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Bestway Hydro Force Fast Blast 12ft6 SUP

I recently wanted to try an inflatable stand up paddleboard (SUP) for use as a tender to get to my boat when she’s out on the mooring. I’ve done this before with my ‘hard’ SUP boards, but they can’t carry much, it’s an exposed mooring and it only works on a flat calm day. Plus if a hard board touches a hard boat, there’s the risk of damage.

Also my son is eight now and, while children’s SUPs are available, they’re a big investment for something I fear he could quickly lose interest in and he really wants to come out

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