Many water sport enthusiasts have seen both paddleboards and surfboards in action and seen how differently they are used. But what does this really mean for the board, are there more things than meets the eye that is different, or is it just size? What’s the difference between a paddleboard and a surfboard? The different…
Electric pumps are a great way to quickly inflate your paddle board. You can attach the pump, set your desired pressure, and let the pump do the rest. The best pumps have a maximum pressure setting to help prevent over-inflation. Rechargeable pumps can be used when you don’t have power nearby. 12V and 110V pumps…
Your top speed on a paddleboard is determined by many factors and going faster can be approached from several different angles. As we covered in our stand-up paddleboard top speed article, speeds of up to 17.7 MPH have been achieved! That is perhaps not a goal for everyone, but it shows that a lot can…
Transporting your paddleboard to and from the water can be a real chore. Unless you live right on the water, transporting is perhaps the least enjoyable part of the hobby. Not having a roof rack for your car complicates this quite a bit but there are solutions. Same goes if you do not even have…
Foam paddleboards are great for those who are new to Stand Up Paddling (SUP). They are highly durable, able to be dented or scratched without taking on water. They are also lighter and more durable than their plastic counterparts. You are finally ready to go ahead and take your first paddleboard lesson and get out…
Paddleboarding is one of the newer water sports to gain widespread popularity, and there’s a reason for it. I started wondering how paddleboarding gained such mainstream interest and – is it actually a sport? Yes, paddleboarding is a sport, and it appeals to many people for a number of different reasons. Here’s a look at…
Attaching a leash to your paddleboard is a good idea. It dramatically increases safety for both you and others in the water. The board end of the leash will have a tiny ring of strong elastic. This elastic goes first through the leash attachment on the board and then through itself. The leash itself is…
The most important factor in choosing a paddleboard is that it can carry your weight. A paddleboard can carry 1 lb per litre of volume (1/2kg per litre). The board should be 30”-32” wide or more but a tall person might want to choose a wider board. Now, this is the most basic formula for…
The pump gauge measures the pressure in your inflatable stand-up paddleboard. The pressure is very important for the function of your board. So what to do if the pump gauge does not work? For a first time user, remember the needle on your gauge does not move until a certain pressure has been reached. In other…
Foot pain is pretty common for new paddleboarders and that is mainly due to poor blood flow and tension in the feet. Often times, people will try to “grip” the board with their toes causing their feet to tense up and restrict blood flow in that area. This can cause not only pain, but also…
Yes, large people can paddleboard. An overweight person must make sure they are on the correct sized paddle board for their weight. With the correct board size, any size person can paddle board. If at first, you lack balance, strength and stamina, don’t worry as these will all improve in time. There are many exciting…
Wax is used on a hard or rigid paddleboard to increase traction and secure your footing. If you do not have a traction pad on your stand-up paddleboard, wax can help keep you from slipping or losing your footing. There is, of course, much more to wax. In this post, we will discuss wax itself…
