How to Choose a Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP)

Bridging the gap from recreational paddling to adventure touring, the 11 ft. 4 in. Surftech Chameleon Tuflite V-Tech stand up paddle board enables you to do more than just go for a casual paddle.
Imported.
View all Surftech Paddle BoardsBest Use | Paddle Boarding |
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Material(s) | Fiberglass wrapped with epoxy resin |
Paddle Board Style | Solid |
Paddle Included | No |
Length | 11 ft. 4 in. |
Nose | 5 inches |
Mid | 32 inches |
Tail | 11 inches |
Thickness | 4.5 inches |
Fin Length | 9 inches |
Fin Box | Center |
Volume | 213 liters |
Weight Capacity (lbs) | 225 pounds |
Hull Type | Hybrid |
Weight | 25 pounds |
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I love this board. Light-weight and easy to carry short distances. Just the right size and very balanced and stable. I am 5’5” 140# 58 yo. I also picked up a Werner zen 95 paddle. Both the board and paddle felt expensive to me when I purchased but the design and weight, for me, makes it worth every penny. I SUP paddle most weekends. I watch for flatter morning water on the rivers in the Northern Neck of VA. River paddling can be very hard with wind and current. With cautious time if and weather considerations, this board and paddle serves me very well.
I really like this board, especially that it's only 25 pounds! I replaced a Costco Jimmy Styks paddleboard with this one, and although similar my Costco board was heavier, but a bit more stable for a beginner user. Five to six pounds doesn't seem like a lot, but after being out on the water it's a lot to drag your board back up on shore. With the Chameleon board I can go faster than I could with my Costco board while still remaining stable on the salt water. We are on inland salt water and I am a flat water paddler, but still have confidence this board is just what I need. For reference I'm 5'6" and 145 pounds. About ready to buy one for my husband too!
REI shipped the board without a fin. Then refused to send me the fin which was missing from the order. They told me to shop for it at Amazon.