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​Compare Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Boards: Tower Adventurer vs. SerenaLife Free Flow vs. FunWater Tiki

SerenaLife Stand Up Paddle Board(Photo Credits: SerenaLife)
Stand up paddle boarding, also know as SUP boarding, is nowadays one of the fastest growing water sports due to the fact that just about any healthy person of any age and skill level can learn how to enjoy it in relatively short time. Indeed, it has become a great way to gather family and friends around an activity that is not only a lot of fun to do, but that also can be an excellent workout routine. 

SUP boarding can be done using either a hard or an inflatable paddle board. The latter is referred to often as iSUP boarding.  
Picture(Photo Credits:Tower Paddle Boards)
Benefits of  Inflatable SUP Boards over  Hard SUP Boards
  • They are easier to carry and store: When not inflated, most commercial  iSUP boards can be rolled up into a cylinder shape not larger than 1 foot in diameter and around 32 inches wide. This means that they are very easy to carry  in a bag or backpack, and they are easily stored at home, in your car or boat. No need of roof racks as in the case of hard boards.   
    Some are also equipped with a strap that allows the rolled up cylinder to be tied to a  bicycle.
  • They are gentler on the feet: While iSUP boards are very rigid and solid once inflated, the air that is inside the paddle board cushions your feet a lot more than the surface of a hard board would, no matter how good the deck pad on the board might be.
  • They display better resistance to damage: Hard paddle boards are known to sustain cracks and dents.  Inflatable paddle boards have much better resistance to damage and you will practically see no more cracks or or nicks on your paddle board.
  • They are softer: Though they are very rigid when inflated, they are softer than any hard paddle board to the touch, and even in wavy conditions, if the board hits you, you will not be hurt or get knocked out. Though they are softer, riding a rigid inflatable SUP will make you feel like you’re on a hard board without compromising security, stability or performance. 
  • They are easy to look after: Maintenance is simple, just rinse after use and use mild soap and water when it’s time for an extra cleanup. 

This article will compare the Tower Adventurer, SerenaLife Free Flow and FunWater Tiki inflatable stand up paddle boards. These were not just very popular among Amazon customers at the time this article was written, but they had also received excellent reviews from most Amazon buyers (an average of at least 4.5 stars each, out of 5 stars!).

If you are in a hurry and wish to see right away Amazon price information for these three stand up paddle boards, please click below:
Selected Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Boards on Amazon


Comparing the Tower, SerenaLife and FunWater Inflatable SUP Paddle Boards


The following pictures show the three inflatable SUP boards selected for comparison:

Tower Adventurer Stand Up Paddle Board
(Photo Credits:Tower Paddle Boards)
SerenaLife Stand Up Paddle Board
(Photo Credits: SerenaLife)
FunWater Stand Up Paddle Board
(Photo Credits: FunWater)

The following table compares the features of the three selected SUP boards (please read the table notes that follow for a better understanding of the features offered):
Tables Notes 1- 8 Explained:

Note 1:
All three paddle boards considered here were built using drop-stitch PVC construction which involves linking the top and bottom of the inner sides of the board with vertical connecting fibers that are maintained in the desired shape even under high internal pressure. The result is a paddle board made of a "fabric"  that when inflated is very tear-resistant, that can resist to quite heavy loads while maintaining  stable dimensions, yet  collapsible to a small easily portable size when deflated.  Modern SUP boards with a drop-stitch design allow an internal inflation pressure of 10 to 25 psi. 

Note 2
  • Tower has one front towing D-ring and one rear surf leash D-ring. 
  • SerenaLife has one rear D-ring and an additional 7 D-rings on the deck that can also be used to attach gear if required.
  • FunWater has one rear D-ring and 6 additional D-rings on the deck used that can also be used to attach gear if required.
Note that the carry handles on these boards can also be used to attach gear if required.

Note 3:
Fins are great for improving overall handling, speed, steering & maneuverability:
  • Tower comes with 3 bottom panel fins. The one in the middle is removable.
  • SerenaLife features 3 bottom panel fins. The center fin is removable.
  • FunWater is equipped with 3 removable bottom panel fins. 

Note 4:
The bungee system allows you to easily attach extras like sunglasses, camera, snacks and the Coast Guard-mandated life vest now required on most waterways.
  • SerenaLife has 7 D-rings on the deck that can be used as bungee system to attach gear if required.
  • FunWater has 6 D-rings on the deck that can be used as bungee system to attach gear if required.
  • Even though the Tower paddle board has only two D-rings at each end, but no D-rings on the deck, additional D-rings can be bought and glued to the deck with vinyl glue so that you can run your own bungee.

Note 5:
Paddle boards use traction pads as opposed to the wax used on surfboards for friction, so the rider can keep their balance and grip on the board while paddling. All three paddle boards considered here have a traction pad.

Note 6:
Even though the Tower Adventurer paddle board does not come with a carry bag, it is equipped with a strap that can be used to firmly tie the deflated and rolled up board so that it can be easily carried. Alternately, bags/backpacks that can be purchased separately are available on Amazon. 

Note 7:
All three paddle boards considered here have one single carry handle on their deck in the middle of the traction pad.

Note 8:
When you view the SerenaLife and FunWater paddle boards in the Amazon products section below, you will be offered the additional colors.

So which of the three inflatable SUP boards to buy?

All three inflatable paddle boards considered here are excellent products as confirmed by Amazon customer reviews and the excellent ratings the reviewers gave them (an average of at least 4.5 stars each, out of 5 stars, at the time this article was written!). The important point to note is that, when inflated, these boards are all 6 inches thick and extremely rigid boards which ride high on the water with no sagging in the middle of the board, as opposed to most other inflatable boards on the market which are only 4 inches thick, sag in the middle and ride low in the water, causing you to stand in a puddle of cold water. These boards are so hard when inflated and have such minimal flex that you can hardly tell they were inflated. You can bump them off rocks and not worry about damage!

With 400 lbs, Tower Adventurer has the highest load capacity of the three paddle boards considered here. So, for weights over 250 lbs, you might want to consider the Tower paddlee board.  It is also very stable and paddles quite well. The over-sized removable center fin helps it glide straight and track smoothly. Also Tower comes with the longest warranty of the three.

On the other hand, if you need to take along along gear that needs to be attached to the paddle board, or you want a carry bag that is included in the purchase, you may want to consider the SerenaLife  or the FunWater  paddle boards which are both equipped with a bungee system and more D-rings than the Tower, and both come with a carry bag.   

Compared Tower, SerenaLife and FunWater​ Inflatable SUP boards on Amazon

Please click the SUP board of your choice below for price information or to purchase.  
Note:   Amazon often provides a good discount on the List Price of sold products. If a discount is available, the List Price and the actual Amazon price will be shown when you click the Amazon image links below:

Tower Adventurer SUP

SerenaLife Free Flow SUP

FunWater Tiki SUP

If you have not found the Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board you are looking for among the above offerings, you can view all inflatable SUP boards available on Amazon by clicking below:

ALL INFLATABLE STAND UP PADDLE BOARDS ON AMAZON

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