Review: Bote Lowrider Aero Paddleboard

Large, stable SUP that's great for beginners. Surprisingly nimble and easy to steer. Great tracking ability. Two-in-one kayak/SUP hybrid design makes it more versatile. Possible to extend it to full fishing rig with add-ons.

It's summer. It's hotter than a pepper sprout. You're going to the lake. Should you bring the kayak or the paddleboard? Choices. The paddleboard industry has an answer to this dilemma: The hybrid inflatable SUP with a kayak seat, which is the best of both worlds.

Bote has long included a kayak seat with some of its pricier offerings, like the Bote Breeze Aero (7/10, WIRED Review) we tested last year, but the new Bote Lowrider Aero comes in a tandem option. It adds two seats and anchor points for Bote's Rac system, making it possible to have an SUP that can carry the ...