering the market. Down below you’ll find a bunch of popular and most-searched, therefore the best paddleboard brands out there.

 

 

Check out specific type brand reviews:

Touring & Adventure (10) / Yoga & Cruising (12) / Fishing & Expedition (11) / Race & Performance (6) / 
Multi-person (12) / Whitewater & River (7) / Surfing (14) / Tandem (7) / Youth & Kids'(17)Kayak-SUP (7)

Types of Paddleboards SUP
Read more: 13 Types of SUPs – Average Sizes & Brands

 

MATERIALS:

Epoxy / Fiberglass / Inflatable / Bamboo / Soft-top / Modular

Terminology:

Inflatable Paddle Board = iSUP = Inflatable Stand-up Paddle board

Hard SUP = Rigid SUP = Solid Stand-Up Paddle Board

Modular SUP = Foldable SUP

best sup brands
From 1954 to 2017 – Check out the timeline of the following paddleboard companies down below.

 

Sorted by:
*Year founded
*No. of SUP Sizes

*No. of SUP Types

 

TOP 5 Inflatable Paddleboard Brands
Brand Sizes Types Total Score
Aqua Marina 17 10 27
Starboard 13 10 23
RED 17 5 22
Hala 9 10 19
NRS 12 5 17

 

 

 

T H E 45 Best Paddle Board Brands in 2022

 

 

 

1. Aqua Marina


aqua marina brand logo
Founded in – 1991

Shanghai, China

> aquamarina.com/sup/

Masters in the world of inflatable sporting goods – Aqua Marina paddle boards’ range is quite large. Including inflatable SUPs that are more focused on technical & fitness paddling.

Aqua Marina inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 8’0″ / 8’8″ / 9’6″ / 9’10” / 10’2″ / 10’4″ / 10’6″ / 10’10” / 11’0″ / 11’2″ / 11’6″ / 12’0″ / 12’2″ / 12’6″ / 14’0″ / 18’1″ / 22″0″
  • TYPES – Race, Kids’, Yoga, All-Around, Tandem, Multi-person, Fishing, Surfing, Whitewater, Touring

 

 

 

2. Starboard Paddle Boards


starboard sup logo

Founded in 1994

Bangkok, Thailand

> sup.star-board.com/

Starboard paddleboards range includes a series of boards for beginners, touring, surfing, and racing purposes. Prices as mid-range boards, Starboard has established its way into the world of both inflatable and rigid paddleboards. Since they’ve been along for a while, there’s enough feedback to rely on.

  • Rigid paddleboards
  • Accessories & apparel

Starboard inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 9’0″ / 9’5″ / 10’4″ / 10’8″ / 10’0″ / 10’10” / 10’11” / 11’2″ / 12’6″ / 14′ / 15’0″ / 16’0″ / 18’6″
  • TYPES – Touring, Surf, All-around, Youth, Race, Yoga, Windsurf SUP, Wingboard SUP, Whitewater, Team

 

 

 

3. RED


red brand logo
Founded in 2008

South Devon, United Kingdom

> red-equipment.us/

RED paddleboards are considered high-end inflatable boards that come with a 5-year warranty. On their selection, you’ll find the most popular disciplines represented with the latest of technologies in the business. They also manufacture all of their boards in their private facility in the UK.

As they are SUP-focused, there’s everything covered one would need to have everything SUP-related.

 RED inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 8’10” / 9’4″ / 9’6″ / 9’8″ / 10’6″ / 10’6″ / 10’7″ / 10’8″ / 11’0″ / 11’3″ / 12’0″ / 12’6″ / 13’2″ / 14’0″ / 15’0″ / 17’0″ / 22’0″
  • TYPES – All-round, Touring, Yoga, Racing, Multi-person, Race, Tandem

REVIEW – Red Paddle Boards

 

 

 

4. Hala Gear


hala sup logo
Founded in – 2011

Yampa River, Colorado

> halagear.com/

Hala paddleboards are known for their high-end iSUPs for a wide variety of uses. Based out of California, they have definitely established their position on the SUP market for current and upcoming decades alike.

