Stand Up Paddleboarding

Sizing Basics Stand paddle upright beside you. Reach arm overhead. Paddle should reach wrist or slightly higher. This provides baseline starting point. Adjustable Paddles Allow...

Inflatable Advantages Easy storage in small spaces. Transport in car trunk or closet. Durable against rocks and impacts. More affordable entry point. Hardboard Benefits Better...

The PFD Question Every Paddleboarder Ignores Until They Shouldn’t Life jackets and PFDs for paddleboarding has gotten complicated with all the conflicting regulations, marketing claims,...

Types of Fun: Exploring Different Facets of Enjoyment Figuring out what counts as “fun” has gotten complicated with all the productivity culture and hustle mentality...

Understanding Sea Eagle Boats The inflatable boat market has gotten complicated with all the brands and marketing claims flying around. As someone who’s owned a...

The Tumpline: An Ingenious Tool for Carrying Loads Carrying heavy gear into the backcountry has gotten complicated with all the frame packs, ultralight systems, and...

My first paddleboard was a Tower Adventurer. I bought it after watching way too many YouTube videos and reading conflicting opinions about which brand to...

I inherited my first Mad River canoe from my uncle. That worn Malecite had seen more water than I had in my entire life. Learning...

A buddy loaned me his Sun Dolphin Boss 12 SS last summer when my regular kayak was getting repaired. I wasn’t expecting much from what...

My first canoe cost $200 and had more character than anything in a showroom. The previous owner had patched two spots where rocks had won...