SUP Paddle Knowledge
Your paddle is one of the most important pieces of SUP equipment. Explore in-depth guides covering paddle sizing, construction, blade design, materials and performance to help you choose, set up and get the most from your paddle.
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Part 1: Choosing & Setting Up Your Paddle
Build a solid understanding of SUP paddles by learning how to choose the right height, blade size and construction for your paddling. These lessons will help you set up your paddle correctly and understand how different designs influence performance.
Our race doctor Bryce Dyer is looking at answering the question... Are expensive SUP paddles worth it? With so many paddles out there to choose from, at all kinds of price...
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Are expensive SUP paddles worth it? – Race Dr Bryce Dyer
Our race doctor Bryce Dyer is looking at answering the question... Are expensive SUP paddles worth it? With so many paddles out there to choose from, at all kinds of price...
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In this SUPboarder PRO video, Beau discusses some key differences between performance paddles that can affect your efficiency, recovery and paddling technique.
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Weight, Refinement & Flex In Performance Paddles
In this SUPboarder PRO video, Beau discusses some key differences between performance paddles that can affect your efficiency, recovery and paddling technique.
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If you're new to paddleboarding you'll find that over the course of your paddleboarding life you will probably want to change the height of your paddle numerous times before you're...
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How to SUP Videos / Cutting down a SUP paddle
If you're new to paddleboarding you'll find that over the course of your paddleboarding life you will probably want to change the height of your paddle numerous times before you're...
Start LessonReuben from SUPboarder Magazine talks about the different SUP paddle constructions on the market today and who each paddle construction is best suited for.
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SUP Paddle Construction
Reuben from SUPboarder Magazine talks about the different SUP paddle constructions on the market today and who each paddle construction is best suited for.
Start LessonAny paddle will get you SUP surfing but some paddles are better for taking surfing than others. Reuben talks about why different SUP surfing paddle blade sizes & shapes make a...
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SUP surfing paddle blade sizes & shapes / How to video
Any paddle will get you SUP surfing but some paddles are better for taking surfing than others. Reuben talks about why different SUP surfing paddle blade sizes & shapes make a...
Preview LessonWhether you're just getting into SUP surfing or have been doing it a while, getting your SUP surfing paddle height correct can make your session a lot easier and more...
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SUP surfing paddle height / How to video
Whether you're just getting into SUP surfing or have been doing it a while, getting your SUP surfing paddle height correct can make your session a lot easier and more...
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Take a deeper look at modern paddle design and performance. Compare different paddle constructions, blade designs and adjustment systems while exploring specialist products, repairs and the finer details that influence how a paddle feels on the water.
Its great to see exciting new innovation in the SUP industry so when we heard about the slitted blade concept from Oscar Propulsion claiming to help with injury prevention we...
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Slitted Paddle Blades from Oscar Propulsion & Thurso Surf / Review Vlog
Its great to see exciting new innovation in the SUP industry so when we heard about the slitted blade concept from Oscar Propulsion claiming to help with injury prevention we...
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How to choose the size of your paddle blade – there’s more to it than just body weight!
Start LessonDo you know the key differences between 3 piece, 2 piece and fixed length paddles? Some may seem obvious, but have you considered the flex and performance? Watch this video...
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Difference Between 3 Piece, 2 Piece & Fixed Length Paddles
Do you know the key differences between 3 piece, 2 piece and fixed length paddles? Some may seem obvious, but have you considered the flex and performance? Watch this video...
Preview LessonI've been using a Black Project Surge and a Starboard Enduro for about 5 years now, and with the release of the 2 new versions I decided it was time...
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Life with a Black Project Surge Vs Starboard Enduro / Hear Reuben’s thoughts
I've been using a Black Project Surge and a Starboard Enduro for about 5 years now, and with the release of the 2 new versions I decided it was time...
Preview LessonReuben from SUPboarder looks at paddle blade repairs which may need to be done to keep your paddle in top condition and working effectively in the water. With a few simple tools...
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Paddle blade repairs / How to SUP Videos PRO
Reuben from SUPboarder looks at paddle blade repairs which may need to be done to keep your paddle in top condition and working effectively in the water. With a few simple tools...
Preview LessonWe've recently been reviewing the JP Australia Hybrid and the inflatable Cruisair 11'6" boards, and the full review will be live on SUPboarder soon. But as you know you can't...
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Reuben chats Carbon paddles & looks at the JP Australia Carbon Pro
We've recently been reviewing the JP Australia Hybrid and the inflatable Cruisair 11'6" boards, and the full review will be live on SUPboarder soon. But as you know you can't...
Preview LessonWe have probably all used an adjustable SUP paddle at some point in our paddleboarding lives. Great for learning and getting on the water for the first time. But adjustable...
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Adjustable SUP paddles / The next generation review
We have probably all used an adjustable SUP paddle at some point in our paddleboarding lives. Great for learning and getting on the water for the first time. But adjustable...
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