I always liked this video discussing the differences between a hard board and an inflatable. It’s hard to find a good discussion about this issue that isn’t marketing.
Bottom line: hard boards have better response and speed than inflatables. Inflatables have the advantage of transportation and durability. If you get an inflatable, make sure you get one from a reputable company that will back it up with service.
I’ve loved the water ever since I was a kid. I always wanted to make it a part of my life, and that happened through standup paddling. I’ve been doing the sport for a long time. I first tried it in 2008. My wife had been looking at paddleboards in my Windsurfing magazine, and was interested. After…
I didn’t think I could spend 30 minutes talking about paddles. It’s funny how that happens. But I decided to take a fairly deep dive into what makes a paddle a paddle and the different materials. I didn’t even start to go into paddle blade shape or any of those advanced topics. This is just…
I’m testing out the newest member of my quiver, the SIC Okeanos 12’6” Air. I’m going to write a longer review soon, but here’s a quick vid of my first impressions.
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…
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…