Boardworks is giving away free boards at their booth during the Surf Expo in Orlando, Florida, on Thursday and Friday at 5pm.

The stand up paddle board industry had one big victory by having a stand up paddle board included in this Year's Men's Journal Best Gear of the Year List. And Boardworks, the company whose board was selected, has all the more to celebrate. See the whole list and which board was selected for that premium spot.

After joining up back in July of this year, Boardworks and Badfish have been working hard to advance the technology of whitewater SUP. Now, they have announced the new inflatable MCIT stand up paddleboard to be offered in 2012.

Boardworks has succeeded in fusing 'easy' and 'fun' into one, all-around stand up paddleboard, the Joyride. Offering three sizes to fit almost any rider, this board takes first place in a category all by itself.

FCS introduces their new stand up paddleboard fin, the Slater Trout "All Rounder". Developed in conjunction with SUP wunderkind Slater Trout, this versatile fin will take your paddling to the next level.

Suit up in your best three-piece neoprene and tie that leash into a Double Windsor, it's time to step into The Boardroom. This week, Mike Harvey from Badfish SUP runs us through the Mountain Valley Paddleboard (MVP).

The 12’6” SG2 Crossfit stand up paddle (sup) board is made for high performance training in flatwater or ocean, but is also a competitive stock class raceboard with race proven results in the 2011 Battle of the Paddle in Honolulu Hawaii.

FCS introduces a day-use bag, specifically designed for stand up paddleboards. A center handle on the middle of the bag solves much of the difficulty in carrying and handling your stand up paddleboard, whether it be a surfing, cross-over, or other types of sup boards.

The 10'10" Rusty Stand Up Paddle Board still retains nearly all features of its smaller cousins but provides more stability and flotation. So, like its shorter counterpart, this board is an excellent crossover board for surfing and paddling, featuring an extremely strong construction.

The hybrid cord/coil leash strikes an excellent balance between reducing drag and tangle. The coil part of the leash helps to keep the leash on top of the stand up paddle surfboard to reduce drag while also functioning as a shock absorber.

The All-Around Wide stand up paddle board by PSH is a great fit for someone looking for a bit more stability but who also wants to take it to the surf and have some fun. The added stability makes touring more comfortable and the strong construction can take its fair amount of beating.

The Hybrid Carbon/Fiberglass SUP Paddle offers an impressively attractive balance among performance, durability, and price point. The lightweight properties of carbon mixed with the durability and affordability features of firberglass makes this paddle an excellent choice for those looking for affordable performance and durability in a SUP paddle.