What inflatable SUP board should I buy?
In the following tables, you can see what we, EuroSkateshop, recommend for you and your paddling-style. We've marked the fields in the following colors, to illustrate if the SUP board suits you, or not.
Is the field under the SUP marked with Green, that means the SUP is recommended for you.
Is the field marked with Yellow, then the SUP board will be OK for your riding-style, but is not the most recommend choice for you.
Is your SUP marked with Red,, then the SUP is not suitable for you.
In the following tables, you can see what we, EuroSkateshop, recommend for you and your paddling-style. We've marked the fields in the following colors, to illustrate if the SUP board suits you, or not.
Is the field under the SUP marked with Green, that means the SUP is recommended for you.
Is the field marked with Yellow, then the SUP board will be OK for your riding-style, but is not the most recommend choice for you.
Is your SUP marked with Red,, then the SUP is not suitable for you.
NKD Sports |
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Model | NKD Caliber 12'6 (Double Skin) | NKD District 14'0 (Double Skin) | NKD Champion 10'2 (Double Skin) | NKD Champion 10'6 (Double Skin) | NKD Fitness 11'0 (Dobbelt Skin) | NKD Instinct 10'0 (Single Skin) | NKD Instinct 10'6 (Single Skin) | NKD Instinct 10'8 (Single Skin) |
The various inflatable SUP models and whether they are double or single layered SUP board. | ||||||||
Your weight | 50-130 kg | 50-130 kg | 40-80 kg | 75-110 kg | 50-130 kg | 40-75 kg | 50-100 kg | 65-120 kg |
Our recommended weight for your choice of a SUP board. Meaning the weight, we believe this SUP suits. | ||||||||
Level | Beginner-Pro | Beginner-Pro | Beginner-Pro | Beginner-Pro | Beginner-Pro | Beginner-Experienced | Beginner-Experienced | Beginner-Experienced |
It is important that you choose the right SUP that fits your level. | ||||||||
Still water | ||||||||
Still water without ripples or wind. Often found on rivers or lakes. It can be experienced on open sea, but it is very rare. Ideal for those who wants to relax and enjoy some pleasant times on their SUP board. | ||||||||
Open sea and waves between 0-50 cm | ||||||||
Can be still water, but more often with ripples. Meaning small waves near sandbanks and the beach. These mild waves are optimal for any and all who would like to try out surfing on a few waves and experience many hours of fun on their SUP board. | ||||||||
Open sea and waves between 50-200 cm | ||||||||
This type of SUP surfing is for the pro surfers, who knows what they want, can do and need. It is by far the fewest who needs an inflatable SUP suitable for this type of SUP surfing. | ||||||||
Race – High speed | ||||||||
Race is a type of SUP surfing where there’s better momentum and more stability. It is therefore for those who wants to get out on the water and explore. Also called Touring. It is also for those wishing to get to A and B a lot faster. The good thing about these narrower types of SUP boards is that they are more directionally stabile, which makes it so that you don’t have to change between sides as often when paddling. | ||||||||
Cruising and easy SUP surfing | ||||||||
You are out to relax, you’re not in a hurry and all you really want is to enjoy some nice pleasant times sailing around on the water. Relaxation and sun bathing, a chat with friends or family, simply put cozy SUP boards with a high balance. | ||||||||
1 Person | ||||||||
What is meant here is a SUP where it is possible for one person to be on, as long as the above recommendations concerning weight still is being met. A SUP for 1 person. | ||||||||
2 Persons | ||||||||
What is meant here is a SUP where it is possible for two persons to be on, as long as the above recommendations concerning weight still is being met. A SUP for two persons. Especially smart for parents wishing to have their child along with them on the water, or for dog owners who would like to SUP surf with their dog next to them. |
Aqua Marina |
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Model | Breeze 9'9 (Single Skin) | Vapor 10'10 (Single Skin) | Thrive 9'9 (Single Skin) | Echo 10'6 (Single Skin) | Fusion 10'10 (Single Skin) | Beast 10'6 (Single Skin) | Magma 10'10 (Single Skin) | Race 14'0 (Single Skin) |
The various inflatable SUP models and whether they are double or single layered SUP board. | ||||||||
Your weight | 30-60 kg | 40-70 kg | 50-85 kg | 75-115 kg | 65-110 kg | 85-145 kg | 50-85 kg | 65-110 kg |
