Much depends on how much paddling you’ve done and what your aspirations are. Generally, iSUPs have excessive amounts of volume so if you’re wobbly on an inflatable you could be in for a shock getting on a hard board for the first time! In days of old (before iSUPs) the general rule was 2 x bodyweight in litres (eg. 175L) for beginners, 1.5 x bodyweight for intermediates and 1-1.3 x bodyweight for advanced or rising stars. In truth it’s seldom as simple as that as, age, balance and flexibility plays a big part as too does outline, length and width. For hard raceboards the equations are completly different and vary depending whether you’re paddling coastal chop or inland flatwater. If in doubt give Joe a call on 07779127230 and let him guide you.