Shows
The Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderSUP DEALS EVERYWHERE! / ‘BUY NOW’ but consider these things first! // The Paddle & Foil Show by SUPboarderNow is the perfect time to buy a SUP, with lots of great paddleboard deals out there. We highlight why this is, and what you should consider before you buy, to make sure you get the most for your buck!There’s nothing like a good deal and saving yourself a bit of money. With many SUPs currently being in stock, due to reasons I speak about in this video, there is definitely more boards to choose from at the moment and at a good price too. But when choosing the right board, make sure it not on...
2025-02-1114 minThe Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderProne Surf vs. SUP Surf? // The Paddle & Foil Show by SUPboarderAre you wanting to learn to surf? What are the pros and cons of SUP surfing over prone surfing? Hear SUPboarder team member Lucy's thoughts on why SUP surfing may be the better option for you, as a beginner surfer...
Lucy is definitely what you’d call a waterwoman! She loves windsurfing, bodyboarding, sea swimming, SUP surfing and prone surfing. But she has never found prone surfing easy, making her progression slow. SUP surfing however has allowed her to progress a lot faster, and it is definitely her first choice when the waves are on. In this Pod...
2025-02-0422 minThe Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderMark Travers, the man behind Honu SUP // The Paddle & Foil Show by SUPboarder Reuben sits down with Honu founder Mark Travers to find out what’s been happening behind the scenes, since he took over the brand in 2019. It’s a great insight into his background, what it takes to a run a quality SUP brand, and the work and time involved in producing quality iSUP boards, such as the new Bondi and 11’2 Sorrento. Lots of great developments and exciting innovations such as welded carbon rails, in the 2024 range. Even though its a relatively small team at Honu they still manage to deliver a quality range of boards, and excellent customer service, to hap...
2025-01-2827 minThe Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderDiary of a Downwind SUP Foil Journey - Part 9- Starting to feel like I'm cracking it!Downwind SUP Foiling mania is sweeping the world...this exciting discipline has captured the imagination of many including our co-founder, Will. In part 9, Will sits down with Reuben to discuss the last few months of progression where he's managed to squeeze in a few good downwinders, been using lots of new kits and feels like he's really starting to crack downwinding.
A lot of you have said theres very little real world information about how to get into downwind foiling , so we decided to capture our our journey and share it with you. Will progressing through his dow...
2025-01-0643 minThe Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderDon't Stop Paddling / IDEAS TO KEEP YOU PADDLEBOARDING THIS WINTER // The Paddle & Foil Show by SUPboarderGetting out SUPing during the winter months can be hard, due to a number of factors. But by picking the right time to go, right places to paddle and the right gear to paddle with, it can offer some of the best paddling of the year. In this video we're going to give you some tips and ideas to help keep you paddling all winter.
We have published an extended version of this Podcast in video format - available to SUPboarder PRO paid subscribers. Check it out to get access to this an hundreds of more SUP...
2024-12-1305 minThe Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderDownwind Foiling - Reprogramming our minds to what the reality actually is...!Will from SUPboarder catches up with Ross Bazely (Kitebarn / Armstrong Rider) who has been coaching Will through his downwind journey and talks of how he has had to think differently to succeed in Downwind foiling. Ross tells us about his own foiling for the past few months where his goal is to downwind foil but the reality is hard to achieve with a busy job and family life. Instead Ross has been loving focusing on the elements of downwind foiling by progressing his SUP skills, putting the prone foil board aside and starting to see the benefits! Is this...
2024-09-0614 min
The Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderHow do you make an iSUP? Behind the Scenes at Red Paddle Co. - Part 2 - Why are Red Different? // The Paddle & Foil Show by SUPboarderReuben recently visited Red Paddle Co. to talk to them about all things SUP... in this episode Reuben quizzes Commercial Director George Shillito and Head of Design Phil Hawthorne on everything about how they make a Red Paddle Co. SUPs and gives you all a really great insight into whats going on behind the scenes with this iSUP brand.
Theres huge amounts of insight in this interview, so we have split it into two parts.... part one covers the production process, quality controls materials and pros and cons of welded vs. glued rails, while...
2024-07-2231 min
The Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderHow do you make an iSUP? Behind the Scenes at Red Paddle Co. - Part 1 - Materials & Processes // The Paddle & Foil Show by SUPboarderReuben recently visited Red Paddle Co. to talk to them about all things SUP... in this episode Reuben quizzes Commercial Director George Shillito and Head of Design Phil Hawthorne on everything about how they make a Red Paddle Co. SUPs and gives you all a really great insight into whats going on behind the scenes with this iSUP brand.
Theres huge amounts of insight in this interview, so we have split it into two parts.... part one covers the production process, quality controls materials and pros and cons of welded vs. glued rails, while...
