SUP Guides & Tips

Why You Should Always Wear a SUP Leash — Even on Calm Water
The lake is glass. There's no wind. The forecast says zero gusts all afternoon. You're 80 meters from shore on…

How to Inflate a Paddle Board in Under 10 Minutes: First-Timer’s Step-by-Step Guide
You've unboxed the board, found the pump in the carry bag, and now you're staring at a coiled hose, a…

How to Size a SUP Paddle: The Height + 10 Inch Formula Every First-Time Paddler Needs
Your board arrived this morning. You've inflated it on the driveway, slid the paddle out of the bag, and now…

Why 10’6″ Is the Most Popular Paddle Board Size — and Whether It’s Right for You
Somewhere around your third hour of paddle board research, you notice a pattern. Almost every "best paddle board" list, every…

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
Written by: Allen Xiao, Senior Industrial Designer at ABYSUP Last updated: September 30, 2026 Choosing the right SUP paddle length…

