Great Board from a Great Company!
Mike R.
September 23, 2019
This is an awesome board and an awesome company. I bought the 11ft board in red for my wife’s birthday and she loves it. It shipped quickly and came extremely well packaged and included everything...board, pump, great paddle, backpack bag, shoulder carry strap & repair kit. The board inflated quickly and easily in less than 10 minutes with both of us taking turns on the pump. The board was extremely stable on the water and tracked straight. The adjustable paddle is good quality and light weight. Best of all, I contacted JLF customer service with a question and got an answer quickly on the same day. You can’t go wrong with this board and this company. I’m so glad that I chose the JLF board! Adventure awaits...
Great as a Kayak AND as a SUP!!
Brian
July 12, 2019
This board is GREAT! It’s a very sturdy board to use as a Stand up Paddle-board or a Kayak. Length of the board was good, adjustable/convertible paddle is easy to use and has a nice feel. It is very convenient to have everything contained in the backpack/bag and converts to a great size to take in our camper. The board is easy to inflate/deflate. Using the board as a Kayak is so much fun! The seat is very comfortable and I was able to lean back/into the seat without feeling like I was going to fall off. Changing the paddle from a SUP paddle to the Kayak paddle is simple and the bungy straps on the front of the board allowed me to carry different items when out in the water. The ‘D’ ring on the front of the board allowed me to be easily pulled onto the shore.
Makes Adventure Easy!
Michael Schneider
April 5, 2018
Just what I was looking for! Love the giant traction pad for workouts!
May 16, 2018
Best damn paddle board I've ever used! and I build wood paddleboards!
I have 2 little girls who love to climb on it with me
This comes with everything!!!
Kids LOVED family time on the board!
Excellent quality SUP
Great SUP Kit to Get You Started Quickly
We had a BLAST with our SUPs this past weekend!!
Amazing inflatable paddle board
Pleasantly suprised
Great quality and easy to use
Amazing Product!!!
This was by far the best summer purchase decision of all summer so far
Versatile Board
It came with great step by step instructions
Paddle Board Fun
Five Stars
Five Stars
Five Stars
Excited for summer!
Best damn paddle board I've ever used! and I build wood paddleboards!
Mldeatherage
May 6, 2018
I cannot describe just how much I love this setup. Living in Hawaii, I use it at least three times a week. Now living living on Big Island, we have A LOT of lava rock that really messed up the boards. Three things that make this board stand out for the rocks alone: it is insanely light, so it sits higher up on the water allowing you to glide it in to the shallows for discounting. This is important since a lot of our beaches are made up of sharp lava rock. Hurts the feet. Second: Highly maneuverable. The board glides so easily that when you do need to react to rocks then you can either paddle away easily or if you're going to fast, you can easily stop by pushing against the rocks with your paddle. Third, I have still banged up against a lot of rocks. I use my board to go to those spots tourists don't know about to do some spear fishing. Inevitably, the board has hit or rubbed up against the rocks. I have one little bitty scratch on the front. Deep enough to leave a 1mm gouge, but that's it!!! I actually hit that rock coming in too fast and where I have dinged a pretty bad hole in my wood paddleboards, all I got was a minor mark that didn't even break through the protective layer. See, the board has another protective layer for just that thing, to protect it from being punctured. I'm in love with this board, as is my family.
For weight handling, my wife, my 5yr old daughter and I all were on it at Keauhou Harbor. All together, 425-ish pounds. It STILL didn't drop below the water line!
Quality: Again, superb. The paddle is amazingly made also. Light weight, durable and adjustable. I've used it paddling in our canoe. My little girl handles it well.
Level for riding: I would say all ages can handle with ease. From my 5year old daughter to a friend that's 75-ish, we have all used it in calm to swells of 2-4 feet. I don't recommend that for the novice!
Now, the one thing I did find odd: The taller you are, the more it slips side to side. I think it's due to the waterline depth? I'm 6'3" , 253 lbs and I have no oroblem, but a fruend , who is 6'7" and a bit heavier did say it slipped a little side to side. He still didn't fall of so good news.
