The marketing literature for paddle boards might show beautiful calm water and brilliantly blue skies, but that’s not always the reality of SUP boarding. The thing is SUP boarding is a water sport which means that you’re always at risk of getting wet. Therefore, it doesn’t particularly matter if it […]

If you’re into your water sports, then you know how important it is to keep your gear and equipment clean and free from dirt, salt, and sand. That being said, if you’re just beginning to paddle board then you might be unaware of the best methods to regularly clean and […]

Paddleboarding is an increasingly popular water sport that requires an individual to use their arms to propel themselves forward through the water while they either lie, kneel or stand on the paddleboard.  Stand up paddleboarding (neatly termed SUP) is a sport that has existed for thousands of years, but only […]

iRocker is a globally recognized SUP board brand. They have 3 distinct ranges with a number of boards in each range. When it comes to choosing an iRocker board the amount of choice can be a bit overwhelming. We’re going to break it down to make things easier for you […]

If you can’t swim, you can still paddle board! Of course, knowing how to swim is a useful skill that would benefit paddle boarding in deep water, but as long as you wear a life jacket and take the sport seriously, you don’t necessarily need to know how to swim. Paddle […]

Inflatable stand-up paddle boards are excellent because they are lightweight and easy to transport. When deflated they can fold down to half or a quarter of their full size. This means that they can easily be transported in the car. When you arrive at your destination, you’ll need to inflate […]

Over inflating a stand-up paddle board is a very real threat. There is no stop or alarm within the board, or the valve to prevent you from over inflating. Over inflation is mainly an issue when you use electric pumps that are not designed to be used with SUP. These […]

One of the best things about inflatable SUP boards is that they can be deflated and folded up to save on storage space. If, however, storage isn’t an issue for you then you might begin to question whether it’s worth the effort of deflating your board at all. The truth […]

Paddle boarding is a great activity for the whole family to get involved in. However, when all the fun and games are over, you want to make sure that you’re looking after your inflatable paddle board. So, where should inflatable paddle boards be stored? In this article, I cover different […]

SUP boards typically run between 10 and 11 feet long. They are long boards, but can they be used as longboards? Well, first things first, we need to understand what longboards are. Longboards in the surfing and water sports world are boards that come in at 8 – 12 feet […]