Category: Inflatable SUP

How to correctly hold a SUP paddle

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Post date July 2, 2014

Thinking about stand up paddle boarding this summer? You should be, everyone else is doing it! If you are going to try paddle boarding this summer for the first time, if you only know one thing, know this: The right way for a SUP paddle to be used!

Everyone does it, I’ve done it, it’s a rite of passage to SUPing bliss. What is it? Well, it’s paddling with the paddle the wrong way around!

On first glance it looks right and when you start on your knees it feels right, but once you’re standing it feels oh so wrong! Read the guide by Green Water Sports about how to hold a SUP paddle correctly and be prepared.

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Red Paddle Co inflatable SUPs – Which pump to use?

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Post date June 27, 2014

Wow, inflatable SUP pumps have come a long way in just a few short years. K-Pump has developed a true two stage pump with both a high volume and high pressure cylinder for quick and then high pressure inflation. They come in two sizes, they have universal valve adaptors making them super easy to use, they are made in the USA and are tough as nails. So, this called for a comparison test against the standard Bravo made pumps. The Red Paddle Co Ezee and the Red Paddle Co Ezee HP are the two standard Bravo pumps that usually ship with inflatable stand up paddle boards.

Pictured are the Ezee, Ezee HP, the K-220 and the K-20. Green Water Sports, online specialist retailer for all things inflatable SUP, have done a comparison article with the 4 pumps featured. Check out the K-Pump and Red Paddle Co pump comparison.

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VIDEO: How to attach your SUP leash

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Post date June 19, 2014

One of the most important parts of your stand up gear is your SUP leash. We connect to the board with leashes for 2 reasons: for your safety and the safety of others. The leash is going to keep you attached to your paddle board at all times, a buoyant floatation device. Find out why the SUP leash is such an integral part of stand up paddling here. There are a few types of stand up leash, which Green Water Sports cover in this leash guide, but they usually attach to you and the board in the same way. Except a leash used on rapids/rivers that attaches to your waist for quicker release.

Attaching your stand up leash can be a little bit confusing at first but not to worry, Green Water Sports have made a nice video that helps us connect everything up the right wat. Lets have a look at the video: How to attach a SUP leash.

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Why choose a Red Paddle Co inflatable SUP?

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Post date June 13, 2014

Red Paddle Co sell the most popular stand up paddle board on the market. You wouldn’t expect it, but an inflatable stand up paddle board, the Red Paddle Co 10’6″ Ride is in fact the worlds most sold board. It is also one of the most sought after boards too!

Why? Well, Green Water Sports have just written an article about the unique features of Red Paddle Co stand up paddle boards and why they stand out amongst the other stand up boards on the market. They’ve also written a short article about what it is like to be a lucky Red Paddle Co inflatable SUP owner. See what sets Red Paddle Co inflatable paddle boards apart from the rest in this article about their unique features. Then read about the ownership of a Red Paddle Co SUP.

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The best 3 piece SUP paddles

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Post date June 9, 2014

Looking for a new paddle for your stand up paddle board? Well Accent Paddles have got you sorted. New for 2014 is the Pro Bolt paddle, a full carbon paddle that will get you paddling with the most efficiency and speed you’ve ever had. It compliments their range of 6 3-piece-paddles. Ranging from a smaller female targeted blade and shaft in nylon and carbon, to a nylon and fibreglass paddle combo, to a nylon and carbon combo, to a full fibreglass paddle and then the Pro Bolt, the full carbon paddle.

See their full range here: Accent SUP paddles.

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Deflating your Red Paddle inflatable SUP

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Post date June 1, 2014

Ever wondered the best way to pack up your inflatable Red Paddle Co SUP? Well, Green Water Sports is here to show you how it’s done. Only takes a few mins and then your board is packed down into a backpack ready to haul around with you with ease!

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Not sure which Red Paddle Co inflatable paddle board to buy?

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Post date May 2, 2014

Our beach activity partners, Green Water Sports, have reviewed several inflatable paddle boards by the industry leading inflatable SUP brand, Red Paddle Co. They reviewed a board in each of the main areas you would expect to SUP. A surf style paddle board, a cruising/all round paddle board and finally, a racing paddle board. All are inflatable, all are the highest tech and all are made by the best inflatable SUP brand in the market today.

The surfing paddle board: Red Paddle Co 10ft Surfer review. 10 feet long, 30 inches and 3.9 inches thick. Featuring the patented rocker stiffening system (RSS), Tec Air construction process and industry leading 20-25PSI rigidity.

The cruising paddle board: Red Paddle Co 10ft6in Ride review. 10 feet 6 inches long, 32 inches wide and 4.7 inches thick. The single most popular stand up paddle board in the world.

The racing paddle board: 12ft6in Race by Red Paddle Co review. 12 feet 6 inches long, 30 inches wide and 5.9 inches thick. Featuring the RSS battens, this board is race ready and airport check in ready for no extra fee!

Check out each of the reviews and make an informed decision when you buy from the leading Red Paddle Co retailer.

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VIDEO: Pumping up an inflatable Red Paddle Co paddle board

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Post date April 12, 2014

In the video above, we see what’s involved in setting up your inflatable paddle board from Red Paddle Co. These boards pump up to 20-25 PSI meaning they are almost as rigid as hard SUPs but they pack down to a back pack and are easy to store, transport and travel with. Live in an apartment, don’t have a car, travel frequently? These inflatable stand up paddle boards are for you. Although, they work so well, people are choosing them over regular hard boards even if they can store, transport and carry the large hard boards.

Check out the full range over here at Green Water Sports: inflatable paddle boards.

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Paddle boarding or SUP health benefits

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Post date February 25, 2014

New to SUP? Green Water Sports wrote a great article “why paddle boarding is so good for us?” Then read their guides for choosing an inflatable SUP paddle board and choosing a SUP paddle.

Here is an excerpt from “Why is paddle boarding so good for us?” at GreenWaterSports.com:

Paddle boarding is a great all over body workout. Head to toe, every muscle is engaged in balancing on the board or during the paddle stroke with the bulk of the effort being done by the body’s ‘core’ muscles. As the name suggests, the core muscles are integral to the support and function of your whole body. A strong core is a strong body.
“It feels like you’re standing on an exercise ball, swimming and cycling at the same time!”

Read more of the SUP fitness article here.

Green Water Sports are the Red Paddle Co inflatable SUP specialists and they are the people to visit! Red Paddle Co SUPs use patented technology and techniques to produce the world’s best and most popular iSUPs (inflatable stand up paddle boards).

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Buying a Red Paddle Co SUP

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Post date January 25, 2014

Buying a stand up paddle board (SUP) is really very simple. Our beach activity partners at Green Water Sports are the respected authority on inflatable Red Paddle Co SUPs and they’ve provided a few easy guides for paddle boarding beginners.

Firstly, you’ll want to consult this quick guide to choosing a Red Paddle Co inflatable paddle board and then, you need a paddle of course, so you’ll want to check out this guide to choosing a SUP paddle. The paddle guide also has a section on how to measure your paddle so you can be paddling efficiently and comfortably right away.

Here is an excerpt from the guide at Green Water Sports:

Working out which stand up paddle board to buy should not be a difficult process. Board sizes, widths, volumes and construction can be a little overwhelming for first timers and skilled SUPers so we have put together a short list of things to consider when choosing a SUP board. Remember, once you have chosen your paddle board, you’ll need to chose a SUP paddle.
Choosing the right paddle board for you comes down to 4 criteria…

Read more of the guide to SUP boards here.