The Thurso Surf Multipurpose 11’6 is very well built. I specifically chose it for paddling with a child or large dog, and the full length eva foam pad is perfect for this. My son can run along the length and jump in at the nose without slipping, and my dog is free to wander up nd down safely.

I don’t give it 5 stars due to the cost, as it is very expensive, and the bag it comes with made of a soft shell like fabric, which will wear and tear quickly. I wish this was a harder more durable fabric.

For the price I never thought it will bend

I have owned a few different boards now and buy a different company each time. While this is ahead of most of the cheap Amazon boards it has room for improvement. The fins require tools and small screws to secure them. The cargo straps look better than the traditional bungee cord but the Velcro is weak and can easily come unstrapped. Not great when using to hold down important gear on the open water. Overall quality is decent but my search continues for the right board

It’s our first board and first time ever trying such an activity. Was really easy to inflate it, rechargeable pump big plus, though on/of button act weird, it works only if to push it from one side (probably just bad contact on it), but with couple of tries I figured how push it. Got to 15psi and shut off automatically, took about 5-6 minutes. Fins easy to attach. Bag for accessories big plus too. Tried it in all different positions to paddle, stand up, on my knees, and sitting like on kayak (probably next would purchase kayak seat). Board is stable enough (even for first timer ). Not a pro to give opinion on quality in comparison to any other, but it was totally satisfying for me and my wife . Found it even to be easier to navigate with my wife on board. And carrying backpack fitted board, two paddles plus 2 additional blades, 2 life jackets and pump. Wheels on it made my day better;)

I could not be more happy with this paddleboard. The build quality is 5 and the engineering side of it is well thought out, I could not be more happy. I am 6 foot 2 inches tall and weigh 275 and this SUV is as stable as as a Jon boat! Love the grip surface on the entire top side and all the mounts, handles and tie downs you could possibly need. Even the straps to hold your paddle on each side. It tracks just fine and I even lost a fin from not securing it properly and TS was right there to replace it, GREAT customer service too!!! I already have my eye on the Expedition 150 once I get a bit more experienced to gain a bit of speed! Love this board, you will not be disappointed.

I've taken this board out about 4 times since I got it. It's a pain to inflate but hey, which board isn't? There's a lot of volume and it requires x amount of work to fill it no matter what you do. I have it down to about 7 minutes with the included pump, though my arms are spaghetti by the end. I've been out a few times with my wife, the two of us weighing 380 total and it's been great. Better when it's just me but still works fine with both. Plan to use it for many more adventures to come!

This review will be for the entire package not just the board. This is my first paddle board and overall, I am very satisfied. I was not willing to purchase 3 boards, so I wanted one that I could pack with a few people if necessary. This past weekend I packed it with 2 teenagers, a cooler and a few wet bags with no problem and there was still plenty more room. There are plenty of attachment points which I really like. This board is very stable. I am pretty sure a one-legged blind elephant would have no problem standing up on this board. If I had to rate the board on its own, it would get 5 stars. The bag is also 5. At the time of purchase, I also ordered a 2020 Water Walker that came with a different bag and it is not as 3. The 2019 bag has an extra handle on the bottom that I seem to always reach for, but with avail. So, the 2019 bag gets 5 stars and the 2020 gets 4. The weak point in the package is the pump. The only thing the pump is 3 for is getting jacked pecs and mine are already big enough. I used it one time and then overnighted an electric one. I guess it would be 3 as an emergency backup, but the 2020 pumps are much better. Overall, though pumping up boards by hand is a miserable experience and I guarantee if you are inflating them more than once a week you will end up buying an electric one. This is a great package and I hope to use it several times a week until the weather changes

I wanted a super stable board to use with my 60 lbs dog and something my 6'6'' ft boyfriend liked...the Max exceeded expectations. Such a fun, stable board with plenty of room. Fairly easy to blow up and deflat, love the wheels on the bag. The material on top of the board is super grippy. Can't wait for new adventures on this!

I love the portability and versatility! I can enjoy it with both my children on board or zen out while paddling alone.

I was so thrilled with this board. I've tried canoeing and kayaking with my Newfoundland/poodle mix, but he's all the size of a Newfy with all the neurosis off a poodle, so those activities were...not successful. I took him to a lake with a walk-out beach to get him used to getting on and off the board without ''rescuing'' me. Eventually, we moved to playing fetch from the board where I would throw three ball about ten yards out and tell him to ''wait'' until the ball was close enough for him to snatch from the water. And eventually, he just laid down calmly with the ball and enjoyed the ride. I don't think it would have worked this smoothly with another board. Thurso's mat is thick enough to protect the board from his nails, even at 105lbs. (My only recommendation would be to make or even thicker, as it's already pot marked all over, even though in maintain his nails.) The max provided more than enough room and stability for such a large dog to move and turn around In every direction without falling off or making me feel like I was supping with a giant bowling ball. Packing it back up was easier than I anticipated, and everything fit easily in the bag after one use. The board didn't take long at all to inflate (3-5 mins?), all while throwing the ball at intervals to distract the dog. I'm looking forward to more adventures with the dog and our new SUP!

I'm still not very 3 at this, but it sure is fun and it's great exercise. Quality seems to be great and it's easy to inflate. Highly recommend buying this board.

I absolutely love the board, its been a summer staple, easy to carry once inflated and really sturdy. Highly recommend!

5 board, great for families. This, combined with my wife's Waterwalker 126, has our family of five exploring endlessly. We can pack a ton of stuff for the day on these things. Great family time out on the water without a boat payment, maintenance and gas expense. We couldn't be more thrilled with our decision to purchase from Thurso. Worth every penny and then some.

Love this SUP. It fits me, my partner, and our dog while out on the river!! So sturdy and the paw-proofed top is great for our pup to hang on. Thanks Thurso!

Very nice experience! The quality it's really good !

I’m a novice but feedback from an experienced family member was very positive. Lovely stable board which will be ideally suited for some longer adventures. Only down side is the two smaller fins seem to be easily knocked off. We’ve had to retrieve them a few times from the shallows when launching.

This is my first SUP and I didn’t know what to really expect but I did do a lot of research. The Max is built strong and I can tell will be part of my water sports arsenal for years to come. I even went back and bought a yoga board for my wife.

A great size and seems like the inflatable is wel constructed, but the D-rings holding the straps on came unglued after about 8 uses (and without a full season). Does not bode well for the build quality for the rest of the board.

Really good quality