The Best Inflatable Paddle Board Brands
Pumped Up SUP sells only the most trusted top brands of inflatable SUPs and accessories that have a history of excellence and innovation. For 2026, the following brands made our cut: Earth River SUP (ERS), Red Paddle Co, Hala, Fanatic, Naish, Starboard & NRS. Our staff members and diverse team of riders personally test the boards that we sell so we can give you the practical advice that can only come from experience with using the product.
The Pumped Up SUP 2026 Inflatable Paddle Board Buyers Guide is now online.
PUMPED UP SUP INFLATABLE SUP BOARDS
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Earth River SUP (ERS) GEN-3
Earth River SUP (ERS) | GEN-3 Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Boards Ride at...
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Earth River SUP 2.1
Earth River SUP (ERS) Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Boards Lake River Coast -...
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Red Paddle Co
Red Paddle Co Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Boards Explore Your World This...
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Starboard SUP
Starboard Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Boards TOURING AND CASUAL INFLATABLES Starboard is a...
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Inflatable Paddle Board Central
Pumped Up SUP is the most complete and up to date source of information, advice, and reviews of high performing stand up paddle board equipment and accessories. We only sell the best brands, offer great deals and advice, and seek to understand a customer's needs before advising on products.
If you are new to SUP, you will want to start with our guide The Best Inflatable Paddle Board - Reality vs the Internet, which gives you an overview of the processes of shopping for an inflatable paddle board and how to critically assess reviews, marketing and information on the internet to put yourself in a better buying position.
Inflatable Paddle Board Central
Inflatable SUP Boards
Our goal is to help you buy the best inflatable SUP board for your particular situation. Many factors go into choosing an inflatable paddle board. Your size and weight, along with your ability level and type of paddling will narrow down your choices. Once you have a short list of appropriate boards for your needs, our comparison features will help you sort out the choices and arrive at the ideal board for your needs and budget.
SUP Paddles
Choosing the right SUP paddle can vastly improve your paddling experience and help you get the most out of your paddle board. Paddle options include entry-level aluminum shaft paddles, mid-weight, and mid-priced fiberglass paddles, and super light and rigid carbon fiber paddles. Within these various types of SUP paddles, we will also help you choose a specific paddle based on blade area and other details.
SUP Safety PFDs
Stand Up Paddle Boarding, like any watersport, calls for safety measures to protect yourself and your family member who SUP. Of utmost importance is a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) to keep you and your loved ones afloat when falling in the water. We offer a selection of quality life jackets and waist pack PFDs, all of which are Coast Guard approved for a variety of uses. Read our full guide to personal floatation devices to gain an understanding of the the options available to a stand up paddler.
SUP Leashes
We have SUP leashes, both straight and coiled, along with information to help you decide which is most appropriate. We also feature the hybrid leash from Earth River SUP that is proving to be the ultimate in SUP leashes by eliminating the drag of a straight leash and the recoil of a coil.
SUP Accessories
Electric SUP pumps to ease inflation. Anchors for Yoga or Fishing. Dry Bags to keep your personal belongings and electronics safe. Straps to secure your SUP board to your car rack. Travel bags for your inflatable paddle board or 3 piece breakdown paddle. Spare pumps to make sure you are covered.These are just a few of the add-ons you can choose to make stand up paddle boarding more convenient, enjoyable, and accessible.
FREE SHIPPING
On orders of $99 or more, we provide FREE shipping to 50 states. Orders under $99 ship at a flat rate of $9. All of our orders are sent tracked and insured.
EXPERT ADVICE
We are a crack team of SUP enthusiasts & instructors who know inflatable SUP and blow up paddle boards better than anyone.
BUNDLE DEALS
For years, we have provided full service fleet and equipment packages to SUP schools, instructors, corporate clients, and resorts across the country.
