TOWER Inflatable 10’4” Stand Up Paddle Board - (6 Inches Thick) - Universal SUP Wide Stance - Premium SUP Bundle (Pump & Adjustable Paddle Included) - Non-Slip Deck - Youth and Adult

Let me get the "bad" out of the way first... The only real negative I can attribute to the board itself and nothing else (manufacturing/shipping/human error, etc) is that while this is pretty good for a beginner board, it's probably also not the best option for a beginner. I have one of the Adventurer 2's, and a BicSup 11'6 and the BicSup is by FAR more stable. It's not to say the Adventurer 2 isn't stable, it's just that it does a fair amount of wobbles and that may discourage a beginner. It's not going to flip or anything it just rocks quite a bit it's just when compared to other "novice boards" it's not quite as stable is all. I do suggest you purposely rock it almost as soon as you get your bearings though, simply so you can start to get a feel for how far it'll go.Now for the good.- If you didn't know this was an inflatable you'd never be able to tell the difference. Yes, it's THAT rigid! I had this up on two saw horses and stood on it just like in their videos! The only thing that gives it away as an inflatable is if you're approaching 200lbs it'll start to sag ever so slightly in the middle.- It's also made extremely well, this really feels like something that is truly "military grade". That being said it IS an inflatable so don't be dumb with it. A really sharp rock or other underwater obstacles like metal will certainly damage or puncture the craft...but then again anything that would do that damage to this would surely also damage an non-inflatable.- The board itself is extremely fast and maneuverable in the water. When my Wife and I went on our first longer trip (about 3mi round trip) it was really windy going out and so I gave her the BicSup thinking the stability would benefit her. We switched half way through though as she found this MUCH easier to maneuver in the higher winds.- Company is really cool, they even send out postcards thanking people for the purchase!- Fin attaches easily and seems fairly sturdy...the fins permanently attached to the board are great as well!The mixed/meh- The pressure gauge flew off when pumping it up the first time and wouldn't go back on because the threads were stripped... I fixed it with some hot glue and it's held since but figured it was worth noting.- The paddle is passable, but overall it's heavy and the paddle surface is fairly small. Upgraded almost immediately to some paddles that were on sale elsewhere and never looked back.

After considerable research I decided to go with the Chris Craft Edition iSUP by Tower. The Chris Craft edition is really just an Adventurer 2 model with blue stripes, extra "Chris Craft" text and a different deck pad. Overall, I am pleased with this board. I have taken the paddle board out on three occasions thus far and it has performed well. The tracking is good and the board feels very rigid when inflated to 15 PSI, but has some give where desired.While iSUPs are known to be slower than their hardwood, fiberglass or epoxy counterparts, I didn't notice any appreciable speed difference with this board in comparison to the rigid boards I have ridden. The included 3 piece fiberglass paddle is nice and the pump is sufficient. However, as is the case with any iSUP it does become considerably more difficult to inflate once you're over 10 PSI.Based on my research almost all iSUPs come from just a handful of factories in China, but Tower does provide a warranty and has pretty stellar customer service, two things you probably won't get if you go with one of the cheaper options available from one of the less known companies.If you're on the fence about getting an iSUP or not, just go for it! I was skeptical about purchasing an inflatable for a long time, but I am glad I did. I actually just bought another Tower iSUP for guests too!

I bought this when it went on a "deal of the day" last week for a very affordable price. It is a nice package especially, for first timers, as it has a nice fiberglass (2lb) adjustable paddle, the pump and gauge, a "repair kit consisting of a valve wrench, some patch material and a wide strap for rolling it down. The board has been holding air for the last week without losing any air. The outfitting is awesome as it has 3 handles, a large non skid area, a bungie tie down system w 4 attached d rings and and stern d ring to attach a leash. This is my first SUP, but I have been rafting, kayaking and canoeing for 40 years, have been a professional raft guide and canoe/kayak instructor and own a fleet of rafts, canoes, kayaks and inflatable kayaks for personal use. When the SUP boards first came out, they were modeled after the ocean boards and I did not like the narrow (tippy) and thin designs as I wanted to have a more stable, higher flotation sup that would work for rivers and also for my dog and a dry bag w food and beverages. I like this design w the width (33" on my board at the widest point) and 6" thickness compared to most w 4". The large removable center fin has the same quality system NRS sells, so it will be easy to upgrade the fin for river use. The pump looks better than I was expecting and I plan to remove the 2 screws and take it apart soon to add some silicone grease to the rubber gasket as it does seem to be a bit dry. Any SUP design is a compromise and the Adventure 2 favors stability and high flotation at the expense of speed and quick maneuverability, perfect for what I want for my first board. For racing or high level ocean surfing, there are better and more expensive options. For class III/IV whitewater river surfing, there are some more specialized options, like the Badfish designs. The build quality looks very good w nice seam work and no obvious blems, time will tell how long it will last as I know the cheaper china made PVC rafts have delamination problems after 5-15 years due to the cheaper welding process they use to make the boats affordable. The first thing I did after inflating was to apply a thick coat of formula 303 protectant as a sunscreen/PVC protectant and i recommend other consider using this to protect your board, http://www.amazon.com/303-30440-Protectant-Trigger-Sprayer/dp/B0015X95M0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1462324738&sr=8-3&keywords=303+uv+protectant I think for longevity, it would be best to store the board party inflated instead of rolled down if you have the space. Rolling the board will put some stress on the fabric and seams, but will work if you are tight on space, loose roll rather than tight would be better. Some reviewers had complained how easy the board will collect stains w the white color, mine is about to become mud red from the dirty colorado river but I read the magic erasers do good job removing stains. I am fine with just the wide strap over a carry bag as I can always find an old duffle if I want a bag and it helped to keep the cost down. Lastly, the Towercompany seems to be very responsive to any issues people are having and what a great deal it is to know I can get good customer service in the future if I have any issues. I have no vested interest in this company or their boards and bought this package with my own hard earned money. Enjoy!!!

Great board for a beginner, like me. Easy to set up and great quiality parts.Almost exactly like a rigid board despite being completely inflatable. Makes storage and transport so much easier! Especially handy that the pump is included in the packaging.Would recommend this product to anyone who's thinking about getting serious about Paddle Boarding!

Arrived really fast and was just what I expected. Really well made, quality piece of kit, I had it blown up and out on the water in about 10 minutes!Great product and service, loving the board so far! Don't hesitate to buy!!

Took the board to a river and had a great day paddle boarding. Nice quality and solid base to stand on with good footing. Quality construction with well thought out design features. Pump works well and gets you warmed up for the fun to follow.Takes a bit of figuring out as to the best paddle technique to maneuver the board forward and around. Once figured out, it tracks fairly well for a short inflatable board. Was able to easily spend hours on the board and cover some decent distances - with and against, wind and current.The only problem, I fell off the board and after I got back on the paddle vanished into the dark river water - sunk like a stone within seconds! Searched for a while but could not find it. Really surprised me since it seemed to float in earlier falls into the river and the paddle gave no indication that it was filled with water or anything else awry.So good paddle board, disappointed in the paddle. Cut short my fun on the board. Took a stars off for the paddle. Not happy with that part of the purchase.

Great board - looks great, stays fully inflated all summer and I really like that there are handles at each end, it makes it easy to deploy and retrieve from the deck of our boat. We did have an issue with the brown area of the deck peeling up, but Tower support was very easy to deal with and they are shipping me a new board - no questions asked. They assured me this issue has been fixed as they have taken measures to stop this from happening with a new cutting process.Very impressed with the level of service after owning the board for 14 months.