First paddleboard and very happy! Got this for less than 215$ on a sale, making this the cheapest new inflatable board i could find.The paddle seized up after a couple uses, but it is my fault.....i didn't take it apart and rinse it after getting home. Otherwise the paddle was fine.The seat is ok. Everyone containing about it... Don't listen to them. This isn't a lazy boy recliner, its a supplemental back support, not a back rest. There is a pocket in the back that can hold a 6pk of flat cloth bungies. The seat is perfect for its intended use.I used the 6pk bungies to tie down a hard cooler with wheels that i normally take to the beach..... worked perfectly!With a stocked cooler and a six year old, i was able to paddle from Lovers Key boat ramp in Fort Myers FL all the way to Mound Key. My son used the seat, and i just sat behind him. Next time i will for sure buy an extra seat and a kayak paddle...... would have made the excursion way more enjoyable (for me).The board is solid once it gets blown up and is surprisingly lite. Takes some time, but with a break or two, its blown up under ten minutes. Five if you enjoy upper body cardio strength training, lol.For those saying the pump gauge doesnt work, just hold your thumb over the output hole and push down on the handle......the gauge works fine. On the first couple inflates, it will yake a while bedore the gauge moves. After that, it should move witg the pressure, not just after a certain threshold.The backpack is amazing! If you dedlate the board correctly, you can put everything shown in the pack, plus a totally filled standard school backpack (with beach stuff) and a remote control monster truck, lol. This helps with the beach adventures as i can just pack-mule everything and still wheel the cooler behind us. Without actually carrying any additional packs..... same amount of packs, just more weight and larger.Anyway, i am happy with it. No holes yet, everything looks good! Can't go wrong. I chose orange instead of white because i like tge contrasting visibility. White is good, and the pattern looks better, but white turns grey quickly, so went with orange.Don't hesitate, you won't be disappointed!