Hala inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 6’11” / 7’11” / 8’6″ / 9’6″ / 10′ / 10’6″ / 10’10” / 11′ / 11’3″
  • TYPES – Whitewater, All-water, Touring, Race, Whitewater, Yoga, Fishing, Family, Surf, Whitewater surf

 

 

 

5. NRS Paddle Boards


nrs paddle boards brand logo
Founded in – 1972

Moscow, Idaho

> nrs.com/

Another water-sports giant is the good-old NRS. You’ll find basically everything you’ll ever need if you happen to be a perfectionist and a paddleboarding enthusiast. They have one of the most expensive boards for sale which we’ve seen – it is a $3,549 Beast inflatable paddleboard.

  • Whitewater kayaks & full gear
  • Whitewater rafts & full gear
  • Camping gear
  • Fishing gear
  • ISUP gear

NRS inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 7’8″ / 8’4″ / 9’2″ / 9’10” / 10’2″ / 10’3″ / 10’4″ / 10’6″ / 10’8″ / 11’6″ / 12’6″ / 14′
  • TYPES – All around, Touring, Race, Youth, Fishing

 

 

 

6. Pau Hana Surf Supply


Pau Hana surf supply brand logo
Founded in – 2006

Santa Clarita, California

> pauhanasurfco.com/

A boutique paddle-board company offering a specialized selection of boards for all kinds of purposes. Pau Hana paddleboards are sold all across the US for demanding users. From their range you’ll find an interesting set of features like nowhere else.

Pau Hana means “Time for work”

  • Rigid paddleboards
  • Paddles
  • Accessories & apparel

Pau Hana inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 9’6″ / 10’0″ / 11’0″ / 10’10” / 12’0″ / 15′
  • TYPES – All-around, Touring, Fishing, Stand-up kayak, SUP with visor, Whitewater, Yoga, Digital nomads’ SUP

REVIEW – Pau Hana 8 Inflatable Paddle Boards!

 

 

 

7. Naish


naish brand logo
Founded in – 1979

Maui, Hawaii

> naishsurfing.com/

One of the most prestigious water-sports brands on the market, Naish has a collection of good-quality paddleboards for those who are after a premium performance product. Take a look at their surf site and everything related to getting on the water with confidence. Naish is one of the top paddle board brands with Sic Maui and Starboard..

naishkites.com / naishsails.com / naishfoils.com / wing-surfer.com / naish.com

  • Rigid SUPs
  • Foil
  • Paddles

Naish Inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 8’0″ / 10’6″ / 10’8″ / 11′ / 11’6″ / 12′ / 12’6″ / 14′ / 16’8″
  • TYPES – Multi-person, Touring, Race, All-around

 

 

 

8. BadFish


badfish paddle board logo
Founded in – 2009

Colorado, US

> badfishsup.com/

BadFish is another great brand with a great variety of boards in their fleet at mid-range price tags. What’s great that they also host a PODCAST!

  • Epoxy & Inflatable – Touring, Fishing, River, Whitewater, Family
  • Accessories & Apparel

BadFish inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 10’2″ / 10’6″ / 11′ / 11’6″ / 12’6″ / 14’0″
  • TYPES – River surfing, Whitewater, Surf travel, All-around, Fishing, Touring, Adventure

 

 

 

9. SOL


sol boards logo
Founded in – 2013

Telluride, Colorado

> solpaddle.com/

SOL is another well-equipped water-sports brand to conquer the markets. You’ll find vibrant and well-designed mid-range boards with all the possible accessories to go along with. All of their boards have a yellow design and a white water influence in performance. Definitely on the inflatable paddle board brands available.

  • iSUPs
  • Inflatable kayaks
  • Paddles
  • Accessories
  • Apparel

SOL inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 5’5″ / 6’6″ / 8’6″ / 9’6″ / 10′ / 10’7″ / 11’4″ / 15’6″
  • TYPES – Youth, Whitewater, All-around, Multi-person, Touring

REVIEW – SOL Inflatable Paddle Boards

 

 

 

10. SIC Maui


sic maui paddleboards brand logo
Founded in – 2006

Maui, Hawaii

> sicmaui.com/

SIC Maui is another brand every paddleboard fanatic should be aware of. Their products range consists of high-tech boards for the widest uses out there – from race, foil, surf to windsurf, and much more. Sic Maui is one of the most technical SUP brands out there,

