can my 8 year old son use this as a paddleboard on a lake. he's 4'5 and weighs 65lbs?
2062119
I dont think it would work as a paddle board, it tips very easily. It is very hard to balance even when surfing
2062120
He sure can , it's awesome and easy to use my 9 year old has it and he uses on the lake all the time
2000668
Probably not unless you like a seat while kayaking. If you are over 100 lbs water WILL come over the back of kayak and into the seat area. This is great for light weight children.
51464
I am 5' 4" and have a SUP that weighs 22 lbs. I am able to balance the SUP on my head, tilt one end higher and rest it on the rack while I walk backwards to get the rest of the board on the rack. I don't know if I would be able to do that with a board that weighs twice as much but you may be stronger and taller than I am. I prefer to load our two boards when the two of us can help with the process. It is possible alone.
1639896
My son is 80lbs and that board feels like it can take really up to a 100lb max. It is narrow and would not be stable under a heavier load.
714853
Taller kids with great balance should be OK with this. 7' board would be ok if you have smaller waves, but with 4' or higher waves I would say this board would be fine.
149748
Not a simple yes or no answer to this. It would depend on how good the child is in the water. If they have good natural buoyancy and are already able to kick their legs and move their arms, then this float may be ok. If you are relying on the float for complete buoyancy, then no. I have a 32 pound child and she still needs to work her arms and legs to keep the right way with this float on. Sorry I can't be more precise.
1960007
I am 230 lbs and my wife is 140 lbs and we both can paddle on it without any issue. I sit in the front and she stands up and paddles in the back or we both sit and use kayak paddles and paddle. It is very comfortable with the two of us on this at one time. I believe this is rated for 700 lbs.
40102
It is a little tricky, I weigh 165# and rode it just prove I could to my 125# daughter who said that couldn't, how ever my 180 # son sunk 1st one end and then the other to every ones amusement but his. I have never ridden a larger SUP, but at 165# I think I'll be able to paddle it all I want to., hope this helps.Lewis Kennedy
785669
It should be just fine as long as you understand that the shorter the boat the less stable. I play with mine in the main Salmon river Idaho and on lakes. I have flipped mine a few times horsing around.Out in larger chop I have extra floatation and a pump. This boat is a bitch to drain if your out from shore and flip it. I have a skirt for mine and that's real sweet. Bottom line it's light and very versital.
566405
Probably. This boat is very small - 8 ft. You probably need a much longer boat 13 ft +
1092110
I do not believe it will be stable enough to stand up on even with a 5 yr old that has excellent balance to use as a paddle board. It is a foam board so the buoyancy is not a problem, it's the wobble L/R that would cause a problem.
268613
We had a 7 year old paddling and his 3 year old sister sitting in front of him...it was used to play around the dock. It would not work for any length of time on a kayaking trip. The 7 year old is now and has graduated to a jr size kayak. His 5 year old sister has taken over this boat and does wonderful with it. We feel this was a great purchase for us.
894649
No, I am 5' 9" and use the 96" and feel the 84" is too short for my preference. At 5' 6" the 84" should fit you nicely. Be sure to search you tube for "how to" paddle videos.
711535
Should work fine for you as the hanging straps are plenty long enough for the paddle board.
603001
my daughter (17) is over 100lbs and it seems to be fine for her. We were on the beach and saw other kids that look heavier. I think this board accommodates most weights. My daughter thought it was not as easy as it looks to maneuver though.
2040666
You may find a little difficulties to paddle if your arms are short. I am 5'10, In my opinion, oars should be a little longer. I bought a small trolling motor mounted in the back. It is very helpful when encounter with wave and wind.
116195
I think this would be a little too small. 0 Surfing experience and that weight around 9 feet or more board would be ideal to make paddling easier, catching the wave and stability standing easier.