Hard or soft board?
It’s the famous question: which is better?
Pro and cons for both:
If we take an 11ft hard board, like a bic, it’s going to be bulletproof and last forever with minimum care; you can almost put your whole family on it, including the dog.
Ultimately, the hard board is generally going to be more stable if we are using comparable lengths whereas an inflatable board of similar size isn’t going to be anywhere near as stable with added passengers, and also they are much more affected by wind… take care on those windier days.
Hard board benefits: more stable , safer, lasts longer, less maintenance, no pumping up
Hard board disadvantages: heavier, more difficult to store
Inflatable board benefits: lighter, takes less space
Inflatable board disadvantages: more affected by the wind, more prone to damage from the sun (uv), needs to be pumped up, it’s lighter but be careful leaving on the beach; don’t put too much air inside when it’s hot, they can explode; more prone to damage and holes.