Weekly Recap - 6/02/2015
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Welcome to the Supconnect Weekly Recap, our countdown of the Top 5 biggest news, reviews, interviews and features surrounding the world of Stand Up Paddleboarding. If you’ve got anything newsworthy, weird or worth reading about, don’t be shy to share the scoop with us via e-mail.
5. Knockoffs Beware - Why You Should Choose Original SUP Equipment
Heat Score - 71
After ordering boards for paddleboard company Stillwater Paddleboards with his Chinese manufacturer and settling for the use of substandard products, Keith Quien, owner of a paddle board rental/sales shop in Florida, is now shooting himself in the foot after not demanding original equpiment for his paddleboards. Read his story here.
4. Sapinus Pro Kicks Off To Exciting Start With Major Upsets
Heat Score - 78
Another beautiful morning in Tahiti saw the 2015 #SapinusPro Main Event called on with the swell on the rise. Athletes were able to let loose in some unpredictable, but rippable surf. It was certainly a day for the Australians as all six of the crew from Down Under advanced through to Round 3. See the highlights from the event so far here.
3. How To Carry and Store Your SUP Leash
Heat Score - 84
It's important to store your gear correctly so that you have a nice life span of your gear as well as having a benefit to your performance out in the water. Here, Sean Poynter gives us a few tips on how to properly store your leash when not in use. See Sean's tips below and his tips to keep in mind when storing your leash.
2. Surfing With Dozer: How to Paddle Board With Your Dog
Heat Score - 89
Always wanted to take your pup paddle boarding with you? The crew at Isle Surf and SUP have come out with an awesome how-to to teach us how to paddle board with our furry friends! Check it out here!
1. Buffalo National River SUP Expedition
Heat Score - 94
SUP Explorer and Boardworks ambassador Gabriel Gray just got back from an incredible stand up paddle boarding expedition to raise awareness for his cause Fight to SOAR, which was established to create awareness for our waterways. Gabriel took a trip down the nearly 150 miles long Buffalo National River in Arkansas. Read all about his journey here.
Photo Of The Week
Photo via: Bernhard Winklehner
Description: CrosLake Bellagio on an alpine lake in Tirol / Austria. Morning paddling on a quiet alpine lake in Tirol.
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