The art of downwinding takes lots of practice and skill. There’s a lot more variables to consider compared to flatwater paddling, but the rewards—surfing open water swell for miles—are well-worth the effort. Of course, any accomplished downwind paddler understands you need the right Read More

There’s no way around the fact that downwinding is challenging. Navigating a 14-foot board through unpredictable variables including wind, swell and current presents an intimidating task. However, it’s also true that a good downwind run is some of the most fun you’ll ever have on Read More

If your primary goal is achieving peak performance on a SUP raceboard, you’ll need to take a few risks along the way. That means getting outside your comfort zone in search of that extra gear—the small advantage that separates the fast paddlers from the winning ones.  Having dedicated over Read More

Ask any professional standup paddler how they got to their level and you’ll get a similar response—hard work, diligence, and time. Just as with any other sport, there’s no secret to becoming a better standup paddler. The more you paddle, the more skilled you will become. While it’s Read More

Forged from the most successful SUP race fin of all-time, the Tiger v2 makes speed and maneuverability easier and more accessible than ever—the one fin that unites all paddlers. It’s not often in sports that you get to use the same specialized equipment as the pros. You won’t get Read More

Stable paddling is fast paddling. There’s a common misconception about SUP fins that an increase in stability results in reduced speed. While that may be true for world champion paddler like Connor Baxter, Fiona Wylde or Arthur Arutkin, the vast majority of paddlers will significantly benefit Read More

Our 2022 SUP race fin collection features 6 high-performance fins to increase stability and speed. Read More

Fiona Wylde won the Women’s Long Distance and Technical races at 2021 ICF World SUP Championship, Black Project's 20th and 21st World Titles. Read More