Category: Paddling

The best all round inflatable stand up paddle board

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Post date June 8, 2018

Stand up paddle boarding is a booming sport. Each year thousands more venture out onto the water in the name of fun and good exercise. Some people like to surf paddle boards, some people like to race them, but the vast majority just like to cruise around and have fun at the beach, the lake, the river, or whatever your body of water may be. Naturally, there are boards that are designed for each section of the paddling population in mind with features and characteristics that go hand in hand with the intended purpose of the board. Surf SUPs are short and curvy, while racing paddle boards tend to be long and sleek with sharper edges. In the middle, you have the all round paddle board, and I’d like to highlight here one of the most versatile all round stand up paddle boards on the market. I’ve also personally owned one for about 3 years and even after a paddling career of almost 10 years, this board is still my go-to board and a family favourite.

Of course I am speaking about the Red Paddle Co 10’6″ Ride. It is 32″ wide and can carry up to 220lbs. Green Water Sports did a great review of the 2018 version of this board here with their 2018 Red Paddle Co 10’6″ Ride Review article.

The Red Paddle Co Ride 10’6″ is an inflatable stand up paddle board suited to paddlers from 100-220lbs. It is a great beginner board, a great first board, and a great all round board for the seasoned paddler. It really is the board that does it all for 90% of the population.

Check out the review by Green Water Sports, and follow up with them on any questions, you won’t regret paddling the 10’6″ Ride!

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Cabarete as a SUP vacation destination

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Post date April 17, 2015

Cabarete is fast becoming a hot spot for al things watersport. In the early days, windsurfing was king, then kiteboarding came on board about 15 years ago. Then surfing had a resurgence a few years back. Now, with the rise in stand up paddle boarding, you can usually spot a paddler out in the bay, at kite beach or at Encuentro each morning.

While there are many local outfits that will rent you a board, why not bring your own! Inflatable stand up paddle boards by SUP brands such as Red Paddle Co, Naish and Starboard, are quickly making inroads into the surf breaks, rivers, lakes and waterways of your local area. Being able to simply roll up your paddle board, wheel it through the airport and check it onto the plan with no headaches of oversize luggage whatsoever, is a huge plus. There is nothing quite like riding your own gear in a new spot to ensure you have fun from the first to the last minute of your vacation.

Take a look over at Green Water Sports and check out what they have in stock for inflatable stand up paddle boards. The leaders in the industry right now are Red Paddle inflatable paddle boards, but Starboard inflatable SUPs and the Naish Air Series are hot on their heels with quality products as well. Roll up your SUP, jump on a plane and we’ll see you on the water!

And don’t forget, if you need a place to stay, check out the Cabarete condo rentals we have available. 2, 3 and 4 bedroom options right on kite beach, Cabarete.

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Traveling with your inflatable paddle board

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Post date March 20, 2015

Travelling the world with your paddle board has never been easier. Inflatable paddle boards by industry leaders Red Paddle Co and other notable brands including Naish Paddle Boards and Starboard SUPs, are resetting everyone’s perception and what can be achieved with a portable stand up paddle board.

Inflatable paddle boards can be rolled up, folded up and packed into a backpack or wheeled bag. This makes them extremely convenient to travel with. These boards can fit in the trunk of a small car, check in on aeroplanes and carried on your back if you choose to hike into a remote lake, river, beach, or lagoon.

On top of that, the 3 piece or breakdown paddles available also fit in the board bag along with all accessories for another great session on the water.

But what about performance you ask? Well, inflatables have come forward in leaps and bounds over the last 5 years mostly thanks to the afore mentioned brands leading the industry with technological and design advances. Inflatable SUP boards can pump up to 25PSI, which is more than enough to hold shape and be competitive with a true hard board on the race scene. However 15-20PSI is suitable for most paddlers and they get to enjoy the water but have the pleasure of a convenient package for transportation and storage.

Find out more about inflatable paddle boards at Green Water Sports. There are some 2014 boards still on sale! Spring is just days away and the days are warming up already.

See you on the water, in the airports, on the road with your inflatable SUP in tow!

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VIDEO: How to install and remove your SUP fin

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Post date July 17, 2014

The US style fin box is probably the most common style of fin box. It certainly is amongst stand up paddle boards, windsurfers and long boards. Now as inflatable stand up paddle boards are gaining traction in the market place as a brilliant alternative to massive SUPs that are hard to transport and store, we found this little video by Green Water Sports about how to install and remove your US box style fin. Check it out, it’s a super easy process.

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Can you fish from a stand up paddle board?

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Post date July 10, 2014

Fishing from a stand up inflatable paddle board is really very clever. Being able to roll up your equipment and carry it/drive it/sail it into remote locations or stow in the trunk of your hatchback or below decks in your ocean going yacht or lake motor boat, opens up a world of new paddling and fishing locations. But, what if a hook punctures your board? Well, unless you are fishing for 10ft great whites, I wouldn’t worry about hooks piercing your board. A filleting knife perhaps, so you might want to leave that until you are back on a land!

The inflatable stand up paddle board by industry renowned Red Paddle Co the 10’8″ Mega is especially suited to fishing of all sorts. 10’8″ long and 36″ wide, it is very stable, with plenty of room to move, swing and pull your catch aboard. It also has 4 tie down points where you can attach a chest or tackle box etc. If you are new to paddle boarding and need a full kit, it is also available here as a board, paddle and free leash package.

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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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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!