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Top Tips to Improve Your Paddling From SUP World Champ Candice Appleby

Eight-time stand-up paddleboard (SUP) world champ Candice Appleby shares her top tips to improve your paddling.

Written by Rebecca Parsons September 19, 2025

Maneuverable SUP Styles Whitewater: NRS Clean 96 Review

The NRS Clean 96 inflatable standup paddleboard is short and wide with aggressive continuous rocker for playful paddling on rivers and lakes.

Written by Morgan Tilton September 12, 2025

Affordable, Fun, Fish-Ready SUP: Retrospec June Review

Explore more hard-to-reach fishing spots for less: Retrospec’s June inflatable SUP/kayak hybrid is lightweight, tough, and affordable, making it an excellent option for all your…

Written by Wesley Littlefield September 03, 2025

Straight Track, Speedy Glide: Red Paddle Co. Sport MSL 800 Inflatable Standup Paddleboard Review

Planted and stable, the Red Paddle Co. Sport MSL inflatable standup paddleboard follows a smooth, straight path through glassy or choppy lakes and rivers.

Written by Morgan Tilton September 02, 2025

The Best Standup Paddleboards of 2025

Inflatable standup paddleboards (SUPs) are fun watercraft for exploring lakes, rivers, and the ocean. Check out our favorite field-tested SUPs.

Written by Morgan Tilton August 12, 2025

Stable SUP for River Riders: Red Paddle Wild MSL Inflatable Standup Paddleboard Review

The Red Paddle Co 9′6″ Wild MSL inflatable standup paddle board is easy to carry, pivot, and ride through turbulent water.

Written by Morgan Tilton August 08, 2025

Forgiving, Tough, and Fun Downstream on Whitewater: Glide Lochsa 3.0 SUP Review

Cheap, lightweight, and agile, the Glide Lochsa Whitewater inflatable SUP from Salt Lake City–based Glide is a solid entry point for SUP paddlers who want…

Written by Andrew McLemore June 18, 2025

This $900 Paddleboard Is 60% Off: Insane Sale on a SUP for Spring

This is a once-in-a-lifetime steal on a fantastic lightweight SUP. We’re guessing the deal won’t be available for long.

Written by Mary Murphy March 14, 2024

19,000 Feet High on a SUP: How One Athlete Set a World Paddleboard Record

Mountaineer Andrew Hughes has raised the official bar for those wishing to paddleboard above the clouds.

Written by Mary Murphy February 20, 2024

SealLine Pro Dry Pack Review: The Armored Megamouth of Dry Bags

If you’re on the search for a multiday expedition dry bag, look no further than the SealLine Pro Dry Pack 120L. This pack swallows and…

Written by Sean Jansen February 02, 2024

100+ Days, 1,000 Miles on a SUP: The Gear I Used and Why

What on earth do you pack for a 1,000-mile paddle trip down a saltwater coast? And how on earth do you fit it all on…

Written by Sean Jansen January 17, 2024

The Best Time to Buy an ISLE SUP Is Right Now

If you’re in the market for a SUP, ISLE’s early Black Friday deal is too good to ignore.

Written by Mary Murphy November 22, 2023

Beginner-Friendly BOTE WULF Aero 10’4″ Is the Sweet Spot for SUPs

The BOTE WULF Aero 10’4″ inflatable paddleboard has the ideal mix of stability, balanced size, and maneuverability for a beginner SUPer.

Written by Seiji Ishii August 18, 2023

Decathlon Itiwit Adult Ultra SUP Review: Basic, Budget, Too Barebones?

For minimalist paddleboard outings, the Itiwit Ultra Compact SUP is a lightweight, versatile, and affordable option.

Written by Alex Tzelnic August 08, 2023

Paddle Like a Kayak, Stand Like a SUP: STAGE 2SIDE Double-Sided Paddle Review

Can one paddle really do it all? The double-sided, adjustable, multi-configuration STAGE 2SIDE SUP Paddle is one of the most versatile paddles on the market…

Written by Mary Murphy August 01, 2023

The E-Bike of Watersports, Electric SUPs: Awesome Innovation, or Just a Fad?

There are very few electric paddleboards (e-SUPs) on the market. The SUP community at large wonders if they’re a gimmick or a true innovation.

Written by Mary Murphy June 21, 2023

The PFD Women Actually Want to Wear: Astral Layla PFD Review

The Astral Layla PFD has been a longtime favorite among female paddlers for over 20 years for its women’s-specific fit. It’s ideal for active water…

Written by Mary Murphy May 26, 2023

Inflatable Hardboard, Say What? How the ISLE Pioneer Pro Stands Up to a Stability Test

Hardboards vs. inflatable paddleboards: is it really possible to get the best of both worlds, in one SUP? ISLE’s newest Pioneer Pro model hopes to…

Written by Mary Murphy May 02, 2023

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Pair of XTRATUF Après Fish Slides

This week, three lucky winners will win a pair of XTRATUF Après Fish Slides.

All Back, No Pack: First Look at Red Paddle’s ‘Transforming’ SUP Carrier

A new generation of “transforming” gear is here. And Red Paddle’s ATB Transformer Bag is part of the wave.

Written by Mary Murphy March 31, 2023

Want to Raft This Spring? Alpacka Packrafts Are ‘Ready to Ship’

When you order from Alpacka Packrafts, your raft will be delivered in just two days, thanks to its new ‘Ready to Ship’ program.

Written by Mary Murphy March 24, 2023

Iconic Paddling Race Returns to Hawaii’s ‘Channel of Bones’

Heavy waves and wild weather commonly wrack the 32-mile passage at the world-famous M2O. This July, athletes return for the first time in 3 years.

Written by Sam Anderson March 23, 2023

Why Alternatives to Petroleum-Based Neoprene Are Now Better Than Ever

A recent interview with Patagonia’s wetsuit developer got us thinking: are sustainable, non-neoprene wetsuits finally on par with the rest of the market?

Written by Drew Zieff March 21, 2023

Kokopelli Chasm Lite Review: Touring on the Most Packable SUP Ever

Rarely do I look at a piece of gear and doubt its efficacy due to its size. Never fear, once inflated, this packable SUP speaks…

Written by Mary Murphy March 10, 2023

NSP’s CocoFlax Review: These Surfboards & Paddleboards Made From Coconut Are the Real Deal

Using raw coconut husk fibers, flax fiber rails, and an eco-friendly bio-resin, NSP has created an eco-board with an unmatched strength-to-weight ratio.

Written by Rebecca Parsons March 08, 2023

Pau Hana Endurance Air SUP Review: A Capable Craft for Overnight Paddle Dreams

This built-for-touring SUP has a displacement hull and tons of tie-down points. We put it to the test paddling the entirety of Yellowstone Lake.

Written by Sean Jansen March 03, 2023

Paddlesports Industry Leaders, Brands Form First ‘Paddlesports Trade Coalition’

The water or ‘paddlesports’ industry is quickly growing — enough that brands joined together last month to form an industry-first Paddlesports Trade Coalition.

Written by Mary Murphy February 15, 2023