HIKS SUP Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board Set Inc Paddle, Pump, Backpack & Leash Suitable all Abilities Ideal Beginners Paddle-board Kit…

At 10 ft long and 4 inches thick this board is great for smaller people. At 14 stone and 5'11 I am too big for it. It dips into the water in the middle and feels very unstable on the sea in any kind of waves. I went for the slightly more expensive 10'6" - 6' thick board which is perfect for me.However the smaller board is perfect for my wife and kids with the added bonus that it is smaller and lighter to carry out of the water.Generally these boards seem to be very well made - strong and light - with a good padded foot area, a useful netted bungee area at the front and good strong eyelets at the front and halfway down (for a removable kayak seat) which are very useful for tying down to the car roof! The colour scheme/graphics are basic but I would rather have a solid board than flashy graphics.They are fairly easy and quick to pump up (about 10 mins with the supplied pump) but getting them up the last few PSI to 15psi is hard work! (The bigger board has a slighly different pump that seems to be a bit easier) The air inlet valve looks to be good quality and sturdy but make sure it is in the right position before you start pumping otherwise all your precious hard work will whoosh out in about 5 seconds when you undo the pump. The paddle is basic but adequate. The leash is cheap but adequate and easily replaced with a coiled alternative.The only let downs were the quality of the pump and the backpack bag. One of the pump handles snapped off on first use with the force needed to get the board up to 15psi (not good) and one of the straps on the backpack came off at the bottom after a couple of carries. But overall for the price I'm happy that I got a good quality board at the cost of some cheaper accessories. Company seems very responsive as well.Update to the above 10/09/19: Sent a request for a new pump and backpack to HIKS through Amazon and had an immediate reply and replacements in the post the next day. Replaced under warranty apparently so very happy with the service.

Brilliant, purchase up there with the quality of much more expensive ones I’ve had in the past, very sturdy

Great on the first few uses. Seems great quality.

Excellent value for money at £250, less than half the price of my other paddle board. Think this is a single thickness so the weight is appreciably less than a triple like my other. Slight niggle us the carry handle isn't quite central so when carrying one handed there is a tendency for one ed ND to drop to the ground. Inflates reasonably easily although pump supplied is a single cylinder. Recommended pressure 13 - 15psi so not very high pressure needed. Stability is OK but this is a 30" width so noticeably less stable than a wider one; my other is a 33". Child hasn't fallen in yet but I managed it last time on a still canal so wouldn't recommend as a starter board to be used in the sea. But being 30" means it's much faster than a wider one.

For a first time user of a paddle board I researched into the best for my budget and after going out on it today I am not disappointed. I was expecting a real struggle pumping it but after about 10/15 mins it was at full inflation. Looks great and feels value for money. Instructions easy to follow. Would definitely recommend the board…..bring in more fun on the water.

Beginner SUPer here...went on a lesson and knew I'd absolutely love it but promised my other half I wouldn't buy a paddleboard until I'd tried it. Cue 1 hour later when I was on amazon ordering one! Read a lot of reviews and was looking for something that didn't break the bank as a beginner as good quality paddleboards are pretty expensive. HIKS were really helpful in terms of customer service as I initially thought the gauge was broken as couldn't see what the SUP was inflating to, but I just hadn't fully screwed the gauge on. Easy enough to inflate once you've done it once or twice and I can get it up in around 7 minutes or so now. It's so sturdy and stable, you'd never guess it was inflatable!Haven't been on the sea yet but am paddling regularly on the canal and several lakes and thoroughly enjoying. It's super relaxing, the SUP handles well, no issues with the paddle. Folding it back down to get it into the back is a bit of an art but I feel I'm getting the hang of it now! All in all, I'm really impressed and have convinced several friends to try SUP and they all want to get their own boards now. I'd definitely recommend HIKS paddleboards!

Always wanted to give this a go. Tried surfing. I’m not a surfer. I’m 16 1/2 Stone and I wanted something to enjoy on the water. Saw one of these on holiday but didn’t try it. Saw the price of some of these and anything over £320 is too much for a beginner. This offered the best price for what is a great product. It arrived and I couldn’t wait to inflate it. The stirrup pump had a small issue, immediately resolved by the company. Manually inflating is not for the feint hearted. It can be done but if you invest in a quality electric pump you’ll be glad you did.First time out I tried it at Woolacombe Beach North Devon. Very little wind but there were waves and that caused me problems. However kneeling was possible so I was able to paddle a bit whilst experiencing balancing. You need calm water when starting off for the first time. I’d also recommend you look on YouTube to see the helpful videos on learning the basics. I also got a buoyancy jacket which could be a lifesaver if you fall off in deep water and getting back on isn’t as easy as you thought. Great board great price ideal beginners board & very easy to set up.