A SUP buyer's guide: What you should know before making the investment

 

 As the SUP scene continues to see exponential growth, more and more paddlers are entering the buyer’s market for their first, second or even third board. Unsurprisingly, the number of SUP manufactures and retail stores cashing in on the sport’s growth is also skyrocketing. While choice is generally a positive aspect when making a purchase, not all boards are created equal. Some manufacturers have been in the shaping business for decades and have a portfolio of products on offer such as windsurf boards, prone paddleboards and surfboards in addition to SUPs. Others may be relative newcomers to ...more