With the gift-giving holidays right around the corner, it's time to think about getting something awesome for the SUP'er in your life so here at Supconnect, we've put together a gift/gear guide of the newest and coolest items to have recently hit the shelves and racks on the SUP market. If you're looking for something to get for your lover, mother, brother, sister, friend, or anyone for that matter this holiday season, this guide will be perfect for the stand up paddler in your life. And who's to say you can't get a little something for yourself, 'Tis the season after all!

Premium Lifestyle Essentials brand Red Original has just launched an amazing new Dog Buoyancy Aid to keep your four-legged friends safe when they are in and around the water.

Aqua Marina has announced the launch of their 2020 inflatable paddle boards and the brand-new inflatable kayaks line, more special SUP boards and upgraded accessories.

After more than 6 weeks of deliberation the staff here at Supconnect is excited announced the 2019 Gear of the Year Awards winners from our 10th Annual Supconnect Awards. As a brief background of the Gear of the Year awards, there were 9 categories for products to be nominated and an additional Overall gear winner.

One new product that we're particularly interested in is the SwitchBlade Double Bladed SUP Paddle from the folks over at Stage SUP. The Stage SwitchBlade SUP paddle is used similar to a kayak paddle while stand up paddleboarding.

After personally paddling, weighing, and thoroughly testing 150+ boards, our expert staff has selected the best touring stand up paddle board 2019 models. These are designated by the "A" grade and organized by categories (inflatable, all-around, touring, etc).

After personally paddling, weighing, and thoroughly testing 150+ boards, our expert staff has selected the best non-inflatable stand up paddle board 2019 models. These are designated by the "A" grade and organized by categories (inflatable, all-around, touring, etc).

After personally paddling, weighing, and thoroughly testing 150+ boards, our expert staff has selected the best beginner stand up paddle board 2019 models. These are designated by the "A" grade and organized by categories (inflatable, all-around, touring, etc).

After personally paddling, weighing, and thoroughly testing 150+ boards, our expert staff has selected the best all around stand up paddle board 2019 models. These are designated by the "A" grade and organized by categories (inflatable, all-around, touring, etc).

After personally paddling, weighing, and thoroughly testing 150+ boards, our expert staff has selected the best stand up paddle board 2019 models. These are designated by the "A" grade and organized by categories (inflatable, all-around, touring, etc).