Bamboo Paddle Board (Unique Style of SUP)

One of the most popular materials that is unique and a class of its own used in SUP paddle board is bamboo. It’s an eco-friendly, durable, stiff and have lasting life-span on water.

SUP paddle boarding is such an exciting and beneficial water sport activity for everyone. It can be easy to learn especially if you put your heart into it. If you want to be able to do stand-up paddling faster, a bamboo stand up paddle board can give you the stability you need.

There are quite a number of different bamboo SUP available now in the market. They come in all sizes, shapes, designs and features. It can be pretty challenging to decide which unique style you should choose from. There are a number different features that can help you decide which board design will you purchase and need.

Basis on how to choose the Best Bamboo Stand Up Paddle Board

Length

Just like any solid or inflatable SUP, A bamboo paddle board comes in different lengths and sizes. The length of the board will be crucial on how you will move on the water. It will help you maneuver and glide through the water. As a general rule, the longer the board is the easier it is to glide on the water’s surface. The only challenge is it will be a little harder to maneuver as compared to a shorter board. To compensate that though, a longer board tracks better in the water.

It is important that you get the proper and correct size of your board along with the right size of paddle. For beginners and intermediate paddlers, choose a stand up paddle board bamboo made that are about 10 feet to 12 feet. It can also be beyond these sizes.

Width

Like any other paddle board, they all differ not just in length but likewise in size and width. The wider the paddle board, the more stable it becomes. By being a wider paddle board there will be the tendency that it will drag more in the water. The drag in the water will either make it slower or faster. For the more experienced paddler, a narrower board will be easier for them to handle and it can move very fast in the water.

A beginner and intermediate level of paddler should purchase a wider SUP paddle board to have more stability. With a wider SUP, a newbie in this water sport can easily learn to balance more and adapt to it. 

A wider bamboo stand up paddle board could also be used for different types of paddling activities such as paddle board yoga.

Size

A size of a bamboo paddle board will greatly influence your performance in the water. It will tend to look and be larger since it’s a solid board and it will be harder to bring in or out of the water. Carrying it will also need some attention and it’s better to know and be familiarized with all the parts of your bamboo paddle board. Maneuvering it should be learned both in and out of the water. There are a lot of learnings needed if you have a bamboo stand-up paddle board.  One must know how to take care, transport and store it to be sure it will have a long life span.

In short, you will need to know how to manage your uniquely styled bamboo stand up paddle board.

Why should you choose a Bamboo Paddle Board?

First and foremost, an SUP made out of bamboo is really different and unique. It is also has an attractive finished design to it. Bamboo is good for the environment since it’s a natural and raw material. It’s consisted of a lot of natural fiber hence making it sturdy, strong and durable.

A major feature is that bamboo is 100% natural and not a single synthetic component to it. Bamboo paddle board can be reliable in any given level of SUP. It can be a little pricey like a SUP paddle board made from fiberglass or plastic.

Here is an abundance of reasons why it’s smart to choose a bamboo paddle board.

• Bamboo has naturally antibacterial qualities
• It is superior to other materials
• A bamboo paddle board has a great look to it
• A bamboo paddle board can float lightly and it’s stable
• A bamboo standup board performs better when it’s compared to any traditional stand-up boards
• Bamboo is naturally strong and durable.
• Bamboo material provides long-lasting durability.
• Bamboo is a hands down winner on the hardness factor of a board
• Bamboo dries very quickly 
• A bamboo SUP is a tough board that is hard to damage
• Bamboo with its antibacterial quality keeps it away from any mold and bacteria
• Bamboo is abundantly available and it grows at incredible speeds just like grass
• It is an ideal material for companies to produce their bamboo paddle boards easily
• Your bamboo paddle board will always  remain disinfected and saw

One thing is for sure though, even if a bamboo SUP board is unique, you’re guaranteed a high quality, very long lasting and a good investment type of board. Imagine all these qualities it possess. Nowadays, bamboo is the next big thing as a go to material for SUP paddle boards.

