When I started paddleboarding (late 2000s), it was just when the sport started to explode. Most of what you could buy were just large surfboards. There were some flatwater boards, and companies like Starboard and Naish were coming out with raceboard designs. It was an exciting time for the sport! One thing that happened to…
Lots of boards out there. Lots. And when you’re trying to find a new (or used) paddleboard for yourself, the first question everyone asks is, “Is this a good board?” So let’s talk a little bit about what makes a board “good” or “bad”. First thing is, most boards you will buy will be fine….
I want a board that does it all. I mean everything. It needs to be fast, be stable, be able to carry stuff, be able to handle itself in chop with good nose volume, be able to downwind well, be durable, and be fun to paddle. Oh yeah, and be affordable. Is that too much…
Inflatable paddleboards are the new hot thing. People are buying them in droves. City dwellers like them because they are easy to store. Beginners like them because they are inexpensive. Rock hoppers like them because they can take an impact without getting dinged. Even experienced paddleboarders are using them. They are even being used by…