25 Aug 2013
Posted by mattwright
Most paddle racers determine their paddle length in one of three ways: Method 1: They go to the paddle shop. The salesperson says extend your arm above your head. A paddle length is chosen so there...
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16 Aug 2013
Posted by mattwright
In our SUP and prone paddle training programs, we strongly recommend training by heart rate. With the demise of flat heart rate straps (most vendors seem to be moving to the “puck” type straps) heart...
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29 Jul 2013
Posted by mattwright
Mention a hollow carbon race board to a group of paddlers and someone will question their safety. Inevitably someone will say "yeah but they are hollow. What if you are out paddling and they sink?" So,...
Read more →The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. Right? The problem when applying this principle to a paddle race or paddle workout is that in some cases you cannot see where you are going...
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26 Jun 2013
Posted by mattwright
Answer: It is interesting to see that your friend has a small blade. That certainly seems to be the trend these days. Many stand up paddle racers are using a smaller blade to allow them to keep the turn...
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09 Jun 2013
Posted by mattwright
Answer: Truth be told – many of our Ask Us Anything editors race on custom stand up paddle boards*. The question is why do they all have custom boards? When considering an SUP race board your...
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13 May 2013
Posted by mattwright
Answer: if you spend enough time around paddlers you are going to hear them use the word "quiver" sooner or later. Paddlers always seem to accumulate boards over time. The reason for this becomes...
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01 May 2013
Posted by mattwright
Answer: It is certainly easier to get in the bump on a stock board as it accelerates faster and you can get in smaller waves with the smaller board. That said, I am not sure that buying a stock board...
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19 Jan 2013
Posted by mattwright
Endurance athletes from other sports such as swimming, biking, and triathlon are one source of new stand up paddlers. This article presents a somewhat contrarian view that endurance athletes can consider...
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09 Jan 2013
Posted by mattwright
Your girlfriend is not alone. We have seen perfectly good SUP race boards relegated to Craigslist because women purchased a board with the intent to race it but found they could not get it to and from...
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