Reasons why a bamboo paddle board is safe and sturdy

• Bamboo is a lightweight
• It’s 100% natural
• Has durable natural fiber in content
• Guaranteed sturdiness that can be at par or better than any hard synthetic materials like fiberglass and plastic
• Bamboo is also extremely buoyant and can easily float on top of the water
• Bamboo paddle boards are safe for everyone
• Great for a beginner, an expert, or paddle boarding with kids

The correct way to care for a bamboo paddle board

• Wash your SUP board and paddle with fresh water after use and wipe it dry
• Make sure it’s fully dried before you store it
• It’s a no-no to put a wet or damp board into the bag
• Always check the fin boxes, screw and the top and bottom surface
• Have a designated place to store it properly. Store your paddle board indoors 
• Don’t leave your bamboo paddle board exposed to the sun
• Make sure to transport it properly
• Be sure to have everything that’s on your gear and accessories every paddling trip
• Add necessary accessory like a separate bag for your paddles
• Check the  instruction manual  or guides that came with your board to ensure any specific proper care for your bamboo board

Take care of your Bamboo SUP and all the gears and you will be confident that all your time on the water will be perfectly fun! You will also have a long, long time with your board!

Here are some amazing and awesome bamboo stand up paddle boards.

11' North 2 Paddle Board (SUP) Package Entry Level All-Around in Natural Bamboo Blue

This is a longboard type of bamboo sup for all types of paddlers. It can carry even the bigger paddlers. A very buoyant board to use to fish, snorkel, do yoga, to simply explore and to bring even a pet along.

A board that can also be used as a platform to fish, snorkel, and some casual water-yoga. Also with the extra buoyancy of this board dogs love to sit up front and enjoy the glide! The added features to this impeccable boards are a lever lock adjustable fiberglass SUP paddle, leash and a deep ledge carry handle. Made from ultra-durable epoxy fiberglass natural bamboo construction.

Specifications:

• Length- 11’ long
• Width- 33” wide
• Thickness- 4 ¾” thick
• Maximum weight capacity – Not specified

Pros:

• Fishing approved
• Easy to carry
• Naturally bamboo made
• Lightweight
• Very stable board
• Has extra buoyancy
• Quality board
• Great entry level board
• Very durable

Cons:

• No negative reviews so far 

CRAZZIE Real Bamboo Paddle Board

This 10'6" Crazzie classic paddle board is constructed with custom layered real light bamboo on the top and it’s layered with real light bamboo wood overlay on bottom. This bamboo SUP package includes:  full carbon fiber adjustable paddle, 1 large center fin, 2 side fins, fin key, and a bungee cording. It has these additional features: gopro mount on front, grab handle, front bungee and back bungee

This bamboo paddleboard has either black or white rails which makes it a beautiful piece of creativity that can attract attention. It also has extra straps to hold most of your gear on board.

The board is a super lightweight. There is a center handle to make it easier while carrying it. Truly a wonderful piece of art that has a smooth epoxy clear coat with a dense EPS foam core to complete the total eye-catching look. 

Specifications:

• Length- 10’6” long
• Width- 33” wide
• Thickness- 4.75” thick
• Maximum weight capacity – 265 lbs.

Pros:

• Awesome board
• Top notch 
• Has a go-pro mount on front
• Comes with cool features and accessories
• Stylish

Cons:

• It might not be too colorful to some people

Tuga Paddleboards - All-Around Performance Paddleboard made with Real Bamboo

The Tiff is a Canadian brand and made sophisticated flat-water board. They altered and cut off an inch in width from its Yellowtail shape and gave it a diamond tail instead. This board is an all-around bamboo paddle board designed for intermediate paddlers. It will allow them to catch those waves. Although it’s narrower with only 31”, it’s great for trekking and is very agile on the waves. The designers of this board are also WPA certified instructors. They designed it to be perfect for small surfing, yoga, exercise and also for general touring. It gives you more glide once you get used to it. Equipped with a diamond tail and a fin set up that makes you enjoy riding on it. The Tiff is comes with these cool add-ons such as the paddle bungee, tail and nose cargo bungees, and an FCS GoPro mount at the nose area.

