This is my first ever paddle board and mostly bought it because of the price. We got 2, one for my wife as well, and they have treated us quite well, even with our 100lb dog and myself at 200lbs the board is incredibly stable., even in all the boat wakes and chop we get on the Great South Bay in Long Island. It is also quite durable, handling the dog nails quite well so far (currently entering our 3rd season with it). The only con I have about it is it's weight. Especially after a long day on the water, It is quite difficult to load on top of an SUV with wobbly arms. All in all, I am extremely happy with this product and it makes for a great stable platform for beginners like us.
