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.
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 2019 Summer SUP season, so there's sure to be something in this guide for everyone!
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 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 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).
Body Glove introduces Tati’s Sanctuary, a new eco-friendly activewear collection designed in collaboration with professional surfer and 2020 Summer Olympic hopeful, Tatiana Weston-Webb. The six-piece collection consists of sports bras, tanks, sweatshirts, shorts, and leggings inspired by the Hawaiian island of Kauai.
| Price: $999 | Build: Inflatable |
| Skill: Beginner | Use: All-Around |
| Weight: 22.12 lbs | Sizes: 10'6" |
About the board:This board is hands down one of the best inflatable standup paddle board models for 2019. The construction is very strong with reinforced rails and stringer and feels stiff. This inflatable has the perfect amount of rocker so it glides incredibly well for an inflatable. The board is also very stable with the square tail helping add to that stability as you cruise along. The board features some really nice add on's as well with a comfortable handle that is nice when carrying the board but it also features as a paddle holder when you want to be hands free. The graphics are beautiful and have a really nice color coordination that is attractive to both guys and gals. The board also comes with a full setup, a paddle, leash and pump and a nice portable carry bag. The paddle blade also has nice graphics adding a nice touch to the overall package. Read more HERE.
| Price: $999 | Build: Inflatable |
| Skill: Beginner | Use: Yoga |
| Weight: 24 lbs | Sizes: 10' |
About the board:At $999 this inflatable is simply one of the most beautiful mid-price point inflatables that you can buy. The graphics are gorgeous and have a very thoughtful coordination of color scheme all throughout the board. The construction is just remarkable. In fact, it’s quite surprising that at this price point you can find a carbon stringer with reinforced rails, comfortable handles on the nose and center of the board. The board is fairly stable. It’s not the most stable on the market but is fairly stable and pretty average in terms of stability and it would make for an incredible gift for your wife, girlfriend, daughter, etc. who is looking for a board in the yoga space and wanting to have fun on a board that is at an affordable price point that looks good. Read more HERE.
| Price: $1,999 | Build: Inflatable |
| Skill: Beginner | Use: Group |
| Weight: 76 lbs | Sizes: 15' |
About the board:If you’re on the market for a group SUP that gears towards surfing, check out the Crusader from Body Glove. The Crusader can fit up to 6 people (1,0000 lbs) and is clearly a very stable board due to its 66 in. width. The board is very difficult to carry alone due to its size but with a few people able to chip in carrying is easy. Retailed at $1,999 the Crusader is an excellent choice for a surf-specific group SUP. Read more HERE.
Body Glove, producer of swim, active and watersports gear for 66 years, names rygr, an integrated marketing agency for the active lifestyle, its public relations agency of record. Body Glove aims to expand its devout fanbase and looks to rygr to lead the brand’s public relations efforts in the United States.
The sun is starting to shine, ice is melting and spring is starting to peek it’s head around the corner. With temperatures rising and waterways defrosting into lakes and rivers again, it’s time to start getting geared up and ready to get back on the water and out of the winter hibernation. Here, we’ve put together a list of SUP gear, accessories, and of course boards for everyone from a beginner to the advanced SUP'er for the 2019 Spring paddle boarding season, so there's sure to be something in this guide for everyone!