The weight capacity is the single most important factor in determining how enjoyable your experience with an SUP board will be. On average, they can hold about 200 to 300 pounds. But boards that hold around 500 pounds are more widely available and used. They are weighted by different manufacturers in pounds or by volume. Stand up paddle boards themselves weigh around 15 to 40 lbs, which accounts for how much weight they can carry.
Paddle board weight limit
It is the maximum weight which a stand up paddle board can carry before it almost sinks or capsizes. For determining how much weight a board can hold, one must take into account the overall weight you will be putting on the board. This includes:
- Weight of the paddleboard
- The paddler’s or user’s weight.
- All gear including the paddle
- Any passengers taken along, such as your child or dog
Paddle boards with higher weight limits are generally longer, wider, and thicker whereas shorter, thinner, and narrower boars have lower weight limits. One should pay close attention to the weight limit mentioned on the board by the manufacturer and should not try to exceed that limit. If you do, the board is likely to capsize and you will feel like riding a brick. Also, you will ride lower in water which makes it difficult to balance, paddle, and maneuver. Although it depends on the preferences of the user, you cannot rely on a paddleboard that is too light. For maintaining performance, an SUP board should not be loaded to the maximum mentioned limit.
