Paddleboarding: Now with 50% More Wobble!
The FunWater Inflatable SUP is like a bouncy castle for the water—sturdy enough to survive my clumsy attempts at grace, portable enough to stuff in a closet, and just inflatable enough to make me question my life choices when the pump fails me. Would I recommend it? Absolutely. Would I also recommend a life jacket? Double absolutely.
What We Liked đź‘Ť
- Stable enough for yoga
- Easy to inflate (eventually)
- Backpack fits everything
- Bright colors = hard to lose
What Could Be Better đź‘Ž
- Pump requires arm day
- Smells like a new shower curtain
- Fins are finicky
- No D-rings for gear
The Good, The Bad, and The Inflatable
Let’s start with the obvious: this paddleboard is basically a yoga mat with ambitions. It’s 10’6” of inflatable glory that somehow holds my questionable balance (and dignity) above water. I took it to a lake, fully expecting to become one with the fish, but surprise—it stayed upright! The non-slip deck pad is a godsend for people like me who consider 'graceful' a foreign concept.
The pump, though. Oh, the pump. It’s like a gym membership you didn’t sign up for. You’ll pump until your arms scream, and just when you’re about to give up, the gauge will finally budge. Pro tip: Buy an electric pump unless you enjoy questioning your life choices at 6 AM.
Features That Deserve a High-Five (Mostly)
The backpack is cavernous—you could fit this board, a picnic, and probably a small dog in there. The adjustable paddle is solid, though I still prefer my kayak paddle for sitting (less flailing). The fins? Well, they exist. One fell off immediately, but the other two held on like loyal, if slightly unreliable, friends.
Should You Buy It? (Spoiler: Probably)
If you want a portable, affordable SUP that won’t betray you (entirely), this is it. Just don’t expect it to turn you into a paddleboarding prodigy overnight. Buy it, pump it, wobble on it, and—when you inevitably fall—laugh it off. Adventure awaits, my uncoordinated friends.
