Who makes Jimmy Styks?
Vista Outdoor
The completed transaction provides Vista Outdoor with access to the water sports market through the fast-growing SUP board segment, which experienced 35 percent growth in 2013 and 40 percent growth in 2014. Jimmy Styks is the market leading SUP board brand and category innovator.
Who is Jimmy Styks?
The Jimmy Styks brand was founded in California in 2009 by Kyle Reeves and Jeremy Wilkens and was acquired in 2015 by Vista Outdoors. The line of Jimmy Styks paddleboards was carried by many major retailers such as MEC and REI.
How much are paddle boards?
You can find inflatable SUPs for as cheap as $180 and high-end epoxy SUPs for as much as $2,000. If you’re simply looking for a reliable and durable recreational SUP for the summer months, you should expect to spend between $700 to $1,100 on an epoxy or inflatable SUP.
Can I put stickers on my inflatable paddle board?
If you are new to paddle boarding, you might want to place a sticker on the front side of your paddle blade. This will make it easy to notice if you have the paddle blade facing in the right direction. If you take a paddle board lesson, this is usually the first thing covered.
How long does an inflatable paddle board last?
Inflatable paddleboards can last for 5 to 10 years if they are used properly and carefully maintained. The unique construction of inflatable paddleboards actually makes them much stronger than hard paddleboards.
Will my dog pop my inflatable paddle board?
Inflatable Paddle Boards Are Perfect For Dogs Inflatable SUP’s tend to be ideal for paddling with a dog. They provide great traction for their paws and are quite stable. I often get questions about whether their claws can damage the boards. The answer is no they don’t.
What height should my paddle be for SUP?
The general convention for determining the correct paddle size is to take the rider’s height and add 9-10 inches. If you’re 5’11” ideally you should get a paddle about 80-81 inches, or 6 feet 8 or 9 inches.
How long will an inflatable SUP last?