Kayak or paddleboard buying guides

Expert-tested kayaks & paddleboards for every need and budget.

Our top inflatable stand-up paddleboards for every paddler.

Packable, stable inflatable kayaks for touring, fishing and two.

Wide, stable boards that are easy to learn on.

Two-seater inflatable kayaks to paddle together.

Longer, faster boards that glide and track for distance.

Super-stable wide boards for confidence, yoga and dogs.

Great-value inflatable SUP packages that get you paddling.

The huge Aqua Marina inflatable SUP range, ranked.

Bluefin's premium British Cruise boards, compared.

Size, width, construction, weight limit and kit explained.

Seats, length, capacity, construction and what's included.

How the two compare for fun, fitness and where you paddle.

The honest case for inflatable over hardshell.