Hard SUP boards offer the advantage of rigidity, which provides great glide, speed, and control on the water. While faster and more stable than inflatables, hard boards are hard to transport and store. They can be much more expensive. Inflatable SUP boards are easier to transport and store, but they are slower and require inflating and deflating, which takes time and energy away from paddling.

I just got a brand new Zegul Greenland GT. It is 17ft-9in long and a 21.25in width beam with a hard chine. Maiden voyage on a very windy day of 20mph so I took it easy and stay deep inside the harbor where it was very calm. Too early to give any real inputs. Seems to be excellent with tracking, maneuverability, and speed. My skirt size was a very tight fit so may have to change that out.