Best Paddle Board Pump (10 Electric and 4 Hand Pumps)

PADDLE BOARD PUMPS COMPARISON

ELECTRIC PUMPS COMPARISON

HAND PUMPS COMPARISON

OutdoorMaster Shark II Electric Pump

Best Paddle Board Pump Overall

PROS: – Among the fastest pumps on the market – Can inflate up to 3 boards in a row – Lightweight and powerful – Noise level isn’t bad – Easy to use – Very durable   – Easy to carry and transport using the built-in carry handle – Cooling system that makes it keep performing as it should – The two-stage option makes sure you get your desired target pressure – No need to hold the hose to the valve or touch the pump at all with the auto shut-off feature – Compact and sleek design

CONS: – Does not come with a carry bag – No auto shut-off in deflation mode – No jumper cables to get power from a car battery – Relatively high-priced

iROCKER 12V Electric Pump

#2 Best Electric SUP Pump

PROS: – Fast – Lightweight – Heavy-duty – Compact size makes it travel-friendly because it can fit in most iSUP bags – Inflated 4 boards one after the other without a problem – Easy to use and travel with – Feels durable and well-built – Well worth its price – Deflates the board quickly too – Reliable – Super quiet operation – Easy inserting in the bag – Takes about 8 min iROCKER All-Around 11′ to 14 PSI and 10 min to 17 PSI – Shuts off when desired pressure reached, so no over or under inflate – Nice storage compartment for the power cord – Surprisingly helpful display with real-time voltage – Nice customer support

CONS: – Replacement fuses are not easy to get – Starts off quiet but then gets louder as it continues to fill the board – A little heavy and bulky – Comes with no case – Built-in gauge is a little bit off about 0.5 psi according to two good external gauges few tests – No built-in cooling system requires it to cool down for 30 minutes after only 20 minutes of use, which is around two inflated boards

NIXY Ventus Electric Pump

Best For Inflating Multiple Boards at One

PROS: – Easy to use – Decent speed – Inflated 5 boards one after the other without a problem, while the motor continued running strong with no stutters or pauses (NIXY states it can inflate up to 10 paddleboards) – Auto shut-off feature let you prep other gear while inflating your board – Small and lightweight – Noise level isn’t too bad – Responsive customer support – Self-cooling system to inflate multiple boards in one go – Extremely lightweight – Durable padded carry bag – Nice soft rubber low profile carry handle – Remembers your last selected air pressure level – No worry about over inflation with the auto shut-off feature – Display screen with real-time air pressure and voltage – Long enough power cord to inflate multiple boards without moving anything – Useful cord management holder underneath the pump – Comes with more than market-average nozzle attachments – Durable and flexible air hose that easily secures to the pump

CONS: – Price a bit higher – Not the fastest – Hose can get really hot, like with most electric SUP pumps

Sevylor 12V 15-PSI Electric Pump

Best Budget SUP pump

PROS: – Affordable price – Amongst the fastest pump on the market – Automatic shut-off feature let you multi-task – Small and lightweight – Generously long power cord – Fairly loud – The company started delivering a second hose after many customers experienced problems with the hose

CONS: – The connection between the hose and the pump and the pump itself feels cheap and not durable – No deflate feature – Short hose – Comes with no carry case – No overheating protection – Inflate only up to 15 PSI, but its enough for most paddleboards on the market – Does not come with an alligator clip accessory for direct battery hookup – PSI reader isn’t 100% accurate and this is common between electric pumps – Little noisy but its expected

SereneLife SLPUMP30 Electric Pump

Low-cost Pump that can Inflate up to 20 psi

PROS: – Great price – Among the few budget pumps that can inflate up to 20 PSI – Didn’t get too hot – Super easy to use – Inflate most boards in less than 10 minutes – Can also deflate your board after use – No need to select the same PSI setting each time because it stores it even after disconnecting – Auto shut off is great and works perfectly

CONS: – No adapter other than the H3 Halkey Roberts, but its the most common on iSUPs – Does not come with jumper cables to get power from a car battery – Small screen, with no more information like the real-time voltage or board air pressure – Louder and slower compared to other pumps – Sometimes it stops before reaching the desired PSI, but it only needs to push the button again the restart – Needs time to cool off

Thurso Surf SUP Electric Pump

A Compact Alternative from a Well-Known Brand

PROS: – Auto shut-off feature let you prep other gears while the pump is doing the job without over-inflating and damaging your board – Carrying case with a good quality material – Very worth the price – Can be used with the can battery or the car lighter – Can deflate your board after use – Easy to carry with the carry bag – Compact

CONS: – A bit noisy – Not that long cord can make it difficult to use in some tight parking situations – A little bit on the pricey side – Capable of inflation up to just 15 PSI, but its enough for most boards on the market

