The prototype – VE glass fibre SUP paddle review
VE Paddles approached us this winter for feedback on their new range of stand up paddles they are currently developing. Our initial review of their wave orientated fibreglass [...]
SUP paddle reviews
Paddles are your engine and a necessary part of your stand up kit. Without a paddle stand up paddle boarding just wouldn’t be the same. Our paddle reviews groups together a bunch of top notch blades and puts them through their paces. If you want paddle knowledge then here’s where you’ll find it.
Travelling companion – McConks adjustable three piece carbon paddle review
It’s intriguing to test kit from fledgling SUP brands and see how it stands up (pun intended). McConks SUP are currently finalising their product range but were looking for [...]
Rippin’ fun – Werner Rip Stick 89 adjustable paddle review
Werner’s latest paddle addition is the aptly named Rip Stick 89. A specifically designed surf blade manufactured to excel in waves. As soon as we saw the specs from Werner [...]
Bang for buck – Neptune adjustable carbon/bamboo paddle review
Neptune’s carbon/bamboo adjustable paddle is simplistic in design yet functional to boot. Easy on the eyes, with an efficient adjust to height system (a nice touch), it’s [...]
British beef – Ainsworth carbon/AFT and full carbon adjustable paddle comparison test
Ainsworth Paddles are a very British brand with a long heritage in paddle sports. They moved across to SUP a few years ago and we’ve had the opportunity to test a number of [...]
Sticky SUP sticks – SickStick paddles
www.sickstick.co.uk We reviewed SickStick’s Joystick offering last year (www.standuppaddlemag.co.uk/sickstickreview.html) and liked how it felt back then. Since 2014 Andy [...]
A shot in the dark – Torch Paddles
www.torchpaddles.com Paddling at night isn’t a new thing and there have been a number of products emerging to make SUP in the dark easier – one of which is Torch [...]
Werner Carve S paddle review
www.wernerpaddles.com Review by Anne Egan I eagerly awaited this paddle as it had been sized especially for my height (5’1”) and it was only the second female specific [...]
Tailored to you – Ke Nalu xTuf 84 and Konihi 84 paddles
www.kenalu.co.uk There’s nothing quite like the feeling of owning your own bespoke toy to get those juices flowing. Whether it be board, paddle or other bit of SUP kit, if [...]
Stickin’ it in – Fatstick adjustable oak wood carbon paddle
www.supdirect.co.uk We used a Fatstick adjustable carbon/bamboo last year and thought it was pretty good for a mid-price paddle. The brand’s new range of adjustable carbon [...]