How Much Does A Paddle Board Cost?

Spending time with friends or family can be a real experience if you share similar hobbies or frequent the same places. Water sports enthusiasts have their own lifestyle, which is why they prefer to spend every free day on seas or lakes.

Most of them opt for the purchase of suitable equipment, including a paddle board. The level of experience differs, but it does not represent an impediment in choosing the best model. Nowadays, there are suitable paddle boards for any area, type of activity, and experience.

Due to the large number of followers around the world, it is one of the most beloved sports that attracts more and more enthusiasts every year. To practice it, sports practitioners, both amateurs, and professionals, use the paddle board to move on the water. This sport has its origins in Africa, South America, and in the ancient culture of the Polynesia region.

How much does a paddle board cost?

The cost of a paddle board can start around $350 for an entry-level inflatable paddle board, and can go up to $3,000-$4,000 for a high-end hard paddle board.

A high-end paddle board is so expensive because it is made of carbon fiber and in this range are the SUPs, racing, and pedal-powered ones. You will also find cheap hard paddle boards made of epoxy starting from $500 and foam-core ones from $1,000. However, the average price for a hard paddle board ranges between $1,300-$1,500.

A high-quality inflatable paddle board costs around $1,000-$1,800, with an average price of $710.

Paddle board price depending on its type

The different areas and activities in which a paddle board is used require various types of boards. Most of them are categorized as follows:

Hard paddle boards – Most of these boards fall between $700 and $2,000, but can go up to $4,000 in price for the custom-made and professional types.

Inflatable SUP boards – Here, the price ranges between $300 and $1,800, with most people preferring inflatable stand up paddle boards priced between $600 and $1,200.

A multiple-layer all-around board – $600 to $1,500.

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Racing paddle board –It is very common in ocean competitions or plain water races, giving speed and efficiency. These qualities are attributed to the upper length and narrower width. It is often recommended for experienced people and can be found from $850 up to $2,000 and more.

Yoga paddle board –It is easy to identify due to its flat shape. Those who buy it use it to do yoga on the water and fitness exercises being very balanced. It costs anywhere from $500 to $1,300 and more.

Surf SUP paddle board – It is suitable for those with medium to advanced experience. It is specially designed for speed, giving lower stability. Water maneuverability is clearly superior, the sail is detachable and costs around $1,000.

Whitewater paddle boards – It is a stable and durable stand up paddle board with a bottom price of $800.

Fishing paddle boards – The cheapest start around $800 and the top models can go up to $2,500 and more.

Kids paddle boards – The price starts around $500 up to $800.

SUP kayak hybrid – They are quite cheap, considering the fact that it’s a two-for-one deal, and the price range is $800-$1,200.

Family paddle boards – The price depends on how big your family is, but the price starts around $800 up to $1,500 and more.

Used SUPs – from $50 to $1500.

Factors that affect the cost of a paddle board

Design and purpose of the paddle board, as recreational paddle boards will be less expensive than ones intended for professional activities and racing.

Size – the larger the board is the more expensive it will be, as it requires more time to be made and more material.

Materials – As you noticed there is quite a difference in price between an inflatable and a hard paddle board. The difference in price can be seen also between a plastic and a high-quality material paddle board.

Board only or package deal – There are many retailers who offer the paddle board with all the needed accessories at a convenient price.

Brand reputation will always have a big impact on the price, but so do retailers.

The period of time when you buy the paddle board, as you may find good offers during sales.

Additional costs

Most fans of paddleboarding know that this sport involves not only the board but also related accessories. Most of the retailers do not include the accessories that you will need for paddleboarding, so they will be an additional cost. When you buy a paddle board, don’t forget:

Final words

Choosing a paddle board depends very much on your lifestyle, how you intend to use it, and what is your budget.