What Makes A Quality Sup?
With the explosion of stand up paddle boarding, many brands of SUP have appeared in the market. You can buy online, at specialty shops or sporting goods stores. You can even get them at big box stores. Prices vary from as little as $500 to over $3000.
Tips To Improve Your Sup Surf Performance
Now that you’re hooked to the feeling of riding waves you’re probably ready to step it up and start improving your skills.
SUP Gear Guide 2025: A Sneak Peek at What’s Ahead
As 2025 approaches, the paddling world is buzzing with anticipation for a fresh wave of innovative gear. At Supconnect, we’ve had the privilege of getting a look at some of the most exciting products set to make their debut in the coming year.
Holiday SUP Gift & Gear Guide 2024
We've put together a list of SUP gear, SUP accessories, SUP boards and all the must have's for everyone from beginners to the advanced SUP'er, so there's sure to be something in this guide for everyone!
SIC Maui Unveils Its New Turbocharged Race Board
Introducing the new Rocket Ship Turbo (RST) dugout all-water raceboard, a remarkable fusion that redefines SIC Maui’s all-water race category.
Spring 2024 SUP Gear Guide
We’ve put together a list of SUP gear, accessories, and of course boards for everyone from a beginner to the advanced SUP'er for the 2024 Spring paddle boarding season.
5 Ways To Prepare For Summer
Summer might be the fairer season, but there's opportunities to get some serious paddling and surfing done if you plan things correctly - alongside plenty of relaxation.
5 Reasons Tahiti Is The Perfect Place To Paddle Board
We all dream of an exotic vacation packed with relaxation, sunshine, and the warm water of the tropics. We see photos of crystal-clear water with beautiful mountainous backdrops and think to ourselves what it would be like to be in a place that perfect.
Top 5 Beginner Mistakes To Avoid
We all make mistakes, especially as a beginner in anything new that we try. Stand up paddle boarding is no different and as one of the fastest growing sports in the world, there are tons of newbies that are participating in the sport on a daily basis.
Sup Surfing Mistakes To Avoid
When trying something new we all start as beginners and either have help along the way or learn the rules step-by-step as we go learning from each experience.
What To Know Before Purchasing Your First Paddle Board
When preparing to go out and purchase a new stand up paddleboard there are certain things that you should have in mind before making your purchase. First, decide whether or not you want to use it as a form of exercise or just for a comfortable day out on the water.
How Sup Yoga Makes You A Better Racer
A huge part of paddle boarding is all about balance. When you’re paddleboarding, you’re standing on board balanced in the water. Even the slightest movement of the water beneath your feet could cause you to fall off balance and into the water.
5 Tips To Improve Your Sup Race Performance
Here are the top 5 tips on how you can improve your performance during a SUP race.
Nutrition & Training: How Seychelle Fuels Her Body
Seychelle's nutrition regimen is likely a huge part of why she's been so successful as an athlete and keeping herself in top shape. To get a better idea of her routine and how she fuels her body we checked in with Seychelle and asked her a few questions.
Sup Basics: What’s Your Swim Score?
Simplicity is one of the attractive features of standup paddle boarding. When you feel that first glide and realize “Hey, I can do this,” it’s easy to believe that all you need is a board and a paddle, but when you’re standing alone on a platform floating two inches above the water, a few more things are required, because a paddling excursion on any water body can quickly turn into an in-water experience.
How To Choose A Paddle With Kenny Kaneko
Choosing the correct paddle is one of the most important things to keep in mind when looking for a paddle.
How To Perform A Buoy Turn On A Sup
Buoy turns are an important skill for any paddler and once perfected the knowledge will give you the confidence to paddle in a wider range of conditions from navigating boat traffic in marinas, positioning yourself in the surf line up, as well as gaining an edge on the competition in your next race.