ISLE Surf and SUP is a big brand from the USA, active since 2004 and very focused on improving both inflatable paddle boards and epoxy paddle boards. Their current collection consists of 4 inflatable paddle boards and 6 hardboards. ISLE has a lot of knowledge about paddle boards and also offers a lot of buying guides and information about this.
Instead of making a huge collection of boards where a lot of boards overlap and have almost the same specs, they only focus on 10 core boards that have clear distinctions in between them. A lot better to get a clear overview and to make a choice between boards.
All their inflatable paddle boards are very popular, as for the hardboards mostly the ISLE Versa and Cruiser are searched and bought, mostly because these are the most all-around board in the hardboard collection.
An overview of the 2023 collection of ISLE SUP paddle boards below:
The ISLE SUP 2023 collection contains:
(Click to scroll down the the specific board)
Inflatable Paddle Boards
Epoxy Paddle Boards
ISLE Inflatable Paddle Boards
ISLE Explorer 11’6
Board length: 11’6 / 350.5 cm
Board width: 32″ / 81.3 cm
Board thickness: 6″ / 15.2 cm
Board volume: 336L
Board weight: 24 LBS / 10.89 kg
Max. capacity: 300 LBS / 136 kg
Color: Green / Peach / Blue
The ISLE Explorer 11’6 is the longest board together with the Voyager (Megalodon excluded ofc.) and is the most suited for longer touring and possible going out with a second person (keep the weight limit in mind) and taking along a pet or a child. Or for taking your camping gear in the two luggage cords.
The Explorer is a touring SUP that is very stable. It is 11′ in length and 32″ wide. The additional size and stability make it the perfect touring/cruising SUP for you, your children, and any pets you may have.|
For your day on the water, make use of the storage spaces on both ends of your board. Don’t forget to pack extra sunscreen for the kids and some snacks for your pet! The deck pad also spans the majority of the area, making it the perfect surface for you to lay on and exercise or for the extra passengers to sit on.
ISLE Megalodon 12’/15′
Board length: 12′ / 15′
Board width: 45″ / 56″
Board thickness: 8″ – 20.3 cm
Board volume: 584L / 730L
Board weight: 34 LBS / 50 LBS – 15.4 kg / 22.7 kg
Max. capacity: 650 LBS / 1050 LBS – 294.8 kg / 476.3 kg
Color: Seafoam-Peach / Aqua-Navy
The ISLE Megalodon has already been mentioned in my “Best Giant Paddle Boards” guide and offers fun for your family or a whole group of friends, depending on the size. One of the best boards for multiple persons on the market, but the availability isn’t very good so you have to be lucky!
By looking at the name alone, you can reasonably infer what this inflatable SUP is all about. The Megalodon is designed for social enjoyment! Take the entire family out, or maybe the office needs a team-building exercise? Based on your crew, either a 12′ or 15′ variant.
You will have two paddles, a twin chamber pump, and lots of grab handles to help you maneuver this large boat about. You’ll have a blast on the Megalodon whether you want to try charging some waves or taking a leisurely paddle down the river with your friends.
ISLE Pioneer 10’6
Board length: 10’6 / 320 cm
Board width: 34″ / 86.3 cm
Board thickness: 6″ / 15.2 cm
Board volume: 326L
Board weight: 24 LBS / 10.89 kg
Max. capacity: 285 LBS / 129.3 kg
Color: Coral/Blue/ Seafoam/Aqua/Peach/Palm
The ISLE Pioneer 10’6 is a great inflatable Stand Up Paddle board for beginners and the most sold board in the ISLE collection. The extra wide platform offers a lot of stability, so it is a lot easier to stay stable on the board. Less speed because of this, so not so interesting for advanced paddle boarders.
Every time I go paddling, I nearly always see the ISLE Pioneer 2.0 board out on the water. As a result, I’ve been eager to review this SUP for a very long time. Every time I saw this board being carried down the beach by an excited paddler, I couldn’t help but wonder what all the fuss was about with this unassuming board. If you’re reading this, you presumably have the same question.
The Pioneer serves an infinite number of audiences, despite its seeming minimalism, as I’ve discovered while testing this SUP. Because of its accommodating stability, it’s a fantastic SUP for novices, but it’s also a perfect choice for more experienced paddlers who wish to carry a load of gear or bring a passenger.
ISLE Scout 11′
Board length: 11′ / 335 cm
Board width: 33″ / 83.8 cm
Board thickness: 6″ / 15.2 cm
Board volume: 345L
Board weight: 21 LBS / 9.5 kg
Max. capacity: 315 LBS / 142.9 kg
Color: Coral / Blue
The ISLE Scout 11′ is the best board in the collection for SUP Yoga. The platform offers a lot of space, and the extra width gives it high stability to perform even the most difficult yoga poses. Because of the quite high carrying capacity, you should also be able to go out on the water together on this board.
