Interviews & Discussions

Go beyond the how-to with conversations, interviews and discussions from across the world of paddleboarding. Hear from athletes, designers, adventurers, brands and industry experts as they share experiences, ideas and insights that help you better understand the sport and the people driving it forward.

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Touring Conversations

Hear from expedition paddlers, adventurers and environmental voices as they share inspiring journeys, touring experiences and the challenges of exploring the world by SUP.

Will opens up about last year's paddle which saw him featured on National radio, for the wrong reasons. We sat down with Will and asked him about the Eddystone Lighthouse...

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Deep Dive Into Will’s Eddystone Lighthouse Paddle / Interview

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Deep Dive Into Will’s Eddystone Lighthouse Paddle / Interview

Will opens up about last year's paddle which saw him featured on National radio, for the wrong reasons. We sat down with Will and asked him about the Eddystone Lighthouse...

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Charlie is the ultimate explorer. He has paddled uncharted waters, river rapids, circumnavigated countless islands and is planning a global expedition. All of his feats are in support of charities...

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Voices of SUP – Charlie Head

Charlie is the ultimate explorer. He has paddled uncharted waters, river rapids, circumnavigated countless islands and is planning a global expedition. All of his feats are in support of charities...

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Travel With A Paddle have teamed up with SUPboarder to create 'Voices of SUP’, a series of interviews with inspirational people in the stand up paddle community. Hosted by SUP...

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Voices of SUP – Casper Steinfath

Travel With A Paddle have teamed up with SUPboarder to create 'Voices of SUP’, a series of interviews with inspirational people in the stand up paddle community. Hosted by SUP...

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Voices of SUP – Planet Patrol: Clean Up Our Planet

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Voices of SUP – Planet Patrol: Clean Up Our Planet

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Voices of SUP – Tasmin Chilcott / Starboard Environmental Project Manager

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Voices of SUP – Tasmin Chilcott / Starboard Environmental Project Manager

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As a 3 x Molokai to Oahu Champion, Terrene Black speaks with us about her downwinding experiences, becoming a mother and being an environmental champion. For the PRO subscribers, Terrene...

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Voices of SUP – Terrene Black

As a 3 x Molokai to Oahu Champion, Terrene Black speaks with us about her downwinding experiences, becoming a mother and being an environmental champion. For the PRO subscribers, Terrene...

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Interview with Donna-Lou Nixon & Rachel Martin / 250km Norway SUP Expedition

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Interview with Donna-Lou Nixon & Rachel Martin / 250km Norway SUP Expedition

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Interview with Josua Wechsler / 950km SUP Expedition from Switzerland to The Netherlands

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Interview with Josua Wechsler / 950km SUP Expedition from Switzerland to The Netherlands

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In this SUPboarder PRO video, Reuben and Will share views from themselves and the SUPboarder community around SUP touring board designs and where they feel there is opportunity for brands...

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Touring board design – whats going wrong?

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Touring board design – whats going wrong?

In this SUPboarder PRO video, Reuben and Will share views from themselves and the SUPboarder community around SUP touring board designs and where they feel there is opportunity for brands...

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We put the Red Paddle Co Voyager V-hull Voyager head to head with a previous season flat hull Voyager to try to find out if the V-hull does what Red...

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Red Paddle Co’s V-hull – Does it work?

We put the Red Paddle Co Voyager V-hull Voyager head to head with a previous season flat hull Voyager to try to find out if the V-hull does what Red...

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Interview with Brendon Prince / The Long Paddle: Circumnavigating Mainland Britain on SUP

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Interview with Brendon Prince / The Long Paddle: Circumnavigating Mainland Britain on SUP

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The Long Paddle: Brendon Reaches John O’Groats / Update Interview

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The Long Paddle: Brendon Reaches John O’Groats / Update Interview

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Charlie Head is currently paddling around Scotland on a SUP, solo and unsupported, to raise awareness and funds for mental health and the charity Dare2Express. We caught up with Charlie...

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Charlie Head Interview Update: 100km crossing in under 24 hours

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Charlie Head Interview Update: 100km crossing in under 24 hours

Charlie Head is currently paddling around Scotland on a SUP, solo and unsupported, to raise awareness and funds for mental health and the charity Dare2Express. We caught up with Charlie...

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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW / Stand up paddling suits exploration and adventure perfectly... its simplicity allows a level of freedom that is not possible with many other water crafts. Exploration can...

