Readers Video Breakdowns
SUPboarder Pro readers send us their paddling footage so we can break it down, looking at what’s working and what could be improved. Learn from other paddlers, spot common mistakes and pick up tips that could help your own paddling too.
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Part 1 : SUP Surf Breakdowns
Learn from real SUP surfing footage as we break down technique, foot placement, body position and board control. See what other paddlers are doing well, where they can improve and what you can take into your own surfing.
We break down a small-wave re-entry, looking at positioning, timing and what can help make the move work more effectively.
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Small wave re-entry
We break down a small-wave re-entry, looking at positioning, timing and what can help make the move work more effectively.
More InfoMike sent us this clip from a surf trip to Peru. We break down his surfing and look at a few areas that could help improve his performance on the wave.
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Mike's performance on the wave.
Mike sent us this clip from a surf trip to Peru. We break down his surfing and look at a few areas that could help improve his performance on the wave.
More InfoWe take a look back at Will SUP surfing in Baja and break down his technique to see what we can all learn from it.
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Will's technique
We take a look back at Will SUP surfing in Baja and break down his technique to see what we can all learn from it.
More InfoHow important is getting your back foot onto the tail pad? We look at Adam’s surfing and how foot placement could help him get more from his board.
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Getting to the tail pad
How important is getting your back foot onto the tail pad? We look at Adam’s surfing and how foot placement could help him get more from his board.
More InfoRamon wants to get his SUP surfing more vertical. We break down his footage and look at what could help him take his turns further.
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Getting more vertical
Ramon wants to get his SUP surfing more vertical. We break down his footage and look at what could help him take his turns further.
Preview VideoReuben analyses his own onshore surf session, looking at what worked, what didn’t and what he could do differently next time.
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Reuben’s onshore SUP surf session
Reuben analyses his own onshore surf session, looking at what worked, what didn’t and what he could do differently next time.
Preview VideoWe look at how foot placement can make a big difference to your SUP surfing and how moving around the board can improve control and manoeuvrability.
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Feet Placement
We look at how foot placement can make a big difference to your SUP surfing and how moving around the board can improve control and manoeuvrability.
Preview VideoWe follow Beth as she takes her first steps from white water towards catching unbroken waves, with plenty to learn along the way.
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White water to waves
We follow Beth as she takes her first steps from white water towards catching unbroken waves, with plenty to learn along the way.
Preview VideoWe look at Lucy’s SUP surfing and focus on her bottom turn and foot positioning to find some simple ways she could improve her surfing.
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Lucy’s SUP Surf Bottom Turn & Feet Positioning
We look at Lucy’s SUP surfing and focus on her bottom turn and foot positioning to find some simple ways she could improve her surfing.
Preview VideoA breakdown of some of the fundamental SUP surfing skills that are worth getting right, whatever level you’re surfing at.
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SUP Surfing Fundamentals
A breakdown of some of the fundamental SUP surfing skills that are worth getting right, whatever level you’re surfing at.
Preview VideoPatricia already has some great SUP surfing technique. We look at how she creates speed and flow, along with a few areas she could develop further.
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Speed and flow
Patricia already has some great SUP surfing technique. We look at how she creates speed and flow, along with a few areas she could develop further.
Preview VideoWill sends us some SUP foil footage to analyse. We look at his technique and highlight some useful points that other foilers can learn from too.
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Will’s SUP surf foil session
Will sends us some SUP foil footage to analyse. We look at his technique and highlight some useful points that other foilers can learn from too.
Preview VideoPart 2 : Paddle Technique & Racing Breakdowns
Take a closer look at real paddling footage as we break down technique, efficiency, power and body position. Learn from other paddlers and pick up changes that could help improve your own paddling, whether you’re racing or just looking to paddle better.
We break down the different phases of the paddle stroke and look at some changes that could help improve race technique and efficiency.
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SUP Race Technique
We break down the different phases of the paddle stroke and look at some changes that could help improve race technique and efficiency.
Preview VideoHow can you paddle faster without wasting energy? We analyse the footage and look at ways to improve speed and efficiency on the water.
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Speed & Efficiency
How can you paddle faster without wasting energy? We analyse the footage and look at ways to improve speed and efficiency on the water.
Preview VideoPeter sends us his race paddling footage and we break down his stroke, looking at some changes that could help improve his technique.
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Peter’s Race Stroke
Peter sends us his race paddling footage and we break down his stroke, looking at some changes that could help improve his technique.
Preview VideoWe use real paddling footage to look at the five phases of the paddle stroke and where improvements can be made throughout the stroke.
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5 Phases of the Paddle Stroke
We use real paddling footage to look at the five phases of the paddle stroke and where improvements can be made throughout the stroke.
Preview VideoWe look at how changes to paddling technique and body movement can help generate more power while reducing unnecessary strain.
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Increase Power & Prevent Injury
We look at how changes to paddling technique and body movement can help generate more power while reducing unnecessary strain.
Preview VideoWe analyse Ismo’s paddling technique and look at some simple changes that could help make his stroke more efficient.
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Efficient Paddle Technique
We analyse Ismo’s paddling technique and look at some simple changes that could help make his stroke more efficient.
Preview VideoPedram sends us footage from Australia and we look at his offset stance, technique and some changes that could help improve his paddling.
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Pedram’s Offset stance
Pedram sends us footage from Australia and we look at his offset stance, technique and some changes that could help improve his paddling.
Preview VideoGeorgie wants to paddle straighter while producing more power. We break down her technique and look at what could help.
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Paddle straight with power
Georgie wants to paddle straighter while producing more power. We break down her technique and look at what could help.
Preview VideoLou wants to improve her speed and efficiency over longer distances. We analyse her paddling and look at changes that could help her paddle faster for longer.
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Long Distance SUP Racing
Lou wants to improve her speed and efficiency over longer distances. We analyse her paddling and look at changes that could help her paddle faster for longer.
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