  • SUPs – Rigid / inflatable.
  • Surfboards
  • Foil & wing
  • Accessories & apparel

Sic Maui inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 10’6″ / 11’0″ / 11’6″ / 12’6″ / 14’0″ / 17’4″
  • TYPES – Fitness, Race, Touring, Adventure, Youth, Yoga

 

 

 

11. BoardWorks


boardworks sup logo
Founded in – Early 1990s

Carlsbad, California

> boardworkssurf.com/

BoardWorks paddleboards offer rigid and inflatable SUPs for the mid to high-end consumer market. Besides inflatable paddle boards, they also have a handful of soft-top funboards for surfing

  • iSUPs
  • Rigid paddleboards
  • Surfboards
  • Accessories

BoardWorks inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 10′ / 10’4″ / 10’6″ / 11′ / 11’6″ / 12’6″ / 14′
  • TYPES – All-around, Touring 

 

 

 

12. Body Glove


body glove brand logo
Founded in – 1953

Booneville, Missouri

> bodyglove.com/

Besides paddleboards, Body Glove is another awesome brand that has set its focus on water-sport. Body Glove paddleboards range consists of fishing, multi-person, exploring, yoga, fitness, and all-rounders.

  • Inflatable docks
  • Kayaks
  • Surfboard
  • Bodyboards
  • Accessories & gear

Body Glove inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 8′ / 9’6″ / 10′ / 10’6″ / 10’8″ / 11′ / 15′
  • TYPES – Touring, All-around, Stand-up Kayak, Kids’, Multi-person

 

 

 

13. Bluefin


bluefin sup logo

> bluefinsupboards.com/

Bluefin is a UK-based paddle-board-specific brand with numerous high-quality boards on its list. They have covered a bunch of the popular activities, but what stands out is their Advanced All-around series. Their advanced-all around SUPs are ideal for a demanding everyday paddler – you can find one of the best hybrid boards in three sizes.

Bluefin inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 10’8″ / 10’10” / 12′ / 14′ / 15′ / 18′
  • TYPES – All-around, Advanced- all-around, Touring, Yoga, Mega, Fitness

 

 

 

14. Bote


bote sup brand logo
Founded in – 2009

Destin, Florida

> boteboards.com/

Bote Paddle Boards range consists of both solid and inflatable paddle boards for all the possible purposes – from family leisure to touring, kids’ and fishing SUPs. Bote boards are aimed at the mid to high-end market of buyers. Definitely one of the top stand-up paddleboard brands on the market!

  • Solid paddleboards
  • Inflatable docks & kayaks
  • Accessories & apparel

Bóte inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – Kids’, Touring, All-around, Adventure, Fishing
  • TYPES – 10’8″ / 11′ / 11’6″ / 12’6″ / 12’4″

REVIEW – Bottle Paddle Boards

 

 

 

15. SurfTech


Surftech
Founded in – 1992

Santa Cruz, California

> surftech.com/sup/

Surftech Technology / NSP Constructions

Another water-sports giant is Surftech. Having been around for three decades, they have produced a wide variety of products for all the possible disciplines. Surftech has its own line of products and 6 brand SUPs available in its store.

Their brand(s) are more known for the technical side of things which means their prices are not the most affordable, but you’ll definitely get a great bang for your back.

Surftech Inflatable Paddleboards
10’2″ / 10’8″ / 11’0″ / 11’6″ / 13’1″
Walled, Kayak, Adventure, Women’s-specific SUP, All-around

  • Surfboards
  • SUPs
  • Foil
  • Accessories

SurfTech inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 10’2″ / 10’8″ / 11’0″ / 11’6″ / 13’1″
  • TYPES – Walled, Kayak, Adventure, Women’s-specific SUP, All-around

 

 

 

16. Thurso


thurso sup logo
Founded in – 2016

> thursosurf.com

Thurso is a Canadian-based company that produces inflatable paddleboards and accessories only. Their range consists of a selected few models for the mid-range market. Focused on relaxed paddling by the family, we are interested to see what will their next board type is going to be!

