The Wavestorm 9’6 paddle board is still sold. It is now a foam soft-top stand up paddle board with a collapsing seat, listed on Amazon as the “9ft6 SUP Kayak Hybrid” and on Wavestorm’s own shop as the “9ft6 SUPYAK”. The two listings disagree on its limit: Amazon says 200 pounds maximum, and Wavestorm says up to 300 pounds.
These notes are for someone who searched for the Wavestorm board. They cover what the listings say, who the board fits, how a foam board differs from an inflatable and which current boards to look at instead. WaterSportHQ editors have not paddled these boards. To compare inflatable boards, see our inflatable stand up paddle board guide.
What the Wavestorm 9’6 listings say
An older version of this page described a 9’6 Wavestorm board without a seat. An Amazon search on 2026-10-21 found only the seat version at 9’6. The figures below come from the Amazon listing (B09DJHJWC2) and Wavestorm’s shop page for the 9ft6 SUPYAK (model WS22SY960), both checked on 2026-10-21.
| Spec | Amazon listing | Wavestorm shop |
|---|---|---|
| Length x width | 114 x 33 in | 114 x 34 in |
| Thickness | 4.5 in | 7.25 in |
| Volume | Not listed | 195 L |
| Board weight | Not listed | 35.1 lb |
| Rider limit | 200 lb maximum | Up to 300 lb |
| Core | EPS foam, 3 stringers | EPS foam, 3 stringers |
| Deck and bottom | Water Barrier Skin deck, HDPE bottom | Water Barrier Skin deck, HDPE slick bottom |
| In the box | Board, ankle leash, fin (details row) | Paddle, leash, 9 in fin, soft roof racks |
| Skill level | All | Beginner, intermediate and advanced |
| Warranty | 30 days | Not listed |
The Amazon details row lists only the board, leash and fin, but its photos show the seat and a paddle with a kayak blade. Amazon’s gallery image names the stringers as “3 x marine-ply”. Wavestorm’s shop says its board “is only available with local pickup”.
Use the lower figure, 200 pounds, until Wavestorm confirms the higher one for the board you buy.
Foam soft-top vs inflatable, as the listings describe them
A Wavestorm is a hard board: a foam core with stringers inside and a soft skin on top. You carry and store it at full length, and it needs no pump. Wavestorm says its foam core and three stringers give “rigidity and stability not found in inflatables”. WaterSportHQ editors have not measured it.
The inflatable boards in our inflatable SUP guide list board weights of 17.5 to 23.5 pounds and pack into a bag. Wavestorm’s shop lists its 9’6 at 35.1 pounds and 114 inches long.
- Pick foam if you have roof racks or a truck, and space to store a 9 1/2 foot board.
- Pick an inflatable if the board has to fit in a car trunk or a closet.
Is the Wavestorm 9’6 a good choice for a beginner?
On its listings, it is sold for all levels. It is 33 or 34 inches wide, close to the 34 inch iROCKER Cruiser that our inflatable guide suggests for beginner adults.
The weight limit is the main question. A beginner who weighs more than about 200 pounds should treat the Amazon figure as the limit and look at the 10’6 below. Editors’ rule of thumb: leave some headroom under any listed limit for the paddle, a bag and water.
Wavestorm sells it for “lakes, river, lagoon, and shoreline ocean adventures”. Neither listing describes it for touring distances or for surfing waves.
Check the paddle on a used board
AGIT Global, which makes Wavestorm boards, has recalled paddles from model years 2015 to 2020 that were sold with certain 8’, 8’6”, 9’6” and 10’6” Wave Storm paddleboards. Its safety recall notice says the paddle “can suddenly break mid-shaft” and lists the recalled codes, which are printed at the base of the blade. The same notice says combination paddleboard/kayaks are not subject to the recall, so the current 9’6 with a seat is not covered. If you buy an older used Wavestorm without a seat, check the code on its paddle against the notice and contact AGIT Global for the free protective sleeve.
See the Wavestorm 9’6 SUP Kayak Hybrid on Amazon (200 pound maximum listed)
Alternatives with a listed limit
| Board | Type | Size | Listed limit | Board weight | In the box |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wavestorm 10’6 hybrid | Foam soft-top, with seat | 10 ft 6 x 33 x 5.3 in | 300 lb | 28.4 lb | Paddle, kayak blade, fin, leash |
| Lifetime Horizon 100 | Hard polyethylene, not foam | 10 ft x 34 in | 230 lb | 44 lb | Paddle |
Sources: the Amazon listings B09MSSWYRC and B079NXNQKF, checked on 2026-10-21.
Wavestorm 10’6 SUP Kayak Hybrid: the same build, up to 300 pounds
The 10’6 has the same EPS core, three stringers and Water Barrier Skin deck, with a collapsing seat. Its listing gives a 300 pound maximum, and its dimension image gives 10 ft 6 by 33 by 5.3 inches, 195 liters and 28.4 pounds. The 9’6 on Wavestorm’s shop is also listed at 195 liters, so one of those figures may be wrong.
It is a foot longer than the 9’6, so it needs more room on the car and in storage. The listing showed one left in stock on 2026-10-21.
See the Wavestorm 10’6 SUP Kayak Hybrid on Amazon (300 pound maximum listed)
Lifetime Horizon 100: a hard board that is not foam
Lifetime lists the Horizon 100 at 10 feet by 34 inches with a 230 pound capacity. It is UV-protected high density polyethylene with an EVA deck pad, a front bungee, a center carry handle, a retractable fin and an adjustable paddle, with a 5 year limited warranty.
It is the heaviest board here at 44 pounds, and it has no soft top. The bullets say entry-level and intermediate, but the skill row says intermediate.
See the Lifetime Horizon 100 on Amazon (230 pound capacity listed)
What to check before you buy
- Your weight against 200 pounds for the 9’6, until Wavestorm confirms 300.
- Your car: a 9 1/2 or 10 1/2 foot board needs racks or a truck bed.
- The box: Amazon’s details row for the 9’6 lists no paddle, so check the listing photos and the seller’s description before you order.