There has been a sudden surge in motorized standup paddle boards in the last few years. Have you ever wondered why? What’s the point of a motor on a SUP board? Judging from an outsider’s point of view, a motor on a standup board may seem needless as it eliminates the whole point of paddling and working out, right? Well, that’s not quite true. Even with a motor equipped on a SUP board, you’ll still be able to work out just as hard as on a classic board. There are actually quite a number of advantages to motorizing your SUP boards, and we’ll be going over what they are in today’s blog.

They’re Much Safer

Did you know that motorizing your SUP board actually makes paddleboarding safer? Conditions in water are unpredictable and can change rapidly. Winds can pick up and paddlers can easily get pulled out into open water by current or changing tides. Battling these forces can leave even the fittest paddler drained of all power. With the growing popularity of stand-up paddleboarding, there has been a growing number of paddlers needing coast-guard rescues due to unpreparedness. Fortunately, a SUP board with a motor can give you the force needed to tackle a sudden current or confront an offshore wind head-on. Being prepared is the key element for safety, and having a motor will keep you prepared for any type of situation you may encounter, whether it be good or bad.

You Can Paddle Further and Faster

Adding to the list of benefits are a wider range and more speed. Paddlers have the choice to paddle themselves, use their motor, or turn on/ off the motor whenever they desire. You can go for more speed when wanted and turn it off once you reach a remote location. Battery autonomy varies with different products, which is why it’s important that you choose a reliable one. The Bixpy Outboard Battery is fully waterproof and corrosion resistant in addition to being buoyant, so in the inevitable event of a SUP flip or large waves, the last thing you need to worry about is your battery getting wet or falling into the water. It runs the Bixpy J-2 Motor for approximately 80 minutes at top speed and up to 12 hours at slower speeds - continuous!

You Can Still Get the Same Workout

The beauty of a quality SUP motor is that you can easily turn it on or off when you wish. Even if your main objective is to work out, you can still push as hard as you would on any paddleboard; the only difference is that you will generate more speed! It actually enhances the experience, letting you enjoy a good workout while feeling the rush of adrenaline in paddling at a higher pace!

Motorized SUP Boards are the Future

More and more paddleboarders are motorizing their SUP boards and enhancing the safety, excitement, and convenience of their standup paddleboard experience. You can go out faster, learn quicker, and even level up your workout regime by adding a motor to your SUP board. If you’re looking for the perfect motor for your SUP board, nothing beats the reliability and quality of a Bixpy motor! At only 2lb (900 grams), the Bixpy J-2 motor is truly the only option on the market if you want to motorize your portable kayak or paddleboard.

With more than a dozen plug-and-play trolling motor adapters, Bixpy motors allow you to motorize your watercraft and be on the water in minutes.

The Bixpy J-2 motor provides 33 pounds of thrust to get your watercraft enough power to explore further, paddle more, and get back home more safely.