Well, I don't have much more to say. I usually don't write reviews this long, but this is one time that I felt I really needed to. For the price, you just don't get quality products like this. I am incredibly impressed. So much so that I will be buying another one just for travelling. It's so portable that I often take the one I have to Honolulu on the flight as a carry-on. Can't beat that!
Lastly, don't waste your time with the Chinese knock offs. I've done that. So not worth it!
For weight handling, my wife, my 5yr old daughter and I all were on it at Keauhou Harbor. All together, 425-ish pounds. It STILL didn't drop below the water line!
Quality: Again, superb. The paddle is amazingly made also. Light weight, durable and adjustable. I've used it paddling in our canoe. My little girl handles it well.
Level for riding: I would say all ages can handle with ease. From my 5year old daughter to a friend that's 75-ish, we have all used it in calm to swells of 2-4 feet. I don't recommend that for the novice!
Now, the one thing I did find odd: The taller you are, the more it slips side to side. I think it's due to the waterline depth? I'm 6'3" , 253 lbs and I have no oroblem, but a fruend , who is 6'7" and a bit heavier did say it slipped a little side to side. He still didn't fall of so good news.
Well, I don't have much more to say. I usually don't write reviews this long, but this is one time that I felt I really needed to. For the price, you just don't get quality products like this. I am incredibly impressed. So much so that I will be buying another one just for travelling. It's so portable that I often take the one I have to Honolulu on the flight as a carry-on. Can't beat that!
Lastly, don't waste your time with the Chinese knock offs. I've done that. So not worth it!
I have 2 little girls who love to climb on it with me
Rebecca
May 7, 2018
23lbs! I can roll it up, put in in it's backpack and load it in my hatchback. The fiberglass paddle is durable and packable. I have 2 little girls who love to climb on it with me and paddle around together! This is the best purchase for a summer filled with fun on the water!
This comes with everything!!!
Nichole R
May 9, 2018
We have two paddleboards already and had been thinking about getting an inflatable one since they are so much more portable for a while. I’m so glad we went with this one! This seriously has everything you need. A few things that I’m impressed with so far are: 1) the carry strap! So smart! This is especially helpful if you’re carrying on a windy day and is an easier way to carry if you have shorter arms than the handle that most boards come with 2) the speed of set up and break down 3) the size of the grip pad 4) the size and stability on the water.
On a side note our current boards are under 11 ft. This one has been great for letting our toddler daughter sit on while we paddle around. Plenty of space for both of us. Can't wait to take this with us on our many adventures - I highly recommend this!
On a side note our current boards are under 11 ft. This one has been great for letting our toddler daughter sit on while we paddle around. Plenty of space for both of us. Can't wait to take this with us on our many adventures - I highly recommend this!
Kids LOVED family time on the board!
Customer
June 17, 2018
I purchased this paddle board after doing a bit of research (I had been considering a paddle board for years.) I have 2 young daughters (10 and 8) that I wanted to be able to "share a ride" with all together at the same time. 3 of us fit great as it is an 11 foot board... and we could have added one more of their friends, too!
Today was our first voyage and I was not disappointed! Firstly, it was so easy to inflate/assemble and I was surprised with how rigid the board was at about 13 psi (the specs say to inflate to between 12 - 15 psi). FYI, while the board looks fully inflated, keep using the included air pump with the built in PSI meter, and it WILL start registering when you are at readable psi levels.
The adjustable length on the paddle is a nice feature as the 3 of us took turns being the rower. Later in the afternoon, with their life jackets on, I was totally comfortable with the girls navigating the board while I watched from the shore (1 kid stood, 1 kid sat).
This turned an ordinary relaxing (boring) day at our neighborhood beach into a day of adventure! When it was time to leave it was so easy deflate, roll, and fit it into the backpack/carrying bag.
Totally a great purchase - possibly a 2nd one in the future so we can race!