The ISLE Scout might be ideal for you if you’re a fan of yoga, a beginner, or looking for family lodging. This is a great yoga and all-around board because to the huge deckpad and extreme stability. It provides enough space for the family pet or for children. Overall, the Scout is fantastic.
ISLE Sportsman 11’6″
Board length: 11′ / 350 cm
Board width: 36″ / 91.44 cm
Board thickness: 6″ / 15.2 cm
Board volume: 412L
Board weight: 27 LBS / 12 kg
Max. capacity: 350 LBS / 159 kg
Color: Aqua / Moss
The ISLE Sportsman 11’6″ is one of the most stable boards in the collection. Designed for exceptional mobility to easily reach spots inaccessible by land or boat, this board is also six inches thick, making it rigid enough for shallow waters or rugged coastlines. Perfect for fishing adventures, too, with its weight capacity.
The ISLE Sportsman is a fantastic option if you’re a fisher searching for a strong and robust board made for SUP fishing. The big Sportsman, at 11’6″ long and 36″ wide, provides plenty of deck room for your gear while maintaining the board’s stability for both novice and expert riders.
The Scotty mounts come with everything you need to get on the lake right out of the box and provide simple installation for the most common fishing gadgets. The wide, flat nose will also help you maintain a stealthy, fluid glide so you may approach fish up close without frightening them.
ISLE Switch 11’6″
Board length: 11′ / 350 cm
Board width: 35.5″ / 90 cm
Board thickness: 6″ / 15.2 cm
Board volume: 360L
Board weight: 19 LBS / 8.6 kg
Max. capacity: 450 LBS / 192 kg
Color: Aqua / Seafoam
The ISLE Switch 11’6″ is an ultra-light, super-stable, and incredibly versatile ‘hybrid’ inflatable paddle board and kayak complete package. It has a full-coverage soft and grippy traction pad that opens up the entire deck for yoga, pets, kids, and lounging.
ISLE Rigid Paddle Boards
ISLE Classic Surf 9’0 / 9’6
Board length: 9′ / 9’6
Board width: 29.25″ / 29.5″
Board thickness: 4.5″ / 11.4 cm
Board volume: 134L / 142L
Board weight: 18.5 LBS / 19.3 LBS – 8.4 kg / 8.8 kg
Max. capacity: 185 LBS / 200 LBS – 83.9 kg / 90.7 kg
Color: White / Blue
The ISLE Classic Surf is clearly a hardboard meant for catching waves and riding along with them. Because of the smaller size it is more agile and you can make quicker turns when needed. For a surfing board it is quite wide, giving it more stability. Still recommended for advanced paddlers only.
ISLE Cruiser 10’5
Board length: 10’5 / 317.5 cm
Board width: 32″ / 81.3 cm
Board thickness: 4.5″ / 11.4 cm
Board volume: 175L
Board weight: 24 LBS / 10.89 kg
Max. capacity: 235 LBS / 106.6 kg
Color: Orange / Blue / White
The ISLE Cruiser 10’5 is most popular together with the Versa and offers an all-around experience. An epoxy board with a soft outer layer for extra comfort and good grip. Perfect for beginners that don’t want to purchase an inflatable board but still want to conquer the waters on a stable board.
ISLE Glider 10’10
Board length: 10’10 / 330.2 cm
Board width: 31″ / 78.7 cm
Board thickness: 4.5″ / 11.4 cm
Board volume: 181L
Board weight: 25 LBS / 11.34 kg
Max. capacity: 245 LBS / 111.13 kg
Color: Orange / Blue / White
The ISLE Glider 10’10 is made out of a combination of epoxy and veneer, as you can see in the amazing wooden look. This gives the board a very good glide, so every stroke last for a longer time and you need to paddle less hard. Very suitable for reaching higher speeds on calm waters, but also can be used for catching waves.
ISLE Outpost 10’6
Board length: 10’6 / 320 cm
Board width: 32″ / 81.3 cm
Board thickness: 4.8″ / 12.2 cm
Board volume: 227L
Board weight: 33 LBS / 14.97 kg
Max. capacity: 265 LBS / 120.2 kg
Color: White / Blue
The ISLE Outpost is a very durable board that will last you a long time. With the special layer of thermomolded polycarbonate this board is almost indestructible and is therefor very suitable for daily use through rental companies. Good stability and glide for beginners.
ISLE Versa 10’5
Board length: 10’5 / 317.5 cm
Board width: 32″ / 81.3 cm
Board thickness: 4.5″ / 11.4 cm
Board volume: 175L
Board weight: 26 LBS / 11.79 kg
Max. capacity: 215 LBS / 97.5 kg
Color: Orange / Blue / White
The ISLE Versa 10’5 is the most popular all-around hardboard on the SUP market. If you are a beginner that only wants to paddle on a hardboard, this is your best choice to get started. This board offers great glide and stability, so it could even be used for other purposes like Yoga.
