AQUAPLANET Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board Kit – Pace |
AQUAPLANET Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board Kit – Pace | 10.6 Foot | Ideal for SUP Beginners & Experts | Includes Fin, Paddle, Pump, Repair Kit, Backpack, Leash, Dry Bag, Carry Strap
| Size: | 10'6" |
| Dimensions: | 84.8 x 37 x 26.3 cm; 14.02 Kilograms |
| Brand: | AQUAPLANET |
| Model: | SS002TL |
| Colour: | Teal & Midnight / Red & Blue |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Aquaplanet |
| Age: | Adult |
| Department: | All Ages |
| Dimensions: | 84.8 x 37 x 26.3 cm; 14.02 Kilograms |
| Size: | 10'6" |
The Pace comes in a box which contains everything and isn’t as big, or heavy, as you’d imagine. In there is the paddle, pump, dry bag, repair kit, leash, backpack and most importantly the board. Once you get it all out you do stand there thinking how did all this fit in there ….
The board itself seems to be made out of fairly strong material (not that I’m any kind of expert) and once inflated, feels very sturdy. Out on the water this thing feels stable. When I’m on it there’s no give or anything and I’m a huge f*t g*t. I’m usually on my knees. I’ve done some standing but that part requires much more work ….
Inflating it. The supplied pump works but it is NOT easy. It takes much more effort than you think to get it to the required PSI. Be prepared for a workout. It does need to be the required PSI to work properly. Otherwise you might as well try to paddle a lilo. You’ll soon be doing what I’m doing and looking at electric pumps. I’ve a feeling that all inflatable sups will suffer from this though.
It seems to track ok through the water and paddling it is as easy as other boards I’ve borrowed or hired. I’m determined to get more practice and master this and I think this board will do me for some time. I’ve only had it a couple of weeks but I’m hoping I’ll be proved right. So far I’m impressed.
Once deflated it does pack away neatly into the backpack too. Easy to pack away and store.
If you’re looking for an inflatable sup package, you can’t go wrong with the Aquaplanet Pace in my view.
This SUP had been recommended by a friend who has the same one purchased last year. I’d given theirs a try out and decided to purchase my own.
A few minor changes in the one I purchased a year on since my friend had purchased theirs. However I was happy with it. I did have a small issue with the carry backpack but this was resolved after my first contact with the company. So all good there. I would recommend this for beginners like me 🙂
Wow, took my Aquaplanet pace out for its first outing this weekend to the beach in Hordle Cliff near Milford-on-Sea, Dorset . It was amazing the sea is slightly choppy there and this copped superbly. My kids 9 and 7 both managed to stand up after only a few attempts it’s very stable indeed. Me (mummy) took both kids as passengers we all fit on with plenty of room. Surfed a few small waves but I’m sure it can cope slightly bigger waves too. We will be buying another one as this was originally purchased for myself and my children have now claimed it as their own . Super fast delivery -two days !!! Amazing price! Everything fits in the bag no problem , lots of reviews about the bag not being strong enough but only time will tell on that one at the moment I’ve no issues with it at all. It’s perfect for carry to and from your car to the beach . Defiantly get your kids to help with the inflating (bit of a workout) bit took around 10 mins . This is definitely a board we are as a family going to have lots of fun with . Go get yours !
Bought this as an entry level board and used it on lakes and rivers in the UK as well as abroad on the sea. The key thing is I feel it’s a terrific entry board at a sensible price and backed up by excellent customer service. Specifically:
* It’s good for all the family – not tricky to use at all.
* It’s relatively easy to inflate and this seems to get easier with practise.
* Customer service is great. I lost one of the required o-rings for the pump and Aquaplanet sent me a new one. Maybe in the future they could include spares by default since they are easy to misplace.
* The whole package is great for the price. Money has been saved on the bag and, having had a fair amount of use being carried around airports etc, mine is now pretty battered. It won’t survive another long trip but you get what you pay for.
* It’ll do long days on the water with ease. Like all inflatable SUPs, the valve needs tightening from time to time. Just be aware – at the end of the day, it’s a quality piece of sporting kit and not a lilo!
In summary, my favourite purchase of 2019 that’s given need many hours of fun.
I bought a paddleboard off these guys a few weeks ago, and unfortunately had a problem with the pump after a few uses. I contacted them through Amazon, and they responded within minutes to try and get a handle on what was wrong. They said right away that they would replace the hose – and they did indeed. It came within literally two days. I would say that if you are planning on buying an inflatable paddleboard, then these guys are the people to go with. Anything goes wrong and you know they will do their best to fix it or replace the part without leaving you waiting for ages. Also, the paddleboard is pretty class too. Had a beautiful sunset paddle on it last night and a wee surf on some small waves. Great fun, and light enough for one person to carry. Highly recommended.