2024-07-2233 min
The Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderDiary of a Downwind SUP Foil Journey - Part 7 - Juggling Downwind Foiling with Family Life!Downwind SUP Foiling mania is sweeping the world...this exciting discipline has captured the imagination of many including our co-founder, Will. In part 7, Will sits down with Reuben to discuss the last 5 months of progression where he's managed to squeeze in a few good downwinders and is starting to see some good progression. We discuss how will has been focusing on other disciplines of foiling to build on skills to support his downwind foiling.
A lot of you have said theres very little real world information about how to get into downwind foiling , so we decided to capture our o...
2024-07-1551 min
The Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderB Corp at Red Paddle Co. - Interview with Phil Hawthorne // The Paddle & Foil Show by SUPboarderWe have a chat with Red Paddle Co's Head of Design, Production & ESG Phil Hawthorne to find out all about B Corp. Do you know what it is and why it's important to consider?
Certified B Corporations, or B Corps, are companies verified by B Lab to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
The B Corp Movement is working towards transforming our economy to benefit all people, communities and the planet.
Forward thinking Red Paddle Co are one of the very few SUP companies at present with B Corp certification, which demonstrates...
2024-06-0621 min
The Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderInflatable or Hard Paddleboard....Whats right for you? // The Paddle & Foil Show by SUPboarderWith so much board choice it can be hard to know where to start when buying a SUP. But definitely the first and biggest decision you need to make it whether to go inflatable or hard?
Late last year we published a video to help you make the decision yourselves, but then we realised we should post this as a pod cast as the audience is growing so quickly here!
Making the decision to go inflatable or hard is not as simple as just whether or not you can be bothered to pump it up! There's lots...
2024-04-2317 min
The Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderLindsey Tilton Interview - Endurance SUP Racer pushing the boundaries for women in SUP // The Paddle & Foil Show by SUPboarderIn this SUPboarder interview, Lindsey Tilton shares her insights into endurance SUP racing and reflects on the incredible 48 laps completed at the Last Paddler Standing event. As one of the most notable names in SUP at the moment, Lindsey is paving the way and pushing the boundaries for the future generation of women in our sport.
Lindsey is an incredible force for good when it comes to inspiring women in pushing their boundaries and harnessing self belief to accomplish anything. Lindsey talks about her entry into the sport of SUP and how after just a few flat...
2024-04-0438 min
The Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderDiary of a Downwind SUP Foil Journey - Part 3 - A new board, more runs and the SMACKDOWN!Downwind SUP Foiling mania is sweeping the world...this exciting discipline has captured the imagination of many including our co-founder, Will. In part 3 will gets a new board, has a few more runs and gets the SMACKDOWN reminding himself of how challenging ( yet rewarding ) this journey can be. We reflect on comments from the community after parts 1 and 2, share lessons learnt and pass on some hints and tips!
A lot of you have said theres very little real world information about how to get into it so we decided to capture our our journey and share it with you.
...
2024-02-1749 min
The Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderHow to draft on a race SUP with Blue Ewer// The Paddle & Foil Show by SUPboarderIn this episode, top international racer and NSP rider, Blue Ewer shares valuable insights about drafting in SUP racing and answers some very topical questions;
• What is drafting?
• Is drafting allowed?
• How can you draft?
• When is the best time to draft during a race?
Drafting is the act of following someone very closely behind to get into their slipstream. it reduces your effort, conserves energy and is a very tactical part of SUP racing. These tips are best used for long distance races when the water is calm.
More information and the video version of this episode:
https...
2024-02-0412 min
The Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderMark Salter Interview - Endurance SUP Racer & Canal Rat! // The Paddle & Foil Show by SUPboarderLearn about endurance SUP racing through this interview with Mark Salter. This chat was truly inspiring and Mark shares his stories and knowledge on becoming one of the World's best long distance paddlers.
Mark Salter is a competitive endurance SUP racer from the UK who holds a Guinness World Record for the fastest crossing of Loch Ness. He is a multiple endurance race champion, record setter and SUP 11 Cities non-stop and 5 day finisher.
In this interview, we caught up with Mark to chat about his achievements but also his journey on becoming one of the w...
2024-01-3136 min
The Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderThe importance of considering weight distribution on your SUP // The Paddle & Foil Show by SUPboarderThis info may be obvious to some. But we know there are many of you paddlers out there who haven’t even given this a thought! You just load your big dry bag under the front bungee for the duration of your paddle, stand by the boards handle and off you go! But you really should give it some thought, because it can make your paddling all the more enjoyable, and easier too.
The extra length and width commonly found with a touring board, provides plenty of deck space for carrying extra luggage, whether it be extra bags or yo...
2024-01-2207 min
The Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderPaddling the Lofoten Islands, Norway with Donna-Lou Nixon & Rachel Martin // The Paddle & Foil Show by SUPboarderDonna-Lou Nixon and Rachel Martin recently completed a 250km circumnavigation by SUP of the Lofoten Islands in Norway. We sat down with these amazing women and asked questions about their epic adventure.
