Flotation visible
Buoyancy aid, PFD, or lifejacket options are visible before checkout or beside the in-store display.
Scorecard
Who sells the safety, not just the board?
This page shows the scorecard model for beginner inflatable craft. Real retailer results will not publish until methodology, evidence records, and right-to-reply checks are complete.
The scorecard
Four checks for a future public scorecard.
No real retailer scores are published yet. Results should only appear after methodology, evidence records, and right-to-reply checks are ready for human review.
What we score
The four things a beginner should see before buying.
Inclusion is clear
The listing says plainly whether flotation equipment is included — no guessing from a bundle photo.
Safety wording
Wind, cold water, conditions, leash choice, and help-calling prompts appear with the product, not in small print.
Guidance linked
The journey points buyers to recognised safety advice before first use.
Fair to retailers
Tough standard, fair process.
- Every check is dated, and findings expire — retail journeys change.
- Before any real score is published, the retailer must have a clear route to respond or correct the record.
- The planned scorecard measures the buying journey only. We never rank or recommend products.
- Corrections are open permanently, not just during the reply window.
Selling a paddleboard well is something we want to celebrate. Any positive public example still needs dated evidence and a fair correction route.