I bought and used this board in seas, rivers and lakes over the summer. I was out on it once or twice every week. The board is amazing for the price. I was out with people using much more expensive boards which didn’t perform as well. I had previously rented inflatable boards from an outdoor centre that cost over a 1000 each for them to buy and I honestly believe this board is as good if not better, it took everything I threw at it with ease and was great fun to play with. I did have a few issues with the product, the zip on the bag was defective, and one of the D rings came off the board meaning I could no longer attach a kayak seat. On both occasions when I contacted Aqua Planet they immediately dispatched new products, including replacing the board itself. I’ve never had such good customer service in my life. Great product and a great company.
I have used the board on open seas with a little swells, a sheltered marina, fresh water lakes, rivers and cannels.
The board came packaged well, and arrived when promised.
The package itself comes with the board, pump, 3 piece paddle, bag, waterproof bag and repare kit.
The paddle is very robust, if a little heavy. But it does float as it detailed in the product description. It’s easy to adjust but being not a tall man, I couldn’t say the maximum height it would suit.
The bag fits everything the package comes with with room for more. I normally keep a towel and spare top in mine and there is still loads of room. That said, it does not look like the most robust bag and although nothing has broken so far, I would not be surprised if it broke within the next 12 months.
The supplied pump does get the board to the 15 psi needed. But as some of the other reviewers have mentioned, it’s a workout! But never normally takes me more that 10minutes. The construction quality of the pump is where it’s let down. The foot plate on mine has broken away on one side and I think the other will go at some point too.
The worst part of the package has to be the waterproof bag that is supplied. It’s a nice touch but executed poorly. The clip that seals the bag comes undone so easily that I would not trust it at all. The bag is also to thick to be closed with any real contents in it.
Now to the board itself. Like I said before, I have only ever used high end boards when hiring so I only have them to compare to. That said, for the price this board holds up well. It seems very well manufactured and has stood up well over this summer so far. I have used it with both me(80kg) and my son(20kg) on for long paddles and it copes well. The deck is comfortable and the small storage area holds a fair amount of kit. I have had a 10ltr dry bag and a bottle of water on it with room for more. The shape is slightly more touring than all round which helps cut through that water and seems just as stable. Even my 12 year old daughter has managed to paddle out on it with little instruction.
Overall the package is great for the price and I would recommend this to anyone after an affordable first board.
I bought this on a whim. I was very surprised on the quality and accessories that came with it. My friend bought the Aldi iSUP at the same time, and was only 50 less, and the Aquaplanet board is so much better than his. So a good buy.
I have used it twice, once in a river and once in the sea, and I must say I was very pleased with it. I did manage to catch waves and surf in. There was not much of a swell and only the long boards were catching the wave. But with the iSUP I could catch them well before they could 🙂 Most fun.
Now you are wondering why the headline reads ” It’s all about customer service”, well the bag that the board came in started to unstich. I contacted AQUAPLANET and there was no fuss, they were understanding and very helpful.
So to wrap it up, it’s good when you can get a response from customer service. AQUAPLANET keep it up and thank you.
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After looking at buyer suggestions and online reviews, came across this on Amazon. Thought about it for a while before purchase because it is so much cheaper than suggested brands online. I don’t know what else you pay for in the more expensive brands but whatever it is I don’t need it. It’s a brilliant kit and the board is absolutely rigid when inflated. I’m new to paddle boarding but not water sports and I was standing up confidently within 15 minutes. I got a couple of soakings but the board performed brilliantly. The kit packs into the bag well, and I did not have any difficulties with the pump. It’s also great for sucking air out of the board when packing away. Nice simple, clear instructions are included, and I was up and in the water in less than 20 mins. I set off in a sheltered bay and was in open water with no problem great stability (the Pace board, the ‘sportier’ one). Can’t recommend it highly enough.
Additional comments after a summers use. Board has held up great, no issues with the pump and I’ve inflated and deflated for every use. It is a workout, and not great surrounded by the midges! Confidence has grown over the summer, but I haven’t ever felt that the board was the limitation. I would still highly recommend it. I’ve been exploring on open sea no problem apart from realising I’m not fit enough. Still looks like new and wearing well. Friends have used it and are hooked. Great board. We now have two.
I love this board compared to another one I had purchased earlier this year, of the same dimensions; it’s much more rigid, more stable in chop and cuts through waves easier owing to the design of the board. I feel much more comfortable moving around on the board compared to others. I am 98kg and 6ft 2 and I can stand up on the board with ease.
However one downside I see with the board is the design of the paddle. It’s a great paddle but the way it fits together means that the handle can move round in the shaft as it’s secured by tension from a collar on the shaft. I have seen paddles that have a handle secured by two pins which means the handle can’t twist in the shaft, also this means that the paddle can only be set up in the correct fashion.
