Inflatable Paddle Boards

By Ryan Calloway — 20 years of multi-discipline paddling and watersports across the Pacific Northwest, with over 500 products tested on the water in real conditions — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The SereneLife Free Flow 10.8 is a solid entry-level drysuit option for recreational kayakers tackling cold winter rivers or coastal bays where hypothermia…

By Ryan Calloway, Senior Watersports Gear Editor with over 15 years of experience testing kayaks and paddleboards across the Willamette, Columbia, and Oregon Coast. The Short Answer The iRocker Cruiser 11 stands out as a versatile entry-level stand-up paddleboard (SUP) that balances stability with enough glide to make the trip from Astoria to Seaside enjoyable…