I have a great stretch of calm river near my house so I was able to paddle a couple times a week through the spring & summer. It has been an amazing escape for me and I had no idea how much I'd love doing it.
The board is high quality and very comparable in shape, weight, and materials used to most other name brand inflatables I've encountered (NRS, High Society, etc.). It holds air very well, losing less than a pound of air pressure when left strapped to the roof of my car for a week, I inflate it to 15 psi every time. It is very stable and easy to stand on in calm water. The fins are solid and do their job, I've had the big one removed for the last month to navigate shallow water and its been no problem, it just turns more when you paddle. I did go out on a big, wind-chopped lake once and the board became a wet noodle, had to paddle from my knees. This is not a criticism, just the reality of the conditions and me being a large guy (6'1'', 190 lbs.) on a standard sized inflatable. If I buy a second board, I'll probably get one that's a little larger for stability on rougher water. I'll reiterate though that this one is excellent for calm water, even for larger people.
As for the accessories, I would say overall they met expectations at this price point. The pump is great and I'm able to inflate / deflate with about 5-10 minutes of pumping, easy. One quick note: be sure the little springy button on the air valve is in the UP position when you attach the pump, otherwise all the air will rush out when you remove it. Serene Life makes an electric pump for $60 if you want that option. The oar is fine too, though a plug on one of the sections fell out and disappeared at some point. Not sure what it was for and not worried about it. The buckle strap I received that holds the rolled up board together is useless, the buckle doesn't hold. I recommend getting NRS tie-down straps for that and for your roof anyway, they're very inexpensive and work amazingly well. The ankle leash is really nice and comfortable to wear. The backpack bag is solid but just barely big enough to hold everything if you get it packed perfectly, I wish they would have put a little more room in it. I did hike for about 30 minutes each way to an alpine lake with it and it was comfortable to wear for that period of time.
There are starting to be more options in the <$400 price range as SUP gets more popular so certainly do your research. However, for right now I think this model is excellent and every bit as good as far more expensive ones. I knew I was going with one of the cheapest options so wasn't expecting perfection, but was hugely impressed after working the board hard for a few months. I think the company takes the product seriously and has improved it steadily over a few models. Get this one or something similar, you won't regret it.
| Product Dimensions | 126"L x 32"W |
|---|---|
| Skill Level | Beginner |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 275 Pounds |
| Item Thickness | 6 Inches |
| Age Range (Description) | Youth, adult |
| Strap Type | Ankle |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 36.06 x 18.9 x 9.61 inches |
| Package Weight | 14.96 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 126 x 32 x 0.1 inches |
| Brand Name | SereneLife |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Warranty Description | 1 YEAR HASSLE FREE |
| Model Name | Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 6 |
| Manufacturer | SereneLife |
| Part Number | SLSUPB105 |
| Style | Paddle Board |
| Included Components | Paddle-Board |
| Size | 6 Inch |
