This board is great. Very buoyant and supportive for my husband and I (both beginners). We've taken it in the ocean the most, at Rockaway beach. It's eager to ride waves. We've also taken it out in lakes and bays. Easy to maneuver and learn on. What's more, it's so buoyant, my husband and I can both ride it, my husband and dog can both ride it, and once, all three of us sat on it like a kayak in a lake. Got funny looks from kayakers, but it was worth it!
Pros
Very buoyant. Very easy to transport because it deflates.
Cons
I wish I had two?
Usage
Ocean, bay, lake, with partner or alone