Versatile SUP
Stand-up paddleboarding continues growing, with more and more SUPers taking to lakes and whitewater. On a five-day, 65-mile trip down the Yellowstone River, the well-rounded ATB (29.5 inches wide and 4.9 inches thick) was stable yet fast, while extra rocker in the nose and tail reduced purling in whitewater. In ocean surf, the 26-pound epoxy-and-foam ATB is probably too clunky to please advanced surfers, but it makes for a great starter board. 10’6″; c4waterman.com
Stability: 4.5
Maneuverability: 3.5