SUP Stroke Tips With Seychelle: The Choke Stroke
What is the purpose of this stroke?The "choke stroke" is used when having a shorter paddle length would be beneficial. By grabbing the paddle shaft underneath the handle, rather than on top…
Pay in 4: Paddle Now, Pay Later with Klarna
If you’re passionate about paddling, you owe it to yourself to get the best equipment. Settling for a cheaper paddle or fin setup may initially seem cost effective, but you’ll…
Meet Chris: Get to Know Black Project Co-Founder Chris Freeman
Since a young age, Black Project co-founder Chris Freeman has been passionate about watersports. A competitive career in windsurfing first brought him to Maui at 18 years old and the…
How To Measure SUP Paddle Shaft Stiffness
Understanding shaft and SUP paddle flex will help you make an informed paddle buying decisions; remember that in general, heavier paddlers need a stiffer shaft whereas lighter paddlers need a…
How Does Paddler Height & Weight Affect Shaft Flex Choice?
Too many paddlers are risking injury––because they're using a paddle that isn't tailored to their size and needs. And while paddle length and blade size get most of the attention…
Carbon SUP Paddles: How Innovative Design & Superior Materials Fuel Black Project’s Performance Advantage
The higher the carbon content, the better the paddle, right? Well, it’s a little more complicated. Typically, paddles with a higher carbon content are more expensive, lighter and offer faster…
Introducing the All-New Infinity FLASH Race Paddle by Black Project SUP
Norm-breaking, record-shattering, performance-driven––these are just a few of the factors that Dave Boehne (Infinity) and Chris Freeman (Black Project) consider when designing a new product. So what happens when standup…
The Benefits of Rounded Edges and Seamless Joints on a SUP Paddle
Safer, Lighter & Stronger SUP Paddles In the early days of SUP, there was one particular issue with paddles that really bothered us––the simple act of paddling was damaging our…
Hydro FlowX: The Next Generation of SUP Race Paddle Design
It’s time to change the game.For the past decade, Black Project has been dedicated to designing the world’s most high-performance SUP paddles and fins. And while our team athletes have…
Black Project Advantage: Designing a Better Standup Paddling Experience
Black Project was born out of a shared love for improving the on-water experience for paddlers of all skill levels. 12 years later, our passion for designing high-performance paddles and…
