Jimmy Styks 11' 2" Hybrid 208 Stand Up Paddle Board Bundle Reviews

The HB208 hybrid SUP is a perfect choice for entry level paddlers and is flexible for use on flatwater or coastal environments. The HB208’s all-around performance on various and different environments is primarily due to a conservative-moderate hybrid rocker curve. The HB208 nose rocker is flat enough to allow smooth planing on flatwater while the tail rocker is curved enough to keep the nose above wind chopped water and small waves. The HB208 features an extra wide platform for maximum stability while paddling. An integrated utility tie-down bungee system allows paddlers to safely secure belongings and life-vests. All JIMMY STYKS® epoxy stand-up paddleboards include the revolutionary JS self-breathing vent handle featuring GORE-TEX™ membranes. This is the hassle-free way to ensure proper air pressure regulation of your SUP. The HB208 includes a complete set of accessories to get you out of the box and into the water!

What is the weight of this board? 

It's 31.5 lbs . 

What is the weight limit?

The Maximum Weight Capacity is 260 lbs . 

How long is a paddle board?

Its length ranges from 11.17 ft.  long.

What are some paddle board accessories?

Jimmy Styks sells accessories such as paddle, fin, leash, boardbag, bungie, and deck mat .

Does this board have a retractable carry handle for ease of carrying?

It does not have a retractable carry handle. It comes with a zipper bag that has a handle and shoulder strap. This makes it easy to carry. 

This hybrid paddle board combines good glides, stability and solid qualities perfect for surfing because of its subtle displacement bow that flows into a double concave bottom with its soft thin rails and narrow tails. Such a breathtaking way to describe its awesome features!

It has a long dependable water line to give that ultimate paddling experience on flatwater. This type has a long board kind of tail to make easy transfers from rail to rail.

This board makes crossings from touring to downwind runs, and surfing great! It’s an all-around board that comes with bungee tie downs for endless fun on the water.

This new hybrid paddle board measures 12 feet and 6 inches in height and is 30 inches in width. 

Pros:

• Has a slightly reduced displacement bow for more stability while touring.

• It is also wider and has a thicker tail to make it more stable

• Comes with an additional bungee tie-down at the tail area

• It has a bungee rope at the nose

• An extra bungee rope on the tail area

• It’s a superb shape and designed board

• It’s well worth the price and if you have no transportation issues

• A very strong board.

Cons:

• It can weigh a little more

A soft hybrid SUP paddle board that’s made from Peru. This is a very user friendly board makes it easier to catch those waves while surfing and likewise works very well on touring on flatwater. It’s a good all-around board and it can be used almost anywhere that has water. You can use it at in flatwater, ocean, river, lakes and creeks.

It is 11 feet in height, almost 30 inches in width and has the thickness of 4.4 inches. Quite lightweight at 23.3 lbs.  What’s pretty neat is it has a full outline rail rub for protection. Not only that, it also has a vinyl skin that is tough and its color is easy to clean and repair when needed.   Other great feature is the patented advanced aluminum stringer system that makes it strong and light weight. Its patented vinyl skin system with Gore-tex vent ensures that no discolorations will occur. It has removable tri-fins for easier transport too.

Pros:

• Handmade

• Designed for riders up to 265 lbs.

• Surf, All-Around

• Stable

• Lightweight

• You can use it for everything except for racing purposes

• It can any beating, it’s durable

Cons:

• You have to buy your paddle and leash

• The sides aren’t very strong when it collides with rocks

This crossbreed paddle board is definitely not your common SUP with soft top. It’s a class of its own that’s built is with the same bomber construction as any hardboard. It’s then finished with a cushy final layer that gives that unique soft-top characteristics thus making not flimsy like some boards.

The construction of this board is made molded EPS closed cell core that is wrapped in a protective skin. It has fiberglass layers, ASA top sheet and a high density EVA thermomold. This board has the rigidity and performance of a hard board but it has the sturdiness and the comfort of a soft top. 

Its shape and solid construction plus its stiffness and bottom profile makes it capable to do anything a traditional SUP can!

The Crossbreed Soft Top comes with a full EVA deck pad and a grab handle for easy carrying. Its four D rings up front for bungee attachments and also a leash for safety and when surfing. This board weighs 27 lbs. and good for paddlers up to 250 lbs.

Pros:

• It provides more performance and glide for the effort

• The board weighs less

• It is easy to handle, easier getting it on and off the racks of my vehicle

• The board glides faster and easier because of the fiberglass body

• it's a beautiful board to look at as you are paddling 

• It’s stable but fast, gorgeous and fun! 

• It gets so much more glide with less effort

• It tracks very well

Cons:

• It’s a bit pricey but you get what you pay for which is the quality

This in the only paddle board of this special kind in the Isle Company’s line-up. It has an epoxy core and a soft outer layer skin. It’s perfect for any ride for the whole family. It is pet friendly and a beginner’s perfect board. It’s a favorite among paddlers because of its durable soft top construction with a great price tag to boot! 

You’ll definitely fall in love with this board that has so much to offer like a full grip deck pad that can win over those dings, damages and even your dog’s claws! Another great factor it’s safe for kids!

A stand-out among the new breed of paddleboards because it’s made for almost every paddling uses.

You can go recreational paddling, SUP surfing, SUP fishing, SUP yoga and just simple step-up those paddling moves. Such a hybrid kind of board.

It measures 10’5” in height, 32” in width and 4.5” in thickness. It can carry the maximum weight of 235 lbs.

The Cruiser’s construction is almost identical to our epoxy paddle boards. The only difference about it is its finishing. It has a layer of textured croc skin padding to it. This makes the Cruiser as rigid as an epoxy SUP and as durable like an inflatable. This paddle board is equipped with a four-point front bungee system to hold any gear you want to bring on board. The package comes with a hybrid adjustable paddle, 8’ coil leash and a nylon touring center fin. What a steal for its price!

Pros:

• Glides through the water so smoothly 

• Very stable

• Light enough for me to handle and easy to balance on!

• It is great for any skill level

• Aesthetically pleasing

• The board itself rides like a dream and gives all sorts of freedom to explore the water

• Installing the fin can be simple

• Easy to maneuver 

• Polyethylene deck is soft on the feet

• Comes with carbon paddle and fin

• Carbon paddle is lightweight and floats

 

Cons: 

• This soft top board might be too soft for some

• Can be slower in speed sometimes