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Lights, Camera, Paddle: Best Accessories for a Night SUP Session
From lighting and safety to tech that captures the moment, here’s your go-to guide for decking out your board and body for a safe, stylish, and fully immersive night paddle.
How To Choose Your First Sup
Buying your first paddle board can be a challenge. Stand up paddle boards (SUP) aren’t cheap, and a first time buyer can quickly be overwhelmed by all of the options and variations that exist in the market place.
Field Test: Café Board Doppio Intenso 14”x20.5”
In the SUP racing market, which is almost exclusively dominated by mass-produced industrial lines, there is a company that has decided to reverse the trend, returning to the origins of the material while keeping its eyes firmly fixed on maximum hydrodynamic performance.
Benefits Of Storing Gear In A Safe Place
Let's face it. Buying a paddle board is an investment and one that is worth protecting. Nothing is worse than getting your new board and then dropping the ball on taking care of it. One way to protect your investment is to store your gear in a safe place.
Helpful Tips To Keep Your Paddleboard In Great Condition
Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) has skyrocketed in popularity over recent years, gaining more than 1.5 million participants since 2013, according to the 2019 Special Report on Paddlesports & Safety. Acquiring your own paddleboard can be quite a substantial investment considering that a high-end model can cost in excess of $3,000.
5 Tips For Buying A Family Sup
Purchasing a stand up paddle board for your family can be a daunting experience. Paddle boards are expensive, and many people are afraid to make the wrong decision when buying a SUP.
SUP Tail Design 101
Have you ever wondered why the tail of your paddle board is flat and square while the ones down the beach have rounded tails? There is a reason for the different tail shapes, and it’s not just cosmetic. A SUP’s tail shape is integrally tied to how the board is designed to perform. So if you’re shopping for a new paddle board, it is worth paying attention to the shape of the tail.
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.
SUP Board Vs. Surfboard: What's The Difference?
If you're a beginner in the world of water activities, choosing between SUP boards and surfboards can be overwhelming. Although they may look similar at first glance, there are some key differences between these two types of boards. Here's an overview of the main differences to help you make the right choice.
Must Have Gear For Sup Fishing
SUP Fishing is quickly becoming one of the go-to ways to have some fun on your stand-up paddle board and for good reason, it’s FUN!
The Best Tech For Recording Your Sup Adventures
For those who want to preserve their adventures paddleboarding while still living in the moment, video recording may just be the way to go.
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.
Connor Baxter SUP, Foil & Race Gear Breakdown
Here, Connor gives a detailed breakdown of his current quiver of Starboard gear, covering a variety of boards, paddles, and foils.
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!
Introducing Surftech's 2024 Lineup of SUPs
Surftech, a global leader in paddle board manufacturing, is thrilled to unveil its highly anticipated 2024 lineup of stand up paddle boards (SUPs).
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.
Starboard Releases Game-Changing Updates to SUP Race Boards
Starboard is excited to release the new Starboard Race range: the most winning All Star and the Sprint being the fastest flat-water racing board.
The Best Sunglasses For Paddle Boarding
Holiday SUP Gift & Gear Guide 2023
ACCESSORIES YOU NEED FOR YOUR SUP
TAHE INTRODUCES NEW ELECTRIC PADDLEBOARD
STARBOARD INTRODUCES THE NEW GEN-R: A REVOLUTIONARY ADVANCEMENT IN SURF RACING & PADDLING
STARBOARD RELEASES NEW ROLL TECHNOLOGY, PACKING INFLATABLES 30% SMALLER
STARBOARD RELEASES NEW ROLL TECHNOLOGY, PACKING INFLATABLES 30% SMALLER
SUMMER 2023 SUP GEAR GUIDE
STARBOARD OFFERS UNPRECEDENTED 6-YEAR WARRANTY
RED PADDLE CO'S NEW SURF SUP JOINS THE COMPACT RANGE
NSP'S NEW 2023 NINJA LINEUP INCLUDES TWO JUNIOR PRO MODELS
STARBOARD DROPS ITS 2023 RACE RANGE
STARBOARD'S EXCITING LINEUP FOR 2023 HAS DROPPED
Best Stand Up Paddle Boards For Dogs
If you have been thinking about taking a weekend getaway to go paddleboarding with your canine friend, getting the best stand up board for dogs will be a great idea. The boards are crafted to be both safe and easy to use, which means you and your dog can create long-lasting memories and grow a stronger bond.
The Benefit Of Training Indoors
SUP and outdoor enthusiasts have a hard time staring at walls and going nowhere. We are outdoorsy people. We heed the call of the wild. We embrace fresh air with gusto, and seize the early morning glassy waters of sunrise. We don’t belong indoors. We can’t even sit behind desks without staring at a screensaver of some sort of outdoor scenery. Yet, sadly, even in the sunny summer months, we can’t always get out on the water.
Learn How To Fix A Leak In Your Aero Inflatable Sup
Discovering new environments often means that you explore territory that is still unknown to you. Territory that might contain sharp objects like rocks that you do not know of.
How To Maintain Your Inflatable Sup Pump With Red Paddle Co.
Maintaining your pump is easy. Red Paddle Co. has designed their pump to be as maintenance free as possible, but if you do need to maintain your pump, here's how to do it
