The Paddle and Foil Show by 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.

Donna-Lou Nixon and Rachel Martin recently completed a 250km circumnavigation by SUP of the Lofoten Islands in Norway. We sat down with these amazing women and asked questions about their epic adventure. Watch the interview and the amazing Vlog of the trip here: https://supboardermag.com/2023/10/27/interview-with-donna-lou-nixon-rachel-martin-250km-norway-sup-expedition

Downwind SUP Foiling mania is sweeping the world...this exciting discipline has captured the imagination of many including our co-founder, Will. In this series Reuben will be talking to Will regularly to understand his progress, what he's learning and sharing tips on how to progress in your own journey. In part 2 - Will continues on his mini UK tour and shares his first real open water downwinder. Will then paddles a load of different boards and talks about the long and thin vs. short and wide decision. Want more, sign into SUPboarder PRO were these videos will be released earlier AND include more juicy information as well.

In our regular team catch up we share what is going on in the paddle and foil industry, new releases, events and news as well as share with you some of the best SUPboarder Ask the Expert questions we have received so we can all learn together. In this episode, we discuss whether SUP is dead... yes really.... join us to hear our thoughts.

Downwind SUP Foiling mania is sweeping the world...this exciting discipline has captured the imagination of many including our co-founder, Will. In this series Reuben will be talking to Will regularly to understand his progress, what he's learning and sharing tips on how to progress in your own journey. In part 1 – Will shares the first 6 weeks of his journey. Learning to flat water paddle up, attempting some open water downwinders, succeeding on an estuary downwinder as well as starting his mini UK tour going to hang out with people in foiling communities who are also on their own downwind journey. Want more, part 2 coming soon. Or sign into SUPboarder PRO were these videos will be released earlier AND include more juicy information as well.

Welcome to The Paddle & Foil Show! This is where we discuss all things stand up paddle, wings and foil alongside industry news, market insights, discussions, trends and the occasional rant. This is going to be fun. The Paddle & Foil Show is an evolution of our Ask The Experts videos on SUPboarder Pro where we answer some of the top questions and trends people in our subscriber base are asking us. Now, we are bringing it to everyone! It’s an insightful video and we hope you enjoy learning about us, the industry and pick up some handy tips along the way. This is episode three. Some of the topics we cover in this episode include; • Industry News – Stock levels & discounts – Innovation in SUP & foil – Isle Paddle Boards – Aqua Marina new UK distributor – Oscar Propulsion – SUP Haul – Quobba Fins • SUPboarder News – What the team have been up to – Learn about our content – SUPboarder HQ news • Answers to trends and questions; – Keeping your feet warm when paddling ? – What’s the point of flat water SUP foiling – Advice on buying the right gear – Does the construction of hard boards feel different in the water – Brands using OEM’s

SUP Touring is an amazing way to explore and and adventure on your SUP, back in 2019 we published a 4 part series on how to get into SUP touring. In the final Part 4, Will is going to be talking you through the how to pack all the gear you might need. He has loads of hints and tips from his experience paddling on some epic expeditions which he shares in this episode. If you like what we do here, you can support us continuing to do what we do by buying a SUPboarder PRO subscription: https://supboardermag.com/pro/ Keep safe on the water with SUP SAFE

Welcome to The Paddle & Foil Show! This is where we discuss all things stand up paddle, wings and foil alongside industry news, market insights, discussions, trends and the occasional rant. In Episode 2, we reflect on whats been going on in the industry since February when we released episode 1. We also share whats been going on at SUPboarder HQ including what content we have been producing, what the team have been up to, as well as sharing some of the top questions we have received from PRO subscribers via Ask the Experts. Its an insightful listen so grab a break and get stuck in! Some of the topics we cover in this episode include; • Industry News – New technology and manufacturing techniques in Europe – Starboard releases new surf iSUP – Blue Ewer big international results • SUPboarder News – What the team have been up to – Learn about our content – SUPboarder HQ news • Answers to trends and questions; – What size longboard SUP to buy? 9ft or 10ft? – Do flat water SUPs also work in choppy conditions? – Getting kids into SUP surfing – Best iSUP shape for choppy water • Predicting The Future – Innovation of boards – Warranty issues and cutting up warranty boards You can also watch this in full video format via our YouTube channel!

