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. Inflatable or hard board? What size should you get? Hull shape? Length? Materials? Price? The stuff one needs to learn seems to go on forever. Answering these basic questions will help you get the SUP that’s right for you.

Here, we’ve put together a list of SUP gear, SUP accessories, SUP boards and all the must have's for everyone from a beginner to the advanced SUP'er for the 2025 Summer SUP season, so there's sure to be something in this guide for everyone!

Lake Powell is one of the world’s top SUP destinations. The incredible canyons and natural landscapes are unlike anywhere else on earth. Here we describe everything you need to know (and more!) about this epic SUP destination.

Breathe. Focus. Center. Regardless of experience level, always check in with your breath first. Then, focus. Once breath is stabilized this comes easy. Third, center. Here we don’t mean just mentally, physically center yourself with your 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.

We’ve put together a list of SUP gear, SUP accessories, SUP boards and all the must have's for everyone from a beginner to the advanced SUP'er for the 2024 Fall SUP season, so there's sure to be something in this guide for everyone!

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

Inflatables are an awesome choice for stand up paddling and even have quite a few advantages over their hard board counterparts. We've teamed up with a few inflatable lovers to get you a list of the Top Reasons of why you must have an inflatable in your SUP quiver.

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).

urftech, a global leader in paddle board manufacturing, is thrilled to unveil its highly anticipated 2024 lineup of stand up paddle boards (SUPs).

About the board: The Generator is a beginner-friendly, non-inflatable board, offered at a pretty affordable price ($1,395) but has a premium look and performance. The board is very stable, lightweight and has some gorgeous looks. The bamboo construction really makes the board stand out. The Generator is best suited for short-range paddling around the beach and dock and is a great board that the entire family can enjoy. Its premium look and lightweight feel alone warrant Supconnect’s “A” grade. Read more HERE.

Who is this for: If you’re looking for a non-inflatable paddleboard that is well-suited for SUP fitness and yoga, take a look at the Laguna from Surftech. This board sits in the mid-tier market in terms of affordability and is priced at $1,485 The Laguna is best for flatwater conditions and short-distance paddling. The Laguna comes in at an average weight and is fairly easy to carry. The board comes with a leash and fin so if you’re without a paddle note that you’ll need to get one separately. Read more HERE.