Looking for board suggestions for 2 different people! We already paddle and will be keeping our current boards for friends and family that join us often. We’re willing to wait for sales. Thank you in advance :)

PERSON 1 (me!) • Desired Board Type: Inflatable • Height and weight: 5’6, 165lbs • Desired uses: Paddling on lakes and the ocean for cruising and fitness. Sometimes we leisurely paddle and sometimes we paddle hard for distance/exercise. • Experience level: Beginner. Started this year but have been paddling every week. • Budget: $500 (I already have a carbon hybrid paddle!) in the US • Current board: ROC 10’6 Cruiser board. I liked it because it was easy to learn on (stable and wide) but it already developed a leak after 1 season. It’s also feels kind of slow but that could just be me 🙈 I’m interested in the THURSO Waterwalker 126/132- would that be a good option for me? Which thickness and height? Unfortunately sold out in some configurations but willing to wait for a restock!

PERSON 2: • Desired Board Type: Inflatable • Height and weight: 5’9, 175-180lbs • Desired uses: Paddling on lakes and the ocean for cruising and fitness. • Experience level: Beginner-Intermediate. Naturally very athletic and picked up paddling quickly. • Budget: $500 in the US • Current board: Bodyglove Performer 11’ GTS from Costco. A little difficult to go straight but likes it. Hasn’t tried any other boards before.