Where to buy a cheap paddle?

Do you want to do physical activity while enjoying the landscapes around you?

Then stand up paddle should appeal to you.

It is a sliding sport that is practiced on a surf-type board, and where you have to use a paddle to move forward.

The paddle can be practiced on calm waters, like a lake, or agitated like the sea and its waves, or the river and its currents.

So it's a very versatile sport.

If you want to get started, a cheap paddle board will be essential.

It will allow you to get started without spending too much.

Just like inflatable canoes, a paddle board can be inflatable too.

It's up to you to see according to your preferences and your budget.

If you're looking for your gear, take a look at this selection.

Brands, prices, design, accessories… there is something for everyone.

our selection

Inflatable SUP kit, Mako, Surpass

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  €79.99

  SEE

Discover the world of paddleboarding with this Mako inflatable model from the Surpass brand.

It is affordable and can support a load of up to 95 kilos.

It comes with many accessories including a pump to inflate it, a repair kit in case of a puncture but also a backpack to transport it deflated.

Three fins are present, one of which is removable.

• Up to 95 kg

• Pump supplied

• Repair kit

• Removable fin

• Backpack

Inflatable stand up paddle, Caroma

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  €179.99

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• Amazon

  €239.99

  SEE

With its large non-slip surface, this Caroma inflatable stand up paddle board is stable and very practical.

It can accommodate a load of 112 kilos and offers a nice storage space at the front thanks to the elastics.

The paddle is adjustable, and it is completed with lots of accessories such as a pump, a bag or a repair kit.

A beautiful model, but expensive.

• Large non-slip surface

• Up to 112 kg

• Storage elastics

• Many accessories

• Adjustable paddle

• Price

Inflatable stand up paddle, Welandfun

• Amazon

  €199.99

  SEE

Take a seat on this inflatable stand up paddle board from Welandfun.

It is available in several designs according to your tastes and many accessories such as a leash so as not to lose it are provided.

The paddle is equipped with three fins and the non-slip coating is very comfortable.

The paddle can be adjusted in length and divided into several pieces.

• Several designs

• Many accessories

• 3 fins

• Solidity

• Multi-part paddle

• Comfort upholstery

Stand-up paddle board, Alpidex

• Amazon

  €199.99

  SEE

With this paddle board from the Alpidex brand, you have the choice between a single or double paddle since the one present is available according to your preferences.

The accessories are numerous so that you do not have to buy anything else to navigate.

If a very practical carrying bag is provided, it unfortunately lacks strength, especially at the seams.

• Several designs

• Removable paddle

• Several accessories

• Wide coating

• Bag solidity

Adrenalin inflatable stand-up paddle board

• Go Sports

  €199.90

  SEE

• Nature & Discoveries

  €199.90

  SEE

• La Redoute

  €220.70

  SEE

• Fnac

  €229.90

  SEE

• Amazon

  299 €

  SEE

With this complete stand up paddle kit from the Adrenalin brand, you can indulge in this practice absolutely anywhere.

This board is both stable and solid, not to mention its particularly light weight.

The supplied paddle is adjustable and removable for easy transport.

A repair kit is also present in case of a puncture.

However, the price is high.

• Stability

• Solidity

• Adjustable and removable paddle

• Repair kit

• Weight

• Price

Inflatable stand up paddle, Evasion E9, Zray

• Go Sports

  215 €

  SEE

• ManoMano

  215 €

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  215 €

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• Amazon

  215 €

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Race or walk, you can do absolutely everything you want with this Evasion E9 inflatable stand up paddle board from Zray, which is very versatile.

It is a complete kit with a carrying bag, a pump, or even a repair kit.

There's even a slot if you want to use a removable kayak seat.

• Complete kit

• Versatility

• Kayak seat location

• Transport bag

• Repair kit

• Pump

Inflatable Stand Up Board, Fun Water

• Rakuten

  €278.35

  SEE

Enjoy the sea, lakes and rivers differently with this inflatable stand up board from Fun Water.

It's a complete kit and you won't have to buy anything else since it comes with a leash, a paddle, a pump, a transport bag, and even a pocket to put your phone and that it is protected from water.

• Many accessories

• Phone pouch

• Weight

• Easy to use

What are the differences between a classic paddle and an inflatable paddle?

Before you make your final decision, let's quickly review the characteristics of a rigid paddle and those of an inflatable model.

As in the case of an inflatable canoe kayak, an inflatable paddle will be easy to transport.

By definition, it deflates when necessary and therefore takes up much less space.

This does not prevent it from being solid since the coating is designed to hold up and not be easily pierced.

In the worst case, lasting repairs are possible The inflatable paddle board is generally recommended for beginners since it is affordable, light and easy to handle.

For its part, the rigid paddle is known for its robustness.

Its gliding quality is also much better and you generally have more choices in the trade.

So it's up to you to see what best suits your needs.

How to choose your paddle?

Before you can enjoy your cheap paddle on the water, you have to choose it correctly.

To do this, several criteria are important and must be taken into account when making your decision.

To begin, define the type of practice that interests you.

Indeed, there are board models that are slightly different depending on the glide.

For surfing, you need a shorter paddle that will be easy to handle in the waves.

If you like to vary the practices, bet on an “all round” which measures between 10 and 11.6 feet.

For races, choose a "Racing SUP" which is thin and long, be careful, it will be less stable.

Finally, for walks, nothing like a “touring”.

Another essential point, you must ask yourself if you want an inflatable paddle or not,

it will not have exactly the same characteristics as a rigid model.

The size of your cheap paddle should be proportional to yours for a pleasant use.

Also take a look at the various accessories provided.

Especially if you already have one on your side.

In this case, you might as well opt for a single board.

Finally, the price of course.

Set yourself a budget from the start of your research so as not to exceed your means.

What accessories are needed?

In addition to the board itself, when you buy your paddle, there may be several accessories provided, or to buy alongside, which are essential for practice.

First, the inflator for inflatable models.

Without it, you will not be able to inflate your paddle and therefore use it.

Then the paddle.

They are usually single, but you can take doubles.

Dismountable paddles are convenient to carry.

To avoid the risk of losing your paddle, think of the leash, the safety rope to hang on your ankle.

A repair kit will also be very useful if your inflatable paddle bursts.