Sea Eagle BP12 Single Stage

Best on the Market for Around $100

PROS: – Lightweight and compact – Its carry case makes it super portable – Auto shut-off for multi-tasking – Easy to use – Phenomenal customer service – Hoses and wires are of good quality – Fills the board in less than 5 minutes

CONS: – Does not deflate – Does not plug into a wall outlet or car cigarette lighter – Comes with a Halkey-Roberts valve adapter only, but its the one used in most boards – Can only inflate up to 14.5 PSI and yes, that last 1/2 psi makes a big difference in the way the board rides, making you complete it with the hand pump – Pretty noisy – Some hose connections are really cheap, making you hold it in place to fill the board

BOTE AeroPump Auto Electric Pump II

A Tiny Little Pump With So Much Power

PROS: – Small enough to be easily stored when not needed – Easy and comfortable to use – A lot quieter than other pumps – Can deflate your board at the end of the day – Auto shut-off feature lets you do other things while inflating your board

CONS: – Come with just one adapter – A little bit on the pricy side – Comes with no carrying bag

Glide Electric Pump

Average Electric Pump With Nothing Special

PROS: – Fast – Reasonably priced – Easy to carry because it is so light – Easy to deflate – Inflated the 02 Lotus SUP Yoga board in under 4 minutes – Remembers your last PSI setting – The auto shut-off system let you multi-task

CONS: – Crazy loud when switches to the high-pressure mode – Display screen does not show the real-time voltage – Deflate mode does not have the auto shut-off feature

GILI 12v Electric iSUP Pump

A Reasonably Priced Best Overall Pump

PROS: – Fast and dependable – Super easy to inflate and deflate – Auto shut-off system let you get other things together while it’s inflating – Awesome customer service – Deflate function makes packing up a breeze – Plenty long cord – Pumped up an 11′ board to 15 PSI in about 7 min – Built-in overheat protection to let you inflate more board one after one

CONS: – The loose connection to the board make you hold the connection in place to avoid leaking

Thurso Surf Dual Chamber Hand Pump

Best Overall Hand Pump

PROS: – Dual chambers make inflate faster than single chamber options – Triple pressure conditions for easier pumping and maximum efficiency – Detachable handle and folding feet make packing and transport easier – Deflation nozzle for easy packing – Pressure gauge reads up to 29 PSI – Pump’s gauge is easy to replace if it gets broken

CONS: – Very pricey for a manual pump

Red Paddle Co Titan Pump

#2 Best Overall Hand Pump

PROS: – Easy to get the board above 15 PSI – Super easy to use – Turbo like performance with a maximum power output of 62mph – You get more PSI in without extra effort unlike the cheaper pumps – Feels built to last – Amazing Red Paddle Company customer support – Well worth the money – Bonus adapters for pumping other things like a mattress – Not too heavy

CONS: – Quite bulky and heavier for people looking to travel with – With the same price, you can get a decent electric pump – Non-folding feet and non-detachable handle makes storing less easy

Advanced Elements Double-Action

Fairly Well Made Affordable Hand Pump

PROS: – Fantastic pressure – Comes with multiple adapters – Super easy to use – Fairly well made – Compact size – Well priced – Lightweight – Pressure gauge works fine – Has the deflate option

CONS: – Users experienced problems with the used cheap materials – Multiple users found it hard to reach the 15 PSI – A little unstable when operating really hard – Locking pins on the valve heads are tiny and appear fragile – Not dual chambers

Honu GR8 SUP Pump

Durable Reasonably-Priced Hand Pump

PROS: – Ergonomic handles feel good to use and work great – Lightweight – Takes 8-10 minutes to inflate a Honu board – Pumped up the SUP to a perfect state – Fits nicely in the backpack for easy storage – Pressure gauge allows you to watch your progress to know when to stop – Comfortable molded hand grips – Sturdy foot stand – Has a capability of pumping up to 27 psi

CONS: – A little bit pricey for a single chamber hand pump – No cash full refund

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PADDLE BOARD PUMP BUYING GUIDE

TYPES

– ELECTRIC PUMPS

PROS	CONS
Easy to use Faster Saves you energy	Can be pricey More prone to malfunctions Can overinflate your board if they don’t come with the auto shut-off feature

The best electric paddle board pump for me is one that has a built-in cooling system to be able to inflate multiple boards in a row, has a lower noise level to not disturb people around you, is durable because it’s an investment, has multiple power-source connections, and of course fast at doing its job.

Secondary features start with being lightweight, a carry bag for easy transport, a long cord and hose for inflating more than one board or in a tight parking situation, and a power cord storage compartment to keep things organized.

– HAND PUMPS

PROS	CONS
Less expensive Depends on your reliable body energy Fewer chances of damaging your board	Makes you tired before going to the water Takes more time to inflate your board

The best paddle board hand pump for me is is the one that has two chambers for added speed, has multi-action modes to be efficient at high pressure as in low pressure, has a pressure gauge to avoid over-inflation, and of course, made of durable materials.

