Glide SUP Blog: General Paddle Board Info, Tips & Guides

Mar 9, 2022

What are you looking for in a Paddle Board?

When purchasing a paddle board there are many options to consider. Figuring out what you are looking for in a paddle board is the key.

Fun SUP Activities That Every Paddle Boarder Should Try

Mar 4, 2022

Fun SUP Activities That Every Paddle Boarder Should Try

Paddle boarding is awesome, especially during your first forays into the sport when even being able to stand up on your board is exciting and new. Once you get the hang of things, it’s time to unlock your full SUP potential. There are tons of exciting things that you can do on your SUP and all you need to do is go out and try them. Here are some of our team’s favorites.

Mar 3, 2022

A Comprehensive Guide to SUP Yoga

SUP yoga has exploded in popularity in recent years. Find out it's origins, what to look for in a yoga SUP board and some routines to get you started.

How All Around Paddle Boarding Saved my Mental Health During Covid

Feb 24, 2022

How All Around Paddle Boarding Saved my Mental Health During Covid

When Covid struck, we were all faced with isolation and loneliness. Who would have thought that a paddle board could have been the cure for so much of society's challenges?

Feb 17, 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Touring on your SUP

Touring SUP is for a different breed of stand up paddle board adventurer - those that are big on exploration. Learn everything you know about this SUP discipline and start exploring the waterways near you.

Everything You Need to Know About Flat Water Paddle Boarding

Feb 11, 2022

Everything You Need to Know About Flat Water Paddle Boarding

Stand Up Paddle Boarding comes with a lot of lingo and paddlers with an intense love for all things paddle boards. It can become intimidating to ask, and we're here to help you skip that step! Here's everything you need to know about flat water paddle boarding.

Everything You Need to Know About All-Around Paddle Boards

Feb 9, 2022

Everything You Need to Know About All-Around Paddle Boards

There are so many different kinds of paddle boards that are out there nowadays and hearing about an "All-Around" board might sound too good to be true. We're here to answer any and all questions you have about what that means and what they can do.

Feb 6, 2022

Getting into SUP Touring

Whether you're looking at hard touring paddle boards like the Glide Quest or the inflatable O2 Quest, our touring design has been modified over time to be the best distillation of what we think a tourer should be. Both versions are ultra-durable, and will last indefinitely with proper care. Start your touring adventure off with the best SUP for the job.

Feb 5, 2022

Why Kids Should SUP

All those screens your kids are watching, are hurting their development. Find out all the ways a paddle board can help your kids. Stand up paddling is the antidote to the modern world.

Feb 4, 2022

Benefits of Wide Paddle Boards

Is a wide paddle board better for beginners? How wide should I go? Is wider always better, and can I fit through the Panama canal on a really wide board? Answers to these questions and more are down below.

Feb 3, 2022

Winter Stand Up Paddling for Flatwater

So those are the pointers for enjoying flatwater SUP in the winter. As always, evaluate your abilities and your determination to succeed before trying winter paddling. It’s not for everybody but if you’ve made it this far then I think it’s for you.

Jan 30, 2022

5 Benefits Of Paddle Board Yoga

What is paddle board yoga? It is the simple act of taking your paddle board out on the water while you are practicing yoga. SUP yoga allows you to be out in nature while on your paddle board. SUP yoga will elevate your yoga routine to new levels and you may never want to be on your yoga mat inside again. Lets look at the top 5 benefits of paddle board yoga and what it will do for your yoga poses.

Paddle Boarding is the Perfect Socially Distant Activity

Jan 27, 2022

Paddle Boarding is the Perfect Socially Distant Activity

COVID has changed the world. It's made it hard to feel safe doing many summer activities. Paddleboarding is the perfect socially distant activity and here's why.

Jan 21, 2022

How to Choose a Paddle Board

You have discovered a new love for stand up paddle boarding and you want to purchase a paddle board for yourself but there are so many choices. Let us walk you through the process methodically.

Jan 14, 2022

The Versatility of SUP

Stand up paddle boarding offers and incredible amount of versatility. There are just so many more things that you can do on a SUP that you can’t do on a kayak or a canoe.

Jan 6, 2022

Ocean vs. Lake Paddle Boarding

Though Lake and Ocean paddle boarding have various differences from each other, we can see that both have pros and cons. We'll go over those differences, breakdown things to consider when planning a SUP adventure, and give you our recommendation for which you should choose.

General Paddle Board Information

What are you looking for in a Paddle Board?