Improver Downwind SUP
Ready to get more from your downwind setup? This pathway explores the equipment, board design and performance features that influence efficiency and control. Follow each section to better understand the gear that helps you paddle faster, further and with greater confidence.
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SECTION 1
How to choose the size of your paddle blade – there’s more to it than just body weight!
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So, you’ve got the 32” wide isup at the moment and you’re looking to buy your first hard board to upgrade your quiver. What width are you going to settle...
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How Wide Should My Hard Board Be Compared To My iSUP? / Dropping Width
So, you’ve got the 32” wide isup at the moment and you’re looking to buy your first hard board to upgrade your quiver. What width are you going to settle...
Preview LessonWhen deciding between a 12'6" or 14' board, there's lots more to consider than just their length! In this SUPboarder Pro video Reuben discusses the differences between these board sizes,...
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12’6″ or 14′? / Which one is best for you?
When deciding between a 12'6" or 14' board, there's lots more to consider than just their length! In this SUPboarder Pro video Reuben discusses the differences between these board sizes,...
Preview LessonIn this SUPboarder PRO video, we explain the pros and cons of the different nose profiles and rocker lines found in inflatable SUPs. Our 2021 iSUP Touring Head To Head Test...
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iSUP Nose Profile & Rocker Line Explained
In this SUPboarder PRO video, we explain the pros and cons of the different nose profiles and rocker lines found in inflatable SUPs. Our 2021 iSUP Touring Head To Head Test...
Preview LessonIn this SUPboarder Pro video Will talks about why many iSUPs have tail runners at the back of the board, how tail runners work on iSUPs and if they're something...
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We talk about tail runners / edge releases on your iSUP / What do they do & why?
In this SUPboarder Pro video Will talks about why many iSUPs have tail runners at the back of the board, how tail runners work on iSUPs and if they're something...
Preview Lesson"What composite SUP board construction should I buy? Is it worth spending the extra for a full carbon over a wood/glass board?" This has to be one of the most...
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What composite SUP board construction should I buy? Full carbon or wood/glass?
"What composite SUP board construction should I buy? Is it worth spending the extra for a full carbon over a wood/glass board?" This has to be one of the most...
Preview LessonIn this SUPboarder Pro video Jonny Hebert talks hard noses on iSUPs, and whether they are something that will make our paddling experience easier and more enjoyable.
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Hard Nose cones on iSUP’s… Do they work? Jonny tells all / SUPboarder Pro
In this SUPboarder Pro video Jonny Hebert talks hard noses on iSUPs, and whether they are something that will make our paddling experience easier and more enjoyable.
Preview LessonWetsuit boots or barefoot that is the question? For many of us, going bare foot on a SUP is just not an option if we live somewhere where the water...
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Getting the most grip & control / Wetsuit boots or barefoot?
Wetsuit boots or barefoot that is the question? For many of us, going bare foot on a SUP is just not an option if we live somewhere where the water...
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