If the paddle that comes with this set had some markings on the shaft collar and the handle then it would help in setting up the paddle and help ensuring the handle is in the correct position.
The SUP, paddle, pump and accessories were in perfect working order on unpacking. I reviewed the hell out of this board so I knew I had a bargain compared to others in its price range. I’ve now taken it out twice and I can confirm that it’s a great board, rigid at full pressure and stable in the water. I’m fairly new to the sport but I have rented several high end boards that are 500+ more expensive and I hardly noticed the difference, I’m sure the pro’s could tell you the difference but for a have-a-go hero like me it’s perfect. Obviously I can’t comment on the longevity of the board but at first glance its great.
Summary – great board, at a great price…if you do intend on travelling with it, buy a better rucksack!
Only used this product once so far. First time on an iSUP and was pleasantly surprised buy just how solid it was when fully inflated. Two of my friends jumped on so we had 3 people on and we were still just above the water. With just me on it was floating well so there is plenty of space to put bags without being too heavy.
The only reason I couldn’t give 5 star is because the pump that comes in the package is pretty poor quality and doesn’t stay in the paddle board once it’s past about half way inflated. This is irritating as it means until I purchase a new pump, I have to be with someone else to use my paddle board. Unless I’m just doing something wrong, I push down and twist the little button where the pump goes in and twist the pump in the lock it but it still falls out when the board gets past half inflated.
Overall, well the money for people (me) who are just beginning or simply cannot afford to splash out the 500+ on a different iSUP.
EDIT: changed to 5 star as I was being a stereotypical male and not reading the instructions Clearly written on the pump.. The pump does still feel flimsy and I don’t expect it to last years, however it DOES work correctly and you CAN inflate this by yourself straight out of the bag(make sure to be wearing some kind of buoyancy if paddling alone).
Ordering and delivery was usual Amazon slick process.
Unboxed both, and everything there well packed.
Initial observations were that whole kit was very light. Later when carrying SUP inflated was very easy simply using the carry handle positioned around centre of gravity. There is a shoulder strap as well if you want it.
Quality of everything appeared good.
The travel rucksack appeared robust, including the zips. I had ready some unfavourable comments about the zips but they seemed chunky and up to the job. Maybe Aquaplanet has listened to feedback and upgraded the zips.
Paddles were very easy to assemble with scale to making it easy to reassemble to the correct length each time. There is also some closed cell foam in the top section which presumably provided some buoyancy if you drop the paddle.
The main fin, which is removeable, has a simple and positive lock so it can’t come off accidentally.
Nice touch is the small waterproof sack, which came in handy to put car keys in.
I was initially surprised and disappointed at how small the pump was, and being a single barrel. However, my opinion changed dramatically when I actually used it. I could not believe how quickly they pumped up. I should stress that the pump is both double and single acting. Note this well as it is very important. The double acting was very good at rapidly inflating to low pressure. Then when it started to get harder, I simply unscrewed a bung on the side and converted it to single acting making the high pressure inflation easier. In total I think it took less than 8 minutes to inflate – and without any dramas. The whole process was very easy. Almost too easy…
We took both SUPs to the beach inflated on car roof rack, which probably defeated object of having inflatable stand up paddle board, but nevertheless I couldn’t see point in deflating having tested at home and then reinflating at the beach.
We started in calm water, inside Poole Harbour, where both children [grown up] quickly got the hang of balance and paddling. We then walked across to beach at Sandbanks, where the sea was a little more challenging as it had a light swell and chop. Albeit more challenging, the SUPs behaved impeccably and they had no problem manoeuvring and keeping bow into the waves. They were able to confidently paddle out 200M from the shore around the speed limit buoys and back.
I have nothing to compare these SUPs with to know whether they are good or bad, or represent good or bad value. All I can say at this point is that there seems to be a lot of good reviews, the dealer seems responsive, the SUPs come complete with everything you might need [including repair kit and ankle leash], everything seems well made and thought out, they performed well in calm and choppy seas, they seem very rigid even with two people aboard, and they provided a lot of joy to my kids – which is highest priority.
I have no regrets with my choice and would have no hesitation in recommending.
Final point. Do watch out for thickness of boards. If you are heavy or want the ability for two to be on the board, you are probably best looking for a 6″ [15cm] thick board, like the Aquaplanet Pace and Max. Apart from the additional buoyancy from approx. 50% more air volume, I believe that they also tend to be stiffer and therefore will perform better.
One final final point. There may be better, and more expensive SUPs out there, but personally I can’t see the point in paying more for light recreational use / fun. Maybe in a few years I will have a better appreciation of what makes a good or bad board, but now I feel the Pace is a good board and serves my uses perfectly. Well done Aquaplanet.
