Red Paddle Co FAQ - "What Size Paddle Board Do I Need?"

One of the questions we get asked a lot at Red Paddle Co is ‘what size paddle board do I need?’. It’s an important question to ask as choosing the right size board is crucial to ensuring you find a SUP that provides you with stability and performance. That’s why we’ve put together the following step-by-guide to help you determine what size paddle board you need. So, when choosing your next SUP, it helps to consider the following factors: 

Activity 

What activities will you be using your SUP for? Will it be for general all round paddling, or a specialism such as surfing, racing or yoga? These are all questions you need to ask yourself when thinking about ‘what size paddle board do I need’.

All Round: For all round use, the most popular size is a 10ft 6 paddle board. This offers you plenty of stability for paddling in a range of locations. Our Ride 10’6”  is the world’s most popular SUP and continues to win numerous industry awards. It is also available in 9’8” for the smaller rider and 10’8” for heavier riders, or those who enjoy extra company on the water (including furry friends!). 

If you are looking for something that packs down smaller but offers the same all round versatility then check out the 9’6”, 11’0”, and 12'0" Compact Paddlebaords.