SUP Guides & Tips

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…

