The Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarder SUPboarder

With so much board choice it can be hard to know where to start when buying a SUP. But definitely the first and biggest decision you need to make it whether to go inflatable or hard?

Late last year we published a video to help you make the decision yourselves, but then we realised we should post this as a pod cast as the audience is growing so quickly here!

Making the decision to go inflatable or hard is not as simple as just whether or not you can be bothered to pump it up! There's lots more to consider... such as how you're going to store and transport it, board weight, time to set up, how it feels and performs on the water, what type of paddling you plan to do, how tough you are on your kit, how much money you have to spend etc... We hope you find this video useful and it gets you thinking and making the right decision, about which is best for you... inflatable or hard?

If you want to watch this video version, its available at SUPboardermag.com or on our Youtube Channel.

Thanks for the team at Fatstick for sponsoring this video - great when brands are committed to helping consumers make the RIGHT buying decisions as its EXACTLY what we want too!

In this SUPboarder interview, Lindsey Tilton shares her insights into endurance SUP racing and reflects on the incredible 48 laps completed at the Last Paddler Standing event. As one of the most notable names in SUP at the moment, Lindsey is paving the way and pushing the boundaries for the future generation of women in our sport.

Lindsey is an incredible force for good when it comes to inspiring women in pushing their boundaries and harnessing self belief to accomplish anything. Lindsey talks about her entry into the sport of SUP and how after just a few flat water paddles, she signed up to complete the Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis which is an 80 mile open ocean crossing from the Bahamas to Florida. We uncover her motivation for completing 48 laps of the Last Paddler Standing event in 2023 and how she pushed through the mental and physical barriers during the event. 

If you are seeking motivation or just want to hear some positive words today, then make sure to listen to the whole interview as Lindsey shares some incredible words that will make you get up and seize the day. 

Lindsey runs Aloha Atheletics which is a company built to get you ready for endurance racing. Make sure to check out what Lindsey is up to via the links below and contact her directly or drop a comment below if anything resonated with you during the chat.

Lindsey is putting herself out there to inspire and push the boundaries of our sport for the next generation of women. Let’s support her and her crew.

https://supboardermag.com/2024/03/22/lindsey-tilton-interview-pushing-the-boundaries-for-women-in-sup/

https://aloha-athletics.com

Downwind SUP Foiling mania is sweeping the world...this exciting discipline has captured the imagination of many including our co-founder, Will. In part 3 will gets a new board, has a few more runs and gets the SMACKDOWN reminding himself of how challenging ( yet rewarding ) this journey can be. We reflect on comments from the community after parts 1 and 2, share lessons learnt and pass on some hints and tips!

A lot of you have said theres very little real world information about how to get into it so we decided to capture our our journey and share it with you.

You can find the next episode 'Part 4' (exclusive to SUPboarder PRO) here:
https://wp.me/p38Bcs-nhW
In this part Will takes you on a winging session and talks you through how he develops foundation foil riding skills that will help him on his next downwind run.

SUPboarder PRO is the subscription side of SUPboarder - giving you access to LOADS more content, Ask the Experts as well as pledging your support to the magazine and helping it continue to make real world, quality content. Thanks for your support, we couldn't do it without you!!
https://www.supboardermag.com/pro

In this episode, top international racer and NSP rider, Blue Ewer shares valuable insights about drafting in SUP racing and answers some very topical questions;
• What is drafting?
• Is drafting allowed?
• How can you draft?
• When is the best time to draft during a race?

Drafting is the act of following someone very closely behind to get into their slipstream. it reduces your effort, conserves energy and is a very tactical part of SUP racing. These tips are best used for long distance races when the water is calm.

More information and the video version of this episode:

https://supboardermag.com/2023/05/06/how-to-draft-sup-racing-with-blue-ewer

Learn about endurance SUP racing through this interview with Mark Salter. This chat was truly inspiring and Mark shares his stories and knowledge on becoming one of the World's best long distance paddlers. 

Mark Salter is a competitive endurance SUP racer from the UK who holds a Guinness World Record for the fastest crossing of Loch Ness. He is a multiple endurance race champion, record setter and SUP 11 Cities non-stop and 5 day finisher.

In this interview, we caught up with Mark to chat about his achievements but also his journey on becoming one of the world’s top endurance SUP racers. He shares his insights on the mental strength required for such paddles, the gear he uses and the stories behind some of his favourite events.

This Pod is also available as a video, find it here:

https://supboardermag.com/2024/01/26/mark-salter-interview-endurance-sup-racing/

This info may be obvious to some. But we know there are many of you paddlers out there who haven’t even given this a thought! You just load your big dry bag under the front bungee for the duration of your paddle, stand by the boards handle and off you go! But you really should give it some thought, because it can make your paddling all the more enjoyable, and easier too.

The extra length and width commonly found with a touring board, provides plenty of deck space for carrying extra luggage, whether it be extra bags or your dog/child who wants to come along for the adventure too.

Well designed touring boards will have plenty of bungee tie downs, to not only allow you to safely and securely carry those extra bags, but also to give you the option of repositioning that extra weight when paddling in different conditions.

It’s important to consider where both your body and cargo weight positions are on the board when paddling in different conditions, to get the most efficiency out of your board and your paddling. This might mean moving your body position on the board, your bag positions or both.