Specifications:

• Length- 10’6” long
• Width- 31” wide
• Thickness- 4.5” thick
• Maximum weight capacity – 220 lbs.

Pros:

• It’s a timeless board
• Elegant and beautiful
• It’s able to do almost anything you need in a board
• It is a true all-rounder or family board
• Incredibly versatile
• It can be used for exploring the flat water, do yoga or surf
• It comes complete with bungee cords to secure your things
• Has a paddle bungee to keep the paddles at bay

Cons:

• It’s currently unavailable

Long Island Boards Montauk SUP, Double Bamboo Super Lightweight Epoxy Stand-Up Paddle Board

Coming from one of the most famous beaches, Long islands adds a good choice in SUP. The Montauk is great for beginners as well as for experienced paddlers. It’s

A versatile board that offers the much needed stability needed in SUP. The design includes an extra-large graphics of the coastal line of Long Island, New York. This board can perform well in surfing and yoga. 

There is a double sided bamboo veneer that reduces the weight of the board that makes each ride smooth and enjoyable.  This handcrafted bamboo paddle board is of high quality and can brag about its maneuverability in surfing. The bamboo color with black trim is an innovative and advanced look on the water.

Specifications:

• Length- 12’2” long
• Width- 33” wide
• Thickness- 5” thick
• Maximum weight capacity – 450 lbs.

Pros:

• Handmade using bamboo, epoxy and carbon fiber
• Has high-quality EPS core 
• Comes with a lightweight wood stringer
• Has that extra speed
• Good stability 
• Maneuverability
• Includes deck pad, surf leash and three fin system
• It’s perfect for yoga, fishing, touring, racing, single and multi- use,
• For intermediate up to experienced riders
• Greatly functional
• It’s a beautiful board
• Lightweight
• Very easy to keep flat on the water

Cons:

• It’s currently out of stock
• It’s not a very colorful board 

Surftech Bamboo Paddleboard Generator TEKefx

This Surftech Generator has the ultimate shape for intermediate surfing and for backwater paddlers. It has a solid foundation and a simple bamboo deck that offers a stable and a more balanced ride. With its bamboo fused-cell core stringer down the middle, the strength of this board is way up in comparison with a plastic or foam made boards. Another added feature is the traction pad has bungee connections that is anchored to secure all your essentials and things.

It comes with a pintail that aids to make it easier to navigate through the water.  It will enable you to easily have a way to go through your turns. This is also a very affordable paddle board for all paddling skill levels may it be in the river, lake or beach. It’s slightly on the heavy but nevertheless it remains to be a durable and versatile paddle board. This stand up paddle board is designed for the paddler that wants a hot looking and of high quality board.

Specifications:

• Length- 10’6” long
• Width- 32” wide
• Thickness- 4.4” thick
• Maximum weight capacity – 200 lbs.

Pros:

• It has the ultimate shape for versatility
• Maneuvering easily in small to medium wave surf 
• It can  provide good stability and glide in flat water
• It has a surf inspired shape
• Comes with a real bamboo veneer deck with a high-gloss finish that is durable and beautiful
• Very lightweight, 
• Easy to carry and bring in and out of a car
• Clean look
• Tough
• Has a great performance

Cons:

• The laminate might have the tendency to peel off

Wappa Eco Friendly Bamboo Stand-up Paddle Board

This is a long board at 11’4”. It is a fast and comfortable board. At 32” width, it’s also just right not to create an excess drag when it’s in a higher speed. Coming with a squaretail which is beneficial for beginners to paddle as it preserves the board's volume well behind the forward fins. This adds to the stability and in keeping the board afloat more steadily. This eco-friendly bamboo paddle board comes with the following:  GoPro mount attachment located at the nose area, ergonomic SUP handle for easy transportability, Gore-Tex air vent for an automatic air cycle of your board and a 5 mm thick deck pad that provides a comfortable grip while quickly shedding water off your board.

