Tower Paddle Boards is the undisputed king of paddle board sales. With their wide selection of paddle boards to their massive online and media presence, there is no doubt that that they are the first company you find when you are introduced to the sport. One of their inflatable paddle boards has over 450 reviews on Amazon, far surpassing the next closest competitor.

So, how did Tower Paddle Boards come to rule the space? Where are Tower Paddle Boards made? And are Tower paddle boards any good? There is no shortage of questions to ask when you are planning to plop down many hundreds of dollars on a paddle board. Have no fear, in this article I hope to answer any and all questions about Tower inflatable paddle boards so that you will know exactly what to expect.

About Tower Paddle Boards

Tower Paddle Boards was an idea dreamt up in the summer of 2010 by a marketer named Stephan Aarstol who saw the growing popularity of paddle boards, as well as their high prices. Stephan figured that he could cut down on the sale price of paddle boards, without sacrificing quality, by streamlining the distribution process. They don't sell in big box stores like Dick's Sporting Goods or REI. They were able to achieve quick success by pricing their product to almost half the price of other boards of the same quality.

Tower got a big boost of publicity (and cash) when it appeared on the popular show Shark Tank in 2012. Billionaire Mark Cuban ended up investing $150,000 dollars into Tower Paddle Boards and continues to help run the company today. That infusion of cold hard cash, as well as massive public exposure on ABC's hit show, helped rocket Tower Paddle Boards to massive success and massive market share. Tower is now one of the most successful companies that has ever appeared on Shark Tank.

Where are Tower Paddle Boards Made?

China, basically. A lot of the drop stitch fabric for the Tower inflatable paddle boards are manufactured in South Korea or Taiwan, but all of Towers' paddle boards are assembled in china as well as nearly all inflatable SUPs on the market.

If you are dead set on getting a handcrafted American paddle board then you will want to look somewhere else, and inflatable SUPs are definitely not for you.

But let's keep an open mind here. Tower is a good company that stands behind their boards and their prices are right where we want them.

About Tower Inflatable Paddle Boards

Solid paddle boards are very fun and versatile but they don't come without downsides. The hardness of a fiberglass paddle board can hurt under your feet after a few hours of supping. Fiberglass boards are also really big and can be a pain to store and to transport from place to place, especially if you are just a casual weekender or only paddle board a few times every summer. Fiberglass can also be fragile, nicks and dings can cause serious damage to a board, causing it to get waterlogged and rot. Not to mention that hard boards are…well…hard. Falling off your board and hitting your elbow on the way down can seriously hurt, and ruin an otherwise peaceful and relaxing sport.

Fortunately there is a solution to all of these problems and it's called the inflatable paddle board or iSUP.

Tower inflatable paddle boards are lightweight, durable, portable and when compared to hardboards, a relatively cheap paddle board option.

The skin of the Tower inflatable paddle boards are multiple layers thick and are made of an extremely durable military grade PVC fabric called Hypalon. They're basically made of the same material that white water rafts are made from. This durability means that you can deal these boards some serious abuse, including running over them with a truck or throwing them off a building. Tower inflatable paddle boards are up to nearly any abuse that a couple of 14 year old boys can throw at them. The sun can wash out the colors over time and you should store your inflatable sup in a dry area out of direct sunlight. It's not something you need to obsess over though. Leaving the board on the beach for the day is fine.

After you have fully inflated your board it shouldn't lose much air. The most common cause of air loss is not tightening the valve enough. If your board is losing air, try and tighten your valve a bit more and that should take care of it. If that doesn't fix the problem, Tower Paddle Boards has excellent customer service that you should reach out to and a very generous 2 year warranty.

Another advantage is that Tower inflatable SUPs are soft. Your feet and knees will thank you for for choosing an iSUP over a hard board. Inflatable paddle boards are also great for yoga because their soft surface is easier on your elbows, head, knees, and just about any body part that contacts the board.

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