“The motor is wirelessly controlled by the paddle, which not only controls the speed, but switches the motor off when it is submerged (aka when you fall off).”

If you’ve always been curious about the sport, but develop a nervous twitch when you’re separated from technology for more than five minutes, this might just be the perfect opportunity to ease yourself back to nature.

With the touch of a button, the automatic pump will ensure that the board inflates up to the perfect pressure while the paddler gets ready for their session. The best thing about it is that it’s electric, so you don’t have to worry about leaving harmful emissions behind.

Inflating your average travel stand-up paddleboard requires more endurance than the activity itself. The SipaBoard solves this problem with its battery-powered, self-inflating internal motor and goes one step further, offering an extra assist when you want it.

Worth the splurge: The SipaBoards Drive Neo electric paddleboard is a fun, safe and satisfying toy. An electric motor might seem like a simple technological upgrade, but this is no ordinary paddleboard.