If you've never paddle boarded, a little background info might come in handy. SUP, or stand-up paddle boarding, has been around for more than a decade or so. SUP has taken the water sports world by storm and has been considered the fastest growing water sport of the last two decades. SUP uses a surf style board and a long paddle.

Stand up paddle boarding has something to offer everyone. You can go for a peaceful paddle on the lake or try yoga on a paddleboard to get a workout. No matter what your aspirations are, choosing the right board will make your experience more enjoyable. Let's talk about what you need to know when picking a board. 

If you're on a road trip or flying, you can bring along your inflatable SUP and do some paddling when you get there. Pack away in its case, an inflatable SUP can be taken just about anywhere. As an added bonus Jobe SUP bags even have backpack straps for easy carrying.

If you don't have a lot of storage space, inflatable SUPs are the perfect solution for your small house, apartment or condo. They take up very little room when deflated and can be put away in your closet or car trunk.

You like SUP yoga. Yes, inflatable boards are great for yoga, and they tend to be softer than solid boards, which makes them a great option for yoga poses.

How to choose the right inflatable paddle board for you?

SEASONSWetsuit styles and neoprene thicknesses are often placed in season categories, since seasons are usually directly related to water and air temperature. Summer means thinner wetsuits and more skin exposed, while winter calls for thicker neoprene and way more body coverage. Spring and fall are a bit less straightforward and depend more on personal preference, especially if you're opting for one wetsuit to bridge multiple seasons. A typical (European) wetsuit quiver would consist of:A full spring suit, either 4/3 or 3/2, with style depending on preference and sport,A short arm summer suit, either 3/2 or 2/2, with short legs if water temperature permits,A 3/2 short arm fall suit, while surfers might prefer a version with long arms and short legs,A full winter suit, either 4/3 or 5/4, depending on water temperature and wind chill factor.

With a wide range of styles and neoprene thicknesses in your quiver, you’ll have a suit that fits your needs in any weather, any water temperature, on any given day. If you intend to buy just one wetsuit to start with, invest in one that will suit the widest range of seasons. Being too warm can be just as uncomfortable as being too cold, but remember that failing to protect yourself from cold is a dangerous risk to take, potentially resulting in hypothermia.