  • SUPs
  • Paddles & blades
  • Accessories 

Thurso inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 7’6″ / 10’0″ / 11′ / 11’6″ / 10’8″
  • TYPES – All-Around, Yoga, Adventure, Multi-person, Youth

 

 

 

17. Connelly


Connelly brand logo
Founded in – 1965

> connellyskis.com/

Available in both solid and inflatable form – Connelly is another known name in the game, more known by their skis, wakeboards, wake surf equipment, and towables. They have a limited selection of all-around and kayak paddleboards in their list for the mid-range price range. If you are into all kinds of other water sports – look no further from their selection of boards, skis, and all the accessories to go with quality time by the water.

Connelly inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 8’0″ / 9’9″ / 10’4″ / 10’9″ / 10’0″ / 10’6″ / 11’6″ / 12’0″
  • TYPES – All-around, SUP/Kayak, Yoga/Cruising, Multi-person, Touring, Propeller-ready, Fishing

REVIEW – Connelly Paddle Boards

 

 

 

18. Yolo


Founded in – 2007

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

> yoloboard.com/

Although Yolo paddleboards are not the only product the brand is making, the variety for boards is decent to be even considered as high-end boards.

Definitely worth a visit when you are after a long-lasting board.

  • Epoxy
  • Ultra-durable SUPs
  • Accessories
  • Bikes
  • Coffe
  • Gear

Yolo inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 10’6″ / 11′ / 12′ / 12’6″ / 14′ / 18’6″
  • TYPES – Youth, All-around, Touring, Multi-person

 

 

 

19. Xterra


xterra boards
Founded in – n/a

San Diego, California

> xterraboards.com/

Available in 6 sizes, Xterra has a distinguished style to their boards. Starting from $500 – they have a range of boards for all-rounders, multi-person, yoga, and more.

  • Accessories & apparel

Xterra inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 10′ / 10’4″ / 11′ / 12’6″ / 15′
  • TYPES – Multi-person, All-around, Touring, Yoga

 

 

 

20. TAHE Paddle Boards


tahe paddle boards brand logo
Founded in – 1989

Northern Europe, Estonia

> tahesport.com/

Former BIC pqddle boards & Tahe Kayaks

Another interesting brand is TAHE Outdoors which is most likely one top brand to look for. Their website is well organized, and the recommendations with descriptions are well laid out for both beginners and intermediate users. Due to their large field of specialization, there is plenty of technologies and engineering to rely on.

  • Solid paddleboards
  • Kite sports
  • Surf
  • Sail

Tahe inflatable paddle boards

  • SIZES – 9’0″ / 10’6″ / 11′ / 11’6″ / 12’6″
  • TYPES – All-Round, Touring, Stand-up Kayak

 

 

 

21. Glide


Glide Paddleboards
Founded in – 2008

Salt Lake City, Utah

> glidesup.com/

Residing at the mid-range price range, Glide paddleboards are made for demanding users. What’s great is that the brand focuses on making paddleboards only, and the fact that they have only a handful of designs available – they have covered the most popular disciplines.

Check out their website to get a better overview of the reviews left by their satisfied customers.

  • Hardboards
  • Inflatables
  • Accessories

Glide inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 10′ / 10’6″ / 11′ / 12’6″
  • TYPES – Touring, Whitewater, Yoga, Fishing, All-around

 

 

 

22. iROCKER


irocker brand logo
Founded in – 2013

Jacksonville, FL

> irockersup.com/

Mid-range inflatable, and rigid sups. You’ll find a nice section of affordable to mid-range boards for different styles of use.

  • Inflatable, rigid SUPs
  • Mats & docks
  • Gear & apparel

 iRocker inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 10′ / 10’6″ / 11′ / 11’6″
  • TYPES – Yoga, All-around, Touring, Adventure

 

 

 

23. Paddle North


paddle north paddle board logo
Founded in – 2014

Roseville, Minnesota

> paddlenorth.com/

Another trusted brand that’s well-regarded in the water-sports world – Paddle North. Their products range covers all the possible uses for recreational users who value longevity in their investments. A five-star inflatable SUP brand for sure.

