Step it up – SBS Widow Maker 9’1” x 32” x 148L surf SUP review
We tested the SBS Widow Maker 8’3” back in 2015 (check it out on SUPM’s website). As the brand continues to evolve and add more sizes/shapes to its range we got hold of [...]
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.
Starboard Hyper Nut 7’8″ 2018 cold surf testing – snow, what snow?
Forecasts may be suggesting this week will be the coldest on record for a while but when there’s a wave you just have to go. With sunshine and fun waist high surf [...]
Tip to tail – RRD LongSUP 9’8” x 30” x 143L 2018 SUP review
RRD enter the longboard SUP surfing arena proper with their 2018 LongSUP nose rider, which we couldn’t wait to get wet. As fans of this style of board, due to it giving a [...]
Big ripper – Fanatic Stubby LTD 8’10” x 30.5” x 135L 2018 review
Parallel rail boards have been a thing for a number of years now. Fanatic have really taken the concept and run with it – right across their whole range (SUP and windsurf). [...]
Drawing lines – Starboard Wide Point 9’5” x 32” x 153L Starlite 2018 SUP review
We’ve tested a number of different sized Starboard Wide Points over the last few issues and in all instances it’s been interesting to discover just how versatile these [...]
Something fishy… – Fatstick Fish 9.6ft x 33” x 150L review
Having tested Fatstick’s 8.6ft version of the Fish some time ago we were looking forward to checking out its bigger sibling. With an elongated profile, to accommodate the [...]
Bunt about fun – Mellowwave 10ft x 31” x 150L SUP review
Mellowwave’s Mark Iles is a familiar face within the south coast surfing scene. An avid longboarder (as well as dabbling with new school surfboard shapes) he’s also [...]
Plank walker – JP Longboard AST 10.6ft x 30” x 160L 2017 review
It’s no secret we (SUPM) are fans of longboard style stand up paddle surfing (you only need read the feature from last issue to see this). One thing we will say, however, [...]
Indestructible sweeping – Fatstick Enduro 10.6ft x 32” x 195L SUP review
Fatstick’s Enduro 10.6ft is a recent addition to the Bournemouth based brand’s line up. Featuring indestructible construction (we did test this as much as possible!) the [...]
Bamboo you! – Jobe Vizela 9.4ft x 33” x 150L review
We’ve tested a number of Jobe SUPs in the past but this was the first time we’ve laid hands on a hard shell product from the multi-discipline watersports brand. Looking [...]
