Category: Education
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How to Hold a Paddleboard Paddle Correctly
Knowing how to hold a paddleboard paddle correctly is the single most common beginner error on a SUP that can lead to discomfort and low stability.
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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…
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4 Cold Water SUP Safety Tips for Winter Paddleboarding
Until the water becomes solid there’s no such thing as bad weather for SUP – just the wrong clothing! But that clothing choice (among other choices) can be the difference between a fun paddle session or a fatality. Here are 4 key SUP Safety tips to Stand Up Paddleboarding as the temperatures drop. SUP Safety…
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Paddling Meta – Pitfalls of Learning and Teaching
I was prompted to write this blog post after seeing two very similar videos pop up in my social media feeds from two different online paddling instructors/influencers. It made me think about the impact of social media algorithms in how people choose to teach, plus two common pitfalls in both online and in-person instruction. Both…
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Simple SUP Buying Guide to Help Choose Your First Board
Choosing your first SUP can be daunting. This guide breaks the process down into four easy steps.
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SUP Safety – Understanding Your Environment and the Weather
One of the key elements of SUP Safety is understanding your environment and knowing which weather cues to watch for when on the water.
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How to Paddle Faster – Short Strokes for Swift Sprints, Sort Of
To Paddle Faster requires a combination of the right gear and right technique, but too often bad advice gets thrown around.
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Why You Need to Take a SUP Lesson
Taking a SUP Lesson is one of the quickest ways to get paddling safely and effectively.
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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.
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PFDs, Life Jackets, and Buoyancy Aids – Oh My!
Life Jackets are the single most important piece of SUP and water safety equipment. Wear it!