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Three way sweep – Fanatic Pro Carbon 100, Carbon 80, Bamboo 50 adjustable SUP paddle comparison

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No two (or should that be three) SUP paddles are ever the same. And neither are rider, paddling style, SUP location, weather conditions or a SUPer’s mood on the day. Add to [...]

Travelling companion – McConks adjustable three piece carbon paddle review

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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 [...]

British beef – Ainsworth carbon/AFT and full carbon adjustable paddle comparison test

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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 [...]

Should I buy a carbon SUP paddle?

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Picture the scene: you walk into your local stand up paddle board emporium, armed with a fist of readies. You’re willing to throw this green at some spangly new SUP kit. [...]

Stickin’ it in – Fatstick adjustable oak wood carbon paddle

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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 [...]