Weekly Recap 7/18/17
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Summary
Welcome to the Supconnect Weekly Recap, our countdown of the Top 5 biggest news, reviews, interviews and features surrounding the world of Stand Up Paddleboarding. If you’ve got anything newsworthy, weird or worth reading about, don’t be shy to share the scoop with us via e-mail.
5. What Makes A Quality SUP?
Heat Score - 66
If you’re thinking of buying a paddle board, it helps to know what qualities make a superior SUP. With this knowledge, you will be able to separate the wheat from the chaff and make a great purchase decision. Read what makes a quality SUP here.
4. Inside the Venue Change at Surf Expo’s Demo Day
Heat Score - 70
Demo day at the September Surf Expo show is where consumers and retailers have the chance to test the new gear first hand from all their favorite brands. Attendance however has seen quite the decline in recent years, more likely than not due to the unideal venue that has been host to the demo day. That is until now…Read more HERE.
3. Connor Baxter Makes History Winning 8th Straight M2M
Heat Score - 79
Connor Baxter just made history in the stand up paddling world as he just recently won his 8th consecutive Maui-2-Molokai event, claiming the longest winning streak in SUP. Here, Baxter recounts his historic win.
2. Top 5 Beginner Mistakes to Avoid
Heat Score - 86
We all make mistakes, especially as a beginner in anything new that we try. Stand up paddle boarding is no different and as one of the fastest growing sports in the world, there are tons of newbies that are participating in the sport on a daily basis. To help these newbies from committing the same mistakes that we've all fallen victim to, here are some of the top mistakes to avoid as a beginner paddle boarder.
1. One Week Left To Vote in 2017 Supconnect Awards
Heat Score - 95
In just one week’s time voting will close on the 8th Annual Supconnect Awards. With thousands of votes already submitted for athletes, brands, gear, shops and sales reps the input from the SUP consumer and industry has been great. VOTE HERE.
Photo Of The Week
Photo via: Tim Axford
Description: Aaron Rowe flying out the back of a small wave back in May 2017.
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