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Charlie Head interviewed | Lands End to London

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Charlie Head interviewed | Lands End to London

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Pre-Premiere Interview of Circumnavigate – The Long Paddle Film with Brendon Prince

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Pre-Premiere Interview of Circumnavigate – The Long Paddle Film with Brendon Prince

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Surf Conversations

Discover conversations with SUP surfers, designers and coaches covering surf performance, competition and the ideas behind modern surf SUP design.

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Voices of SUP – SUP Athlete James Casey

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Leading the Infinity SUP brand, Dave talk us through his innovative board ideas, commentary roles and breaks down his signature SUP surfing move, the grab rail carve. For the PRO...

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Voices of SUP – Dave Boehne / Infinity SUP designer

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Voices of SUP – Dave Boehne / Infinity SUP designer

Leading the Infinity SUP brand, Dave talk us through his innovative board ideas, commentary roles and breaks down his signature SUP surfing move, the grab rail carve. For the PRO...

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Voices of SUP – Dave Boehne / Infinity SUP designer PRO EXTRA

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Voices of SUP – Dave Boehne / Infinity SUP designer PRO EXTRA

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In this SUPboarder PRO video, Beau shares his insights and knowledge by going behind the scenes at SUP surf contests and teaches you about how they are run, the judging...

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Insights Into SUP Surf Competitions / Judging & Strategy

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Insights Into SUP Surf Competitions / Judging & Strategy

In this SUPboarder PRO video, Beau shares his insights and knowledge by going behind the scenes at SUP surf contests and teaches you about how they are run, the judging...

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Race Conversations

Explore interviews with racers, athletes and industry figures discussing race technique, equipment, competition and the evolution of SUP racing.

Travel With A Paddle have teamed up with SUPboarder to create 'Voices of SUP’, a series of interviews with inspirational people in the stand up paddle community. Hosted by SUP...

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Voices of SUP – Casper Steinfath

Travel With A Paddle have teamed up with SUPboarder to create 'Voices of SUP’, a series of interviews with inspirational people in the stand up paddle community. Hosted by SUP...

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Lindsey Tilton Interview / Pushing The Boundaries for Women in SUP

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Lindsey Tilton Interview / Pushing The Boundaries for Women in SUP

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Mark Salter Interview: Endurance SUP Racing

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Mark Salter Interview: Endurance SUP Racing

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Brendon Prince recently competed in the inaugural endurance SUP challenge, The Last Paddler Standing. This two part interview introduces Brendon and the event for everyone to view, whilst SUPboarder Pro...

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Interview With Brendon Prince / The Last Paddler Standing

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Interview With Brendon Prince / The Last Paddler Standing

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Who’s Riding What? – Terrene Black

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Who’s Riding What? – Seychelle Webster / SUP Race

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Who’s Riding What? – Seychelle Webster / SUP Race

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Team racing in SUP / Race Dr Bryce Dyer talks about how it could be done

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Team racing in SUP / Race Dr Bryce Dyer talks about how it could be done

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As a British National and European Windsurfing champion, Tristan Boxford speaks about his competitive days as a windsurfer, what the tour means to him and how he is inspiring the...

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Voices of SUP – APP World Tour / Tristan Boxford

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Voices of SUP – APP World Tour / Tristan Boxford

As a British National and European Windsurfing champion, Tristan Boxford speaks about his competitive days as a windsurfer, what the tour means to him and how he is inspiring the...

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Leading the Infinity SUP brand, Dave talk us through his innovative board ideas, commentary roles and breaks down his signature SUP surfing move, the grab rail carve. For the PRO...

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Voices of SUP – Dave Boehne / Infinity SUP designer

Leading the Infinity SUP brand, Dave talk us through his innovative board ideas, commentary roles and breaks down his signature SUP surfing move, the grab rail carve. For the PRO...

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Learn about Seychelle’s strength in overcoming injury, her motivation and her answers to our Sprint Round. For the PRO subscribers, you’ll be able to access Seychelle's Pro tips for combining technique and endurance, standing...

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Voices of SUP – Seychelle Webster

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When it comes to choosing your SUP raceboard or trying to understand which class (length & type) of board will suit you best, it can be a bit overwhelming when...

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Choosing your SUP raceboard & class – Race Dr Bryce Dyer / How to video

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Choosing your SUP raceboard & class – Race Dr Bryce Dyer / How to video

When it comes to choosing your SUP raceboard or trying to understand which class (length & type) of board will suit you best, it can be a bit overwhelming when...

