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.

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.

This was my first SUP so I had a lot of questions about which board would be best for me for my size, fitness level, where I would be paddling and ability to travel with it. The seller replied to my questions via telephone within 10 minutes of receiving my e-mail. They spent a significant amount of time providing advice and information. I took all of that on and bought this board. It arrived on time and in excellent condition. I have left it inflated for 4 days at 15psi and it has not let out any air at all I have been out twice in the sea. I live in Portsmouth and we get some pretty strong currents and crosswinds rather than large waves. The board was very firm and stable even with passengers on the back. I am a complete beginner so cannot really comment on maneuverability but I was able to turn around boats and bouys despite the current and the wind and an adult passenger on the back. The board is excellent quality for the price which comes at the expense of the accessories. The pump and paddle work well but you can tell that all of the money has gone on the board, which the seller told me themselves on the phone, but frankly were still better quality than I was expecting and have seen elsewhere. I cannot rate this board enough! It is the best money I have ever spent. At only 12kg I will be taking it with me to Indonesia in a few months and we are considering buying a second one.

the board is perfect very stable easy to inflate and great for a few people at one time. The only let down is the bag,it broke before I even left the house then again whilst I was carrying it down a very steep cliff path with my 5 year old and everything else for the beach. The outcome wasn't great,left us stranded on the beach until my husband came to the rescue. Have to buy a new bag before attempting to use it again.

Having had a go at sup before I really wanted a board to be able to independently paddle, but most isups were coming in way above my budget. I was uncertain what to expect from a board at the bottom end of the price range, but this board had all of the features I wanted- size, bungee net, leash etc. The customer service was outstanding before the board even arrived & they got it to me super fast so I was out paddling with it the next day. Easy to set up & carry, everything I needed all in one box & a great solid board. A friend joining us at the river thought it was a hard board not an inflatable as he missed me pumping it up in the car park! Great for a relaxed paddle on calm water. My skills aren’t up to ocean paddling so I’m unlikely to try it there anytime soon, but my friend’s son had a go & it reminded stable despite him rocking it from side to side. At this price it’s great value.

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!

I am very new to the sport and in no way an expert. This paddle board was easy to assemble, quite stable in comparison to other inflatable ones I've tried and looked exactly like the picture design wise, as well as coming with all of the bits you need to get you started. There was also eyelets built in for attaching a seat to make it more of a sit on kayak--HIKS do their own brand version of this which I also bought and this works fantastically for the balance challenged like myself. Moreover, the customer service from HIKS has been really good- the sup was part of an order and was not originally delivered by DPD. HIKS dispatched a replacement really quickly and kept me updated the whole way, can't fault their customer service at all. Great product for beginners who want their SUP to stand out from the crowd a bit.

Great board for the money. I'd hired a board a couple of times last year but wanted to get my own. This board sounded like a great start for a beginner. I was very impressed with the build quality of the board. A little difficult to inflate to the full PSI although most boards are, thankfully I keep mine inflated. A mate and I swapped boards to compare and whilst their board (very similar in terms of length width and depth) felt a little more stable to the HIKS board it did feel sluggish. I much prefer this board as it glides over the water better. Even handles the kids (7&5) when they keep still! Good adjustable paddle and sturdy Leash. Haven't taken it out in the sea yet. All in all, great beginners board and value for money.