Hybrid Stand Up/Sit Down Paddleboard

Product Description

A sit-on-top you can stand up and paddle. The Ocean Kayak nalu paddle board is a stable platform for any beginning to intermediate paddler or paddle Boarder. Perfect in flat water or moderate surf, the nalu delivers a different kind of fun on the water. hybrid molded-in seating area, storage bungee, two carrying handles, comfortable foot wells, molded-in integral fins seating: seats one specifications: length 11'/ 3. 3 M, width 31"/ 78. 7 cm, weight 40 lbs./ 18. 1 kg, max capacity 225-275 lbs./ 102. 1 - 124. 7 kg

Features

• HYBRID: A Sit-on-top you can stand-up and paddle
• Hull: Wave-piercing displacement style bow, broad planning hull with integral tri-fin design
• Storage: Stern deck bungee allows for storage of accessory kayak paddle blade to convert Carlisle Taboo SUP paddle to a kayak paddle
• Foot well: Padded flat bottomed foot wells offer comfortable and secure foot placement while SUP or kayak paddling
• Transport: Two side-mounted carry handles help transport the boat/board and also aid with climbing on board from the water

Top Reviews

New and Old version and stability review
by HS 11 (4 out of 5 stars)
March 18, 2015

Photo and description I ordered from are not accurate from what I received.

There are no soft foot pads in the foot wells as described, However the photo showing none is correct

There are 2 drain holes, not 4 as shown in photo.

There is a handle on the front but not the back. Photo I purchased from had no handle on either end

Be aware of the minor difference of this one and the newer model with front and back carry handles and soft foot pads.

I was very happy with the price I paid, and the differences were not that important to me.
This SUP is very stable I went on a 2 mile trip for the first time on any SUP. I never fell or felt it to be unstable.

I did research utube to see how to SUP and recommend every one do the same.Learn how to get on and properly stand up,

and paddle technique.I also recommend starting on smooth flat water with no wind.

I am 67 and 175lbs and windsurf for many years I find this is a pure simple fast way to get on the water with out all

the expensive gear needed with windsurfing.
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Fun, functional, and stable.
by Kate (5 out of 5 stars)
September 29, 2015

I own three kayaks and this is by far my favorite. A seat can be attached if you want support. You can sit, kneel, or stand. It is very stable (my dog sometimes rides in the front and even with his movements it doesn't tip over. The cargo net on the back is sufficient for holding a few items. You can purchase scupper plugs if you want to stay completely dry while seated. It is light enough that I can put it on top of my SUV by myself.
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Very stable. Backrest is a must for sit-down kayaking.
by im_dragon (5 out of 5 stars)
June 17, 2011

I have no problem standing on this. If you ever plan to use this as a sit-down kayak, get a backrest. I have three Kayak: Perception Swifty for cold weather, Ocean Kayak Mysto for rough water play, and Nalu for relatively calm water. With the Mysto, I can paddle without a seat comfortably. Not so on the Nalu. The Nalu, with the Ocean Kayak Comfort Backrest, and the Carlisle Taboo paddle, is now my favorite all-around kayak. It's also the fastest of the three kayaks that I own.
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Great for SUP beginners
by LMT1022 (5 out of 5 stars)
December 9, 2014

Good quality. I was able to get up on 1st try - had no problem, even though I had never used a SUP before. Have yet to fall. My daughters also did very well and didn't have any problems.My 84 year Dad wasn't as lucky, but he did enjoy using it as a kayak. Fairly easy to haul short distances.
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Tracks good. Easy to carry
by Bobbie Davis (4 out of 5 stars)
March 29, 2015

Tracks good. Easy to carry. Uncomfortable when sitting even with seat attached. Your knees are in the air. Doesn't feel as stable as I had hoped while standing, but I have only used it once.
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Better Than Expected
by M. MATYASTIK (4 out of 5 stars)
May 12, 2011

After years with canoes and kayaks this was a first experience with a SUP. After standing and paddling for some time you can sit and paddle. It would be a good idea to get an adjustable standup paddle for this vessel so that you can alternate between standing and sitting while on the water. Or you can just choke up on the long paddle. Because of the tie down cord one can secure extra gear and the paddle extension. To be more comfortable when siting you can purchase a kayak seat that can be attached to the loops on the board. It all depends on how much back support you require.
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Fabulous
by KAT (5 out of 5 stars)
August 11, 2014

So versatile! Tracks straight and is light enough that I can load/unload onto my honda pilot by myself.
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SUP evolution
by Carlos Villanueva (5 out of 5 stars)
June 16, 2013

Seems like SUP evolved from being a way to get onto waves to just riding on flat water on rivers and lakes. If you plan to SUP in rivers and lakes and not in waves, I think the Nalu is the way to go. I have tried regular SUP boards and the Nalu feels much faster and stable. Also it is probably more durable than regular SUP boards. I got the back rest and usually have my daughter ride there while I SUP. I bet the Nalu design will become more popular among inland SUP riders.
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great product
by Jeffrey Yao (5 out of 5 stars)
August 29, 2013

we love it. it's a bit heavy but works well as a kayak and as a stand up paddleboard. would love to hear how people transport it on a car safely though. it's pretty heavy so it threatens to slide off my kayak rack once the wind gets a hold of it.
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Great
by Kelly Copeland (5 out of 5 stars)
July 21, 2013

Easy to balance, sturdy, great buy, our young kids, 7 and 5, have no trouble using it, great as kayak or paddle board

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