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Touring Conversations

Hear from expedition paddlers and adventurers as they share their journeys, experiences and the challenges of taking a SUP further afield.

Will looks back at his Eddystone Lighthouse paddle, what happened on the day and some of the lessons learnt along the way.

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Deep Dive Into Will’s Eddystone Lighthouse Paddle

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Deep Dive Into Will’s Eddystone Lighthouse Paddle

Will looks back at his Eddystone Lighthouse paddle, what happened on the day and some of the lessons learnt along the way.

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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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We talk to Planet Patrol about protecting our waterways, tackling pollution and how paddlers can help make a difference.

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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

We talk to Planet Patrol about protecting our waterways, tackling pollution and how paddlers can help make a difference.

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Tasmin talks us through some of Starboard’s environmental work and the challenges of making the SUP industry more sustainable.

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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

Tasmin talks us through some of Starboard’s environmental work and the challenges of making the SUP industry more sustainable.

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Donna-Lou and Rachel tell us about their 250km SUP expedition through Norway and what it took to make the journey happen.

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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

Donna-Lou and Rachel tell us about their 250km SUP expedition through Norway and what it took to make the journey happen.

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Josua shares the story behind his huge 950km SUP journey from Switzerland to the Netherlands.

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

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

Josua shares the story behind his huge 950km SUP journey from Switzerland to the Netherlands.

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We catch up with Brendon Prince to hear about his incredible attempt to circumnavigate mainland Britain by SUP.

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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

We catch up with Brendon Prince to hear about his incredible attempt to circumnavigate mainland Britain by SUP.

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Brendon checks in after reaching John O’Groats and shares how his epic journey around Britain is progressing.

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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

Brendon checks in after reaching John O’Groats and shares how his epic journey around Britain is progressing.

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We catch up with Brendon ahead of the premiere of Circumnavigate and look back at the story behind The Long Paddle.

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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

We catch up with Brendon ahead of the premiere of Circumnavigate and look back at the story behind The Long Paddle.

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Charlie updates us on his latest challenge and the realities of attempting a 100km SUP crossing in under 24 hours.

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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 updates us on his latest challenge and the realities of attempting a 100km SUP crossing in under 24 hours.

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Charlie talks about his Lands End to London adventure and why SUP is such an incredible way to explore.

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Charlie Head interviewed | Lands End to London

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Charlie Head interviewed | Lands End to London

Charlie talks about his Lands End to London adventure and why SUP is such an incredible way to explore.

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We put Red Paddle Co’s V-Hull concept on the water and discuss what difference the design actually makes.

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

We put Red Paddle Co’s V-Hull concept on the water and discuss what difference the design actually makes.

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Reuben and Will discuss the state of touring board design, what works and where they think brands could do better.

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Touring board design – whats going wrong?

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Touring board design – whats going wrong?

Reuben and Will discuss the state of touring board design, what works and where they think brands could do better.

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Surf Conversations

Hear from SUP surfers, designers and other voices from the surf world, talking technique, equipment, competition and the progression of SUP surfing.

We chat to James Casey about SUP surfing, foiling and his life at the cutting edge of paddle sports.

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Voices of SUP – SUP Athlete James Casey

We chat to James Casey about SUP surfing, foiling and his life at the cutting edge of paddle sports.

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Infinity’s Dave Boehne talks board design, SUP surfing and the ideas behind some of Infinity’s most progressive boards.

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Voices of SUP – Dave Boehne / Infinity SUP designer

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Voices of SUP – Dave Boehne / Infinity SUP designer

Infinity’s Dave Boehne talks board design, SUP surfing and the ideas behind some of Infinity’s most progressive boards.

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More from Dave Boehne as we go deeper into SUP surf design, technique and performance.

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Voices of SUP – Dave Boehne / PRO EXTRA

More from Dave Boehne as we go deeper into SUP surf design, technique and performance.

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Beau takes us behind the scenes of SUP surf competitions to explain judging, strategy and what competitors need to think about in a heat.

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Insights Into SUP Surf Competitions / Judging & Strategy

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Insights Into SUP Surf Competitions / Judging & Strategy

Beau takes us behind the scenes of SUP surf competitions to explain judging, strategy and what competitors need to think about in a heat.

