I researched tons of iSUPs and after weighing the various options, this was by far the best balance between trying to keep the cost low and still having as many quality features as possible. I've had it for a couple of months now and taken it out on multiple occasions to different bodies of water in the Midwest (small and large lakes, wetlands, and creeks) in varying weather/wind conditions and so far, I have no regrets.As a petite lady in my mid-40s who typically goes out solo, it was really important to me to find an iSUP that I could transport, inflate/deflate, pack, and carry completely on my own, and this board has enabled me to SUP, kayak, and fish solo, with my dog, and even haul around a 14yo boy who outweighs me with zero trouble.PROS: fits easily inside carry backpack with extra storage inside bag AND in attached separate zippered front pocket; easy to inflate/deflate; light enough to easily carry, both packed away and inflated; perfect length/width for maneuverability AND stability on the water; all of the included accessories make for simple, easy switching between SUP/kayaking without having to get out of the water; great tracking with the incl 3 removable fins; tons of storage on front and back bungee sections; paddle-keepers are a lifesaver; very hard and sturdy once inflated; easy to fish off of it with 2 fishing pole base mounts (only comes with 1 rod holder though); detachable padded shoulder strap makes for easy carrying from car to dock/ramp/shore; comes with basic repair kit to take on the water with you for emergency repairs; incl dry bag and waterproof phone case on lanyard w/safety whistle were nice touches; LOVE the incl kayak seat and footrest!!So comfortable for longer paddles - I wavered on whether I really needed the inflatable seat, back and footrest, and I'm so glad I paid a little more for this one bc it was def worth it. Finally, although appearance wasn't the most important thing, I really enjoy the bright colors and overall fun look, and given my tendency to paddle in wetlands areas far off the beaten path, the bright oranges, yellows, and blues make it very easy for others to see me on the water which can be an important safety feature. This iSUP/kayak is very easy for even a total beginner to balance and stand on, and it moves through the water effortlessly.CONS: the convertible 4-piece paddle has two problems that mean I will probably buy a more expensive paddle at some point in the future - first, it is very heavy and if you let go of it for even a second, it will sink, and second, despite being length-adjustable in both configurations, it is tricky to get it to stay locked in place while in SUP-mode and kept slipping down, even after I "locked" it into place correctly, which was irritating; it also didn't include any kind of cup-holder or upright phone base/holder with all of the great accessories and although I can buy those, even on my first trip, it became a drag to have to totally stop moving forward, get up, move to front of board (can't reach storage area from the seat otherwise), and unsecure my water bottle from the front bungees, and then do all of that in reverse to resecure it every single time I wanted a sip of water on a hot summer day; and, as others have mentioned, you'll likely want to buy an electric pump for convenience, although I've pumped it up using the incl one with just elbow grease with no trouble, just tiring and slow. Given the price, I didn't expect the incl convertible paddle to be top of the line, and I knew I'd probably want to purchase an electric pump down the road, so neither of those were deal-breakers for me, and none of the cons have interfered much in my ability to thoroughly enjoy my itaostar iSUP/kayak so far.I have no regrets whatsoever and if you're on the fence, just do it! Overall, I couldn't find a better iSUP/kayak with more accessories anywhere, after several months spent shopping around and trying others' out. So happy with my purchase!!