Shoppers Say This Inflatable Paddle Board Will Be Your Best Purchase of the Year — and It’s Up to 41% Off

Paddle boarding appeals to all kinds of travelers — the explorer, the birder, the resolute yogi eager to master a headstand on the water, the dog lover with their life jacket-sporting Golden Retriever always in tow. It can be meditative or adventurous, a challenge, or as easy as kicking back on the deck pad and going where the wind blows. With SUP season and Memorial Day approaching, it’s time to dig out the paddles and dust off the pump — or, finally invest in a paddle board so you can get out on the water whenever you want.

But just like any outdoor hobby, paddle boarding requires gear and none of it comes cheap. But you can score an impressive deal on the FunWater Inflatable Paddle Board Kit, which is on major sale at Amazon right now. Although already a bargain, the paddle board is almost half off thanks to a limited-time deal that brings the $230-plus price tag down to as little as $160 (note: prices vary depending on the color that you choose, but we're seeing the biggest savings on the yellow and blue sea turtle, green and black camo, red and black camo, and white and blue ones; some require clipping an on-site coupon to unlock the discounts). 

FunWater Inflatable Paddle Board Kit

Amazon shoppers have great things to say about this inflatable paddle board, which happens to be from a Travel + Leisure editor-approved budget brand. The all-in-one set comes with all the necessary accessories: the board, the pump, paddles, patches, and fun extras like an attachable seat and splash-proof phone pouch. 

Inflatable paddle boards can be a great option for many reasons; they have advantages. This paddle board is an ultra-light option, weighing 16.7 pounds. Reviewers say they have no problem packing it to and from the shore, onto their boats for some mid-sail entertainment, and even onto planes. One shopper wrote, “We took it overseas to the Mediterranean with us,” adding that it "was actually cheaper to buy this and put it on the plane than buy one there.”

Other important specs: The board itself measures 10.5 by 2.75 feet with a thickness of 6 inches, and it can hold up to 350 pounds and folds up to fit easily inside the included waterproof backpack with all of the accessories (three detachable fins, a removable kayak seat, an ankle strap, and a manual pump with an air pressure valve). Full disclosure: Most reviewers say to buy an electric pump and save your arm muscles for paddling.

FunWater Inflatable Paddle Board Kit

What's more, the SUP includes bungee cords for strapping down your gear, a camera base at the front of the board so you can record your adventures, and handles that make it easy to carry and drag onto the shore. In addition to a kayak seat, you also get a detachable double-ended paddle so you can go full-on canoeing if you're feeling it.

Though T+L's testing team loved the FunWater Inflatable Paddle Board for its lightweight construction, it's winning over reviewers with its beginner-friendliness. According to one paddle boarding novice, “I’d never paddleboarded before and this board has helped me through as I’ve learned." They also noted that "it’s held up over time, taken me down many rivers, and maneuvered against some sharp rocks," and they "haven’t had to patch it or anything.” Chiming in, another shopper said that it’s the best money they've spent all year, and a final Amazon customer declared the board a purchase that they'd make “over and over again.”

So, what are you waiting for? Add the FunWater Inflatable Paddle Board Kit to your cart before the discount expires, especially if you've got paddling sessions planned for the summer. For more top-rated paddle boards, keep scrolling to see which other versions are on sale ahead of the season.  

More Inflatable Paddle Boards at Amazon:

Roc Inflatable Paddle Board

Advenor Inflatable Paddle Board

FBSport Inflatable Paddle Board

Feath-r-lite Inflatable Paddle Board

At the time of publishing, the price started at $160.

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