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Jim Terrell, the Mastermind Behind Quickblade Paddles – an Inside Scoop of the Business and Brand

7 Apr 2025

Jim Terrell, the Mastermind Behind Quickblade Paddles – an Inside Scoop of the Business and Brand

Quickblade was founded by Jim Terrell, a four-time Olympic paddler and multiple national and international award winner. He began creating the world’s finest competition paddles at the young age of 11 in his father’s garage in Milford, Ohio. Jim is profoundly passionate about hydrodynamics, a passion that has been supported by decades of experience in […]

Titouan Puyo joins NSP and QuickBlade Paddles: “I needed change”

9 Mar 2016

Titouan Puyo joins NSP and QuickBlade Paddles: “I needed change”

Titouan Puyo, the number 1 french SUP racer and world’s 5th is opening a new chapter in his SUP career by joining boardmaker NSP and paddle brand QuickBlade Paddles.  In this exclusive interview, he tells us about the reasons behind this move, his first impressions as well as his objectives for the 2016 season ! […]

The Innovation Behind the STINGRAY Paddle by Mad Scientist Jimmy Terrell Quickblade

8 Jun 2025

The Innovation Behind the STINGRAY Paddle by Mad Scientist Jimmy Terrell Quickblade

It’s been just over two years since the launch of the Stingray Paddle by Quickblade. When this paddle first hit the market, it definitely turned heads. Many paddlers thought “what the heck is that thing?” as the paddle looked extremely different than anything else that has been on the market. With a blade is only […]

4th Annual Quickblade Jr Pro & Youth SupFiesta Event Recap

12 May 2016

4th Annual Quickblade Jr Pro & Youth SupFiesta Event Recap

This is the official Press Realease of the 4th Annual Quickblade Jr Pro & Youth SupFiesta Event, by Anthony Vela :    This weekend 72 youth SUP competitors, from 6 different countries, gathered in orange county for the 4th  Annual Quickblade Jr Pro & Youth SupFiesta presented by Infinity SUP.  The SupFiesta Grand Prix racing was about as exciting […]

The Payette River Games 2015 as seen by QuickBlade

2 Oct 2015

The Payette River Games 2015 as seen by QuickBlade

A QuickBlade Paddles action recap of the last Payette River Games in Cascade, Idaho, with commentaries from Chase Kosterlitz, Anthony Vela, Shakira Westdorp, Kelly Margetts and Candice Appleby.

29th Key West Paddle Classic went full send – 2027 date confirmed, SUP athletes react

13 May 2026

29th Key West Paddle Classic went full send – 2027 date confirmed, SUP athletes react

The 29th edition of the Key West Paddle Classic brought by Florida Keys Waterman Company wrapped up with a bang, delivering another unforgettable chapter for the longest-running paddleboarding and paddle sport event on the U.S. East Coast. Held on 9 May, the iconic 12-mile waterman challenge once again proved the enduring pull of a true […]

“Pressure is a privilege”: Mariecarmen Rivera on racing in a stacked field, progress & touring with Infinity

13 Feb 2026

“Pressure is a privilege”: Mariecarmen Rivera on racing in a stacked field, progress & touring with Infinity

Mariecarmen Rivera burst onto the scene with incredible power and hasn’t let go since. Her focus and explosiveness demand attention every time she steps on the start line. A triple gold performance (Sprint, Technical, and Distance) at the ICF World SUP Championships stunned the community, backed up immediately at the ISA World SUP Championships with Sprint […]

Endurance over explosiveness: Belgian SUP Tour legend Gunther De Bin’s shift to long distance racing

6 Oct 2025

Endurance over explosiveness: Belgian SUP Tour legend Gunther De Bin’s shift to long distance racing

Gunther De Bin, 55, from Flanders, a racer and Coach at SUP Club Supfever, is one of the Belgian SUP scene’s most respected figures. Known to many simply as GUN, he was once a regular at the front of the Belgian SUP Tour (BST) pack. While injuries led him to step back from regular racing, […]

SUP 11-City Tour 2025: Robin Hoekstra, 14, triple final stage finisher, targets 4th round & endurance racing

2 Sep 2025

SUP 11-City Tour 2025: Robin Hoekstra, 14, triple final stage finisher, targets 4th round & endurance racing

With more young SUP athletes stepping up into open divisions, this age group is claiming a well-deserved spotlight in the sport. We’ve been following this exciting rise under our Young SUP Athletes tag, and now we’re turning to one of the most coveted races in the sport, the SUP 11-City Tour, through the eyes of […]

The 2024 TotalSUP Awards – The Results!

18 Feb 2025

The 2024 TotalSUP Awards – The Results!

TotalSUP Awards 2024 – The People’s Choice! First and foremost, we (I) want to thank you for your patience in awaiting the results of the TotalSUP Awards 2024. The 2024 season was long and intense, running all the way to mid-December, and after covering more than 20 events around the world, I needed a short […]

Mariecarmen Rivera: Winner of the Euro Tour and Poised for a Stellar Second Half of 2024

5 Aug 2024

Mariecarmen Rivera: Winner of the Euro Tour and Poised for a Stellar Second Half of 2024

Mariecarmen Rivera, the acclaimed SUP Racer from Puerto Rico has recently been announced as the winner of the 2024 Euro Tour. Demonstrating unparalleled skill and determination, the Infinity Speed Freak dominated the European SUP Race circuit by winning three races and securing a second-place finish in the fourth. Her success was significantly boosted by the […]