  • Paddleboards
  • Kayaks
  • Docks
  • Wakesurf
  • Accessories

Paddle North inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 10’6″ / 11’6″ / 12’6″ / 16′
  • TYPES –  Multi-person, Hybrid, All-around, Yoga

 

 

24. ISLE


isle logo
Founded in – 2004

San Diego, California

> islesurfandsup.com/

Mid-range to high-end epoxy & inflatable for fishing, yoga, touring, surfing, and family all-rounder paddleboards, ISLE paddle boards have high ratings on both Amazon and at their own website. Besides the good looks, it is the performance that makes ISLE inflatable paddle boards are as great as their rigid series.

  • Inflatable paddleboards
  • Epoxy boards

You’ll find a decent section of the most popular designs for fishing, all-rounder, touring, yoga, and surfing SUPs.

ISLE Inflatable Paddleboards

  • SIZES – 10’5″ / 10’6″ / 11’2″ / 11’6″
  • TYPES – All-around, Adventure, Multi-person

REVIEW – ISLE Paddle Boards

 

 

 

25. NIXY


nixy sup logo
Founded in – 2013

Catalina Island, California

> nixysports.com/

NIXY believes in making inflatable paddle boards that they would like to buy themselves, and that’s a solid line to state! On their range, you’ll find all-rounder and touring boards, and all the essential accessories.

Nixy inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 9’6″ / 10’6″ / 11’6″ / 12’6″
  • TYPES – All-around, Yoga, Touring, Cruising

 

 

 

26. GILI


gili paddle boards
Founded in – 2017

Las Vegas, Nevada

> gilisports.com/

Inspired by the Gili Islands near Bali, Indonesia, GILI paddleboards are another popular choice among Amazon buyers. They are specialized in the inflatable paddleboard industry, and succeeded in that quite well! From their store, you’ll find a huge selection of affordable mid-range yet great value boards for all the possible purposes.

What stands out is their wide variety of boards: all-rounders, yoga, fishing, touring, hybrid, surf and dogs, and even multi-person paddleboards.

  • Inflatable paddleboards
  • Paddles
  • Accessories & apparel

Gili inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 10’6″ / 12′ / 15′
  • TYPES – Touring, All-Around, Multi-person, Adventure

 

 

 

27. RetroSpec


Retrospec brand logo
Founded in – 2009

China

> retrospec.com/collections/water

Retrospec is a brand more known for their bicycles, but you’ll actually find a bunch of affordable and good-quality paddleboards represented as well. Right at the moment, they have all-around, kids’ and multi-person paddle boards available next to their inflatable docks and kayaks. Definitely a brand if you are after the best value for money as all of their boards cost less than $500!

  • Snow & Skate
  • Bikes
  • Outdoors

Retrospec inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 8′ / 10′ / 11′
  • TYPES – All-around / Kids’ / Touring / Yoga

OVERVIEW – Retrospec inflatable SUPs

 

 

 

28. Tahoe Paddle Boards


tower sup logo
Founded in – 2010

Lake Tahoe, Nevada/California

> tahoesup.com/

As their name says – Tahoe SUP is a paddleboard-specific brand with an interesting set of boards in their fleet. Priced as mid-to-high, you’ll find boards for fishing (catamaran-style), kids’, touring, whitewater, expedition, and of course – all-rounders.

  • Rigid SUPs
  • Paddles
  • Accessories & full gear

Tahoe inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 9′ / 11′ / 12′
  • TYPES – Touring, Kids, Fishing

 

 

 

29. Lifetime


lifetime paddle boards logo
Founded in – 1986

Clearfield, Utah

> lifetime.com/sup-paddleboards

Lifetime paddle boards stand out from their non-surf-related products sold under the name of Lifetime. You’ll find their boards on Amazon at an affordable to mid-range price range. What we especially like is their fish-tail SUP that can be a rather fun board in the waves!

  • Kayaks
  • Hard paddleboards
  • Outdoor gear
  • Sheds, tables, playgrounds

Lifetime inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 8′ / 10′ / 11′
  • TYPES – All-around, Youth, Multi-person

 

 

 

30. Serene Life


serenelife brand logo
Founded in – n/a

> serenelifehome.com/collections/paddle-kneeboards

Serene inflatable paddleboard is another best-seller on Amazon just like the ROC – hence the reason why we added them here. Although they aren’t specialized in the inflatable nor the water-sport industry,

  • Home, garden, beauty – basically everything.