Today was our first voyage and I was not disappointed! Firstly, it was so easy to inflate/assemble and I was surprised with how rigid the board was at about 13 psi (the specs say to inflate to between 12 - 15 psi). FYI, while the board looks fully inflated, keep using the included air pump with the built in PSI meter, and it WILL start registering when you are at readable psi levels.
The adjustable length on the paddle is a nice feature as the 3 of us took turns being the rower. Later in the afternoon, with their life jackets on, I was totally comfortable with the girls navigating the board while I watched from the shore (1 kid stood, 1 kid sat).
This turned an ordinary relaxing (boring) day at our neighborhood beach into a day of adventure! When it was time to leave it was so easy deflate, roll, and fit it into the backpack/carrying bag.
Totally a great purchase - possibly a 2nd one in the future so we can race!
Excellent quality SUP
Customer
July 6, 2018
I've used this paddle board every day since I got it and am in love with it! The most important thing to me is quality and the first thing I noticed about this SUP was how durable it is. I am impressed with how sturdy the board/paddle are and inflating it was a breeze! It is also easy to carry around with the strap and backpack. I looked at several paddle boards before choosing this one- the fact that it comes with EVERYTHING you need plus a one year warranty finalized my choice. Being new to paddle boarding it was really important to me that I purchased a product I where I wouldn't have to worry about any problems so I am very satisfied. My first few times on it so far I find that it is sturdy and easily maneuverable. Also the artwork is original, gender neutral, and the design actually helps me place my feet properly to maintain my center of balance. Couldn't be happier!
Great SUP Kit to Get You Started Quickly
Erin Greenwood
April 29, 2018
Our new Stand Up Paddle Board from JLF shipped quickly and with great communication from the seller. The kit comes ready to go and takes very little time or practice to be ready to paddle board. The lightweight backpack is a nice option for transporting the board from car to shore over short distances. The dual-action pump is a MUST for any SUP enthusiast as it cuts down pumping time, which gets you on the water faster. Having an included leash and carry strap is another nice touch. Buying these items separately adds to the start up cost when looking to purchase a new board.
We were looking to add to our SUP quiver in order to accommodate our dog. The JLF SUP is a stable board that can fit a paddler and beast (or even two paddlers and a dog if your balance is good enough and you mind the weight limit)! The extended traction pad offers versatility when paddling in different configurations or in different conditions. We also like the gear tether as one of us is likely to dump all gear into the drink. We are looking forward to taking our JLF SUP into swifter moving water this summer as part of a Colorado River trip.
We were looking to add to our SUP quiver in order to accommodate our dog. The JLF SUP is a stable board that can fit a paddler and beast (or even two paddlers and a dog if your balance is good enough and you mind the weight limit)! The extended traction pad offers versatility when paddling in different configurations or in different conditions. We also like the gear tether as one of us is likely to dump all gear into the drink. We are looking forward to taking our JLF SUP into swifter moving water this summer as part of a Colorado River trip.
We had a BLAST with our SUPs this past weekend!!Customer
September 4, 2018
An absolute blast! In fact, we may need to get a 3rd board so that our youngest and I all can go out at the same time. The boards worked fantastically! My youngest son wanted to take our 11 year old dog out with us the 2nd time we went out, so we gave it a shot. She didn't 'love it' (she's never been in the water like that) but she did wonderful and I had no problem paddling with her on it. I'm sorry we waited so long into the season to get the boards. These will truly be enjoyed for years to come!
Amazing inflatable paddle boardJohn D Steffes
May 4, 2018
Wow!!! What an incredible paddleboard. We ordered this as surprise for our kids, and it's absolutely amazing All you can possibly need in one easy to use bag. We pumped it up and I couldn't believe it is an inflatable board. It is super strong and sturdy.
Pleasantly suprised
Marissa Funaro
May 26, 2018
I'm so happy with this SUP! I debated getting an inflatable but am so glad I did. It's simple to inflate and deflate, and comes with everything you need including an adjustable paddle and handy carrying strap. Everything fits nicely into the backpack which is lighter than I expected. When inflated the paddle board is strong and very solid. Solid enough to inflate at home then strap to the car for the short drive to our reservoir. I took it out with my 7 year old son and it handled the 2 of us really well. Plenty of space for some yoga, too. A great all-in-one set!
