Tower iRace Inflatable 12’6” Stand Up Paddle Board - (6 Inches Thick) - Universal SUP Wide Stance - Premium SUP Bundle (Pump & Adjustable Paddle Included) - Non-Slip Deck

2nd Tower SUP. First one 10' white version has held up wel and holds air for months. This one leaks at the valve. Returned.It is faster and a little less stable (but manageable) than the wider, shorter version.

This paddle board WAS amazing! However it recently popped on us, so now it’s not so amazing...It’s pretty easy-ish to pump up and then take down and roll up. It’s super thick and durable but don’t expect it to last much longer than 3/4 years. We used it about 4 times each summer and then it’s safe in storage during the winter. This summer we took it out for its first big adventure and it did great! We got off the board, pulled it up to shore, and about 30 minutes later we hear a LOUD explosion! Definitely sounded like a gunshot or something. The board had popped! Just sitting there on the shore. The seam from the top, that connects to the side came undone almost like the glue melted and gave out. We’re pretty bummed about it. There’s only a two year warranty, so we’re out.Enjoy it while you can, but don’t expect it to last.

Let me tell you a story about Tower Inflatable Paddle Boards. This is the story Tower probably doesn't want you to hear but I'm just trying to save you some money.I purchased the tower Explorer about 3 weeks ago. Super excited right... I mean it's a big deal that I've been saving up for months to drop a $1,000 on an awesome new SUP.Board arrives, I take it out for my first rip. As I'm paddling around the river, the current pulls be into a buoy which the board bumps into. Yes, I said a buoy.Next thing you know, I have a nice scratch up the side of the board that is blowing out the pressurized air at a rapid speed. After getting to shore and deflating the unit I was super bummed that I had an issue after my FIRST ride.So I call up Tower and speak to a lady named Sara. She even has me take pictures of the scratch and send them into her. Here I'm thinking, Tower will understand... I mean, I just dropped a thousand bucks and bumped into a buoy on my first ride. Plus, how the heck does a rubber buoy penetrate a "military grade" plastic board.Sara's response went something like this: "With looking at this we can't cover it under a warranty claim. Unfortunately this had to be from whatever you scraped and ran into of what was poking out of the buoy. ........ I hate to use an analogy but it would be like getting a new car and taking off the lot and backing it up into a pole and going back to the car company questioning the quality of the car."No help, not willing to work something out, not even considering I just forked over a grand to Tower. All I'm saying is if you're considering buying an inflatable SUP, they aren't as military grade as Tower makes them out to be. And unless you plan on not having the board come into contact with ANYTHING... then expect a headache and disappointment when handling issues.Here's the photo to prove just how brittle the material is.

I've had this board for a couple of months now and I absolutely love it. I've taken it out probably 15 times so far. I don't have roof rack capability on my car currently so i went with an inflatable as my first board. I thought i would be sacrificing quality/function/speed but that has absolutely not been the case. My brother has a hard board (starboard) of the same exact size and there's no speed difference and this board is much more comfortable on my feet. Very fast. This thing cuts through the water great and handles chop like a pro. We have both paddled half a mile or so against the wind and kept the same pace. This board is SUPER stable too, probably because i am about 170 lbs and this board is quite buoyant with only me on it as it is rated for a LOT more weight, but yeah, really stable. No ocean for me just river/lake/ponds out here in OK but we get some good wind so things can get pretty choppy and this board handles that stuff great. It is a bit of a workout to pump up to 15 psi with a hand pump but that's just how it works. Plus I'm trying to get in better shape and that only adds to it! I'm not going to take points off for that. I see people that are worried about it getting hot in the sun and i can tell you that if you are in the water it is not an issue. The deck pad is really comfortable on your feet and suited very well for longer trips. The paddle that it comes with works just fine and does everything i need it to. You could obviously upgrade but its not a concern to me. The pump seems to be working great so far also. Like i said before the pumping can be a bit of a workout but if you pace yourself it isn't that bad. Its from 10 to 15 psi that it really becomes difficult but that seems to be how it works with all inflatables. I'll probably upgrade to an electric pump at some point. Another thing is the 900 dollar price point. For what you get, and in comparison to hard board prices, 900 bones is a killer price. No regrets on that front. Anyways this board is fast, durable, priced right, looks awesome with the racing stripes and i am completely happy with it and look forward to using it for years!