Start here
Where are you with paddling?
New to it
Your first time out
- How To Launch A Paddle Board Properly
- How To Hold A Paddle Board Paddle
- How To Get Back On A Paddleboard After Falling
- What To Wear While Paddleboarding
Buying
Choosing your first board
- What Size Paddle Board Do I Need
- What To Look For In A Paddle Board
- Are Inflatable Paddle Boards Worth It
- When Is The Best Time To Buy A Paddle Board
On the water now
All guidesPaddling this fall
Cooler water and quieter launches. What to wear, when to buy and how to put the board away.
Board sizing
What size paddle board do I need?
It comes down to your weight and how you like to paddle. Set both and the board below is drawn to scale, using the rules from our sizing guide.
Your fit
- Length
- 10′6″
- Width
- 33″
- Thickness
- 6″
- Volume
- 260 L
Boards that fit
- Niphean Classic 10'6"10′6″ × 33″ · 450 lb
- iROCKER Cruiser10′6″ × 33″ · 400 lb
- Aqua Plus Inflatable SUP10′6″ × 33″ · 330 lb
All 66 boards carry 165 lbUnder 11 feet is the most popular size for all-round paddling.
The guide library
Browse all 55 guidesEvery guide, sorted by topic.
Technique 9
Buying advice 14
Safety and conditions 10
Care and setup 8
Fitness 6
Board reviews
All 39 reviews and roundupsBoards worth a closer look.
Where to paddle
Pick the water.
City guides to the best places to launch, from calm bays to big lakes.
Before you go
All toolsPlan the paddle.
- Do I need a wetsuit today?Water temperature in, what to wear out.
- How long will the paddle take?Distance and pace in, time on the water out.
- How many calories will I burn?Session length and paddling style in, calories out.
- What size board do I need?Weight, skill and use in, a board size and boards that carry you out.