In this POD we continue the 'Getting into SUP touring & exploring' series guiding you through every step to becoming a confident and safe SUP tourer and explorer. In part 3 Will talks you through the kit you should consider taking on your SUP adventure. Everything from safety kit, spares, on and off the water clothing, camp kit, cooking equipment and how best to pack it all so it stays dry and easily within reach. Whether you’re planning a longer 1 day exploratory paddle or multiple days paddling to help ensure both your safety and comfort, it’s just as important to consider what you take with you on your board as much as the board itself. We hope you find it useful and it helps prepare you for that next adventure. Watch this POD in video format at SUPboardermag.com https://supboardermag.com/2019/10/17/getting-into-sup-touring-exploring-what-kit-to-take/

SUP Touring is an amazing way to explore and and adventure on your SUP, back in 2019 we published a 4 part series on how to get into SUP touring. In Part 2, In part two Will is going to be talking you through the things you need to consider when you’re planning your SUP touring route. Cant wait for all the series to be released PODCAST format? Well you can watch the full series of his series on SUPboarder NOW via the link below: https://supboardermag.com/2019/06/27/getting-into-sup-touring-exploring-1-what-is-it-how-to-video/ If you like what we do here, you can support us continuing to do what we do by buying a SUPboarder PRO subscription: https://supboardermag.com/pro/ Keep safe on the water with SUP SAFE

SUP Touring is an amazing way to explore and and adventure on your SUP, back in 2019 we published a 4 part series on how to get into SUP touring. In Part one, we help you understand what SUP touring is and answer the main FAQs to help you understand if its for you and how to get started. We will be releasing parts 2, 3 and 4 soon, so start tuned! Cant wait? Well you can watch the full series of his series on SUPboarder NOW via the link below: https://supboardermag.com/2019/06/27/getting-into-sup-touring-exploring-1-what-is-it-how-to-video/ If you like what we do here, you can support us continuing to do what we do by buying a SUPboarder PRO subscription: https://supboardermag.com/pro/

In 2020, Josua Wechsler stand up paddled from Switzerland to the Netherlands, a journey that took 27 days and covered more than 950km. Beau sat down with Josua to speak about his adventure, the motivations behind it and to gain some insight into SUP touring. This interview was published on SUPboarder several months ago, but we wanted to make sure Josua's inspirational journey reached as many people as possible, so we are adding it to the podcast too! "Years ago I had the dream to paddle on a SUP from Switzerland to the Netherlands. Always when I was close to realize this idea, something came in between. Corona changed many plans, so it was time to pick up this old dream. In April 2020 I started building a wooden SUP in my workspace in the Netherlands. In the beginning of August 2020 my journey from Switzerland to the Netherlands could finally start." JOSUA WECHSLER Josua filed his trip which can be viewed here: https://supboardermag.com/2023/01/04/sup-expedition-950-km-from-switzerland-to-the-netherlands-josua-wechsler/ Watch the interview in video form here: https://supboardermag.com/2023/01/06/interview-with-josua-wechsler-950km-sup-expedition-from-switzerland-to-the-netherlands/ "It’s nice to see where a rain drop falls in Switzerland and I wanted to follow the water. It was really about enjoying the way, enjoying the moment." JOSUA WECHSLER

When designing any product, a designer is challenged with design trade offs... a feature that gives good performance in one area often compromises the performance in another area. As wing designs evolve, we are starting to understand and learn more about what works best for different disciplines and different winging abilities. The most important thing, is you buy the right wing for you, allowing you to progress quickly, with the smallest compromise possible. Reuben and Will sit down and chat about all aspects of wing designs and their trade offs. Will has really been absorbing wing information over the last few years, from our own wing reviews and head-to-head testing. And also by listening to wing designers themselves talking about their design processes and reasons they have been putting certain design features on their wings. By the end of this pod we hope you understand the six design trade offs you're going to have to consider to find your perfect wing. Don't forget you can watch this POD on our YouTube channel and benefit from lots of lovely images of Wings! https://youtu.be/83lSmn2hJBA

The team from SUPboarder Magazine kick of their podcasting careers with episode 1 of The Paddle and Foil Show! This new podcast is going to cover all sorts of subjects in stand up paddle boarding (SUP) , Wing Foil and SUP foiling - from monthly shows like this one, to inspiring interviews with influential paddlers all over the world. Join us and get stoked on the amazing sports we love to do! We will be sharing as much of our SUPboarder content in podcast form as we can, so you can our content in more places, even when you are paddling! Episode 1 is the first of our regular monthly episodes where the team at SUPboarder sit down and talk about the most recent news and trends as well as sharing some of the best questions we have had from SUPboarder readers, viewers and listeners which we feel can help our wider community as well. You can also watch this podcast on the SUPboarder YouTube channel or SUPboardermag.com. Let us know what you think, but be kind...we are new to this podcasting thing ;)