Skatinger 11'6×35" Super Wide Inflatable Paddle Board, Ultra Stable Stand Up Paddleboards for 450lb/3 People/Family/Big Size w/Shoulder Strap, 100L Backpack, All-Round Sup Board, US Fin

I had been searching for an inflatable paddle board for quite some time. I was looking for something that was affordable, durable, could hold a significant amount of weight, and was easily portable/compactable. After deliberating for a year, I finally decided purchase the Skatinger inflatable paddle board back in May 2023. I purchased the pink version of this board and loved it so much that after having it for two days I came back to Amazon to purchase the blue one. These boards are beautiful and better than what I was expecting for the price point. I have had both boards for almost a year not and my family has gotten a lot of use out of them.Airing them up: The process is easy until you get to the very end to push to the suggested PSI. I could do it, but it was exhausting. I tapped in my 16 year old son to help out. I ended up purchasing a portable electric pump with a PSI gauge...I highly recommend this. Also, before you start inflating make sure the valve that prevents air from escaping is engaged. If it is not you will cause yourself a lot of frustration because air escapes rapidly and will leak when the board is in use.Usage: These are great if you need the extra width and ability to carry a heavier load. I was able to fit myself, my 9 year old, and my 30 lb dog on the board without issue. Even with the heavier load the board was easy to paddle and maneuverable. If you do not put the fin on it is harder to control. Overall the board is stable and moves through the water easily even when using in a body of water with waves. The backpack/bag when loaded with all the equipment is easy to carry and not too heavy. There is a lot of room to fit all the gear back int he bag with ease and straps to make sure there is not much shifting when carrying and storing your equipment.Deflating: deflating was a breeze. I just released the cap and then when most the air was out I used the included pump to get the rest of the air out. Now that I have the portable air compressor it is even easier to get the remaining air out. I then just wiped down the board with a towel and let it finish drying for a few minutes before i rolled it up and put everything back in the storage bag. The few times I used it and did not have time to let it dry immediately I just unrolled it when i got home and let it dry int the garage before storing.Storage: Everything fits in the bag! This is a huge win. I knew in order to sell my husband on these I needed to find a board that did not take up much garage and boat space. I love that everything fits into one bag and I can take it anywhere.Overall I am extremely happy with my decision to purchase the Skatinger board and would recommend them to anyone looking for the same features that I was. It has been almost a year since I purchased it and it has held up wonderfully through all the adventures my family has taken it on. My only suggestion is to spend the extra money and buy the portable air compressor. It will make your life easier and allow you to enjoy taking your board out more.

The media could not be loaded. Outdoorsy mom looking for an inflatable SUP Board that I could enjoy by myself or with my two kids riding along on Lake Tahoe. Was also looking for one that would not break the bank, but that came with all the bells and whistles. Did a lot of research and landed on this one at the recommendation of a friend.Look no further! This thing was so much better than expected. My husband is a sassy skeptic and even he enjoyed it and felt it was the perfect lake activity for our family of four.Pros:Stable- wide and long enough for a tall person/larger person/multiple people/pet. The 10’6ers I tried didn’t cut it. This one did at 11’6.Easy to maneuver with the fin attached, even with two kids onboard.Great accessories- you get so much for the price! Even a waterproof phone case and dry bag. And the carrying strap was a nice touch.Backpack- actually fits everything! Even the pump! Couldn’t believe it. Also easy to carry everything in it- not heavy. Had the kids in the wagon and the backpack on heading down to the water.Deflate- deflated easily by hand and it rolled right up. Didn’t need to use the deflate function on our pump. Everything fit right back in the backpack. That was awesome.Inflation experience- Same as all well-made SUPs because it requires higher pressure than other small inflatable toys. I inflated this board most of the way with a handheld electric ryobi pump and then did the last few PSI by hand with the manufacturers pump. Totally doable, but you want to make sure you get to that final 15 PSI for stability, so I think buying a compatible high pressure pump is the way to go. (No- the hose does not detach from the pump that comes with it, so you will need to make sure it has the correct SUP attachment to fill it up if you buy a high pressure electric pump. It’s a standard SUP male attachment piece, so I had no trouble finding many compatible options).Cons: I really don’t have any at this point. Only a suggestion, which is to buy a high pressure air compressor. The pump that comes with this works great for a manual pump, but I personally don’t like being gassed from pumping it up before I even get out on the water. SO much nicer to just set it to 15 PSI, turn it on, fill it in 5-8 minutes, and then be able to hit the water.I’ll update this review as we use it more, but so far we’re very pleased with it! Exceeded expectations. Taking it camping this weekend!

I am so glad I decided to spend some extra money and buy this brand of others because everything is just so well-made and excellently designed. I’m 5’7 and about 175 pounds and I was able to comfortable sit, kneel, and stand.The board is solid and durable. No leaks. The paddle has easy instructions to connect it. The fin hooks on easily. Unplugging and plugging the pump into this isn’t cumbersome like some models- the cap connects and twists easily.I don’t think enough people are raving at the carrying bag - it has chest and hip straps, side straps, and mesh padding to allow for comfortable carrying. Everyone in my family has paddle boards but NONE have bags comparable to this one. The bag is also large enough where you don’t need a Master’s degree in architecture to figure out how to put everything bag in - simply fold the board with a normal level of common sense, and there is plenty room for everything. I am grateful for this because sometimes it is a nightmare putting everything back in.I was a bit concerned with the size of this being that it is much larger than other brands. I read online that that can slow down your ability to paddle and make turning cumbersome. I did not have any of those problems, and I’m not exactly the pinnacle model of fitness! The water I was on was quite choppy and windy, and was gliding across the water (and waves even after boats came by).Another note on the size: This is not that difficult to carry when inflated. The carrying strap in the center made it easy for me (again, not very strong) to carry it to the water. The weight is nicely balanced.This board has brought me so much joy, it has been one of the best purchases I have ever made and I’m glad I spent the extra money on this brand.