As 2025 approaches, the paddling world is buzzing with anticipation for a fresh wave of innovative gear. At Supconnect, we’ve had the privilege of getting an exclusive first look at some of the most exciting products set to make their debut in the coming year.
We've put together a list of SUP gear, SUP accessories, SUP boards and all the must have's for everyone from beginners to the advanced SUP'er, so there's sure to be something in this guide for everyone!
Pau Hana Surf Supply, a leader in premium stand-up paddleboards, is thrilled to announce its expansion into New Zealand with the opening of a new warehouse in Auckland.
We’ve put together a list of SUP gear, SUP accessories, SUP boards and all the must have's for everyone from a beginner to the advanced SUP'er for the 2024 Fall SUP season, so there's sure to be something in this guide for everyone!
Often times, stand up paddle boards can be big, bulky and weigh a lot which can make the task of lifting the board quite difficult. Because of the weight and size of many of the stand up paddle boards on the market there is a higher chance of injuring or straining your back when attempting to lift the board if not done properly. Here, Pau Hana’s Todd Caranto gives a few tips on how to lift a paddle board properly in order to avoid injury or strain to your back.
After more than 6 weeks of deliberation, the staff here at Supconnect is excited to announce the 2024 Gear of the Year Awards winners from our 15th Annual Supconnect Awards.
Here, the team at Pau Hana put together a nice tutorial on how to install a fin for an inflatable board with a threaded fin box.
After personally paddling, weighing, and thoroughly testing 200+ boards, our expert staff has selected the best inflatable stand up paddle board 2024 models. These are designated by the "A" grade and organized by categories (inflatable, all-around, touring, etc).
After personally paddling, weighing, and thoroughly testing 200+ boards, our expert staff has selected the best stand up paddle board 2024 models. These are designated by the "A" grade and organized by categories (inflatable, all-around, touring, etc).
Fishing from your stand up paddle board (SUP) is an awesome alternative to fishing from your skiff or boat. Not only can you get a nice little workout in but you can also fish in places where it might be too difficult to fish from a boat, or where boats aren’t allowed. When looking for the perfect SUP to fish from you’re going to want to look for a board that has certain qualities.
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.
Summer might be the fairer season, but there's opportunities to get some serious paddling and surfing done if you plan things correctly - alongside plenty of relaxation. Today we're going to look at five ways to make the most of summer.