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Race Conversations

Hear from racers, coaches and other leading names in SUP racing, covering technique, equipment, competition and how the racing scene has developed.

We catch up with Casper Steinfath to talk racing, progression and life as one of the sport’s leading paddlers.

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Voices of SUP – Casper Steinfath

We catch up with Casper Steinfath to talk racing, progression and life as one of the sport’s leading paddlers.

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Lindsey talks about her paddling, racing and helping push women’s SUP forward.

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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

Lindsey talks about her paddling, racing and helping push women’s SUP forward.

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World-class racer Terrene Black talks racing, downwinding and her experiences at the highest level of SUP.

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Voices of SUP – Terrene Black

World-class racer Terrene Black talks racing, downwinding and her experiences at the highest level of SUP.

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Mark talks us through the world of endurance SUP racing and what it takes to paddle hard over seriously long distances.

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Mark Salter Interview: Endurance SUP Racing

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Mark Salter Interview: Endurance SUP Racing

Mark talks us through the world of endurance SUP racing and what it takes to paddle hard over seriously long distances.

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We take a closer look at the equipment Terrene Black uses and why it works for her paddling.

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Interview With Brendon Prince / The Last Paddler Standing

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Interview With Brendon Prince / The Last Paddler Standing

We take a closer look at the equipment Terrene Black uses and why it works for her paddling.

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Who’s Riding What? – Terrene Black

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Seychelle talks us through her race setup and some of the equipment choices behind her performance.

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

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

Seychelle talks us through her race setup and some of the equipment choices behind her performance.

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Bryce discusses the idea of team racing in SUP and whether a different race format could bring something new to the sport.

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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

Bryce discusses the idea of team racing in SUP and whether a different race format could bring something new to the sport.

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APP World Tour founder Tristan Boxford talks about SUP competition, the growth of the sport and where professional racing could go next.

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Voices of SUP – APP World Tour / Tristan Boxford

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Voices of SUP – APP World Tour / Tristan Boxford

APP World Tour founder Tristan Boxford talks about SUP competition, the growth of the sport and where professional racing could go next.

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Dave Boehne talks race and surf board design, what drives Infinity’s shapes and how SUP equipment continues to evolve.

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Voices of SUP – Dave Boehne / Infinity SUP designer

Dave Boehne talks race and surf board design, what drives Infinity’s shapes and how SUP equipment continues to evolve.

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Seychelle talks racing, technique and her experiences competing at the highest level of SUP.

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Voices of SUP – Seychelle Webster

Seychelle talks racing, technique and her experiences competing at the highest level of SUP.

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Bryce breaks down raceboard sizes and classes to help explain which type of board could suit you best.

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Choosing your SUP raceboard & class – Race Dr Bryce Dyer

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Choosing your SUP raceboard & class – Race Dr Bryce Dyer

Bryce breaks down raceboard sizes and classes to help explain which type of board could suit you best.

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Pete shows us the changes he makes to his race boards and explains why those small modifications matter.

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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

Pete shows us the changes he makes to his race boards and explains why those small modifications matter.

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We catch up with Casper Steinfath to talk racing, training and what keeps him pushing his paddling forward.

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SUPboarder talks to Casper Steinfath the Danish Viking

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SUPboarder talks to Casper Steinfath the Danish Viking

We catch up with Casper Steinfath to talk racing, training and what keeps him pushing his paddling forward.

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Bryce looks at just how narrow modern race boards have become and whether going narrower really does make you faster.

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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

Bryce looks at just how narrow modern race boards have become and whether going narrower really does make you faster.

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We catch up with Connor Baxter to hear from one of the fastest and most influential SUP racers in the world.

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Connor Baxter talks to SUPboarder

We catch up with Connor Baxter to hear from one of the fastest and most influential SUP racers in the world.

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Industry Conversations

Go behind the scenes with brands, designers and people working in the SUP industry. Learn more about board design, manufacturing, innovation and where the sport is heading.

We chat with Honu founder Mark Travers about board design, production and the thinking behind the brand and its products.

