How Long Do Inflatable Paddle Boards Last?

If you’re thinking of investing in a new paddle board then one of the questions you may have is “how long do inflatable paddle boards last?”. When talking about Red Paddle Co inflatable SUPs the answer is easy. All our 2022 boards come with a 5 year warranty that’s activated when you register your board. So if we’re referring to a Red SUP, the answer to the question “how long do inflatable paddle boards last” is of course 5 years, as a minimum. Whilst this is a straightforward answer for us, there are two main factors that will influence the lifespan of an inflatable paddle board. In order to help you get the most out of your inflatable SUP, let’s take a look at what these factors involve.

Technology & Materials

One of the main factors influencing “how long do inflatable paddle boards last” is the technology and materials that are used to make the board. This has a huge impact on its longevity and durability. When it comes to making the most durable paddle boards we know that the devil is in the detail. That’s why every single one of our inflatable SUPs take 72 hours to manufacture using our exclusive MSL technology and TecAir manufacturing process.

MSL is recognised as the industry’s leading construction process and is exclusive to Red Paddle Co. Unlike mass produced boards that use weak linear drop stitch that cannot hold high pressure, we exclusively use high density drop stitch for a stronger and stiffer core. Our attention to detail on the inside of the board is matched by our detailed work on the outside of the board. We coat the thread structure in a layer of adhesive that has been specially formulated to create both a seal and a bonding layer. Next, we machine laminate a high-density PVC to the adhesive layer before applying our world class fin system. We choose to use moulded fins so that users don’t require any tools or spares and to ensure they are ultra durable. Before we release any of our SUPs into the world, we put them through extensive quality control checks. (We’ve even driven over our boards with a 22 tonne digger and they survived!). When asking the question “how long do inflatable paddle boards last”, as you can see, the materials and process used to create the board plays a huge role.