I Started Standup Paddling During the Pandemic, Now What?
If you’re someone who is relatively new to standup paddling, welcome to the paddling family! You have joined a very supportive community and sport that will provide range of benefits,…
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…
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…
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…
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 fins…
SUP Paddle Bag Offers Premium Paddle Protection For Travel and Storage
If protecting your SUP paddle is important to you, getting a paddle bag should be a no-brainer. Our premium utility SUP Paddle Bag is padded, variable length, lightweight, and low…
How To Use Your Paddle, Body Weight & Feet To Steer Your SUP
How To Use Your Paddle, Body Weight & Feet To Steer Your Standup Paddle Board Fresh off wins at the both Battle of the Bay and Chattajack, Paddle Monster guru Seychelle is…
How to Paddle Your SUP in a Straight Line & Improve Tracking
How to Paddle Your SUP in a Straight Line & Improve Tracking Fresh off wins at the both Battle of the Bay and Chattajack, Paddle Monster guru Seychelle Webster is back with…