Inflatable Paddle or Hard Paddle Board?

This first time I went on a paddle board, I was hooked. I just knew I wanted one! Unlike kayaks or canoes, you can stand, sit, or lay on your board. You can even do exercises and yoga on it! Ready to purchase, I headed to the internet, and wow, I was overwhelmed with the choices! One of the first decisions I needed to make was whether to get a hard paddle board or an inflatable paddle board.

Inflatable vs Hard Paddle Boards
Inflatable Paddle Boards vs. Hard Paddle Boards: Which Should I Choose?

The inflatable paddle board sounded much more convenient. It came in a backpack, and I could just throw it in my trunk and go! With a hardboard, I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to lift the hard boards over my head and onto the roof of my car. Then, I would have to make sure it was secure! I also knew that if transporting the paddleboard was too cumbersome, then I would end up never going. I didn’t want my paddleboard to just sit in my garage untouched.

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Paddle Boarding on an Inflatable Paddle Board with my Daughter

Because of convenience, I wanted an inflatable, but I was hesitant. Could an inflatable be as durable and as stable as a hard paddleboard? I mean, am I going to be stranded somewhere with a punctured inflatable? And if convenience was my goal, then how difficult would blowing up the paddleboard be? Would blowing up the paddleboard be just as difficult as attaching a hardboard to my roof?

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So I started researching: Inflatable Paddle Boards vs. Hard Boards…read the whole review here

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See the Most Durable Paddleboards list below:

The Most Durable Inflatable Paddle Boards

These boards offer at least a 2-year warranty:

Gili Adventure

Nixy Huntington

Bluefin Cruise

iRocker Cruiser

Blackfin Model X

Waiting on the board to finish inflating. I don’t have to do anything while it inflates with the electric pump on auto! Notice we have attached the cupholders. iROCKERs have cupholder attachments!

Doing a plank on the iRocker inflatable paddle board
My son standing on the iRocker inflatable paddle board
I love my inflatable iROCKER Paddle Board!

My 7 year-old relaxing on the paddle board
Exploring an island while paddle boarding

Lacy Ngo, MS, RDN is a dietitian who focuses on mindful living and mindful eating. She is also the author of several books, including The Nourishing Meal Builder. In her books, she talks about how she lost 50 pounds and shows other’s how to do it too!

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Lacy Ngo is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Human Nutrition. Lacy focuses on mindful eaitng and living and her blog provides over 400 nutrition and weight loss tips as well as inspiring faith stories

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