iTAOSTAR Journey Extra Wide Inflatable Paddle Board

This thing is super cool. It feels like everything is high quality. It sets up quickly and felt stable on the water in the seated position The seat is the perfect height and very comfortable. The foot rest allows me to paddle without putting strain on my bum knee. I couldn’t paddle without it. I do wish the foam came already on the pole though because it was very hard to attach and I think it still isn’t on all the way but it still offers me support.
I have only taken it out once but I think it is amazing. Fun to paddle and lots of extras. You get a lot for a great price Can’t wait to experience more fun on the water!

Material is durable and product tracks great. It comes with everything, but a life jacket, so no extra costs. I absolutely love the seat. I haven’t found a comparable one yet. I have several paddleboards and this is my favorite to date. I highly recommend the company and product.

Great setup! It was tough to pump up, I won’t kid you. You want to be sure the valve is set so it does not deflate when you remove the pump. The fins go on easily. Haven’t tried the seat yet. Love being fully in the sun (vs legs inside the kayak). Not great tracking/maneuvering. Pushed around by the wind, had to work to get back to shore.
Easy to load into the backpack, & everything fits! Glad I got it!

I had previously bought a different SUP but returned it when I saw this one. It is absolutely stuffed with accessories, cool attachments, and so many different thoughtful touches they added throughout. For example, the kayak seat alone has 3 separate capabilities than SUP kayak seats from other brands I saw: it has a cup holder in the front, the seat is inflatable for more comfort, and the back has a zippered pocket to store stuff! This comes in so handy!

Itaos attention to detail is incredible. I even love the flag on the front which seems like overkill at first but when you’re out on a lake and big boats are flying by on your left and right, you definitely want to increase your visibility and having that flag will help at least a bit.

It is a little more expensive than the most popular SUPs on amazon but it’s totally worth it. Even the bag that you carry it with has thoughtful features added to it. It has a separate front zippered pocket that I haven’t even added anything to yet because everything else fits in the main pocket, but it’s nice to have the option. It’s also big and stable enough to carry a small family (parents and child).

Overall I’m super happy with this SUP so far. The only thing I don’t know about yet is durability over time. That will just have to wait and see, but it anything does break down I’ll come back and update this review. So if you don’t see any updates then this SUP is still working great!

I can’t say enough good things about this package and board! The board itself is really well made and has been super durable for me, and the accessories that came with mine were perfect to use in multiple ways easily. Also, this board is HUGE, and easily accommodates two average sized humans! The footrest isn’t really useful unless you’re over 6’2. But overall a great package. My friend ordered the same board, and in a completely random incident one of the shoulder strap clips broke, damaging a few other components as the board dropped ( flag, camera mount, fin) he got in touch with iTaostar’s customer service and they shipped him replacements within the week!

I researched tons of iSUPs and after weighing the various options, this was by far the best balance between trying to keep the cost low and still having as many quality features as possible. I’ve had it for a couple of months now and taken it out on multiple occasions to different bodies of water in the Midwest (small and large lakes, wetlands, and creeks) in varying weather/wind conditions and so far, I have no regrets.

As a petite lady in my mid-40s who typically goes out solo, it was really important to me to find an iSUP that I could transport, inflate/deflate, pack, and carry completely on my own, and this board has enabled me to SUP, kayak, and fish solo, with my dog, and even haul around a 14yo boy who outweighs me with zero trouble.

PROS: fits easily inside carry backpack with extra storage inside bag AND in attached separate zippered front pocket; easy to inflate/deflate; light enough to easily carry, both packed away and inflated; perfect length/width for maneuverability AND stability on the water; all of the included accessories make for simple, easy switching between SUP/kayaking without having to get out of the water; great tracking with the incl 3 removable fins; tons of storage on front and back bungee sections; paddle-keepers are a lifesaver; very hard and sturdy once inflated; easy to fish off of it with 2 fishing pole base mounts (only comes with 1 rod holder though); detachable padded shoulder strap makes for easy carrying from car to dock/ramp/shore; comes with basic repair kit to take on the water with you for emergency repairs; incl dry bag and waterproof phone case on lanyard w/safety whistle were nice touches; LOVE the incl kayak seat and footrest!!

So comfortable for longer paddles – I wavered on whether I really needed the inflatable seat, back and footrest, and I’m so glad I paid a little more for this one bc it was def worth it. Finally, although appearance wasn’t the most important thing, I really enjoy the bright colors and overall fun look, and given my tendency to paddle in wetlands areas far off the beaten path, the bright oranges, yellows, and blues make it very easy for others to see me on the water which can be an important safety feature. This iSUP/kayak is very easy for even a total beginner to balance and stand on, and it moves through the water effortlessly.

CONS: the convertible 4-piece paddle has two problems that mean I will probably buy a more expensive paddle at some point in the future – first, it is very heavy and if you let go of it for even a second, it will sink, and second, despite being length-adjustable in both configurations, it is tricky to get it to stay locked in place while in SUP-mode and kept slipping down, even after I “locked” it into place correctly, which was irritating; it also didn’t include any kind of cup-holder or upright phone base/holder with all of the great accessories and although I can buy those, even on my first trip, it became a drag to have to totally stop moving forward, get up, move to front of board (can’t reach storage area from the seat otherwise), and unsecure my water bottle from the front bungees, and then do all of that in reverse to resecure it every single time I wanted a sip of water on a hot summer day; and, as others have mentioned, you’ll likely want to buy an electric pump for convenience, although I’ve pumped it up using the incl one with just elbow grease with no trouble, just tiring and slow. Given the price, I didn’t expect the incl convertible paddle to be top of the line, and I knew I’d probably want to purchase an electric pump down the road, so neither of those were deal-breakers for me, and none of the cons have interfered much in my ability to thoroughly enjoy my itaostar iSUP/kayak so far.

I have no regrets whatsoever and if you’re on the fence, just do it! Overall, I couldn’t find a better iSUP/kayak with more accessories anywhere, after several months spent shopping around and trying others’ out. So happy with my purchase!!