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….
Define quiver: Verb: tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion.Noun: 1) an archer’s portable case for holding arrows; 2) a set of surfboards of different lengths and shapes for use with different types of waves. One of the things that happens when you get hooked on paddleboarding is that you don’t want just one…
Paddleboards are probably the cheapest way to get out on the water. An inexpensive paddleboard is even cheaper than an inexpensive kayak. Plus it’s easier to travel with and store. And those cheap inflatables? No wonder so many are selling. But let’s face it, getting a boat on the water has never been cheap. Even…
I remember hearing about this new fin technology when I used to frequent StandupZone. It was something about a steerable fin? You had a tiller on the deck of the board which allows you to change the angle of the fin, steering the board without any other effort. Pretty cool, right? I recently bought a…
It the biggest question on SUP Newbie sites: “What board should I get?” So I’m trying to answer it on my podcast. The goal for this episode is to give some experienced advice about how get a good first standup paddleboard. I have found on beginner sites that new paddlers tend to recommend the boards…
Standup paddling is a growing sport that tends to attract enthusiastic followers. And why not? It’s fun, not terribly expensive, and relatively easy. Plus owning a board is fun! People love their boards. Once you get one, you want another! A typical progression of a flatwater paddler — one that doesn’t surf — is to…