Watch the interview and the amazing Vlog of the trip here:
https://supboardermag.com/2023/10/27/interview-with-donna-lou-nixon-rachel-martin-250km-norway-sup-expedition
2024-01-1533 min
The Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderDiary of a Downwind SUP Foil Journey - Part 2 - First real downwinder and trying LOADs of gear...Downwind SUP Foiling mania is sweeping the world...this exciting discipline has captured the imagination of many including our co-founder, Will. In this series Reuben will be talking to Will regularly to understand his progress, what he's learning and sharing tips on how to progress in your own journey.
In part 2 - Will continues on his mini UK tour and shares his first real open water downwinder. Will then paddles a load of different boards and talks about the long and thin vs. short and wide decision.
Want more, sign into SUPboarder PRO were these videos will be released...
2024-01-0836 min
The Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderThe Paddle & Foil Show #4 - Is SUP dead?! // by SUPboarderIn our regular team catch up we share what is going on in the paddle and foil industry, new releases, events and news as well as share with you some of the best SUPboarder Ask the Expert questions we have received so we can all learn together.
In this episode, we discuss whether SUP is dead... yes really.... join us to hear our thoughts.
2023-12-2358 min
The Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderDiary of a Downwind SUP Foil Journey - Part 1 - First Steps,Flat water paddle ups and some failsDownwind SUP Foiling mania is sweeping the world...this exciting discipline has captured the imagination of many including our co-founder, Will. In this series Reuben will be talking to Will regularly to understand his progress, what he's learning and sharing tips on how to progress in your own journey.
In part 1 – Will shares the first 6 weeks of his journey. Learning to flat water paddle up, attempting some open water downwinders, succeeding on an estuary downwinder as well as starting his mini UK tour going to hang out with people in foiling communities who are also on their own downwind jo...
2023-12-1639 min
Adventure Sports PodcastWe'll Be Back on Monday!Hey y'all! After 50 hours of helping with broadcasting of the Last Paddler Standing paddleboard race over the weekend, I was whooped! You can check out the highlights on LPS's social media and the SUPboarder YouTube channel!We'll be back on Monday with a new episode!https://www.instagram.com/lastpaddlerstanding/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/@SUPboardermag/streamsOur Sponsors:* Check out Green Chef and use my code asp250 for a great deal: https://www.greenchef.com/asp250* Check out Oris Watches: https://www.oris.ch* Check...
2023-12-0702 min
The Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderTHE PADDLE & FOIL SHOW EPISODE 3 / INNOVATION & DESIGNWelcome to The Paddle & Foil Show! This is where we discuss all things stand up paddle, wings and foil alongside industry news, market insights, discussions, trends and the occasional rant. This is going to be fun.
The Paddle & Foil Show is an evolution of our Ask The Experts videos on SUPboarder Pro where we answer some of the top questions and trends people in our subscriber base are asking us. Now, we are bringing it to everyone! It’s an insightful video and we hope you enjoy learning about us, the industry and pick up some handy ti...
2023-11-101h 09
And So It FlowsAnd So It Flows - September 5, 2023 -Water Sports In The Berkshires With Mike WalshIn this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Mike Walsh, Sports Editor for The Berkshire Eagle. Mike discusses his life as a journalist, his secret life, as a self professed SUPboarder and member of Dad Bod Trio Team for the 47th Josh Billings Triathlon. Go Josh. Go Mike.
2023-09-051h 00
The Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderGetting into SUP Touring and Exploring - PART 4 - How to pack your gear // The Paddle & Foil Show by SUPboarderSUP Touring is an amazing way to explore and and adventure on your SUP, back in 2019 we published a 4 part series on how to get into SUP touring. In the final Part 4, Will is going to be talking you through the how to pack all the gear you might need. He has loads of hints and tips from his experience paddling on some epic expeditions which he shares in this episode.
If you like what we do here, you can support us continuing to do what we do by buying a SUPboarder PRO subscription:
2023-07-2814 min
The Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderThe Paddle & Foil Show by SUPboarder - Episode 2 - "Industry Insights and Board Designs"Welcome to The Paddle & Foil Show! This is where we discuss all things stand up paddle, wings and foil alongside industry news, market insights, discussions, trends and the occasional rant.
In Episode 2, we reflect on whats been going on in the industry since February when we released episode 1. We also share whats been going on at SUPboarder HQ including what content we have been producing, what the team have been up to, as well as sharing some of the top questions we have received from PRO subscribers via Ask the Experts. Its an insightful listen so grab...
