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Can I use my race/touring SUP for downwind paddling?

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Downwind SUP season is officially upon us here in the UK. Obviously there are those aficionados who’ve always been (and will continue to be) into this side of stand up, but [...]

Hurley Classic goes SUPX!

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Berkshire’s Hurley Weir has been the white water domain of kayakers for a number of years. Each November boaters gather to do battle and put on a show for spectators [...]

SUP: Can I become a professional stand up paddle boarder in the UK?

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As paddler abilities from across all stand up spectrum’s increase it’s only a matter of time before those with talent, drive, commitment and natural ability starting [...]

Its Downwind Season!!!

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Some good downwind SUP tips here from Cave Active. Downwind SUP can be super fun and with the summer a distant memory in the UK it’s now prime time for awesome UK [...]

Pagham life – SUP and sea with Lee Rolfe (LAR Watersports)

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Lee Rolfe is the super friendly and approachable proprietor of West Sussex’s LAR Watersports based in Pagham. Although initially sceptical of stand up Lee soon discovered [...]

Give winter the boot – Hey Dude Shoes UK Vigo work boot review

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Hey Dude Shoes have been warmly welcomed by the UK’s SUP fraternity – the company’s Farty shoe becoming an instant hit. With a raft of quality, comfortable footwear [...]

Peas in a pod – Fanatic Stubby 8.6ft LTD & Stylemaster 10ft Wood comparison review

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The Stylemaster 10ft and Stubby 8.6ft are new for Fanatic’s 2016 range. Both are billed as ‘real world wave riders’ – tools that maximise paddler time on the water in [...]

Should I switch to a touring/race SUP for all round paddling?

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Having been bitten by the SUP bug the next step was purchasing your own stand up gear. You’ve been enjoying sloshing around your local with no bother ever since. That day [...]

Red Paddle Co go lighter, stiffer, better with MSL Fusion technology

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Red Paddle Co are introducing an entirely new approach to the traditional inflatable construction for 2016. It radically changes the experience you have with a Red Paddle Co [...]