If you want to have fun by surfing in different conditions then inflatable SUP boards produced and supplied by Unifiber can be the best choice for you. The information provided here under will introduce you with these boards more closely.
Types of SUP boards
Wind SUP: This SUP board can be used by every surfer, from beginners to experienced paddlers. It can be used ideally not only for paddling around flat water but also for using wind power to glide on the water. The sideways drifting of the board can be avoided by removing its central fin.
All-round SUP: It can flexibly be used by beginners as well as professional paddlers for discovering the area, paddling around on flat water, as well as trying to catch a wave. Normally they have comfortable volumes and average dimensions.
Wave SUP: Some of the inflatable SUP boards are designed to ride on waves. But to make carving turns on the waves one has to be exceptionally experienced as boards with a dynamic shape and sharp rails may not be suitable for it.
Racing or touring SUP: These SUPs are made for gliding to maximum distance with speed. To minimize drag they are designed long and narrow in size and made extra stiff by using thicker materials.
XL SUP: You can use it to have fun with your friends as it can support more than one person at a time.
Exercise or Yoga SUP: They are a bit more stable SUPs due to their wider boards with extra large EVA and a strap to allow you to perform yoga or exercise while surfing.
Dimensions of a SUP
It is very important to understand the importance of the dimensions of a SUP board so that you can find the best one for you. It may include
Length: The SUP boards can be more directionally stable and have a higher top speed if they are longer than others.
Width: The boards are more stable if they are wider and for this reason, they are not used for racing as they have more drag and difficult to balance because of inefficient paddling.
Thickness: To continue surfing you will have to make more efforts if the SUP board is thicker as it will increase its volume and stiffness and its sidewalls will catch more wind.
Volume: Your board will not be easy to manage if it has more volume. SUP boards with more volume are normally preferred by heavy paddlers whereas light paddlers prefer smaller boards.
Construction of SUP boards
The construction of a SUP board can be affected by three factors- durability, stiffness, and weight. Stiffness of the board is important to keep it flat and reduce its drag. Dropstitch PVC is used for making all types of inflatable SUP boards. 2 layers of PVC reinforced with fiber and connected by using vertical thread are used to make these boards. The thickness of these boards can be defined on the basis o the length of the thread used to connect PVC layers. The top and bottom of a board remain flat if all the threads used in it are of the same length.
Setting up fin
Every SUP board, regardless of its type, has its way to set-up its fin, like:
Thruster: In this fin set-up there is one large fin and two small fins on the side. Your board can take turn easily and more stably with the help of its small fins. All-round boards ideally use this set-up.
Single fin setup: For racing and touring boards one large fin is the best as it also minimizes drag.
Center fin + single fin: A set up of one large fin at the center and one large fin at the rear can be ideal for windsurfing SUP as sideways drifting can be prevented with the help of the fin at the center.
PVC rail
A sharp PVC rail is found on SUP boards to prevent side drifting by giving them more grip on the water. It also helps in releasing the water at a higher speed.
Reasons to choose Unifiber SUP boards
You can find a complete range of high-quality SUP boards according to your budget and requirements from Unifiber. They use pre-laminated technology of dropstitch, MSL FUSION, to provide the best stiffness, strength and reducing the weight of the board. All the SUP boards offered by Unifinber are supported by unconditional warranty for 1 year and coverage for manufacturing defects for 2 years.