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

We chat with Honu founder Mark Travers about board design, production and the thinking behind the brand and its products.

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Come behind the scenes with us at Red Paddle Co International as we get an inside look at the brand, its products and the people behind them.

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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

Come behind the scenes with us at Red Paddle Co International as we get an inside look at the brand, its products and the people behind them.

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We find out what being a B Corp actually means and why it matters, with Red Paddle Co’s Head of Design.

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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

We find out what being a B Corp actually means and why it matters, with Red Paddle Co’s Head of Design.

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An in-depth chat with Red Paddle Co about inflatable SUP design, materials, manufacturing processes and the innovation behind their boards.

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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

An in-depth chat with Red Paddle Co about inflatable SUP design, materials, manufacturing processes and the innovation behind their boards.

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We chat with SUP Inflatables to get a retailer’s perspective on paddleboarding, equipment, customers and what’s happening within the SUP market.

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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 chat with SUP Inflatables to get a retailer’s perspective on paddleboarding, equipment, customers and what’s happening within the SUP market.

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A closer look at Shark SUP and the materials and construction processes used to build their inflatable paddleboards.

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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

A closer look at Shark SUP and the materials and construction processes used to build their inflatable paddleboards.

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We take a look at some of the new SUP equipment arriving for 2023 and share our thoughts on the products, ideas and trends catching our attention.

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2023 new gear / SUPboarder Pro chat

We take a look at some of the new SUP equipment arriving for 2023 and share our thoughts on the products, ideas and trends catching our attention.

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We talk to the Shark Trust about their work, the challenges facing sharks and what paddlers can do to help protect them.

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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!

We talk to the Shark Trust about their work, the challenges facing sharks and what paddlers can do to help protect them.

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Why can two paddleboards that look similar have very different prices? We explain what goes into a SUP and where your money is actually going.

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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

Why can two paddleboards that look similar have very different prices? We explain what goes into a SUP and where your money is actually going.

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Reuben shares his thoughts on some of the trends shaping the SUP market, looking at what’s moving the sport forward and what might not be.

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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

Reuben shares his thoughts on some of the trends shaping the SUP market, looking at what’s moving the sport forward and what might not be.

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We look back at the inflatable SUP brands we tested in 2021, combining our experiences with feedback and opinions from the SUPboarder community.

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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!

We look back at the inflatable SUP brands we tested in 2021, combining our experiences with feedback and opinions from the SUPboarder community.

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We sit down with Aztron founder Tony Yeung to talk about the brand, its products and his thoughts on the SUP industry.

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Interview With Aztron Founder & CEO, Tony Yeung

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Interview With Aztron Founder & CEO, Tony Yeung

We sit down with Aztron founder Tony Yeung to talk about the brand, its products and his thoughts on the SUP industry.

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The Paddle & Foil Show

Join Reuben, Will and Beau for longer conversations about paddleboarding and foiling, from equipment and innovation to industry trends, ideas and the future of the sport.

We ask the big question – is SUP dead? The team discuss where paddleboarding is heading, what’s changing and what the future might look like.

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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?

We ask the big question – is SUP dead? The team discuss where paddleboarding is heading, what’s changing and what the future might look like.

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A conversation about innovation and design across SUP and foiling, looking at new ideas, equipment developments and what’s driving change.

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The Paddle & Foil Show Episode 3 / Innovation & Design

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The Paddle & Foil Show Episode 3 / Innovation & Design

A conversation about innovation and design across SUP and foiling, looking at new ideas, equipment developments and what’s driving change.

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We talk SUP industry trends and board design, sharing our thoughts on how equipment is evolving and what it means for paddlers.

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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

We talk SUP industry trends and board design, sharing our thoughts on how equipment is evolving and what it means for paddlers.

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How much difference does your equipment really make? We discuss choosing the right kit, performance and whether better gear actually makes you a better rider.

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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?

How much difference does your equipment really make? We discuss choosing the right kit, performance and whether better gear actually makes you a better rider.

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Ask the Experts

SUPboarder Pro members sent us their questions and we answered them! These longer discussions cover everything from technique and equipment to buying advice, industry topics and whatever else our readers wanted to know.

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