Once, inflatable SUPs were more likely to be punctured or torn because of cheaper materials. Modern SUPs, however, are built using higher-quality materials—such as military-grade PVC and drop-stitching—that make them incredibly resilient. It takes a lot of force to puncture an inflatable SUP. If a paddleboard does get punctured, you’ll find they’re fairly easy to repair using self-adhesive PVC patches (which you can buy online).