You picked up paddle boarding as a new hobby, but can you stand up paddle board just anywhere? Paddle boarding is a versatile sport that is enjoyed by all ages on several different types of waterways. Although weather conditions can influence your trip, you can stand up paddle board on any body of water. Rivers, …
Although inflatable stand-up paddle boards have become very popular for families and water sports lovers, a common concern is that they can lose air and deflate. Since safety is important to consider in purchasing a paddle board, I decided to do some digging on whether inflatable paddle boards can lose air. Inflatable paddle boards do …
There are an increasing number of paddleboard brands popping up to serve this growing sport’s demand for products. However, there are some really good well-established brands with quality boards that have brought prices down to stay ahead of these newcomers. One of those is Bluefin SUP. Bluefin paddle boards are highly regarded among paddleboarders. They …
Outdoor sports equipment is inevitable to wear and tear. Paddleboards are no exception no matter how much effort you make to be careful. Your paddleboard might hit a corner when taking it out of the shed, or just simply slip out of your hands and hit a rock. The surf fanatics would know the value …
We just wrote a great post on the more than 10 muscles in your body you work when you paddle board. This doesn’t only include SUP boarding, but even sitting or lying down on your board. Does paddle boarding really constitute a solid workout, though? Paddle boarding, in requiring so much from your body, is …
Deals: we love ‘em. Any chance there is to save money, you, of course, will jump on it. That said, you always keep the old adage in the back of your mind: you get what you pay for. If you were to scrimp and opt for a cheaper paddleboard, are they worth considering? Cheaper paddleboards …
As we discussed in a recent article, paddle boarding requires bodily strength, the right gear, and of course, a paddle board. You won’t get very far on your board without a paddle, though. How exactly do you hold a paddle when paddle boarding? To hold a paddle when paddleboarding, you have to: Stand straight Put …
Every spring, Costco stocks a number of paddleboards for sale. Paddle boards have been a recurring element in Costco spring range for quite a few years now. As always with low-cost stores and chains of stores, there is an excellent reason to question how good these boards really are. Yes, indeed they are. The boards …
Deciding to buy a paddle board is only the beginning of your journey. Next, you have to select the board brand you’ll use. One brand that may have come up in your research is Decathlon. Are their paddle boards any good or should you keep looking? Decathlon paddle boards are indeed regarded as quite good …
You’ve been recreationally riding a paddle board for a while now. You love it, but you’ve also decided you want more of a challenge. Thus, you’ve entered a paddleboard race. How do you go about preparing your body and mind for this demanding type of SUP riding? To have a successful paddleboard race, we recommend …