Best Stand Up Paddle Surf Boards

By: Niki Hampton

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Among a sea of stand up paddles boards it can be difficult to choose the best stand up paddle surf boards, but there a few stand outs that can help you get started or take your performance to the next level. 

  1. 7-5 Kids Ripper. Paddle Surf Hawaii puts out a great kids board specifically designed to be lightweight and made for small bodies. This board is a great choice for both leisure and performance stand up surfing.
  2. Jimmy Styks 10'6" Stand Up Paddle Board. This is a great economy priced board with plastic fin and a lightweight body. This is a board best suited for leisure as it's not quite hardy enough for large swells and the hard surf that often come in competitions. It also offers a leash plug and a paddle holder, both built into the board.
  3. Tower Fit SUP 11'6". This Tower stand up paddle surf board offers the best flotation and glide over other sub-12' boards. These boards are specifically designed for surfing with family, friends and have some fun out in the waves. The Tower Fit also sports a flexible five fin and paddle holder. All of Tower's boards are hand made by a 25 year vet to the industry right in the U.S.

These three stand up paddle surf boards give you just enough variety to find what you need depending on your intention. If you're looking for a great board for your kid, are ready to hit the waves with friends or ready to hit the competition circuit, you can use one of these boards to meet all your needs. 

Posted on: Feb. 16, 2011