Tips on Buying SUP Gear
Buying the right SUP equipment doesn't have to be confusing. Explore practical advice on choosing quality gear, understanding value, avoiding common mistakes and making informed purchasing decisions that suit your paddling and budget.
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Part 1: Buying Smarter
Learn how to make confident purchasing decisions by understanding quality, value and the factors that influence price. These guides cover sustainability, budgeting, current market trends and practical advice to help you choose the right gear.
Here at SUPboarder we receive so much feedback about all things SUP. In this video we talk iSUPs, and from our feedback aswell as yours, give you an overview of...
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Feedback on iSUP brands in 2021 / From you and us!
Here at SUPboarder we receive so much feedback about all things SUP. In this video we talk iSUPs, and from our feedback aswell as yours, give you an overview of...
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Unless you have just won the lottery we all like saving a bit of money and getting a good deal on SUP gear. And there are definitely some things you...
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How to save money and get good deals on SUP gear this year
Unless you have just won the lottery we all like saving a bit of money and getting a good deal on SUP gear. And there are definitely some things you...
Preview LessonDo you know if your inflatable paddleboard is good value and at an acceptable quality level for the price you paid for it? Or are there certain quality issues on...
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Is the quality of your iSUP acceptable for the price? / What to look out for in 2022
Do you know if your inflatable paddleboard is good value and at an acceptable quality level for the price you paid for it? Or are there certain quality issues on...
Preview LessonIn this video Reuben chats about how brands deal with gear orders, from factory to shop or your door. And what you can do to track down gear or understand...
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Reuben chats about ‘Getting hold of gear in 2022’
In this video Reuben chats about how brands deal with gear orders, from factory to shop or your door. And what you can do to track down gear or understand...
Preview LessonWhether you're a couple that live together or just 2 friends that love SUP, paddleboarding together and sharing the whole SUP experience is a great way to enjoy our sport....
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Sharing SUP gear / SUPboarder Pro ‘How to video’
Whether you're a couple that live together or just 2 friends that love SUP, paddleboarding together and sharing the whole SUP experience is a great way to enjoy our sport....
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This is a question that has been asked a fair few times on SUPboarder. Some of you are looking at making your own SUP and others of you are thinking...
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Things to consider when buying or making a custom SUP
This is a question that has been asked a fair few times on SUPboarder. Some of you are looking at making your own SUP and others of you are thinking...
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Take your buying knowledge a step further by exploring used equipment, warranties, board selection and brand comparisons. These lessons will help you evaluate different options and invest in equipment that's right for your needs.
Buying a used SUP can be a great way to find the perfect board for you, at a price you can afford. But before you part with any money its good...
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Tips when buying a used SUP / How to video
Buying a used SUP can be a great way to find the perfect board for you, at a price you can afford. But before you part with any money its good...
Preview LessonIn this feature on SUPboarder Pro we share our top brands list for inflatable and composite SUPs this year. For those of you who want to know more about certain...
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We chat about our top current SUP brands / iSUP & Composite
In this feature on SUPboarder Pro we share our top brands list for inflatable and composite SUPs this year. For those of you who want to know more about certain...
Preview LessonIn this video Reuben talks you through some of the possible faults you might see with inflatable and composite boards. What’s acceptable, what’s not, when it’s a warranty, and the...
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What’s acceptable? / When should it be a warranty?
In this video Reuben talks you through some of the possible faults you might see with inflatable and composite boards. What’s acceptable, what’s not, when it’s a warranty, and the...
Preview LessonJust where do you start?! ... If you are looking at buying an iSUP in 2019 there's a massive choice of boards out there at all kinds of price points....
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Where do you start?! Buying an iSUP in 2019
Just where do you start?! ... If you are looking at buying an iSUP in 2019 there's a massive choice of boards out there at all kinds of price points....
Preview LessonKnowing which iSUP to buy can be a hard decison to make, with more then 100 inflatable paddleboards on the market and prices varying from £250 - £1000. Going with...
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Which iSUP to buy, cheap or expensive? / How to video
Knowing which iSUP to buy can be a hard decison to make, with more then 100 inflatable paddleboards on the market and prices varying from £250 - £1000. Going with...
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In this SUPboarder Pro video I take a look at the SUP industry and chat about which brands and gear is looking interesting for 2023. We do this afew times...
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2023 new gear / SUPboarder Pro chat
In this SUPboarder Pro video I take a look at the SUP industry and chat about which brands and gear is looking interesting for 2023. We do this afew times...
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