Why Paddle Boards Make The Perfect Christmas Present

Christmas is only around the corner and you’ve probably started to think about what gifts you can treat your loved ones to this year. Well let us save you some thinking time… what about a paddle board? Yes, we might be slightly biassed but paddle boards make the perfect Christmas present for a long list of reasons, let us explain…

Range of boards

The first reason that paddle boards make a great Christmas present is that there are so many options and different activities you can use a paddle board for. This means that they make a great gift for virtually anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors. Paddle boards can be used for surfing, fishing, yoga and exploring amongst other fun activities. For each of these activities there are specialised paddle boards for optimum performance, likewise for people who are just starting out, you can also buy all round paddle boards. All round paddle boards make great Christmas gifts for beginners as they are perfect for trying out the sport and getting the hang of the technique.

Perfect for all ages and experience

Paddle boarding is a universally enjoyed watersport. No matter your age or ability, you can have fun on a paddle board making them a great Christmas gift for everyone. Therefore we have specifically made a SUP for children, The Bolt, designed to make paddle boarding even more enjoyable for kids. Paddle boarding is a very low impact sport meaning that even those who have to be careful with their knees and other joints can enjoy it. Paddle boarding is also easy to pick up and has various progression techniques meaning that you can build up to standing if balancing doesn’t come as second nature. Seats can also be bought so the paddle board can be used more like a kayak if standing up becomes too tiring or difficult.

Mystery present

Whether you choose to keep the SUP in the box it is delivered in, or unbox and wrap up the deflated SUP in the rucksack, you’re sure to keep the gift recipient guessing. Unless they’re very clued on to the shape of a filled paddle board rucksack, there is minimal chance the gift is going to be guessed before being completely unwrapped. Deflated SUPs are also pretty easy to hide in the run up to Christmas if you live with the paddle board recipient, so you don’t have to worry about ordering to a friend’s address; a roomy wardrobe or under a bed should be fine.

Value for money

Now we can’t speak for other paddle board providers, but paddle boards can be great value for money. Our SUPs come with everything you need to get going included as well as a whole year’s warranty. What this means is that included within the price of our boards is also; a pump, paddle, waterproof sack, shoulder strap, ankle leash, repair kit and a rucksack to carry it all. If our maths is correct that’s an extra 7 items. 7 items! If you were feeling really thrifty, you could wrap up each individually making a grand total of 8 separate gifts. Sounds tempting doesn’t it?

Opens up other gift ideas

By purchasing someone a paddle board for Christmas, you could erase any stress about thinking of future gift ideas. The great thing about paddle boarding is that there’s so many extra accessories you can buy for different activities that you could get them a new paddle boarding item for every birthday and Christmas for the rest of their life and they still wouldn’t have tried everything. Just make sure the actual paddle board is the first item you give them.

Can be used all year round

There are no rules when it comes to months of the year you can paddle board in, yes some might be stereotypically “nicer” than others but all months and seasons come with their own perks of paddle boarding. By choosing to give someone a paddle board for Christmas you’re giving them something that they can use all year round, 365 days of the year if they want.