Hey mate,

The original design and reason they make the inflatable is for storage and travel. So for people who are living in a apartments etc can paddle everyday but roll it up at the end of each use. Most inflatables are strong enough to withstand daily use of inflation deflation as that's what there designed for.

What size are you looking at ? More info at www.c4waterman.com.au

Cheers hope this helps

new SUP pump coming that's easier to get to 15psi and beyond, posted info on the zone:



they have produced a new model of that pump that's a bit taller and thinner, so it's easier to get an inflatable SUP pumped to 15psi and over, I expect most brands will switch to the new model for 2013

max pressure 27.5psi
volume : 2000cc
size : 11 x 22.5 x 59 cm

volume is a little less than the current popular model, so the initial 12psi or so will take a bit longer, but after 12psi this new model will be way easier

this one is also single action only, like the current model, so should also be a very low maintenance reliable pump.

Aparently the new Starboard inflatables are really good. Also the Naish.

There was a video post last week:

www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/SUP/The-battle-of-the-two-new-inflatables-vid/

You must must must demo any inflatable SUP you are thinking of buying in the conditions you expect to ride. They are not like any other SUP. The feel is entirely different.

BTW In this thread www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/SUP/The-battle-of-the-two-new-inflatables-vid/ it is said, "What a great day." and mention is made of having fun. At no time is it said "What a great SUP."