Freedom guaranteed – McConks Freedom 10’6 x 32”
Perceptions can be a funny thing. For instance: you may consider Cotswolds based McConks to be just another run of the mill inflatable stand up paddle board brand. Yet [...]
Hard SUP board reviews
Here you’ll find in depth reports of a selection of hard shell stand up paddle boards to whet the appetite of SUPers from across the whole spectrum. From distance to race and surf to recreation check out our past write ups where there’s something for everyone.
Old friend – Freshwater Bay Paddleboard Co Classic 9’11 X 31.5″ X 163L
It’s no secret my fondness towards the original FWBPC Classic 9’11. From the moment I stepped aboard that orange and white stripped, retro-influenced longboard style surf [...]
Tooled up! – Loco Guppy 8’6 x 31” x 130L 2020 hard SUP review.
Review & pics: Tez Plavenieks. Observing NE based brand Loco evolve over the years has been interesting. Having started out as a hardcore surf SUP brand Loco has now [...]
Bang it! – Gong Zuma Wood 6’9 x 31” x 140L SUP foil/wingfoil board test.
One of the biggest criticisms of SUP foil/wing foil boards is their inaccessibility. Whilst those who can would describe sleds with less than 120L volume and 30” width [...]
Got wood? – Redwoodpaddle Spoon 10’ x 28” x 115L 2020 (Pawlonia) longboard surf SUP test.
There’s something about woodies… And we don’t see too many pure wood SUPs, minus deckpad, within the world of stand up paddle boarding too often. So hats off to [...]
Hot stepper – Loco Logger 10’6 x 31” longboard surf SUP test.
Pics: Nick Kingston For a few years SUP brands have been keen on delivering a true longboard experience to stand up paddlers. It’s a tricky prospect as SUPs by their [...]
Hover joy – JP Australia Foil Slate 7’8 IPR 2020 SUP foil board test.
Pics: SUPM, James Jagger This isn’t the first time we’ve tested a mutli-discipline sled, in fact our foiling journey started proper atop one. If you stand up paddle as [...]
Top drawer – SIC Maui RS (Rocket Ship) 14’ x 26” x 315L 2020 SUP test.
Every now and again we come across SUPs in our test section that are truly all encapsulating. Getting hold of something from renowned brand SIC has been a long time coming. [...]
Racer elite – Hypr Hawaii 14’ x 24.5” race SUP test.
SUPM tests Hypr Hawaii's 2020 14' Race SUP. [...]
Flight attendance – Aqua Inc Hydrofobe 8’2 x 28” x 108L Ammolite surf SUP foil board test.
We’ve spent a lot of quality time aboard Aqua Inc’s Ammolite constructed Hydrofobe 8’2. As a convertible sled, which you can SUP surf in fin mode or SUP foil, it’s a [...]