What is a hybrid kayak paddle? Featuring a 2-piece central shaft, 2x paddle blades and 1x T-Handle, this clever paddle is adjustable for both SUP and kayak use. Stand up paddleboarding requires more balance and core strength, as you’re standing on a board and using a paddle to move yourself forward. This can be challenging […]
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What is a SUP kayak hybrid? The SUP+ is a paddleboard-kayak hybrid that blends the large open deck and stability of a SUP with the paddling performance of a kayak. Featuring a catamaran-style hull with multiple kiss-offs, the SUP+ provides an incredibly stable platform for standing, paddling, and fishing. To find the right stand up
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Are inflatable paddle boards worth the money? Quick Answer: For all-around leisure paddling, inflatable SUPs are much better overall, due to advantages in durability, portability, weight, versatility, and injury prevention. But if you are buying a board mainly for SUP surfing or racing, certain technical attributes of hardboards make them worthy of consideration. As we’ve
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What is a downwind foil board? Downwind boards are longer, narrower boards that look like a race paddleboard. They’re pointed and efficient in the water. They’re made to build speed on the water with less drag, so they’re great in lighter winds when used for winging. They usually measure at least 6’6, and can even
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Are inflatable foil boards any good? Advantages of inflatable wing foil boards the main advantages of inflatable wingboards is that they are easy to take with you in your car or on a trip and that you can also easily store the package. In addition, inflatable boards have a relatively high buoyancy compared to the
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What size foil for SUP foiling? The foil will give the board more stability from under the water. Beginners to foiling will want a low speed lift hydrofoil , whereas as you progress you want a faster hydrofoil such as riding downwind with ocean swells. On average look for a hydrofoil with a front wing
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How difficult is SUP foiling? How difficult is SUP foiling? As a discipline in its own right, foiling on a SUP requires the same amount of perseverance and dedication as anything else. Arguably wing foiling is easier. But SUP foiling in waves is pretty simple to transfer across to if you already have SUP surfing
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Why is wing foil so expensive? High-End Materials and Durability The cost of foil boards is heavily pushed upwards by the complex nature of its design and the use of premium materials. It is generally agreed that wing foiling is easier to learn than kitesurfing. The wing foil wing is easier to handle on the
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What size wing foil board for beginners? To help you find the right board, here’s a beginner-size chart based on rider weight: 50-60 kg (110-132 lbs): 100-120 liters. A general rule of thumb is to aim for a board around 30 – 40 litres of volume above the rider’s weight. For example, an 80kg rider
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Why is wing foiling so expensive? However, as a relatively new and growing sport, and with a lot of equipment needed, wing foiling is generally more expensive than other water sports like surfing or stand-up paddleboarding. One of the biggest expenses in wing foiling is the cost of equipment. Most instructors recommend starting with a
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