Lidl SUP: How good is the discounter board?

Would you like to buy an inflatable paddle board? Then you’ve probably already come across the discount offers from discounters such as Lidl and Aldi. But how good are the offers really?

If you buy cheap, you buy twice:

Although the SUP boards from Lidl have an irresistibly low purchase price, they are still not the best choice for most SUP beginners. We explain for whom Lidl paddle boards are suitable and for whom they are not.

Lidl paddle boards 2024

Every year Lidl offers inflatable SUP boards. The exact date will only be announced shortly before the offer. The range usually hits the shelves in late spring as summer approaches.

The F2 SUP Board from Lidl

You can read a detailed analysis of the F2 SUP Board from Lidl here.

The bottom line?

For beginners who only want to stand up paddle very rarely, the F2 SUP is certainly a good alternative. People who want to stand on the SUP more often prefer to use a different board, such as the popular BlueFin Cruise.

Mistral SUP on offer at Lidl

Lidl also offers the Mistral SUP at least once a year. You can find more information about the board, as well as experiences and customer opinions, here.

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Who is the LIDL SUP board best suited for?

SUP boards from LIDL are actually only suitable for SUP beginners and children. The boards are more “toys” than serious water sports equipment. It’s still a fun board for children to play with on the lake.

Ambitious beginners and advanced riders should look for a different SUP board. Why?

1. Hardly any experience with the Lidl Board

   Lidl’s boards are only on offer for a limited time, after which they disappear from the discounter’s range. The online search for reviews is usually unsuccessful.

   However, such reviews and recommendations should always be consulted when making a purchase decision in order to get a better picture. This is because manufacturers often promise the yellow of the egg and then deliver a significantly inferior product.

2. Not for ambitious beginners

   In the beginning, paddling on the Lidl paddle board is still a challenge, but after the first season at the latest, the demands on your own board will increase. With boards designed for this purpose, long distances and SUP tours can be ridden, but this is not the case with the Lidl board.

   This raises the question: what’s the point of a cheap SUP board if I’ll need a new one next season?

3. The paddle is too heavy

   The paddles supplied with the Lidl SUP board usually weigh over 1000g. This may not seem like much at first, but when the paddling motion is repeated hundreds of times in a day, the heavy weight is clearly noticeable.

   For review: a carbon paddle weighs between 500g and 800g. Since the Lidl paddle is unsatisfactory for most paddlers, a new paddle is needed, which already costs 50-80 $ extra.

4. Short guarantee

   All items can be returned to the discounter for three months. Otherwise the statutory warranty of 2 years applies, but after 6 months it must be proven that the defect already existed before the purchase.

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Customer opinions and experiences with the Lidl SUP Board

As usual with cheap SUP boards, opinions on the Lidl SUP differ. While some are completely satisfied, others criticize the quality and workmanship of the product.

What do I expect from a SUP board?

You should ask yourself this question before buying any SUP board. After all, the Lidl SUP is ideally suited as a fun board for children and families.

If you want to go on tours and cover a lot of distance, you will certainly not be satisfied with this board.

Also interesting: A review of the most popular SUP boards 2024 .

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Conclusion: How good is the Lidl SUP board?

The saying: “Buy cheap, buy twice” fits perfectly here. Most paddlers will not be happy with the SUP boards from Lidl in the long term. If you just want to try out stand-up paddling or are looking for a board for the kids, Lidl boards are usually a good choice.

All others prefer to use tried and tested mid-range SUPS such as the BlueFin Cruise (click here for the test).

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FAQ: Frequently asked questions about the Lidl SUP

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