SUP MATERIALS

Stand up paddle is a sport and has several disciplines. It can be SUP touring/hiking, SUP racing or SUP surfing . Each practice has its own equipment! You can find many different boards in terms of shape, construction, volume, etc.

• In supersurfing, the boards look like regular surfboards, but they are bigger and therefore thicker to support your weight when you stop. They are also short and wide to facilitate maneuvering in the waves.
• In sup race, we will look for a narrow and long rigid board ideal for the race which will allow to slide better and to go faster. We prefer a carbon construction for lightness.
• In sup touring, you have the choice of inflatable or rigid paddle. The former is known for its practicality, stability and safety. The second, necessarily requires space but brings better sensations of glide.

For the rest of the equipment, there is the paddle which can be adjustable or fixed, with a wide or thin blade, in carbon or aluminum. It’s up to you, you have to test to find your comfort. The right paddle will allow you to paddle efficiently to gain speed without getting tired.

Then, the leash is also important and there are all kinds. In sup surfing and sup touring, we will prefer the classic leash that we will attach to the ankle or under the knee. In sup-race, you should choose a spiral leash to avoid that it drags in the water during the race.