A very basic but also very important accessory with an inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board is the SUP pump.
You want to inflate your iSUP in as little time as possible to get on the water quickly unless you are looking for a real pre-workout and get warmed up right away.
Read this article to discover the best SUP Pumps, the different types of SUP pumps, and the advantages of the different types.
As most people just want to inflate the board as fast as possible and be able to clearly measure the pressure, it is easy to rate these pumps by effectiveness.
Below we will tell you all about the best SUP pumps and why they are so great.
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Important factors of the best SUP pumps
There are 5 factors that are important when looking for a Stand Up Paddle Board pump
The best SUP pumps: PSI range
Depending on the inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board you have, the recommended pressure could be from 8 PSI up to 20 PSI or maybe even higher.
The higher the pressure the board can take, the harder the board will be. But a board that requires 20 PSI also needs a pump that can reach that pressure, otherwise, it can not be used at its full potential.
That is why it is important to have a SUP pump that suits the pressure that you need for your inflatable paddle board.
If you have a SUP pump that can reach a very high pressure it will of course also be good for boards that need less pressure, so the higher the PSI range the more versatile the pump is and the better it will be.
The best SUP pumps: Pressure gauge
As mentioned it is important to inflate your iSUP at the right PSI.
If you overinflate your board it could burst or break, if you underinflate the board it will not reach its full potential and offer less speed and stability.
A SUP pump without a pressure gauge is not recommended because you cannot see if your Stand Up Paddle Board is at the right pressure and if you have to stop yet or continue to inflate the board.
Even pumps that have a pressure gauge are not all the safe way to go, as a non-functioning pressure gauge is one of the most heard complaints about Paddle Board pumps.
That is why we only list the best SUP pumps that are not known to have this problem occur frequently.
The best SUP pumps: Valves
When you purchase a SUP pump, of course you want it to actually fit the valve of your paddle board so you can inflate it.
When the valve of the pump is different than the one on the Stand Up Paddle Board, you will never be able to inflate it to its full strength.
Always check the valve on your paddle board with the one on the pump, so you do not end up with a useless pump and an empty iSUP.
The best SUP pumps: Functionality
There are some more functions to a paddle board pump than one might think of. Of course, we want to know how strong it is so we can inflate the paddle board faster.
Or even better, an option to deflate the board quicker so it is also easier to remove the air and go home again with an empty board.
The best SUP pumps: Price
At the end of the day, I just want a SUP pump that works quickly and effectively, but I am still just buying a pump.
I don’t want to overpay for this accessory if it does not offer a lot of additional advantages, I could spend that money on a Stand Up Paddle Board instead.
We all like to save money and price is therefore also an important factor in the equation. As I am Dutch this is of course extra important to me 😉
But jokes aside, I am not looking for the cheapest stuff, I am always looking for the best value for money.
I have made my top 3 of the best manual SUP pumps. They both have their own advantages.
Maybe I am a bit old school but I rather enjoy the pre-workout when inflating my paddle board instead of taking the easy electric way out!
My top 3 of manual best SUP pumps:
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