Our recommended weight for your choice of a SUP board. Meaning the weight, we believe this SUP suits. | ||||||||
Level | Beginner | Beginner | Beginner | Beginner | Beginner | Beginner | Beginner | Experienced |
It is important that you choose the right SUP that fits your level. | ||||||||
Still water | ||||||||
Still water without ripples or wind. Often found on rivers or lakes. It can be experienced on open sea, but it is very rare. Ideal for those who wants to relax and enjoy some pleasant times on their SUP board. | ||||||||
Open sea and waves between 0-50 cm | ||||||||
Can be still water, but more often with ripples. Meaning small waves near sandbanks and the beach. These mild waves are optimal for any and all who would like to try out surfing on a few waves and experience many hours of fun on their SUP board. | ||||||||
Open sea and waves between 50-200 cm | ||||||||
This type of SUP surfing is for the pro surfers, who knows what they want, can do and need. It is by far the fewest who needs an inflatable SUP suitable for this type of SUP surfing. | ||||||||
Race – High speed | ||||||||
Race is a type of SUP surfing where there’s better momentum and more stability. It is therefore for those who wants to get out on the water and explore. Also called Touring. It is also for those wishing to get to A and B a lot faster. The good thing about these narrower types of SUP boards is that they are more directionally stabile, which makes it so that you don’t have to change between sides as often when paddling. | ||||||||
Cruising and easy SUP surfing | ||||||||
You are out to relax, you’re not in a hurry and all you really want is to enjoy some nice pleasant times sailing around on the water. Relaxation and sun bathing, a chat with friends or family, simply put cozy SUP boards with a high balance. | ||||||||
1 Person | ||||||||
What is meant here is a SUP where it is possible for one person to be on, as long as the above recommendations concerning weight still is being met. A SUP for 1 person. | ||||||||
2 Persons | ||||||||
What is meant here is a SUP where it is possible for two persons to be on, as long as the above recommendations concerning weight still is being met. A SUP for two persons. Especially smart for parents wishing to have their child along with them on the water, or for dog owners who would like to SUP surf with their dog next to them. |
F-ONE |
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Model | Matira 7'11 (Single Skin) | Matira 10'6 (Single Skin) | Matira 10'8 (Single Skin) | Matira Yoga 11'0 (Single Skin) | Matira Touring 11'6 (Single Skin) | Matira Pro 10'6 (Single Skin) | Matira Pro 12'6 (Single Skin) | Matira Pro 14'0 (Single Skin) |
The various inflatable SUP models and whether they are double or single layered SUP board. | ||||||||
Your weight | 30-75 kg | 75-115 kg | 80-125 kg | 50-130 kg | 65-110 kg | 85-145 kg | 50-85 kg | 65-110 kg |
Our recommended weight for your choice of a SUP board. Meaning the weight, we believe this SUP suits. | ||||||||
Level | Experienced | Beginner | Beginner | Beginner-Experienced | Beginner-Experienced | Beginner-Experienced | Beginner-Experienced | Experienced |
It is important that you choose the right SUP that fits your level. | ||||||||
Still water | ||||||||
Still water without ripples or wind. Often found on rivers or lakes. It can be experienced on open sea, but it is very rare. Ideal for those who wants to relax and enjoy some pleasant times on their SUP board. | ||||||||
Open sea and waves between 0-50 cm | ||||||||
Can be still water, but more often with ripples. Meaning small waves near sandbanks and the beach. These mild waves are optimal for any and all who would like to try out surfing on a few waves and experience many hours of fun on their SUP board. | ||||||||
Open sea and waves between 50-200 cm | ||||||||
This type of SUP surfing is for the pro surfers, who knows what they want, can do and need. It is by far the fewest who needs an inflatable SUP suitable for this type of SUP surfing. | ||||||||
Race – High speed | ||||||||
Race is a type of SUP surfing where there’s better momentum and more stability. It is therefore for those who wants to get out on the water and explore. Also called Touring. It is also for those wishing to get to A and B a lot faster. The good thing about these narrower types of SUP boards is that they are more directionally stabile, which makes it so that you don’t have to change between sides as often when paddling. |