As a 64 year old ex-surfer, I thought it would be fun (a sort of age related progression – like football to walking-football!!). I could see no point in writing a review until I’d really tried the board. I’m no lover of cold water, so I waited until I had an opportunity to try the board somewhere warmer.
I opened the package at home and assembled everything. I was surprised at the quality of all the components and the way it all packed away into the included rucksack. I covered the bag in bubble warp and booked it on the flight as sports equipment (slightly cheaper than extra luggage).
On my first day at the beach, I was amazed how quickly it was to set-up on the beach – about 20 minutes from car to water, although having a trial run at home was a great help. I recently bought a small tyre compressor and adaptor to inflate it via the car cigarette lighter, but in fact it’s much quicker to use the included pump and you get a 15 minute upper-body workout as well.
My advice to anyone going on a SUP for the first time, do it on a lake. No matter how calm the sea looks, there are nearly always small swells that can tip you off balance when not prepared. I spent the first days struggling in choppy water, the first 15 minutes just paddling around, like on a surfboard, sitting, kneeling and just getting used to the balance. Once I had the confidence, I got the paddle and spent a while on my knees paddling around and occassionally standing up and often falling off. I bit of perseverance with the paddle, taking swells head on and being ready to drop to your knees when feeling unbalanced and it’s quite easy to get the knack. If you’re not used to these types of balance sports, it won’t happen overnight. It can be tiring on the knees (you need to keep them slightly bent and ready to adjust your weight)
It is undoubtedly easier to balance and manoeuvre with the cental fin in place, but if you’re messing around in the shallow water, I guess it could get damaged.
I’m glad I chose the 6″ model as it does seem very bouyant. I was able to paddle along with my wife sat up front (about 140 kgs in total). I’ve been in the water 7 times now and each time feel more confident. My youngest son tried it and was stood up paddling after about 30 minutes in a very slight swell. Next month I,m hoping to be able to be to be propelled by small waves (sod’s law it’ll probably be like a millpond next time!). I may even try one of those little sails you can attach to the built-in loops at the front of the board.
I’m considering buying another board to keep here in the UK, and I can see no reason not buy another one of these boards.
Why didn’t I give it 5 stars? Mainly because I’ve got nothing to compare it to and secondly because I like to know something will last before I would give it maximum points. Although I have no reason to beleive this board won’t last.
For anyone wanting to have a go at this sport, I would highly recommed this board. It appears well designed, easy to set-up and use, and, despite the price, there seems to be no compomise on quality.
Pros:- Build quality; ease of use; design; accessories; price.
Cons:- None I can think of.
Getting this board had us (myself with 2 kids and friends with their 2) out in places that would not otherwise have dreamed of getting in the water. If you like water (ocean or lakes alike), and not afraid of being IN the water, then one of these is a great investment. Wetsuits for the kids go a long way too, especially up here in Scotland!
2. Learning curve, but stable
At first I thought I’d made the wrong choice since this board felt pretty unstable (heading straight for the ocean and swell I should add), but I’ve been getting used to it and I now find it perfectly stable (at 17psi) for me at 6’5″ and 95kg. It’s fine with kids on too (age 5 and 11). You do get easily shaken by passengers if you’re standing, but that would be the same on any board or even boat for that matter. Myself and a friend (at around 95 and 85kg) have been out on it together too, and there’s no shortage of buoyancy with this thing!
3. Quality
I had probably about the worst experience with the pump and valve, but I still give it 5 stars because this was outweighed by the excellent customer service I received from James at Aquaplanet (the owner, I believe).
3.1 Firstly, the valve was leaking after being inflated. I sent a message to the seller after which I received a phone call from James who explained how to use the included valve tightening tool. Quarter turn, and sorted.
3.2 The pump started leaking while inflating. I think they are quite sensitive to sand, so be careful. This was replaced by the seller without much question. It is a budget pump, but gets the board up to 17psi with a good bit of a free workout too. It’s definitely easier with time and practice. Top tip – leave the board rolled up and get the kids to pump it up until it takes full shape. They find it quite rewarding and my 5 year old daughter manager this on her own.
3.3 The blasted pump hose. This was the most annoying. The original hose seemed to press the valve a notch too far down which meant that when I disconnected it, it would let out air for 2-3 seconds before re-seating. That meant the last 5 or so hard-worked PSI! I did pay attention to the instructions on the valve position and tested this clearly. It was definitely the hose! Along with the above mentioned replacement pump, I got a replacement hose too which sorted this issue. I appreciate life so much more now when it just works! 😉
The rest of the actual board itself seems fine quality with a nice deck pad and what seems to be a fairly tough over-all construction. Paddle, fin and carry bag are all adequate too and I’ve not had any issues with any of them.
Happy paddling everyone!