ALPIDEX Stand Up Paddle Board SUP 305 x 76 x 15 cm 150 kg Inflatable Set

EDIT: This review was originally based on first impressions before going onto the water. I've since tried it on calm sea and my opinion hasn't changed. The board seems solid and well made and is not too difficult to inflate. In all honesty I am going to change to a larger board - 12 ft rather than this 10ft - but that's through no fault of this iSUP, it's because I weigh 100kg and asking a 10ft board to perform well under someone that heavy is unreasonable. As it was, the board worked fine, but I'll be more stable on something bigger. If you're 85kg or under I reckon one of these would be great. End of update. ================== Original review follows: I haven't had a chance to get out on the water yet so this is very much a first impressions review. I'll update it as I learn more. First things first. I inflated the board and left it for several hours. It stayed inflated and held pressure well. When pumped up it seems solid and well shaped with no obvious issues despite my going around all the seams, anchor points etc paying attention to detail. The board feels firm under my weight when I stand on it. The carrying bag is lightweight but seems reasonably strong. There is plenty of room inside and I was able to fit in the deflated board, the paddle, the pump, a towel, a flotation vest AND a kayak conversion seat. The bag did up easily and the weight is still manageable to carry over short medium distances. There are anchor points for a kayak seat. I bought one and have fitted and tried it. The anchor points on the board look solid and firm although I wouldn't want to test them by leaning back on the seat with my full weight (100kg). The pump does the job. As it is all plastic it will clearly benefit from being used gently and not thrown around. Inflating the board takes energy, a bit of time - maybe 10 mins of pretty steady pumping - and some body weight to cram in the last couple of PSI to bring it up to recommended pressure. The paddle is adjustable in length and, allegedly, floats which will be handy if I fall off and drop it into 30 feet of seawater. It's solid, but a bit on the heavy side (which is usual for aluminium paddles) so I'll probably buy a carbon or carbon/glass one - but this'll do to start with. For those who want to paddle sitting or kneeling, the paddle comes with a second blade enabling one to convert it to a double-bladed kayak-style paddle. Handy. The centre fin is removable and stows neatly in the front pocket of the carry bag, as does the included repair kid that contains PVC patches, glue and a valve wrench for tightening the valve should it begin to work loose and lose air. The leash is a coiled one that attaches to your ankle with a velcro strap. This is an essential safety item. Even the strongest swimmer would find it inconvenient to fall off half a mile from shore only to watch the board being blown far away across the waves. The leash attaches to a ring on the back of the board. There is a bungee cord stretched between four anchor points that provides handy storage for stowing drybags, safety equipment etc. So far I'm very pleased. After this promising start it would be a terrible shame if it turned out to be a dud on the water, but watch this space and I'll let you know after I've taken it out at the weekend (assuming I don't drown).

We bought two of these boards in July and have now used them around 8 times with no issues. They feel really stable on both sea and rivers and we have no complaints. Obviously you can tell the difference between these and for example Red Paddle boards but I guess that's why they are £500 cheaper! Great entry level board and came quickly too. Thank you!

The package when it arrived had a bend small fin at the back. Apparently this is not uncommon but if you leave the board in the sun for a few hours this apparently should straighten. Alternatively you could try a hair drier but this is very slow also. Secondly we are having an issue with the air valve, a small part but the manufacturer is very slow to resolve the issue. I am not very happy with this as we cannot use the board at present. This part costs less than €5 but I am being held up being asked again and again for additional unnecessary details. I do however expect to resolve this problem shortly.

Well packaged and a great carry bag, looking forward to getting it on the water. quality seems excellent and it is very sturdy when inflated.

It’s a great product. I was a little worried that it would deflate over a few hours, but 48hrs after inflating it was still solid. Everything seems to be quality

This Paddle Board arrived earlier than expected. The dual action pump is amazing! I even got a waterproof phone holder which was cool. The only thing is that the board is quite slim which means balancing on it can be quite difficult, especially with another person on it. It’s not what I would call a beginners board. If you want a beginners board where you can have a couple of people on it, get a wider one. But overall, very happy with this board, tool it to Cornwall and Thanet beaches and is used a lot.

Second time of use, the seal at valve split. Not sure if normal fault or my board was faulty, however returning said faulty item is proving a ball ache. Shame.

I'm always apprehensive on buying something without a review, but went for it on this SUP. Arrived super quick and it's worth every penny! Feels great on the water and easy to pack. Really happy with my choice.

Le paddle est top! Nous sommes montés à 2 mais il vaut mieux un adulte et un enfant et pas 2 adultes. Il est vraiment bien et tres leger a porter une fois gonflé, je ne regrette pas mon achat.

Relación precio calidad, buena.

Ich bin mit dem Stand-up-Paddle-Board sehr zufrieden. Das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis ist wirklich hervorragend. Das Board macht einen hochwertigen und stabilen Eindruck und lässt sich mit der mitgelieferten Luftpumpe problemlos aufpumpen. Besonders positiv finde ich den umfangreichen Lieferumfang: Neben dem Paddel sind auch eine praktische Luftpumpe, eine robuste Transporttasche sowie ein Reparaturset enthalten. So hat man direkt alles dabei, was man für den Start benötigt, und ist auch für kleinere Beschädigungen gut vorbereitet. Die Transporttasche bietet ausreichend Platz und erleichtert den Transport und die Aufbewahrung erheblich. Insgesamt ein tolles Komplettset zu einem fairen Preis. Ich würde das Board jederzeit wieder kaufen und kann es uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen.

Dopo tre anni è giusto che faccia una recensione a questo prodotto, da inesperta ho comprato questa tavola per il prezzo conveniente e per iniziare ad avvicinarmi al SUP. È tre anni che la uso solo d'estate e devo dire che non mi ha dato mai nessun problema, stabile in acqua e leggera da trasportare, per ora nessuna scollatura e nessun difetto. Consigliata per i principianti come me!

Handhabung einfach und unkompliziert. Gute Qualität, robust und Spaß für die ganze Familie. Für den Preis, Top!