SereneLife inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 10’0″ / 10’5″ / 10’6″ / 11′
  • TYPES – All-around

 

 

 

 

31. Tower Paddle Boards


tower sup logo
Founded in – 2010

Based in San Diego, California

> towerpaddleboards.com/

Awesome boards at great value and discounts. Tower is another American brand with plenty of all-around and touring boards available. What stands out is the wide selection of reviews to get a good feedback of their boards. Some have over 260+ reviews! So, whenever you are after a great discount, remember the name and feel free to head over!

  • iSUPs
  • Fins
  • Paddles

Tower inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 10’4″ / 12’6″ / 14′
  • TYPES – Touring, All-around

 

 

 

32. High Society


high society paddle boards logo
Founded in – 2003

Aspen, Colorado

> highsocietyfreeride.com/

Designed for free-riders, High Society has a rather interesting set of products on sale for both seasons – summer and winter, sea and snow. Their boards have great discounts which are definitely worth a look.

  • Skis & Snowboards
  • Apparel & Accessories

High Society inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 10’6″ / 11′
  • TYPES – All-around, Fishing

 

 

 

33. AquaGlide


aquaglide sup logo
Founded in – 1995

Bend, Oregon

> aquaglide.com/

Specializing in inflatable water-park equipment, Aquaglide has become a popular retailer in Amazon. Having been around for a while, Aquaglide’s paddleboards range consists of angling, recreational and touring boards.

  • Inflatable kayaks
  • Waterpark equipment

Aqua Glide inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 10’0″ / 11’0″ / 12’6″
  • TYPES – All-around, Fishing, Touring

 

 

 

34. Pelican


pelican board brand logo
Founded in – 1970

Quebec, Canada

> pelicansport.com/

Pelican is another large water-sports brand, and their paddle boards range consists of three types – inflatable, rigid, and soft-top boards. Besides the basics, they also obviously sell a bunch of accessories to go along with. You’ll find affordable entry-level and mid-range boards which hold above-average value!

  • Kayaks
  • Paddleboards
  • Paddles
  • Sleds
  • Boats
  • Accessories

Pelican inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 10’4″ / 10’6″
  • TYPES – All-around

 

 

 

35. Dragonfly


Handmade touring & fishing paddle boards

Dragonfly paddle boards logo
First prototypes from the 1950s, Florida

> dragonflypaddleboards.com/

Located out in Florida, Dragonfly has a handful of premium fishing and touring SUPs on their fleet. Available in 8 different colors and with plenty of innovative accessories, they are definitely a worthy brand for the niche market.

  • Hand-made paddleboards
  • Accessories

 

 

36. Scott Burke


scott burke paddleboards brand logo
Founded in – 2008

Oceanside, California

> scottburkesurf.com/

Scott Burke paddleboards have a small selection of inflatable & foam SUPs on their range at a mid-range price tag. Check out their website for further information.

  • Paddleboards
  • Surfboards
  • Bodyboards
  • Accessories

Scott Burke inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 10′ / 11′
  • TYPES – All-around

 

 

 

37. VESL


SUP Paddle Boards

> veslpaddleboards.com/

VESL paddle boards range features both inflatable and rigid paddleboards. What sets them apart is the section for prone, or lay-down paddleboards, and the good old bunch for touring, yoga, performance, and all-around cruising. There isn’t too much information about their background or whereabouts on their website, but their boards do look nice and considering the variety – their spectrum is focused more on an athlete than leisurely riders.

  • Rigid paddleboards
  • Accessories

VESL inflatable paddle boards

  • SIZES – 11′ / 12′
  • TYPES – Touring

 

 

 

38. ROC


roc sup logo
Founded in – 2017 by Anthony Reagle

United States

> rocpaddleboards.com/

ROC paddleboards are one of the best-rated iSUPs on Amazon. Starting from $399, ROC offers the most popular board sizes at the most competitive price range, and the score of 4.8/5 out of 7,000+ ratings is an astonishing score to rely on!

  • Accessories & apparel

ROC inflatable SUPs

  • SIZES – 10′
  • TYPES – All-around

 

 

 

39. Jimmy Stykes


jimmy stytkes paddle board
Founded in – 2009

Huntington Beach, California

> jimmystyks.com/

Jimmy Stykes paddle boards range is focused on basically every type of rider. Although there’s only a handful of different types of SUPs available, there’s plenty of technology and value at a rather affordable price tag.

