Posted on September 14, 2021 by Reed Naliboff
First, let’s identify what makes a hard paddle board indeed a “hard paddle board”. There are two basic styles of paddle boards, those that are inflatable (come in a smaller box, can store anywhere, and inflate at paddle destination) and those that are more rigid, always hold their shape, and typically have better performance – also known as a hard paddle board.
Note: hard paddle boards are also referred to as epoxy, non-inflatable, traditional, or fiberglass paddle boards.
Both have their benefits! However, we always ask that you refer to these 5 key things when choosing which board you’d like to consider.
1. Portability
2. Store Space
3. Durability
4. Performance
5. Cost
Please refer to more details here if needed.
All of our hard paddle boards come with easy-to-carry handles, making handheld carrying the board very easy (they are sometimes heavy and large size, so big careful!). For longer transport, you will need a large car, truck, or car racks. From there, the board is incredibly easy to tie down to car racks for the duration of any trip. Check out our blog on how to transport your paddle board.
The foundation of our selection of hard boards varies:
The elements can cause havoc on any item over an extended period of time – especially saltwater and sunlight. Your boards are, of course, made to be enjoyed in the outdoors so we offer some guidelines for it when not in use.