Category: SUP Tech

  • The Ultimate Guide to What Inflatable Paddleboards are Made Of

    The Ultimate Guide to What Inflatable Paddleboards are Made Of

    Inflatable paddleboards may seem like simple devices – and in the case of the ultra-cheap options available from Amazon and other big-box stores you aren’t too far off. While these SUPs may be simple, it may surprise you to learn the differences in how high quality inflatable paddle boards are made. Brands will often throw…

  • SUP Leashes – Can This Life Saver Also be Lethal?

    SUP Leashes – Can This Life Saver Also be Lethal?

    SUP Leashes can be important pieces of safety equipment, but they can also be extremely dangerous on moving water.

  • The Planing Hull vs Displacement Hull SUP Mythos

    The Planing Hull vs Displacement Hull SUP Mythos

    There are a lot of different ideas about boat design for different purposes, and SUP is fully mired in it. One thing that gets confusing is Planing and Displacement Hull SUPs – mostly because it is not really a “thing” when it comes to SUP. What are Displacement Hulls and Planing Hulls? There are many…

  • Which is better – a Hard vs Inflatable SUP?

    Which is better – a Hard vs Inflatable SUP?

    Choosing a hard vs inflatable SUP comes down to a variety of factors about how you will use it.