After more than 6 weeks of deliberation, the staff here at Supconnect is excited to announce the 2024 Gear of the Year Awards winners from our 15th Annual Supconnect Awards.

After personally paddling, weighing, and thoroughly testing 200+ boards, our expert staff has selected the best stand up paddle board 2024 models. These are designated by the "A" grade and organized by categories (inflatable, all-around, touring, etc).

Who is this for: If you’re in the market for an affordable inflatable stand up paddle board that is designed with surfing and all around paddling in mind, take a deeper look at the NAGI Inspire. This paddle board comes in two sizes, 10’6” and 11’6” and comes with a complete package meaning it has everything you need to get on the water. Included is the board, paddle, pump, leash, 3 fins and repair kit and of course a carry bag. Priced at $669.99 for the 11’6” model, this package sits at the lower end of the mid-tier price point in terms of affordability.

The sun is starting to shine, ice is melting and spring is starting to peek it’s head around the corner. With temperatures rising and waterways defrosting into lakes and rivers again, it’s time to start getting geared up and ready to get back on the water and out of the winter hibernation. Here, 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, so there's sure to be something in this guide for everyone!

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!