FEATH-R-LITE Ultra-Light Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board

Great quality for the prize! Met my expectations and beyond! Beautiful board, very sturdy, holds excellent the air, perfect size for me (5’2 and 135 lbs) and a fun beginner board!

I’m very happy with this paddle board. It’s my first, and I didn’t want to spend a bunch of money to discover if I did or didn’t like the sport. The low price concerned me though; would I get a crummy product? No! It’s not crummy at all. I’ve only got good things to say about it and the seller.

Based on the other inflatable boards I’ve seen it doesn’t seem much different. Manually pumping it up took me about 10 minutes, but it was hard work. I ended up buying an electric pump to save back, but it’s certainly not necessary. I inflate the board to about 12.5 psi (the user manual says 12 psi, label on the board say maximum is 15 psi). This creates a ridged and firm ride. I was concerned about the black pad area on the surface getting hot, but that does not seem to happen. It gets wet (at least it does after I fall off and get back on the board), so water keeps it cool.

As for customer service the seller was very responsive replying with a couple hours on a Sunday, the day before 4th of July. The pump hose was damaged in shipping. Everything was very well and securely packaged, so I’m not sure how it happened. A replacement hose was sent out promptly, and I was in the water the next weekend.

There are a couple reviews I read that concerned me — one was about the board being unstable. I’m a not terribly athletic 5’11” male who weighs about 180 lbs. No issues at all maintaining stability with this board, my size and lack of experience whether I’m standing, sitting or lying on the board. I’m able to move between those positions without much difficulty. I use the board in a largish local lake with some moderate waves.
Another review talked about the fins coming off. I have to work to get them off when I want to remove them. If the clips were damaged or put in the wrong direction, I might understand that happening though. Certainly not something I’m worried about anymore.

I paid only $170 + tax for nearly the cheapest board on Amazon (as I write this). If I can convince one of my friends to join me, I will recommend they buy this board and from feath-r-lite even at a higher price.

This board arrived on Friday afternoon and had it out on the water the next day and thrilled with it for the price point! It comes with nearly everything you need to get started. Love, love, love the carrying case that stores everything & fits like a backpack. The only issue was that the pump gauge on mine didn’t work. My friend bought one same as mine in same day and hers worked. Highly recommend getting an electric pump with PSI reader/ setting. Much, much faster and better for your arms before a long day of work paddling! The tube that comes with this set fits most pumps. Was able to stand up easily on the board and this was my first time ever on a SUP. Stability & steering was good with all 3 fins on. They were easy to insert. A little challenging to remove since my fingers are not strong, but doable. D-rings and cords are strong enough to hold most things you would want and stayed on when I fell off (I need to work on my core strength). I do recommend a paddle leash. Although the paddle may float, it doesn’t float for long once it fills with water. Was grateful I had invested in one or I would’ve lost mine for sure as the river was active! The leash that comes with the set is to connect you to the board (not the paddle). Overall this is a really great set especially for the price! It’s a good starter board. Get out there!

I am an experienced paddle boarder who owns a regular board. I wanted something that could be transported without having to car-top it. Out of the many choices, I selected this board, mainly because of its advertised weight (17 pounds). The board came within a reasonable time. I opened the box and inflated the board just to make sure everything worked as it was supposed to. The board inflated in about 4 minutes without any issues. I did note that the inflation gauge on the pump did not move, so I relied on the feel of the board versus the gauge. I was able to pop the gauge cover and jiggle the meter. It seems to be working now. I also ensured that the fins would mount and that the paddle would assemble properly. No issues at all. The board deflated pretty quickly as well (I.e., within two minutes.). The box comes with a sturdy back pack which will store the deflated board, paddle, fins, and leash. (Please note it will NOT hold your life preserver; that must be carried separately.). The quality of the board and its components is very good. The next day, I took the board out for its maiden voyage. It was very easy to carry the inflated board to the water, as it is very light. I was able to carry it with one hand using the conveniently located handle in the middle of the board. . I was very pleased at how well it handled and maneuvered. I was able to steer it pretty easily. It does take a little getting used to as it is a bit “ tippy.” It took me about 3 minutes to get used to it and to keep it stable. I would recommend this for relatively calm waters. Overall, I like this board and would recommend it. The combination of the light weight, price, ease of inflating and deflating, and it’s handling make this a great inflatable paddle board. I have included two photos. The first photo shows the stowed board and accessories, which fits very comfortably in a Subaru. The second photo shows the board ready to go in under 5 minutes!