The first time I tried stand-up paddling (SUPing), I had no idea what I was doing. My friend handed me a paddle, showed me how to hold it, and took off. Thanks to my athleticism and comfort in the ...

Question: How do you make a stand up paddle board go straight if you only paddle on one side? Of course, I'm not an expert paddler so my usual propulsion method means I paddle on one side then switch ...

A good SUP stroke takes more than just arms. How to exercise and activate the core, shoulders and back muscles to get the most out of your stroke. Bulky biceps and horseshoe triceps are awesome, sure, ...

The right SUP paddle can make or break your paddle boarding experience. Picture yourself gliding across the water, one smooth paddle stroke after another, sunshine over your shoulder. The blade grabs ...

Paddle boarding, or stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) as it is also known, might not be an activity that everyone instantly recognizes as a mainstream sport, but that's changing. As a result of the ...

The perfect SUP board rests solely with the rider, Naish designer MichiSchweiger tells SI.com from Hawaii, exactly why you see an array of SUP board desings on the marketplace. For finding that ...

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