Similar dimensions don’t always mean similar performance. See how three boards that look alike on paper can feel very different on the water.

Take a deeper look at how your ability, conditions and board design come together to determine whether you’re really riding the right surf SUP.

Learn why choosing the right board size for your ability is so important and how changing size at the right time can help your surfing progress.

Discover how paddle blade size and shape affect your surfing and why the right paddle can make a real difference on a wave.

A simple equipment check can prevent problems on the water. See what to inspect and maintain to keep your SUP surf gear ready to go.

A practical look at a carbon board repair, with useful insight into board construction, maintenance and what can be fixed when things go wrong.

Understand the differences between production and custom SUPs and the questions to ask when deciding which option is right for you.

See Quobba fins tested across different boards and conditions and understand how fin design can make a noticeable difference to your surfing.

Explore the key elements of SUP longboard design and understand how different shapes and features influence performance and style on the wave.

A personal look at a favourite surf SUP and the design features that make it work – useful insight into how board characteristics translate into feel on a wave.

Better performance often comes from making the right compromises. Explore how your board, ability and conditions all influence the equipment choices you make.

Take a closer look underneath your SUP and discover how different bottom contours influence the way a board moves and performs.

Explore the different tail shapes found on SUPs and understand how they influence turning, control and performance.

Understand the different rail shapes used on SUPs and why this important design feature has such an effect on board performance.

Learn what rocker is, how different rocker profiles work and why this fundamental design feature matters to the way a board performs.

Take a closer look at how rail thickness around the tail affects performance and discover why relatively small design changes can make a noticeable difference on a wave.

Explore the board design features heavier riders should consider and how to find the right balance between stability and surf performance.

Thinking about going custom? Learn what to consider before ordering a board and how to make design decisions that suit you and your surfing.

Learn how to tune a thruster fin setup and discover how relatively small fin adjustments can change the way your board surfs.

Continue the conversation with additional insight from Dave Boehne into SUP design, shaping and performance.

“Drive” is often used when describing surf SUP performance – but what does it actually mean? Learn how board and fin setup contribute to that feeling on a wave.

Smaller isn’t always better. Explore when reducing board size starts to work against you and how to find the right balance between stability and performance.

Compare three very different approaches to surf SUP design and understand how longboard, traditional and stubby shapes suit different styles of surfing.

See how three wide surf SUP designs compare and discover how different approaches to width and shape can create very different performance.

Compare three distinct Starboard surf SUP shapes to understand how their different designs suit different riders, conditions and performance levels.