Have you ever wondered why the tail of your paddle board is flat and square while the ones down the beach have rounded tails? There is a reason for the different tail shapes, and it’s not just cosmetic. A SUP’s tail shape is integrally tied to how the board is designed to perform. So if you’re shopping for a new paddle board, it is worth paying attention to the shape of the tail.
SUP safety is an important topic that unfortunately doesn't get the coverage it rightfully deserves. As our sport has exploded in popularity, it's attracted plenty of newcomers who have little or no experience when it comes to water safety. Due to this fact, it's absolutely critical that we all do our part to educate new paddlers on basic paddling safety practices.
Research shows that taking photos decreases the ability to remember lived experiences, according to a study published in the Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition that detailed two experiments. However, for those who want to preserve their adventures paddleboarding while still living in the moment, video recording may just be the way to go.
We're excited to announce the new 2023 Starboard SUP range is AVAILABLE online and arriving in stores soon! With this launch we introduce some exciting new ranges, upgrade our popular models and add in some new colorways not seen before.
Seasons are a-changing' and fall colors and cooler temps will be making their way to your oceans and waterways before you know it. Here, 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 2022 Fall SUP season, so there's sure to be something in this guide for everyone!
Whip out your boardshorts and bikinis, it’s summer time! Nothin’s better than summer and we’re so stoked that our favorite time of the year is finally here. Here, 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 2022 Summer SUP season, so there's sure to be something in this guide for everyone!
After personally paddling, weighing, and thoroughly testing 175+ boards, our expert staff has selected the best stand up paddle board 2021 models. These are designated by the "A" grade and organized by categories (inflatable, all-around, touring, etc).
Seasons are a-changin' and the cooler weather and fall colors will be making their way to your oceans and waterways in no time. Here, 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 2021 Fall SUP season, so there's sure to be something in this guide for everyone!
With the gift-giving holidays in full swing, 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!
Floatski is the first product on this currently non-existing market that enables the user to walk on the surface of water.
Winners of the 2020 Supconnect Gear of the Year award for best technology, Red Paddle Co has released its latest collection of award-winning boards.
The crew over at Slingshot has just come out with a new attachment that will allow you to transform your SUP into a Wingsurf board!