Solstice Tonga Inflatable Stand Up Paddleboard, Green/White, 10-Feet 8-Inch

Purchased the Bali 2.0 in April. Looked long and hard for a 5" board, I didn't want a 6" board. Very affordable, came with pump, paddle and carrying bag. I'm 5'5", 120lbs. I can't imagine it "bowing" even with twice as much weight on it - it's super rigid when inflated. Took some effort inflate for sure - maybe 10 minutes or so and a nice little upper body workout. :-) I've used at my lake so I can drive down with it sticking out the back of my sedan. Fairly heavy and difficult to carry in the wind, it's like a sail when it catches the wind. I just deflated it for the first time to take to another lake, and it was some effort. I'm worried about the seams getting damaged, and it was hard to get all the air out of it (yes, I had the valve depressed and locked in place for deflation). Called Customer Service, they said I can be aggressive in rolling it up (like a sleeping bag) and that ultimately I can fit the board, pump and paddle in the carrying bag (I have my doubts - so far I am struggling just to get the rolled up board in). Maybe this will get easier over time. I'll probably unroll and slightly inflate it for winter storage. But I wish it were easier to deflate and put into the bag, after all, that's the whole point of an inflatable, right? To be able to transport it easily. The paddle feels flimsy, if the board lasts I might invest in a better paddle at some point. The board seems to handle great, doesn't float below the water or bow in the middle. Regarding everyone's comments about the fin coming off - just make sure to insert it all the way in horizontally (there's a slot that one end of the fin slides into) and then screw it on tightly. I slightly "overtightened" the screw with a pair of plyers after the initial hand tightening. I check it each time before going out, and all summer it stayed on tight and secure. Fingers crossed. I've called Customer Service 3x now, once with questions about inflating it and once to clarify the deflation process (manual says the pump has a deflation setting - was told some do, some don't, mine doesn't, but that I wouldn't need it, just make sure valve is pushed in and roll it up). Customer Service and the Tech Rep (Matt I think) have always been really great, they know their products and seem to stand by them.June 2024: Board is holding up very well. I left it lightly inflated in the basement over the winter. It wasn't fitting into the tiny bag (This was the Bali 2.0 board). I was going to roll it up and store it for the winter but no matter how tightly I rolled it, it wouldn't fit into the default bag. This issue was the two small fixed fins... the diameter of the rolled board with the stiff inner bases to the fins was too wide to fit into the bag. Customer service sent me a bigger bag that it now fits into when rolled up. Very satisfied with the board and with customer service.

This is a fine board for flat water but be warned, it's very big, very floaty, and handles in such a way. I have a Solstice Palau and bought this one for my husband, who is heavier than me, and found my Palau a bit tippy. This one is certainly very stable, but it moves pretty slowly. Also, the pump didn't come with the necessary black "o" ring around the lock nozzle which made pumping it up for the first time pretty tricky. However, I was able to use the pump that came with my Palau, which had the ring, and all was good. If you want a big, slow, stable board, this one isn't bad...the brand is a good one - the board is sturdy, the carry case is really well made, and with the exception of the pump missing it's "o" ring everything was great. I just warn anyone who wants a faster ride to look at one of the other Solstice models, such as the Palau.

I was very pleased with the performance of this inflatable Paddle Board. I bought it because we have a boat and my husband refuses to carry a regular board on board. I have a regular board in Florida and was not sure what to expect in performance from an inflatable and worried that the inflation/deflation process would be annoying. This board felt as stable as my hard board, tracked well, and the non-skid surface was comfortable. I used it for a month in The Thousand Islands where the water was relatively calm except for frequent wakes from boats. I loved it. It was relatively easy to inflate and deflate and it easily fit back in the bag. My husband even learned to enjoy paddle boarding. No issues with the quality so far.

Great for the price! Fits in my Prius with the seats down and the back open a bit and tied down. Just FYI the screw for the fin is in the repair kit bottle and dispite what the directions say you most definitely need a screw driver to instal! I love it though and would recommend it!

Bought two boards, hence had two pumps. Pressure gauge did not work on either. Tried to contact customer service, no reply. Board is fine but service is inadequate