- Extremely sturdy, rigid, and durable
- Can cary over 300 pounds
- Super lightweight
Buying an iSUP is getting more challenging day by day. The amount of variety available on the market has exploded, making it more difficult to find the right board. But fear not - we've got you covered with this review of the PEAK Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board.
What makes this paddle board a fantastic value is that it's made by ISLE Surf and SUP - a top-notch iSUP manufacturer - but it's marketed under the PEAK brand. While the PEAK brand lacks the name recognition of an ISLE SUP, it still offers the same quality and durability of all ISLE paddle boards at a fraction of the price.
Below is a detailed review of the PEAK Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board with some of it's interesting features, complete specifications, pros and cons, and our review score.
PEAK iSUP Description
The Board
The PEAK inflatable stand up paddle board package comes with a paddle board, 3-piece paddle, hand pump, and carrying backpack. This paddle board is, as most boards are these days, made from military grade PVC and drop stitch construction providing superior durability and strength.
When fully inflated, this paddle board measures measures 10′ 6″ long x 31′ wide x 6′ thick. As a result, you get 225 liters of buoyancy providing a very sturdy foundation for you to paddle from. This paddle board is perfect for everyone from the every day, recreational paddler to the SUP enthusiast who might enjoy yoga or fishing. When deflated this board is one of the lightest on the market - only 26 pounds! - and fits nicely inside the provided carrying backpack.
What makes this paddle board really stand out from the rest of the pack is the available color options. While most paddle boards on the market are only available in a single color, the PEAK iSUP is available in four (pictured above); white, aqua, red, and blue. This really lets you define your SUP style and overall paddling experience.
Accessories
As part of this package, customers will also get a paddle, a hand pump, and a carrying packpack.
The paddle is a 3-piece aluminum paddle. It's length can be adjusted from 65″ to 86″ to fit the paddlers needs, a huge plus when this iSUP and paddle with friends or family. Another great thing about this paddle is that it floats making it easy to recover if you fall. Other paddles might sink making it difficult to find, especially if you're out in deep water!
While some users have said it's a bit heavy for their liking, we've found it to be on par with paddles that come with the majority of the iSUP packages on the market.
A hand pump is provided allowing you to quickly inflate your paddle board. Pumping to the desired 15 PSI normally takes about 5-10 minutes, depending on how fast you pump. One thing we should note: the needle on the pump does not move until the pressure is about 8 PSI. Some customers have reported "defective" pumps after not seeing the pressure needle move after only a few pumps.
Customers will really enjoy the carrying backpack (pictured right). It's large enough to carry both the disassembled paddle, pump, and deflated board and light enough (the paddle baord only weights 26 lbs!) to make traveling a breeze. The straps are really extra-large and padded making it really comfortable to cary. There are even side pockets where you can carry small like your phone, wallet, or water bottle.
iSUP Features
- Measures 10′ 6″ long x 31′ wide x 6′ thick
- Four paddle board color options
- Over 300 pound capacity
- Comes with 3-piece alum paddle, pump and backpack
- Extremely lightweight
Warranty & Repair
Like most inflatable paddle boards, this PEAK iSUP comes with a standard repair kit. These kits help you repair leaky seams or small holes. Furthermore, the board itself is covered under a 1-year manufacturer's warranty as well as a 30-day money back guarantee. ISLE Surf and SUP has done a really great job coverying all their bases and providing fantastic customer support.
Things to Consider
There aren't to many drawbacks when it comes to this PEAK iSUP. However, one thing to consider is the fact that the paddle board only comes with one fin. Similar boards in it's class come with three fins, or at the very least, provide the extra two fin boxes without the fins. The PEAK paddle boards only offers a single fin which, depending on your paddling style, strength, and water conditions, could impact stability.
Other issues reported by users include the board being difficult to inflate and busted/leaky seams. However, these are typical issues which plague all inflatable paddle boards across the industry and they really shouldn't impact your decision.
Conclusion
Some say this paddle board is the worlds best all around SUP package and, to be quite frank, it's hard to argue with this statement. With it's quality workmanship, affordable price point, and manufacturer warranty, the PEAK inflatable stand up paddle board is highly recommended for all types of paddlers - beginners and experts alike.
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