This is our second SUP after buying our first on Amazon as a feeler. The quality of this board and its accessories are far better that the other brand. The paddle locks at length more securely with no unwanted twists or wobble. The materials and construction quality is exceptional. My only gripe is that the print in the bottom doesn't go all the way to the seems in places revealing a couple of mm of white material. This board being 35inch wide offers an abundance of confidence inspiring stability enabling me to stand up and paddle withought thrashing my core, wobbling about and falling in. Once the Amazon bought othe brand SUP needs replacing i will definitely be replacing it with another one of these or 1 from the wave range.