– ALTERNATIVE HAND PUMPS

PROS	CONS
Able to top off paddleboards Ideal for traveling Easier to use than the bike-style hand pumps Efficient pumping motion Does not require a battery to power it Built-in paddle board valve adapter	Leaning over while pumping is hard on the back Requires buying a pressure gauge Can be expensive

My best alternative hand pump is one that is compact enough for you to travel with, durable, and affordable.

– FOOT PUMPS

PROS	CONS
Not hard on your back Easy to transport Very affordable	Too difficult at completing the last PSI Some do not get back to shape quick enough after each foot press

I recommend this type of pump only as a secondary one that helps me get the board into shape first.

The best paddle board foot pump for me is one that can also deflate my board, is made of durable material to not break at high pressure, has multiple valve adapters, and comes at an affordable price because it remains a secondary pump.

– HIGH-PRESSURE SUP INFLATOR VALVE

PROS	CONS
Affordable Easy and quick at topping off your paddleboard Travel-friendly	Forces you to carry your paddle board while it’s inflated

My best high-pressure SUP inflator valve is one that is built with quality materials in order to support high-pressure and not slow it down

COMPATIBILITY

Always make sure your paddle board valve fits the pump (or one of its adapters) in order to inflate it correctly.

Even though Halkey-Roberts (H3) is the most common valve type, SUP brands still mention the valve type near the valve to make things easier for you.

Pumps with multiple different nozzle attachments are an added advantage for people with different inflatable products.

ONE OR MULTIPLE STAGE/CHAMBER

– ONE-STAGE/CHAMBER PUMPS

All these pumps do is steadily blow air till the desired pressure is reached. This way, they are slow to complete their job.

– MULTIPLE-STAGE/CHAMBER PUMPS

Two-stage electric pumps are more efficient by starting the inflation process at a high volume till around 5 PSI, then switching to an increased pressure ratio in order to be faster.

The second stage of the process is when the pump became louder.

COOLING SYSTEM

Electric pumps that come with a cooling system cool down the motor that tends to overheat due to being under directly the sun or inflating more than one board or just one.

Pumps with a built-in cooling system tend to be able to inflate more than one board in a row.

POWER SOURCE TYPES

	PROS	CONS
BODY ENERGY	– Always available	– Limited
CAR LIGHTER	– Usually available in paddling outings – Fast at inflation	– Your car may be away from the water
CAR BATTERY	– Usually available in paddling outings – Fast at inflation	– Requires you to open the car hood – May looks frightening – Your car may be away from the water
POWER BANK	– Let you inflate your board next to the water – Makes inflating multiple boards much easier	– Need to be prepared ahead of time – May have trouble functioning in extreme weathers

DEFLATION

The deflation feature that makes packing your board easier can be found on both, the electric pumps and the manual pumps.

PRESSURE GAUGE

Paddle board pumps with a pressure gauge are safer because they allow you to follow the progress of inflating your SUP in order to avoid over-inflation.

I recommend digital pressure gauges over analog ones because they tend to be more accurate.

Even if you have a pump with a built-in pressure gauge, you still have to pay attention to weird and normal behavior because a non-functioning pressure gauge Is one of the most heard complaints about SUP pumps.

PUMP PRESSURE

Before getting you a new SUP pump, make sure that it can deliver as much air pressure as your paddle board needs.

Most inflatable paddle boards have a recommended air pressure of around 15 PSI (Pound per Square Inch).

The higher the air pressure inside your board, the more stable it will be underfoot.

AUTO SHUT-OFF

Automatically shut-off, when the desired PSI level is reached, is almost a must-have feature because it keeps you from over-inflating your board and lets you multitask while inflating your board.

PRICE AND DISCOUNTS

Approximately, manual pumps range in prices between 20$ and 160$, and electric ones between 50$ and 240$.

You can get paddle board pump discounts by waiting for end-of-season or holiday sales and also if you buy it together with your paddleboard.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO CONSIDER

• Hose and power cord length to easily inflate multiple boards or in tight parking situations.
• Acceptable noise level to avoid annoying people or animals near you.
• A carry bag in order to stay organized and not lose things.
• At least 1-year warranty because some pumps tend to stop working after some successful

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PADDLE BOARD PUMP SAFETY TIPS

• Always use the auto shut-off feature when available.
• Dont exceed the remmended air pressure to not break seams or drop-stitch threads or have shape deformities.
• Place your electric pump on a blanket or tarp to avoid dirt jamming its motor.
• Make sure your board in dry before inflating/deflating it using your electric SUP pump.
• Use your electric pump in the shade whenever possible.
• Let your electric pump cool down between boards, especially if it does not have a built-in cooling system.
• Check that the nozzle is well connected to not damage it.

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FAQ

Updated on December 22, 2022 by Ben