always good to see something different.
#1, my friends go on 2-3 Sup trips OS a year with conventional boards no problems
#2 no way do these surf as good as your 1 piece epoxy SUP of same length
I think it is an excellent idea for their target market.
There are a lot of people who are unable to store a large SUP in their apartment or unit.
It would also be great for kids who don't drive and need to get a bus to the beach etc.
I think they will find a niche market for this product and wish them all the best.
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I think it is an excellent idea for their target market.
There are a lot of people who are unable to store a large SUP in their apartment or unit.
It would also be great for kids who don't drive and need to get a bus to the beach etc.
I think they will find a niche market for this product and wish them all the best.
I agree Antho. As an apartment dweller, I've been checking out a bunch of options due to storage constraints. Have now managed to pester the Body Corporate enough that I can fit a SUP of no longer than 9'8" into my storage space (kinda limits my options on board choice, but it's a start!), but prior to that little win, I was having to look at the ISUP's which I wasn't all that keen on. I reckon the Pendleboard, while it won't ever be the same as a full, solid board, will certainly be preferable to a board that's all air-filled. The solid back end will help enormously, just so long as the 'join' between the front & rear doesn't fold up under pressure of a take off... 
So,by the sounds of it you need to lift the nose all the time.
How would it be getting out back through white water?
What about the board walkers who like to nose ride?
I think it could be ok but it would have its limits,It could be the start of something though.Stronger air boards for the surf
Everything is a compromise isnt it? Sure.. when you are on that bus or the subway in Hong Kong (why the hell would you be taking a sup there?)... then its very convenient... HOWEVER... get out on the water... and you are wishing you had a dedicated board for the job. No amount of hard-sell will convince the purists that they need this..... it just reminds me of two piece pool cues, fishing rods, inflatable kayaks and surfskis..... they are never as good, and only get sales to those that want the convenience over performance. Although.. he is trying to say that you get that too...but highly sceptical! Another point is... this kind of set up... becomes a bit more work... because you should (must) reinflate the board when you get home.. wash down and store inflated, least perishing occurs during storage - also.. you are carrying a pump with you where-ever you go.. another accessory you got to make sure you have packed! How are the sales of these going to compete with full inflatables? I can see many who will just go full inflatable - and if they get hooked, they will go a full spec board and accommodate their new interest - whatever it takes; rather than the Pendleboard half way option?But.. there will be a market of sorts.. and good luck to him. Matt Pendle is selling it well in this trailer... .. I like how he relates his Kite Surf pedigree (he invented it?) to the expertise in manufacturing of these boards.
Genius ! What a great idea IMO
I have tried inflatables and it wasn't really surfing... more like standing on a surf mat.
This looks better as a travel/storage option... I find this much more intriguing than traditional inflatables.
Think of the evolution of these...lots of exciting possibilities, I am guessing.
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Genius ! What a great idea IMO
I have tried inflatables and it wasn't really surfing... more like standing on a surf mat.
This looks better as a travel/storage option... I find this much more intriguing than traditional inflatables.
Think of the evolution of these...lots of exciting possibilities, I am guessing.
I kinda like it. Another take on the travel challenge.
The current crop of inflatables are 70-80% of the way to rigid boards. If adding a rigid tail takes it to 90% then that's a good thing.
The thing I really want to see is a 14' inflatable that goes close to the feel of a rigid board. That's where size and weight becomes a major barrier to ownership.
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The current crop of inflatables are 70-80% of the way to rigid boards. If adding a rigid tail takes it to 90% then that's a good thing.
The thing I really want to see is a 14' inflatable that goes close to the feel of a rigid board. That's where size and weight becomes a major barrier to ownership.
thats a huge call saying that they are 80% as good as a normal board....
I was being charitable to avoid offending people who like inflatables. The Naish One does paddle pretty well and you can sort of ride waves on it. If you put in the effort to adapt to it then it would be ok for general paddling.
