I purchased this inflatable paddleboard kit in July, just before heading to stay at a friend's camp on a pond. It had been a few years since the only time I had ever used a paddleboard before this. In that time, I had a knee replacement and though recovered I was nervous about falling. I should add that I'm 59 years old. My reasoning for purchasing an INFLATABLE board was mostly logistical. I wanted to make sure I could fit it in my car and that I could carry it by myself. I'm 5'2" so smaller and lighter was a priority. I was trying to eliminate obstacles to using it. With that criteria in mind, I read reviews here and elsewhere and decided on this product.I am thrilled with my purchase! I unpacked everything when it arrived and tested the whole process before taking it on the pond, just to make sure I didn't need something from home. With the included pump, it took me a little over 5 minutes to inflate the first time. It felt solid even before getting to the recommended psi and was still easy to pick up and put in the water. My first time out I thought I'd just try to make it a short distance, sitting or on my knees to start. What I found was that it was easy to maneuver, even sitting on it, and felt sturdy. There is a fin underneath that helps keep it balanced and it is wide enough to eliminate wobbles. Not only did I make it to my destination but spent hours exploring coves and inlets of the pond. I got comfortable with the paddle. I kneeled, I stood, and on subsequent outings, I used the kayak seat that came with my kit.It was fun. It was easy. Not once did I feel like the inflatable paddleboard was getting soft. It stayed inflated and solid for a week, until vacation was over and I had to leave. It has place to tuck the included dry bag under bungees. The paddle can be used with two ends as oars, like a kayak paddle, as well as like traditional SUP paddle. It held up well when the wind picked up, too. I didn't get blown around.The color choice, for me, was a no brainer. Love the aqua blue and coral orange. I ordered some coordinated accessories, like carabiners and bungees that clip to the D rings to make it easy to be on the water for long periods of time.Overall, great SUP kit for me. I bought a purple and pink one for my daughter and she loves it, too. She's 25 with good knees. She used it most weekends through the summer, on other ponds, lakes, and rivers here in Maine. We both hope to get a few more paddleboard outings before putting them away for winter.Enjoy!