ISLE Voyager 11’6
Board length: 11’6 / 350.5 cm
Board width: 31″ / 78.7 cm
Board thickness: 7.2″ / 18.29 cm
Board volume: 280L
Board weight: 29.5 LBS / 13.38 kg
Max. capacity: 285 LBS / 129.3 kg
Color: Green / White / Blue
The ISLE Voyager is the best hardboard for touring that is available. Because of the extra thickness, it offers a lot of floating capacity and stability; the shape makes sure you can cut through the water for optimal glide. Two bungee cords so you can take all your gear with you, so also suitable for camping.
Included with the purchase of an ISLE Paddle Board
ISLE paddle boards are quite expensive, so you can imagine they also have some of the best accessories included. I will give you a quick overview of these accessories and tell you with which boards they are included.
ISLE Coiled SUP Leash
Length: 8′ / 244 cm
Keep your board close, especially when you fall off. Coiled, so will only extend when needed and not be in the way.
Included with:
Every board except the Megalodon and the Classic Surf.
ISLE Carbon Hybrid 3-Piece Adjustable Paddle
Length: 67″ – 83″
– Round carbon fiber shaft
– Easily adjustable in height
Weight: 36.69 Ounces
Blade: Nylon
Shaft: 70% Fiberglass / 30% Carbon
Included with:
All inflatable paddle boards. The ISLE Megalodon includes two of these paddles.
ISLE Carbon Hybrid 2-Piece Adjustable Paddle
Length: 67″ – 83″
– Round carbon fiber shaft
– Easily adjustable in height
Weight: 33.86 Ounces
Blade: Nylon
Shaft: 70% Fiberglass / 30% Carbon
Included with:
All hardboards in the ISLE collection.
ISLE Hand Pump
– Convenient PSI meter
– Easily inflate your ISLE board to the recommended 12 PSI
– Dual-action
Height: 24.5″
– Switch between single and double action quickly
– Ergonomic handgrip and footpad
Included with:
All inflatable paddle boards in the ISLE collection.
ISLE iSUP Travel Bag
In the iSUP Travel Bag you can store your deflated paddle board, your paddle, pump, fins and leash easily.
Extra padded shoulders and safety straps for your chest and waist so you can be sure that the weight is equally divided.
Included with:
All inflatable paddle boards in the ISLE collection except for the Megalodon. For this board a separate bag with wheels needs to be purchased.
Other accessories by ISLE
ISLE Day Bag
– 5mm of water-resistant closed cell foam padding
– Nose and tail reinforcement
– Heat-reflective/resistant bottom material
– Removable, non-slip shoulder strap
– Ergonomic carry handle
– External paddle straps
– Internal storage compartment
With the ISLE Day Bag you can store your rigid paddle board in this handy bag so it will not get damaged during transport. Available in 10’6 and 11′, so you can always take your board along. Will not fit for the touring board, there is a different bag for that.
ISLE Touring Day Bag
– 5mm water-resistant, closed cell foam padding
– Tapered nose shape for snug fit
– Nose and tail reinforcement
– Heat-reflective/resistant bottom material
– Removable, non-slip shoulder strap
– Ergonomic carry handle
– External paddle straps
– Internal storage compartment
With the ISLE Day Bag you can store your rigid touring paddle board in this handy bag so it will not get damaged during transport.
Extra padding so you can be sure even the pointy nose of your board will be safe.
Frequently Asked Questions about ISLE Paddle Boards
What is the largest ISLE paddle board?
The largest board is the Isle Megalodon 15′ with a size of 15′ / 457 cm x 56″ / 142.2 cm x 8″ / 20 cm.
How durable is an ISLE paddle board?
ISLE paddle boards are very sturdy and can withstand a lot of use and can be used for many years if taken care of well.
Is there a specific ISLE paddle board for SUP surfing?
Yes, the Classic Surf 9’0 / 9’6 is a smaller board by this brand that is made especially for carving the waves and following the water.
Which ISLE paddle board is best for children?
ISLE doesn’t have a specific children’s board in their collection, but best for children to start paddling would be the Pioneer 10’6.
Which ISLE paddle board is the most popular?
The ISLE Pioneer is the most popular inflatable board by this brand, the ISLE Versa is the most popular hardboard in the collection.
What is included when you purchase an ISLE paddle board?
This depends on the type of board, but a paddle is always included and in most cases a leash too. With inflatable boards a pump and carrying bag are also included, except for the ISLE Megalodon.
Do you get a paddle when you purchase an ISLE paddle board?
Yes, a 3-piece carbon hybrid paddle is included with every inflatable paddle board, a 2-piece carbon hybrid paddle included with every rigid board.
What is the most expensive ISLE paddle board?
The most expensive ISLE paddle board is the ISLE Megalodon 15’0 board, with a current price of $1.295.
Review written by: Tom
Hi! My name is Tom. During the year I try to be on a paddle board as much as possible. By reading this blog you'll stay updated on everything I test on the water :)
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