Whitewater SUP Insight Collection
Go beyond the how-to and explore the wider world of whitewater SUP. This collection brings together equipment reviews, real-world adventures and expert insights to help you better understand whitewater paddling, safety, gear and the experiences that make this exciting discipline so rewarding. Dip into the topics that interest you and discover new ideas to inspire your next adventure.
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White Water gear, tests and more
Explore real river adventures, specialist equipment and practical insights from paddlers who know moving water.
Join Will, Rach and Gavin on an ambitious 100km source-to-sea paddle down the River Tamar, experiencing everything from challenging river sections to the changing conditions encountered along the way.
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The Tamar Descent / 100km Source to Sea SUP Adventure VLOG
Join Will, Rach and Gavin on an ambitious 100km source-to-sea paddle down the River Tamar, experiencing everything from challenging river sections to the changing conditions encountered along the way.
View VideoJoin the SUPboarder team and experienced whitewater paddlers at Holme Pierrepont as they put their river skills to the test and enjoy a session on the man-made whitewater course.
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White water SUP fun at Nottingham’s Holme Pierrepont / SUPboarder vlog
Join the SUPboarder team and experienced whitewater paddlers at Holme Pierrepont as they put their river skills to the test and enjoy a session on the man-made whitewater course.
View VideoGet a quick taste of our 2023 whitewater SUP test, with highlights from the team putting a selection of dedicated river boards through their paces on moving water.
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Whitewater Board Test 2023 Highlights
Get a quick taste of our 2023 whitewater SUP test, with highlights from the team putting a selection of dedicated river boards through their paces on moving water.
View VideoFifteen all-round and river-focused iSUPs go head-to-head. Discover how they differ in stability, manoeuvrability and river performance, and which types of paddler and conditions they suit best.
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White Water iSUP Test 2023 / SUPBOARDER PRO HEAD TO HEAD
Fifteen all-round and river-focused iSUPs go head-to-head. Discover how they differ in stability, manoeuvrability and river performance, and which types of paddler and conditions they suit best.
Preview VideoWhat happens when a whitewater paddler swaps river features for ocean waves? Follow Beth Kirby into the surf and discover which skills transfer — and what feels completely different.
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White water to waves / How does our white water expert take to the surf?
What happens when a whitewater paddler swaps river features for ocean waves? Follow Beth Kirby into the surf and discover which skills transfer — and what feels completely different.
Preview VideoJoin Harry on a multi-day Scottish SUP expedition with the Water Skills Academy, exploring the planning, skills and experiences involved in taking your paddling into more adventurous environments.
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SUP Vlogger Ep 21 / A Scottish SUP Expedition with the Water Skills Academy (WSA)
Join Harry on a multi-day Scottish SUP expedition with the Water Skills Academy, exploring the planning, skills and experiences involved in taking your paddling into more adventurous environments.
View VideoWhitewater can be tough on equipment. Learn how to carry out a basic rail patch repair on an inflatable SUP — useful knowledge for keeping a damaged board on the water.
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Fixing your iSUP, basic rail patch repair
Whitewater can be tough on equipment. Learn how to carry out a basic rail patch repair on an inflatable SUP — useful knowledge for keeping a damaged board on the water.
View VideoUnderstand the different quick-release belt and leash systems available, how they work and what to consider when choosing one — plus why practising with your setup before you need it is so important.
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A Guide to Quick Release Belts and Leashes
Understand the different quick-release belt and leash systems available, how they work and what to consider when choosing one — plus why practising with your setup before you need it is so important.
View VideoFollow Harry on his first proper whitewater SUP adventure as he tackles a river descent and experiences the challenges, excitement and learning that come with paddling moving water.
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SUP Vlogger Ep15 / First River SUP Descent
Follow Harry on his first proper whitewater SUP adventure as he tackles a river descent and experiences the challenges, excitement and learning that come with paddling moving water.
View VideoTake a closer look at Palm’s quick-release belts and leash systems, exploring their design, fit and features for paddlers looking for a dedicated moving-water setup.
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Palm Equipment / SUP Quick Release Belts & Leashes Review
Take a closer look at Palm’s quick-release belts and leash systems, exploring their design, fit and features for paddlers looking for a dedicated moving-water setup.
View VideoTake a first look at the VE Riva, a paddle designed specifically for whitewater SUP, and explore the design features that set a dedicated river paddle apart from a general SUP paddle.
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VE Riva Whitewater Paddle ‘Quick Look’ / Something new and fresh
Take a first look at the VE Riva, a paddle designed specifically for whitewater SUP, and explore the design features that set a dedicated river paddle apart from a general SUP paddle.
View VideoJonny puts the Eisbach Riders flexible river fin to the test, explaining why flexible fins can be useful in shallow and moving water and how this specialist design performs on the river.
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Eisbach Riders Flexible River Fin 2022 Review
Jonny puts the Eisbach Riders flexible river fin to the test, explaining why flexible fins can be useful in shallow and moving water and how this specialist design performs on the river.
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