Cross-woven drop stitch is redefining inflatable paddle board performance. It creates lighter, stiffer, and more responsive iSUPs that ride like hard boards—only better.
SUPs and paddle boards are often considered the same—but not quite. Learn how stand-up paddle boards differ from traditional paddle boards, which is best for your needs, and what to look for as a beginner.
Make winter SUP safe and magical—dress for immersion, choose calm days, stay near shore, and carry warm fluids. Stable boards, proper leashes, and short sessions keep you warm, confident, and stoked.
Can you embark on the stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) journey by yourself? Absolutely! Many aspiring paddleboarders often ponder whether they need formal lessons to get started. While there are scenarios where lessons could enhance your experience, for many, the path to paddleboarding proficiency is well within reach through self-teaching. Key Highlights: Self-Teaching SUP is Feasible: Many beginners can learn paddleboarding without formal lessons, thanks to its straightforward and accessible nature. When to Consider Lessons: Group activities or advancing specific skills might benefit from professional guidance. Starting on Your Own: Learn the essentials of board positioning, taking your first steps, standing up, and mastering basic strokes. The Importance of Practice: Falling and trial are part of the learning process, emphasizing patience and gradual improvement. Embracing the Journey: Enjoy the freedom and fun SUP offers, and connect with the community for support and shared experiences.
Discover the most stable paddle boards for beginners, yoga, and fishing. Learn what makes a SUP steady, from width and shape to construction and fin design.
Safety on a paddle board is more than wearing a PFD. Explore essential gear like leashes, helmets, footwear, and sun protection—plus Glide’s accessories that keep every paddler safe, stable, and ready for adventure on any water.
Paddle boarding with dogs is the ultimate adventure. With the right board, gear, and training, you and your pup can share safe, fun SUP memories for years.
Ready to take paddle boarding off the beaten path? Learn how to hike with your SUP, pack efficiently, and explore remote lakes with Glide’s adventure boards.
Find the best paddle board accessories to elevate every SUP session—coolers, dry bags, kayak seats, anchors, pumps, and safety essentials. Glide’s gear ensures comfort, performance, and adventure whether you’re touring, fishing, or paddling with your favorite dog companion.
One of the most common questions we get at Glide is what size paddle board do I need for my size? And trust me I get it, it's like a Dr. Seuss book when looking online at all the different paddle boards for beginners! Tall ones, short ones, fat ones, skinny ones, yellow ones and blue ones! So how do I know what the best paddle board for beginners and what size paddle board do I need?
The huge size of a stand up paddle board is great for providing stability to the paddler. It's not always the most convenient shape for moving it around, however, and many people find them awkward and difficult to transport. If you're looking for the best ways to get your paddle board from point A to point B, then this post is for you.
Find out how windy is too windy to SUP with this complete guide from Glide. Learn safe wind speeds, paddling techniques, and tips for handling gusty days so you can stay safe and enjoy every session on the water.
Make your SUP feel better in minutes. Learn fin depth, base, and rake—and when to use dolphin, pivot, keel, river, or touring fins. Simple picks for flatwater, touring, shallow water, surf, and rivers.
Step-by-step guide to inflating and deflating your inflatable paddle board using a hand or electric pump, with tips to protect your SUP and save energy.
Paddle boarding isn’t just relaxing — it’s a calorie-burning, core-strengthening, full-body workout. Learn how SUP stacks up against other exercises and how to maximize results.
Discover the best stretches for stand up paddle boarding to improve mobility, reduce pain, and boost paddle performance. These SUP-specific moves target shoulders, back, hips, wrists, and legs for better balance and endurance on the water.
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