Key Highlights

1. Inflatable Paddle Board Renaissance: Explore the resurgence of paddle boarding with Glide's innovative iSUPs.
2. Board for Every Adventure: Match your paddle boarding style with the perfect Glide board, from leisure to competitive racing.
3. Comprehensive Style Guide: From SUP yoga to whitewater challenges, discover boards designed for every activity.
4. Making the Right Choice: Learn how to select the ideal board based on activity, skill level, and preferences.
5. Benefits of iSUPs: Unveil the travel-friendly, durable, and versatile nature of inflatable paddle boards.
6. Maintenance Tips: Tips for keeping your Glide board in prime condition, ensuring lasting performance.
7. Evolving World of Paddle Boarding: Anticipate the future of paddle boarding with innovations and experiences led by Glide.

Inflatable Paddle Boards: Your Adventure Awaits with Glide Paddle Sports

Paddle boarding, with its roots intertwined with ancient Pacific civilizations, especially the Hawaiians, has undergone a vibrant revival in recent times. Among the innovations spearheading this resurgence is the advent of inflatable paddle boards or iSUPs.

Glide Paddle Sports, a beacon of quality and innovation in the SUP community, offers an array of inflatable boards tailored for different paddle boarding adventures. Let's embark on a detailed exploration of these styles, mapping them to the perfect Glide paddle board.

Table of Contents.

1. The Rise of Inflatable Paddle Boards

2. Navigating the Waters: Different Styles of Paddle Boarding

   • Recreational Paddling

   • SUP Yoga & Fitness

   • SUP Fishing

   • SUP Touring

   • SUP Racing

   • SUP Surfing

   • Whitewater SUP

3. Making the Right Choice with Glide Paddle Sports

4. Inflatable or Solid: What’s Your Pick?

5. Keeping Your Glide Board in Prime Condition

6. Setting the Horizon: The Evolving World of Paddle Boarding

1. The Rise of Inflatable Paddle Boards.

A quality iSUP constructed using high-grade PVC material coupled with a distinct drop-stitch technique, iSUPs provide:

• Versatility: Suitable for multiple water conditions.

• Travel-Friendly: Portability ensures they are easy to transport and store.

• Sturdiness: Their resilience to dings surpasses traditional hardboards.

2. Navigating the Waters: Different Styles of Paddle Boarding.

Recreational Paddling.

Description: Ideal for calm waters like lakes, slow-moving rivers, and coastal areas, recreational paddling is for those leisurely escapes on the water.

Glide's Recommendation: Glide O2 Retro. offers a perfect balance of stability and ease, making it the best companion for leisurely outings.

SUP Yoga & Fitness.

Description: Merging traditional yoga poses with the unpredictability of water, SUP Yoga challenges your balance and core strength.

Glide's Pick: Glide O2 Lotus. Designed with stability in mind, its spacious deck provides ample room for various poses and exercises.

SUP Fishing.

Description: Combining the thrill of fishing with paddle boarding, SUP fishing requires stability and ample storage options.

Glide's Choice for Anglers: Glide O2 Angler. With specially designed features to accommodate fishing gear, it's a dream come true for fishing enthusiasts.

SUP Touring.

Description: Long-distance journeys on water demand boards that have great tracking abilities and are efficient over lengthy paddles.

Glide's Pick: Glide O2 Quest. Streamlined and robust, this board is built for long adventures and is also perfect for racing due to its sleek design.

SUP Racing.

Description: When it's a race against time or fellow paddle boarders, you need a board built for speed and agility.

Glide's Racing Specialist: Glide O2 Quest. Being lightweight and designed for speed, it ensures competitive edge in races.

SUP Surfing.

Description: Catching ocean waves on a paddle board requires agility and a unique balance between stability and maneuverability.

Glide's Surf Recommendation: None. We do not recommend any iSUP for surfing*. This is where a hard paddle board is the better choice.

*Unless we are talking about river surfing, then the Glide O2 Lochsa is a great choice.

Whitewater SUP.

Description: Navigating through turbulent river waters is not for the faint-hearted. Whitewater SUP demands a robust and agile board.

Glide's White Water Warrior: Glide O2 Lochsa. Built with a focus on durability and responsiveness, it’s the ideal choice for challenging rapids.

3. Making the Right Choice with Glide Paddle Sports.

While your style of paddle boarding is a primary consideration, one should also factor in skill level, the terrain, and individual preferences. Glide’s varied collection, backed by extensive industry expertise, streamlines this decision-making process.

4. Inflatable or Solid: What’s Your Pick?

While traditional hardboards have their loyalists, iSUPs, especially those from industry leaders like Glide, offer a compelling balance between performance, resilience, and convenience.

5. Keeping Your Glide Board in Prime Condition.

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.

• Cleaning: Always rinse with freshwater post-use.

• Routine Checks: Regularly inspect for any damages or punctures. Use repair kits when necessary.

• Travel: Ensure secure packaging during transport to avoid damage.

  Check out this article for a more in-depth look at caring for inflatable paddle boards.

6. Setting the Horizon: The Evolving World of Paddle Boarding.

The diverse world of paddle boarding offers something for everyone. Whether you seek tranquility, adventure, fitness, or competition, there's a style and a Glide board waiting for you. As the sport continues its forward momentum, the future promises more innovations, inclusivity, and exhilarating experiences, especially with stalwarts like Glide Paddle Sports at the helm.