Great quality and easy to use
April 21, 2018
I bought this SUP board as a replacement to my fiberglass one - I could keep it because of where i lived. I love it! - first off the gear it comes with is great (especially the bag). It's easy to inflate, easy to deflate and it has a smooth ride on the water! - it's also a lot lighter than my last board which is a bonus. Can't wait to get back on the water again!
Amazing Product!!!
Zack Palmer
May 9, 2018
An amazing product! Well worth the money! The board is easily inflatable and very stable once you get on it. The whole package (everything that fits in the backpack) is so much lighter than I had expected. Easy to carry too. I love how the board comes with the carrying strap as well, it makes it so much easier to bring down to the water. I got everything out, inflated, and water ready in about 10 minutes. Same goes for packing up after my adventure. And my absolute favorite part is that I can literally take this ANYWHERE! No more being stuck in an apartment all summer for me! Catch me on the water this summer!
This was by far the best summer purchase decision of all summer so far
April 22, 2018
This was by far the best summer purchase decision of all summers so far. Love the fact that I can backpack in with my pump and repair kit. Oh - fun fact - the water wings keep the fins safe during shipping. Just like a baby! Proud SUP owner from here on out!
Versatile Board
Lola
May 10, 2018
I have wanted an inflatable SUP forever and this thing looks great! I love that it came as a complete kit so I have all the parts I could possibly need including a kit bag that can be easily rigged to a whitewater raft. It is a great size for a beginner and I can't wait to take it out on the water!!!
It came with great step by step instructions
Steven d.
April 25, 2018
We live down the street from the lake and I bought this for my two boys, ages 11 and 14. We’ve never had an inflatable before but saw one at a boat show this winter and were surprised at how well they are made. We would not have guessed they were inflatable.
I chose this one because it is large enough for both boys to ride together (total weight 245 lbs) and it came with all of the accessories (and a shoulder carry strap so we can walk it to the lake down the street).
It came with great step by step instructions and the boys had it blown up and ready to go in under 15 minutes. The board and paddle are strong and durable (two qualities that are necessary with young boys).
Although we had snow here in Michigan earlier this week, once it warmed up today, they couldn’t wait and put it in the water. They each give it two thumbs up! 👍 (and so do their parents). I also decided to try it my self even though the water was very cold. I was very surprised at how stable it was for me considering I'm a 230# man.
I chose this one because it is large enough for both boys to ride together (total weight 245 lbs) and it came with all of the accessories (and a shoulder carry strap so we can walk it to the lake down the street).
It came with great step by step instructions and the boys had it blown up and ready to go in under 15 minutes. The board and paddle are strong and durable (two qualities that are necessary with young boys).
Although we had snow here in Michigan earlier this week, once it warmed up today, they couldn’t wait and put it in the water. They each give it two thumbs up! 👍 (and so do their parents). I also decided to try it my self even though the water was very cold. I was very surprised at how stable it was for me considering I'm a 230# man.
Paddle Board FunMarch 21, 2018
Been looking at paddle boards for awhile. I was able to see this one at a local boat show and it impressed me as being well made. The salesperson was knowledgeable and said that she was an avid paddle boarder too. Having just purchased this one from Amazon, I am looking forward to using it and will update as the winter weather turns to summer warmth!
Five Stars
AyVon
July 1, 2018
Five Stars
March 18, 2018
Carry strap makes it so easy. Good all around choice.
Five Stars
Hugo
May 10, 2018
I love it
Excited for summer!
Nancy W
March 31, 2018
I bought this board to take on a trip to San Diego next month. I received it earlier this week and couldn't wait to open it up and see how easy it was to inflate, deflate and put into the backpack. It only took about 5 minutes to inflate. I attached the carry strap, walked around my house, and was amazed at how light weight it was. The traction pad on the paddle board and the fiberglass paddle are much nicer than I expected. The photos don't do it justice. I would have given it 5 stars, but I haven't had it in the water yet.
