There are many reasons to make kayaking a part of an active lifestyle – the mental and physical benefits being some of them. That doesn’t mean that you should buy a kayak straight away. You can reap the same benefits if you decide to rent one out for the time … Read more
You can never be too safe when it comes to water activities; we can all agree on that. And while on-the-water safety generally implies wearing a PFD and following certain rules, there’s another element that may get overlooked – or ignored – when it comes to SUPs in particular: The … Read more
Very few things will put a smile on my face as fast as discovering a new body of water and being able to grab my SUP – and have some fun. That is one of the reasons why I love paddling sports as much as I do. But there’s a … Read more
Considering that this is such an important factor for anyone looking to buy a new kayak, I figured it’s about time I shed some light on the concept of the kayak weight limit and maximum capacity. Maybe you’d like to know more about what this number means and how it’s … Read more
There are many ways to enjoy paddle boarding this summer. You could get yourself an inflatable SUP, go on a calm, zen-line lake, and put your mind at ease. Or perhaps you’d prefer to go on a fishing trip with a broader, more stable SUP? No, I know; you want … Read more
Getting a new paddle board is a straightforward job, right? You simply go online, check what the reviews say – and get the most popular, best-rated one; end of story. Sure, it can be that simple in theory – but it probably helps to know a thing or two about … Read more
I’m sure you’ve heard that paddling sports are great forms of exercise – especially for those who love spending time outside. And yes, that applies to paddle boarding, too. How many calories does paddle boarding burn, though? Could you really get a good workout out of it? Well, the numbers … Read more
Stand-up paddleboarding started gaining a lot of attention from water sports enthusiasts around the world in the early 2000s – and that hype is yet to show any signs of slowing down, let alone dying out. If anything, SUPs are becoming more popular by the day. And for someone new … Read more
If you’re looking to get into kayaking, what’s the first thing you’ll need? Well, obviously, it’s the kayak. I could hear that “Well, duh!” all the way from here. The answer to that question was obvious enough. However, the answer to a question like “Where to buy a kayak?” might … Read more
Stand-up paddleboarding sounds like the ideal summertime activity, doesn’t it? But here’s what you might not realize: You can actually take your SUP to the water any day of the year – you’re not limited to the warm summer months. You do have to know what to wear paddle boarding … Read more
Do you know what I love the most about water sports – besides the cool relief of jumping into the water on a summer day, that is? The mind-blowing level of versatility they offer. Hear me out: You get to have fun – and lots of it – in, on, … Read more
I know that it doesn’t seem like there’s much to the anatomy of a stand-up paddle board. It’s just a surfboard-like thing with a fin (or a few) at the bottom that’s propelled by a paddle, right? Not so fast. While I must admit that some components are pretty much … Read more