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Weight, volume and shape are all things that SUP racers should be thinking about when it comes to their boards. But not all top racers actually know what they really want...

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Top SUP racer Pete Holliday talks about his SUP race board modifications

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Top SUP racer Pete Holliday talks about his SUP race board modifications

Weight, volume and shape are all things that SUP racers should be thinking about when it comes to their boards. But not all top racers actually know what they really want...

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One of the fastest SUPers on the planet, Starboard team rider Connor Baxter has been a professional waterman from a young age. First with windsurfing and then as SUP evolved...

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Connor Baxter talks to SUPboarder

One of the fastest SUPers on the planet, Starboard team rider Connor Baxter has been a professional waterman from a young age. First with windsurfing and then as SUP evolved...

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SUPboarder talks to one of the worlds most passionate and talented paddlers Casper Steinfath aka the 'Danish Viking'. Casper is a busy man! Not only is he training hard to...

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SUPboarder talks to Casper Steinfath the Danish Viking

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SUPboarder talks to Casper Steinfath the Danish Viking

SUPboarder talks to one of the worlds most passionate and talented paddlers Casper Steinfath aka the 'Danish Viking'. Casper is a busy man! Not only is he training hard to...

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Our race doctor Bryce Dyer has an informal chat asking the question which many are asking ''Are narrow race boards nuts?!!" Bryce has been borrowing a 21.5'' wide Starboard Sprit...

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“Are narrow race boards nuts?” Race Dr Bryce Dyer

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“Are narrow race boards nuts?” Race Dr Bryce Dyer

Our race doctor Bryce Dyer has an informal chat asking the question which many are asking ''Are narrow race boards nuts?!!" Bryce has been borrowing a 21.5'' wide Starboard Sprit...

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Industry Conversations

Go behind the scenes with brands, designers and industry leaders to learn about board design, manufacturing, innovation and the trends shaping paddleboarding.

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The man behind Honu / Mark Travers chats about design, production & more…

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Interview With Aztron Founder & CEO, Tony Yeung

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Interview With Aztron Founder & CEO, Tony Yeung

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We go to Red Paddle Co international / SUPboarder Vlog

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We go to Red Paddle Co international / SUPboarder Vlog

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Shark SUP bonus video / Their materials and construction processes

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Shark SUP bonus video / Their materials and construction processes

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What is B corp & why is it important? / Red Paddle Co’s Head Designer explains all

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What is B corp & why is it important? / Red Paddle Co’s Head Designer explains all

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Why Red?… Behind the scenes iSUP talk with Red Paddle Co / Materials, processes, innovation & more

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Why Red?… Behind the scenes iSUP talk with Red Paddle Co / Materials, processes, innovation & more

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In this SUPboarder Pro video I take a look at the SUP industry and chat about which brands and gear is looking interesting for 2023. We do this afew times...

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2023 new gear / SUPboarder Pro chat

In this SUPboarder Pro video I take a look at the SUP industry and chat about which brands and gear is looking interesting for 2023. We do this afew times...

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We learn about the Shark Trust & how we can help our sharks to have a future!

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We learn about the Shark Trust & how we can help our sharks to have a future!

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We know alot about SUP and the general SUP world, but one thing we don’t know much about is SUP shops. We don’t really know how modern shops work or...

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SUP shop insight / We chat to SUP inflatables about all things SUP

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SUP shop insight / We chat to SUP inflatables about all things SUP

We know alot about SUP and the general SUP world, but one thing we don’t know much about is SUP shops. We don’t really know how modern shops work or...

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Why do SUPs vary in price so much? / SUPboarder video

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Why do SUPs vary in price so much? / SUPboarder video

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In this SUPboarder Pro video Im going to be talking about Market trend the for the good and the bad... and are they the best thing for you to improve...

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Reuben chats – Market trends, for the good and the bad / SUPboarder pro video

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Reuben chats – Market trends, for the good and the bad / SUPboarder pro video

In this SUPboarder Pro video Im going to be talking about Market trend the for the good and the bad... and are they the best thing for you to improve...

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Here at SUPboarder we receive so much feedback about all things SUP. In this video we talk iSUPs, and from our feedback aswell as yours, give you an overview of...

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Feedback on iSUP brands in 2021 / From you and us!

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Feedback on iSUP brands in 2021 / From you and us!

Here at SUPboarder we receive so much feedback about all things SUP. In this video we talk iSUPs, and from our feedback aswell as yours, give you an overview of...

