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Read more about the article Beginner SUP Surfing Technique and Etiquette Tips for 2021

Beginner SUP Surfing Technique and Etiquette Tips for 2021

  • Post author:Chris Freeman
  • Post published:August 30, 2021
  • Post category:Bernd Roediger/Lava/SUP/SUP Paddles/Surfing/Surge/Surge_Featured/Technique

Don’t let @kookoftheday discourage you, SUP surfing is an absolute blast. Not only will you end up getting more waves per session, but they will often be bigger, longer, and…

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Read more about the article I Started Standup Paddling During the Pandemic, Now What?

I Started Standup Paddling During the Pandemic, Now What?

  • Post author:Chris Freeman
  • Post published:August 3, 2021
  • Post category:Arthur Arutkin/Jade Howson/Seychelle Webster/SUP/Technique

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,…

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Read more about the article SUP Stroke Tips With Seychelle: The Choke Stroke

SUP Stroke Tips With Seychelle: The Choke Stroke

  • Post author:Chris Freeman
  • Post published:May 7, 2021
  • Post category:Seychelle Webster/SUP/Technique

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…

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Read more about the article How To Use Your Paddle, Body Weight & Feet To Steer Your SUP

How To Use Your Paddle, Body Weight & Feet To Steer Your SUP

  • Post author:Chris Freeman
  • Post published:November 6, 2019
  • Post category:Seychelle Webster/SUP/Technique

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…

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Read more about the article How to Paddle Your SUP in a Straight Line & Improve Tracking

How to Paddle Your SUP in a Straight Line & Improve Tracking

  • Post author:Chris Freeman
  • Post published:November 3, 2019
  • Post category:Seychelle Webster/SUP/Technique

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…

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Read more about the article Big Wave SUP Surfing Tips with Mo Freitas

Big Wave SUP Surfing Tips with Mo Freitas

  • Post author:Chris Freeman
  • Post published:August 30, 2019
  • Post category:Choosing A SUP Paddle/Mo Freitas/SUP/Surfing/Surge/Technique

Big-wave standup paddle surfer and Black Project athlete Mo Freitas knows a thing or two about SUP surfing six-story waves. He’s been chasing big swell in the Hawaiian islands since…

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Read more about the article Five Effective SUP Stretches Made Better with a Paddle

Five Effective SUP Stretches Made Better with a Paddle

  • Post author:Chris Freeman
  • Post published:July 23, 2019
  • Post category:Racing/Seychelle Webster/SUP/Surfing/Technique

Standup paddling is good for the soul. Spending time in nature while working out is a recipe for health and happiness, but paddling without doing SUP stretches can take a toll on your muscles and joints.

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Read more about the article The Catch – Fixing the Most Important Part Of Your SUP Paddle Stroke

The Catch – Fixing the Most Important Part Of Your SUP Paddle Stroke

  • Post author:Chris Freeman
  • Post published:June 29, 2019
  • Post category:Seychelle Webster/SUP/Technique

The 'catch' is arguably the most important part of the SUP paddle stroke and having the right paddle blade is critical.

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Read more about the article SUP Surfing Tips With Ultimate Waterman Zane Schweitzer

SUP Surfing Tips With Ultimate Waterman Zane Schweitzer

  • Post author:Chris Freeman
  • Post published:December 14, 2018
  • Post category:Athletes/Strike/SUP/Surfing/Surge/Technique/Zane Schweitzer

Stroke, stance and technique tips to take your SUP surfing to the next level from champion SUP surfer Zane Schweitzer.

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Read more about the article Beginner SUP Racing: Fiona Wylde’s Pro Tips on How to Get Started

Beginner SUP Racing: Fiona Wylde’s Pro Tips on How to Get Started

  • Post author:Chris Freeman
  • Post published:December 12, 2018
  • Post category:Athletes/Fiona Wylde/Hydro/Maliko/Racing/Sonic/SUP/Technique/Tiger

SUP racing is more approachable than it may seem. To get you off on the right track, here's some pro advice from women's world champion Fiona Wylde on getting started.

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