2023-07-2151 min
The Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderGetting into SUP Touring and Exploring - PART 3 - What to take SUP Touring and Exploring? // The Paddle & Foil Show by SUPboarderIn this POD we continue the 'Getting into SUP touring & exploring' series guiding you through every step to becoming a confident and safe SUP tourer and explorer. In part 3 Will talks you through the kit you should consider taking on your SUP adventure. Everything from safety kit, spares, on and off the water clothing, camp kit, cooking equipment and how best to pack it all so it stays dry and easily within reach. Whether you’re planning a longer 1 day exploratory paddle or multiple days paddling to help ensure both your safety and comfort, it’s just as important to c...
2023-05-1223 min
The Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderGetting into SUP Touring and Exploring - PART 2 - Planning your SUP Touring Route // The Paddle & Foil Show by SUPboarderSUP Touring is an amazing way to explore and and adventure on your SUP, back in 2019 we published a 4 part series on how to get into SUP touring. In Part 2, In part two Will is going to be talking you through the things you need to consider when you’re planning your SUP touring route.
Cant wait for all the series to be released PODCAST format? Well you can watch the full series of his series on SUPboarder NOW via the link below:
https://supboardermag.com/2019/06/27/getting-into-sup-touring-exploring-1-what-is-it-how-to-video/
If you like what we...
2023-04-2016 minThe Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderGetting into SUP Touring and Exploring - PART 1 - What is SUP Touring? // The Paddle & Foil Show by SUPboarderSUP Touring is an amazing way to explore and and adventure on your SUP, back in 2019 we published a 4 part series on how to get into SUP touring. In Part one, we help you understand what SUP touring is and answer the main FAQs to help you understand if its for you and how to get started. We will be releasing parts 2, 3 and 4 soon, so start tuned!
Cant wait? Well you can watch the full series of his series on SUPboarder NOW via the link below:
https://supboardermag.com/2019/06/27/getting-into-sup-touring-exploring-1-what-is-it-how-to-video/
If you...
2023-04-1311 min
The Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderJosua Wechsler / 950KM SUP Expedition from Switzerland to The Netherlands - The Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderIn 2020, Josua Wechsler stand up paddled from Switzerland to the Netherlands, a journey that took 27 days and covered more than 950km. Beau sat down with Josua to speak about his adventure, the motivations behind it and to gain some insight into SUP touring. This interview was published on SUPboarder several months ago, but we wanted to make sure Josua's inspirational journey reached as many people as possible, so we are adding it to the podcast too!
"Years ago I had the dream to paddle on a SUP from Switzerland to the Netherlands. Always when I was c...
2023-03-0614 min
The Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderDesign Trade-offs in Wings - The Paddle & Foil Show by SUPboarderWhen designing any product, a designer is challenged with design trade offs... a feature that gives good performance in one area often compromises the performance in another area. As wing designs evolve, we are starting to understand and learn more about what works best for different disciplines and different winging abilities. The most important thing, is you buy the right wing for you, allowing you to progress quickly, with the smallest compromise possible.
Reuben and Will sit down and chat about all aspects of wing designs and their trade offs. Will has really been absorbing wing information o...
2023-02-2342 min
The Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarderThe Paddle & Foil Show by SUPboarder - Episode 1 - "Does your kit make you rip"?The team from SUPboarder Magazine kick of their podcasting careers with episode 1 of The Paddle and Foil Show!
This new podcast is going to cover all sorts of subjects in stand up paddle boarding (SUP) , Wing Foil and SUP foiling - from monthly shows like this one, to inspiring interviews with influential paddlers all over the world. Join us and get stoked on the amazing sports we love to do! We will be sharing as much of our SUPboarder content in podcast form as we can, so you can our content in more places, even when you ar...
2023-02-2057 min
Rad Season Action Sports PodcastBeau Nixon — Stand Up Paddler on SUP Surfing and Travel With A PaddleBeau Nixon is a Stand Up Paddler, SUP Coach, Podcaster, Commentator and Founder of Travel With A Paddle. Nixon was born in NSW, Australia and before he could walk his dad had him on the nose of his longboard. Growing up by the coast he got into competing at longboarding, winning the Australian Junior Longboard Championships. He was then introduced to Stand Up Paddling in 2002 and the rest is history. Nixon would compete in as many SUP events as he could and became Australian Open Stand Up Paddle Champion. He qualified for the SUP World Tour and...
2023-01-2348 min
SUPfm The International Stand Up Paddle Board PodcastYour Guide to SUP Touring and Expeditions with SUPboarder's Will and ReubenThere are so many ways to use your SUP, other than flat-water and surf.In this fun episode we 'explore' the world of SUP touring by harvesting the knowledge of the supremos of SUPboarder Mag, Reuben and Will, who are both experienced SUP tourers.We discuss what essentials are needed to go on your first overnight or multi-day expedition (spoiler - not that much more than what you've already got). We talk about planning steps and a variety of options from a 'luxury' to a bivvying approach.The guys share their experience of...
2020-11-021h 07