Downwind SUP Insight Collection
Go beyond the how-to and explore the wider world of SUP downwinding. This collection brings together board reviews, equipment comparisons and expert insights to help you better understand downwind performance, board design and the equipment that shapes the experience. Dip into the topics that interest you and discover new ideas to inspire your next run.
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Downwind Insight
Explore board design, comparisons and real-world experiences to deepen your understanding of downwind SUP.
Join Harry as he works on catching bumps and riding waves on a longer board, sharing a real-world practice session and the skills he’s developing to become more confident in moving water.
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SUP Vlogger Ep12 / Practising catching bumps and riding waves on longer boards
Join Harry as he works on catching bumps and riding waves on a longer board, sharing a real-world practice session and the skills he’s developing to become more confident in moving water.
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Two 14' boards that might look similar on paper can feel very different on the water. Compare the SIC RS and Bullet and discover how their designs suit different conditions and styles of paddling.
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SIC RS 14′ compared to SIC Bullet 14′ / Which one to buy?
Two 14' boards that might look similar on paper can feel very different on the water. Compare the SIC RS and Bullet and discover how their designs suit different conditions and styles of paddling.
View VideoThinking about moving from an inflatable to a composite race board? Discover the differences in feel, speed, stiffness and performance and what you can realistically expect when making the switch.
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What can I expect from a ‘real’ raceboard! / iSUP vs Hard
Thinking about moving from an inflatable to a composite race board? Discover the differences in feel, speed, stiffness and performance and what you can realistically expect when making the switch.
Preview VideoSee how a selection of 14' all-water race boards compare head-to-head, exploring the differences in speed, stability, handling and versatility across a range of paddling conditions.
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14′ All Water Race Board Test 2020 / SUPboarder PRO Head to Head
See how a selection of 14' all-water race boards compare head-to-head, exploring the differences in speed, stability, handling and versatility across a range of paddling conditions.
Preview VideoWhy does adding length generally make a SUP faster? Dive into the science behind board speed and understand how waterline length influences efficiency, glide and performance.
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Why are longer boards faster? / SUP Tech talk
Why does adding length generally make a SUP faster? Dive into the science behind board speed and understand how waterline length influences efficiency, glide and performance.
Preview VideoCan an inflatable deliver the versatility of its composite counterpart? We compare both versions of the Starboard Generation to understand the differences in performance, practicality and on-water feel.
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Starboard Generation inflatable reviewed & compared / Which is best… composite or iSUP?
Can an inflatable deliver the versatility of its composite counterpart? We compare both versions of the Starboard Generation to understand the differences in performance, practicality and on-water feel.
View VideoSimilar dimensions, very different intentions. Compare the All Star and Generation to see how their shapes affect speed, stability, handling and suitability for different types of paddling.
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Starboard All Star vs Starboard Generation 2022
Similar dimensions, very different intentions. Compare the All Star and Generation to see how their shapes affect speed, stability, handling and suitability for different types of paddling.
View VideoSee how versatile one board can really be as the Starboard Generation is used across a week of different paddling conditions, disciplines and adventures.
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A week in the life of a Starboard Generation… a board that can do it all!
See how versatile one board can really be as the Starboard Generation is used across a week of different paddling conditions, disciplines and adventures.
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