Stand Up Paddling is most fun when done in pairs or with the whole family. Especially during summer holidays at the lake or the Mediterranean, stand up paddle boards are a cool pastime for both children and parents.

When purchasing the first SUP board that is intended to be suitable for the whole family, the following requirements should be reconciled:

• The board must be robust and stable.
• It should remain easy to maneuver for children as well.
• Two people should be able to sit comfortably on the board.
• The SUP board should be easy to handle on both lakes and in the Mediterranean with small waves.

All-round SUP boards provide all these features. This board shape is the perfect choice for families deciding on a board that is suitable for the entire family.

What are the characteristics of all-round SUP boards?

All-round SUP boards have a slightly "rounded" shape, meaning they are relatively wide in the middle and rounded at the nose. Because of this shape, all-round boards are particularly stable, relatively easy to turn, and simple to maneuver. It is very easy to maintain balance on this board model, allowing you to paddle relaxedly across a lake after just a short time without falling into the water.

These boards are usually between 10'0" and 11'0" long, which means they can also be carried to the water's edge by older children without much effort. This is significantly more difficult for children with longer touring SUP boards.

All-round SUP boards are wide enough in the front area for a second person or a child to have enough room to sit while the other person paddles. All-round boards are usually 30" or 34" wide, which corresponds to a width of 76 to 86 centimeters. In contrast, touring SUP boards are much narrower at the nose so that one can glide through the water faster and better. A second person cannot sit quite as comfortably on a touring SUP board as they can on an all-round SUP board.

The advantages of all-round SUP boards at a glance

Sporty SUP boards for families