  • Epoxy boards
  • Accessories

Jimmy Stykes inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 11′
  • TYPES –  All-around

 

 

 

40. Origami Paddle Boards


origami paddle brand logo
Founded in – 1988

Malibu, California

> origamipaddler.com/

Formerly known as Ocean Kayak company, Origami has a 2in1 hard-shell paddleboard and kayak that folds up to store anywhere in their range. Since the brand has been around for over 30 years – you can definitely count on their level of technology, and obviously the number of happy customers.

  • 9′ Collapsible rigid kayaks & paddleboards

 

 

 

41. CBC


Californian Board Company

california board company logo
Founded in – 2008

California

> CaliforniaBoardCompany.com/

The California Board Company has been around long enough to have put out a wide variety of watersport-related products, and it is their stand-up paddleboards they have their strong focus on. CBC paddle boards are made of high-quality materials and technology, focused on demanding recreational users.

  • Foam paddleboards
  • Fiberglass / ABS paddleboards
  • Paddles, surfboards, bodyboards

CBC inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 11′
  • TYPES – All-around

 

 

 

42. FB-Sport


fbsport brand logo
Established in – 2017

> fb-sport.com

FBSport paddleboards are mainly sold on Amazon for entry-level users. Besides their entry-level paddle boards, they have also quite an interesting selection of products available under their brand name.

  • Cheap iSUPs
  • Gymnastics bars
  • Tumble tracks

FB-Sport inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 11′
  • TYPES – All-around

 

 

 

43. Ancheer


Ancheer brand logo
Founded in – 2008

Los Angeles, California

> Ancheer.shop

Ancheer paddleboards feature a series of budget boards for entry-level users. Although their brand focuses on a wide variety of products other than water sports, their budget SUPs have a rather good score on Amazon which we can rely on and recommend.

  • EV vehicles
  • Fitness equipment
  • Scooters

Ancheer Inflatable SUPs

  • SIZE – 10′
  • TYPE – All-rounder

 

 

 

44. Atoll


Atoll Boards Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board
Founded in – 2014

Huntington Beach, California

> atollboards.com/

The Atoll paddleboards brand is more known for their one and only 11′ model. Currently available in 4 designs, the 11′ board has seen a bunch of updates over time while keeping its original outlining. Besides the boards’ section, there’s a wide variety of all the possible accessories one would need when stand-up paddleboarding is their one and only hobby. Definitely a brand worth considering for those who value traditions and like the idea of keeping the product range brief.

  • Accessories, apparel, gear

Atoll inflatable paddleboards

  • SIZES – 11′
  • TYPES – All-around

 

 

 

45. Hobie


hobie board brand logo
Founded in – 1954

California

> hobie.com/

Hobie is most likely one of the longest-running premium watersports brands on this list. We might even go as far as saying that they’ve been the pioneers of the modern-day standards of recreational kayaks, and single-person sailboats.

Their current range consists of two 10’6 fiberglass and epoxy stand-up paddleboards, definitely worth consideration for those who appreciate values and traditions.

  • Solid paddleboards
  • Longboard surfboards
  • Pedal kayaks
  • Kayaks
  • Pedalboards
  • Hobie Cat Sailboats

TIMELINE

1950s – DragonFly
1953 – Body Glove
1954 – Hobie

1965 – Connelly

1970 – Pelican
1972 – NRS
1979 – Naish

1986 – Lifetime
1988 – Origami
1989 – TAHE

1990s – Boardworks
1991 – Aqua Marina
1992 – SurfTech
1994 – Starboard
1995 – AquaGlide

2003 – High Society
2004 – ISLE
2006 – SIC Maui, Pau Hana
2007 – Yolo
2008 – Tahoe, Scott Burke, RED, Glide, CBC, Ancheer
2009 – Retrospec, Jimmy Stykes, Bote, Badfish

2010 – Tower
2011 – Hala Gear
2013 – SOL, NIXY, iROCKER,
2014 – Paddle North, Atoll
2016 – Thurso
2017 – ROC, Gili, FBSport

n/a – Xterra, VESL, SereneLife


 

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