A 9.8 ft inflatable stand up paddle board built wide and thick rather than narrow and fast, which is what makes it forgiving under a first-time paddler. The deck measures 30 inches across and 6.5 inches thick, and that extra volume is why the board sits high and stable enough for beginners, kids, teens and adults to find their balance without wobbling through every stroke. It supports up to 253 lbs, and the textured non-slip surface holds bare feet in place when the deck is wet, with a safety leash included so the board stays tethered after a fall. The shell is PVC over a V-drop stitch core with a tarpaulin layer, a construction that inflates rigid and resists the flex and abrasion that ruin cheaper drop-stitch boards. Three fins sit under the tail, one of them a removable slide-in, to sharpen tracking, steering and speed instead of letting the board slide sideways with the wind. Bungee cords across the front deck hold a dry bag, water bottle or shoes within reach. The included paddle floats and adjusts anywhere from 63 to 83 inches, so paddlers of different heights can share one board, and a manual air pump handles both inflation and deflation. Everything packs into an 11.5 by 11.5 by 34.5 inch backpack at 24 lbs, with a repair kit included, which makes it realistic to surf, paddle, fish, do yoga or simply rest on the water.