I must admit I was skeptical about buying an inflatable SUP board. We are new to SUP having only done it with rigid board rentals at resorts. But the thought of having to store and transport rigid boards didn't excite me. I don't like leaving racks on my vehicle and didn't want to have to install it each time. These fit easily in a closet and the trunk when packed away in their bags. We received the boards promptly and have taken them out to the lake. I'm not going to lie. Pumping them up with the included double barrel pump does take effort. We followed the instructions, changing the pump settings as we increased PSI. But it still took about 10-15 minutes and considerable effort to get to the recommended PSI. We have since purchased a 12V electric pump for the car compatible with the air valve. The boards are very stable in the water. I was really impressed with their rigidity. We found that on very windy days it was easier for my wife to maneuver without the center fin installed. Deflation with the hand pump is much easier. Over all we are very satisfied with the purchase. Of course only time will tell about their long term quality but they seem like a very well built product.