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SUP Mag UK
SUP Mag UK wants to give you, the reader/paddler, a platform for getting your voice heard. Throughout the land, plenty of stand up paddling exploits are going down and we’d love to hear about them. It doesn’t matter if it’s a super banging SUP surf session, a race report from a grass roots comp or a leisurely family jaunt around your local lake, get in touch, and let us know.
If you have any suggestions for regular features and content then also feel free to give us a shout – we don’t bite and are always happy to hear feedback and listen to suggestions.
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Flying the flag (for SUP) – Flag Beach, Fuerteventura, paddling stand up style
Words: Tez Plavenieks Pics: Tez Plavenieks, Fi Plavenieks, Flag Beach Watersports For decades Fuertventura has been a winter haven for surfers, windsurfers and more recently [...]
Do it all performer – McConks 10.6ft x 32” x 4.75’ Go Anywhere inflatable SUP review
We tested the McConks 10.8ft right at the start of the brand’s journey a few years ago. Here we see what’s what with the 10.6ft version. SUPM’s test team member Rich [...]
Beast mode – Hypr Nalu Hawaii Amakua 9.9ft x 27.5” x 160L performance longboard SUP review
Shaped by the legendary Ian Foo from Kona, Hawaii, Hypr Nalu boards are new to UK shores. Judging by comments we received during testing they’re extremely eye catching and [...]
Purple penetrator – Loco Motion Air 12.6ft x 27” inflatable SUP review
Loco’s first stab at inflatable stand up paddle boards took us by surprise to start with. With the NE brand’s self-styled paddle surfing image refusing to give way to the [...]
Life of a SUPM stand up paddle board equipment tester #2 – Richard Heathcote Q&A
Words and pics: Richard Heathcote As with Stephane Lefevre SUPM’s test team Richard Heathcote has been an integral part of getting the mag’s equipment write ups [...]
N1SCO European Championships, Swanage, Dorset report
Main pic: Mark Ellis June 10/11 saw 100 Naish One paddlers from eight countries, including one die hard competitor from Japan, race at the N1SCO European Championships, [...]
Fanatically driven – behind the brand with Fanatic’s Craig Gertenbach and Sebastian Wenzel
Interview: SUPM Pics: Fanatic/Fish Bowl Diaries Fanatic have been part of the watersports scenery for a long time. They were early adopters of stand up paddle boarding back [...]
Life of a SUPM stand up paddle board equipment tester #1 – Stephane Lefevre Q&A
Words and pics: Stephane Lefevre It’s been just over a year since SUPM put out the shout for SUP kit testers to come onboard. Stephane Lefevre, French transplant and all [...]
Quiver partners – Redwood Paddle Phenix 9ft x 31,5” x 144L & Source LTD 8.5ft x 31” x 116L comparison review
As more paddlers become involved in stand up paddle surfing and develop their skills one board no longer fits the bill. Should you want to maximise your time in wave [...]