Being an environmentally friendly company, Wappa uses imported bamboos from China. They use also an environment friendly resin for the outer layer to make the boards strong and free from toxins. All their bamboo paddle boards have an all-natural look with far-out graphics and their own unique cross-hatched traction pad. Wappa is great for beginners and for intermediate paddlers as well. Perfect for the beach, river and backwater paddlers.

Specifications:

• Length- 11’4” long
• Width- 32” wide
• Thickness- 4.5” thick
• Maximum weight capacity – 215 lbs.

Pros:

• It comes with a squaretail which is a big help for beginners
• It’s  wide enough for beginners to feel comfy
• It’s narrow enough not to create excess drag when its faster
• The squaretail gets rid of a lot of water very quickly
• The raised diamond deck pad by 3M provides a thick comfortable grip 
• Stylish
• Well built 
• An affordable stand up paddle board

Cons:

• It’s unavailable at the moment

BOARDWORKS Joyride Flow Yoga Stand Up Paddleboard

This SUP paddle board has a beautiful bamboo deck well suited for a yoga practice. It offers a stable surface for yoga and it has a graceful glide on the water.

A special feature is a yoga mat inspired deck pad that provides great traction for smooth transition of yoga poses and stance. It comes with a multiple deck plugs for making sure the board is secured and anchored. What is good is that it has a liftsup retractable handle that makes it easy to carry around.

Specifications:

• Length- 9’11” long
• Width- 33” wide
• Thickness- 4.75” thick
• Maximum weight capacity – 300 lbs.

Pros:

• Has a bamboo deck and bottom
• Comes with beautiful graphics
• Has a very attractive yoga mat style with a honey comb EVA deck pad
• Includes a multiple deck tie-down plugs for easier mobility of things
• Has an innovative liftSUP Handle
• A bamboo veneer sandwich layer adds both beauty and durability
• Light
• very stable, 
• It flows real easy

Cons:

• No negative reviews so far

Aside from the cutting edge in technology with a bamboo paddle board also comes a paddle made with a bamboo. Compare and take a look how it’s different from a usual paddle being used in SUP.

Bonus: Red Paddle Bamboo Paddle

Red Paddle Co Glass & Bamboo Adjustable 68-85" 3 Piece Paddle

To go along and match any stand up paddle board they introduced this 3 piece fibreglass and bamboo paddle from Red Paddle Co. Comes with a bamboo shaft that makes it a progressive curve fibreglass blade shape that will give that little boost in the performance of the board.

The shaft has a compelling and natural flexibility that will put an extra push and power into any paddle stroke. The blade has the ability to catch the stroke early, hence the momentum of power in the mid-point area that will give a quicker release on the exit.

The best thing about this red paddle is that it’s breakable into 3 pieces and it fits inside the Red Air bag. It makes ravelling much easier then. It’s also strong and very light and it performs incomparably with other red paddles. Not only does Red paddle board is for sale but they also have their own signature paddles.

It has an above average strength to weight ratio that gives this paddle the edge over other glass paddles. Its new blade is even more stable through the water. This can be favorite paddle to bring along in your SUP adventures! It’s a great paddle for all levels of paddlers too.

It’s a great paddle for all levels of rider.

Specifications:

• 3 piece paddle
• Adjustable range: 175 – 217 cm (68 – 85 inches)
• Weight: 33.5 oz or 950 grams.
• It fits in the Red Paddle Co travel bag

Get stoked with a bamboo paddle board!

Be totally exhilarated with a lot of bamboo paddle boards in the market.  This eco-friendly and handcrafted bamboo paddle board will do wonders in your paddle boarding. It will not just be good for you but also with the environment. No wonder a lot of the models are selling like hotcakes now. There’s an assurance too that it will outlast, sorry to say this, any inflatable and plastic type of paddle boards. It offers a more free flowing and durable ride that can evolve and keep up with times whether you’re a beginner or an expert paddler.

There will never come a time that we will be lacking of any bamboo paddle boards.  As long as there is bamboo which grows rapidly, there will always be this unique paddle board!