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Do You Still Need a Composite Foil Board? Starboard Have Changed Everything

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Do You Still Need a Composite Foil Board? Starboard Have Changed Everything

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The Paddle & Foil Show

Join Reuben and guests as they discuss the biggest topics in paddleboarding and foiling. From equipment and innovation to industry trends and the future of the sport, each episode shares informed opinions and thoughtful debate.

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The Paddle & Foil Show Episode 4 / Is SUP Dead?

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The Paddle & Foil Show Episode 4 / Is SUP Dead?

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The Paddle & Foil Show Episode 3 / Innovation & Design

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The Paddle & Foil Show Episode 3 / Innovation & Design

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The Paddle & Foil Show Episode 2 / SUP Industry Insights & Board Designs

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The Paddle & Foil Show Episode 2 / SUP Industry Insights & Board Designs

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The Paddle & Foil Show Episode 1 / Does Your Kit Make You Rip?

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The Paddle & Foil Show Episode 1 / Does Your Kit Make You Rip?

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Ask the Experts

Get answers to real questions from the SUPboarder community. Covering technique, equipment, safety and everything in between, this long-running series tackles the topics that matter most to paddlers of all levels.

Welcome back to another 'Ask The Experts'. ATE is where we bring to you discussions, insights, rants, news, our general thoughts about the SUP industry and of course still answer...

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ASK THE EXPERTS December 2022 # 32

Welcome back to another 'Ask The Experts'. ATE is where we bring to you discussions, insights, rants, news, our general thoughts about the SUP industry and of course still answer...

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Welcome back to another 'Ask The Experts' in 2022. ATE is where we bring to you discussions, insights, rants, news, our general thoughts about the SUP industry and of course...

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Ask the Experts November 2022 # 31

Welcome back to another 'Ask The Experts' in 2022. ATE is where we bring to you discussions, insights, rants, news, our general thoughts about the SUP industry and of course...

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Welcome back to another 'Ask The Experts'...and sorry it's a big one! ATE is where we bring to you discussions, insights, rants, news, our general thoughts about the SUP industry...

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Ask the Experts October 2022 # 30

Welcome back to another 'Ask The Experts'...and sorry it's a big one! ATE is where we bring to you discussions, insights, rants, news, our general thoughts about the SUP industry...

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Welcome back to another 'Ask The Experts', where we bring to you discussions, insights, rants, news, our general thoughts about the SUP industry and of course still answer your questions...

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ASK THE EXPERTS’ MONTHLY VIDEO #29

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Welcome back to another 'Ask The Experts', where we bring to you discussions, insights, rants, news, our general thoughts about the SUP industry and of course still answer your questions...

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‘Ask The Experts’ Monthly Video #28

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Welcome back to another 'Ask The Experts', where we bring to you discussions, insights, rants, news, our general thoughts about the SUP industry and of course still answer your questions...

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‘ASK THE EXPERTS’ MONTHLY VIDEO #27

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Ask The Experts has evolved to bring you discussions, insights, rants, news and our general thoughts about the SUP industry. Of course, we still answer your questions and weave these...

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‘Ask The Experts’ Monthly Video #26

Ask The Experts has evolved to bring you discussions, insights, rants, news and our general thoughts about the SUP industry. Of course, we still answer your questions and weave these...

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Ask The Experts has evolved to bring you discussions, insights, rants, news and our general thoughts about the SUP industry. Of course, we still answer your questions and weave these...

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‘Ask The Experts’ Monthly Video #25

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Ask The Experts has evolved to bring you discussions, insights, rants, news and our general thoughts about the SUP industry. Of course, we still answer your questions and weave these...

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‘Ask The Experts’ Monthly Video #24

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As a SUPboarder Pro member you have the opportunity to ask us whatever questions you have about SUP, and get a completely honest and independent answer. The email ‘Ask the Expert’...

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‘Ask The Experts’ Monthly Video #23

As a SUPboarder Pro member you have the opportunity to ask us whatever questions you have about SUP, and get a completely honest and independent answer. The email ‘Ask the Expert’...

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As a SUPboarder Pro member you have the opportunity to ask us whatever questions you have about SUP, and get a completely honest and independent answer. The email ‘Ask the Expert’...

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‘Ask The Experts’ Monthly Video #22

As a SUPboarder Pro member you have the opportunity to ask us whatever questions you have about SUP, and get a completely honest and independent answer. The email ‘Ask the Expert’...

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