SUP Guides & Tips

A man and child sitting on surfboards in the ocean, with a distant sailboat visible on the horizon. The man has tattoos and the child is wearing a wetsuit.
A father and child enjoy surfing on a calm ocean day, with a sailboat in the distance.
What Exactly Is an All-Round Paddle Board? (And Why Most Paddlers Should Start Here)
You've decided to buy a paddle board. You open a browser, type "best paddle board for beginners," and within ten…
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Woman performs headstand on a blue paddleboard in a serene mountain lake surrounded by lush greenery and rugged mountains.
A woman balances in a headstand on a paddleboard in a picturesque mountain lake setting.
Is SUP Yoga Really for Beginners? An Honest Answer From Someone Who Fell In Six Times
I fell in six times on my first SUP yoga session. Full splashdowns — feet overhead, board flipping, phone in…
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Aerial view of a paddleboard on a narrow strip of sandy beach surrounded by rocky coastline and clear turquoise waters.
Aerial view capturing a serene scene with a paddleboard on a rocky beach.
How to Pack Your SUP Carry Bag in Under 2 Minutes — The Right Order Makes All the Difference
You had a perfect session. The board is dry, the sun is setting, and all that's left is packing up.…
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Aerial photograph of a river surrounded by dense greenery, featuring several boats and kayaks on the water.
A scenic river landscape with boats, surrounded by lush greenery.
How SUP Fins Work: The Simple Explanation That Changes How You Paddle
Your brand-new board is inflated. You're standing on it for the first time. You take a paddle stroke on the…
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Aerial view of a group of people on colorful paddleboards on a calm lake. The boards are arranged in a circle, and paddlers are wearing life jackets.
Aerial view of a group of people paddleboarding on a calm lake.
What’s in Your ABYSUP Repair Kit — and What Each Item Actually Does
You've just unboxed your new paddle board. The board is inflated, the paddle is assembled, the leash is clipped on…
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Silhouette of a person paddleboarding on calm water during a vibrant sunset.
A serene paddleboarding scene captured during sunset with warm hues reflecting on the water.
Why You Should Always Wear Your SUP Leash — Even on Calm Water
You're standing on your board at the lake. The water is glass. There's no wind, no current, no reason to…
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A couple preparing to paddleboard on the ocean at sunset, holding paddles and boards with the sun setting over the horizon.
Couple enjoying paddleboarding together during a beautiful sunset.
How to Inflate Your ABYSUP Board in Under 10 Minutes: A First-Timer’s Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Your board is out of the bag. The pump is in your hands. And you're standing there wondering: how hard…
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Two people paddleboarding on a calm lake, surrounded by lush greenery. They are seated on a colorful paddleboard, enjoying the tranquil setting.
A couple enjoys paddleboarding together on a scenic, peaceful lake.
How to Size Your SUP Paddle Correctly: The Formula Every First-Time Paddler Needs
You've just unboxed your board. The paddle is in three pieces in front of you, and you have absolutely no…
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Four colorful paddleboards in pink, blue, purple, and turquoise arranged on a sandy beach near waves.
Aerial view of vibrant paddleboards lined up on a sunlit beach with gentle waves.
How to Choose a Paddle Board for Yoga: What the Spec Sheet Doesn’t Tell You
Most paddle board buying guides for yoga start and end with one number: width. "Get a 34" board," they say,…
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Five colorful surfboards laid out on a sandy beach near ocean waves.
A collection of vibrant surfboards displayed on a sandy beach.
10’6″ vs 11′ Paddle Board: Which Size Is Right for Your Height and Weight
I get this question more than almost any other. Someone has done their research, narrowed it down to two boards,…
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Person standing on a paddleboard labeled 'Fantasy Series' in a lake with rocky cliffs, using a paddle.
A paddleboarder navigates a tranquil lake surrounded by rocky cliffs, showcasing the 'Fantasy Series' board.
The Ultimate Paddle Board Checklist: Must-Have Gear for Every Session
As a Senior Industrial Designer at ABYSUP, I spend months engineering the perfect board shape, optimizing MSL Fusion layers, and…
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Woman in a bikini carrying a paddleboard along a sandy beach with turquoise sea in the background.
A woman walks along the beach with a paddleboard, ready for paddleboarding in the turquoise sea.
SUP Touring 101: How to Pack and Prepare for a Long-Distance Paddle
As a Senior Industrial Designer at ABYSUP, I look at paddle boards a little differently than most people. When you…
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