PADDLER 4
FatStick 7 ’ 6 x 30 ” x 4 ” Child ’ s iSUP board https :// fatstickboards . com By Dale Mears @ standuppaddleuk
PADDLER 4
REVIEWS
FatStick 7 ’ 6 x 30 ” x 4 ” Child ’ s iSUP board https :// fatstickboards . com By Dale Mears @ standuppaddleuk
This is a strange review as it ’ s for a board I shouldn ’ t be able to ride ! So , for this board , luckily , the owner , my daughter , was on hand .
I contacted FatStick Boards earlier this year and said they should consider bringing out a kid ’ s board . After discussing sizes and features with me , Andy and Reuben decided to go for it .
Now , we see a lot of kids on the fronts of boards , and at some point , they are ready to jump on their boards . Many kids are just being thrown on adult boards , which are oversized and not suitable . Fine for a splash on the lake , but if you want to get your kids into the sport , it ’ s essential to ensure they have the right kit and ensure little ones do not get any injuries from using oversized boards and paddles . You wouldn ’ t put a child on an adult ’ s bike !
So , coming in at 7 ’ 6 , this board is much shorter than a good range of the kid ’ s boards available and your average SUP . The length and width were designed for young children to control the board , especially the width , as younger children cannot reach wider boards . As well as being relatively narrow but without compromising stability , the board has a smaller rail than most paddleboards . At 4 ”, the board is lower to the water , offering a lower centre of gravity for young children .
Opening the box , you get what you now expect from FatStick Boards : plastic-free packaging , board wrapped in paper and the other accessories are loose in the box , wrapped in paper .
Now , this board didn ’ t come with a complete set of accessories as it is a prototype board ( only five were made in this run for testing ), so the board was supplied with a child ’ s paddle , short 4 ’ 6 ” flexi fin , and small leash ( and QR waist belt ). In the box is a flyer with a QR code linking to safety information , which is great to see .
The design is the same as the FatStick Boards AirStick range but a smaller model . We had two boards to test and look at , both blue and pink versions . We kept the pink version . The graphics are pretty the traditional white board , with pink rails and a pink stringer with a slight pattern down the centre – a good-looking timeless board , in my opinion .
The paddle had a reasonably lightweight aluminium shaft shorter than those supplied with adult boards . We didn ’ t use the paddle as my daughter has her own , and wanted to use that , which is understandable , but for anyone without a kids ’ paddle , it is a suitable length and a smaller blade shape and size .