Stand Up Paddle Gear

Avec un nombre limité de centres de test proposant des démonstrations de planches rigides, le lancement prochain mettant en avant le matériel Yster SUP est une bonne nouvelle. Yster SUP, marque suédoise basée à Malmö, est reconnue pour son accent sur le design et la performance, ainsi que pour son expérience éprouvée dans certaines des […]

Could adventure SUP be an emerging counterpart to run clubs? A space where community, knowledge-sharing and pure outdoor joy come together on the water? From micro-adventures to full multi-day SUP expeditions, adventure paddling is experiencing a rise. More and more established coaches and endurance SUP racers are turning to this leisure discipline to blend training, […]

Following the early September launch of the new Airline range, Starboard has now released its latest SUP lineup. This new collection features refined shapes, upgraded constructions, and fresh designs across both hardboards and inflatables. From high-performance surf shapes like the all-new TwinFin with Acute Custom Carbon construction, to improved inflatable racing boards featuring the Quick […]

Red Equipment has long been known for its innovative outdoor gear, and their latest lightweight bags continue that tradition. Designed with active adventurers in mind, these backpacks and crossbody bags combine waterproof protection, durability, and comfort—all while remaining lightweight and packable. In a recent interview with Red, the team behind these new bags shared their […]

You’ve probably stumbled across the unboxing videos of pastel, candy-floss-toned Niphean inflatable SUP boards – paddlers gliding everywhere from crystal-clear Florida Springs to windswept UK shores. And you’ve definitely 😉 seen Mr TotalSUP testing one with his son, or Jersey Shore ripper Steve Houser carving it up. Founded by three friends – a paddleboard athlete, […]

We caught up with Thomas Hanke-Hanel, Yster SUP Ambassador and passionate long-distance paddler based in Augsburg, Bavaria, fresh off a strong result at the Bavarian Championships on Lake Simssee, where a tough 12 km race tested every stroke. Thomas’s move into competitive SUP mirrors a wider shift: more amateur paddlers, quite often those coming from […]

Gregor Wacker’s story – former German military diver, ocean rower, and endurance paddler with a 5000km Atlantic Ocean Crossing under his belt* – hits differently. On one hand it’s about that unique ‘league’ of endurance paddlers and absolute legends in their own right taking on some killer, unsupported challenges and yet still slipping under the radar […]

We’re here to bust some common misconceptions about inflatable paddleboards, especially the performance models. Often developed with direct input from race teams and pro athletes, performance race boards are high-precision gear, holding up through intense training, travel and racing. The iSUP category at the World Championships clearly demonstrates what can be achieved on inflatable boards […]

When people think of a factory, they imagine machinery, efficiency, repetition. But when you step into The Board Factory (TBF) in Khao Lak, Thailand, the place where SUNOVA boards come to life, you feel something entirely different: warmth, laughter, music, passion, and the unmistakable smell of fresh resin. It’s not just a place where boards […]

Steve Houser is a Jersey Shore (New Jersey, USA) native with saltwater in his veins — a lifelong waterman shaped by years of sailing, skateboarding, surfing, and, since 2013, paddleboarding. A Marine Corps veteran and high school history teacher, Steve brings discipline, heart, and humor to everything he does. His passion for SUP began after […]

It was one of those perfect latre Spring afternoons on Lac de Soustons, our home spot here at TotalSUP in the South West of France. Sunny skies, no wind, and a 9-year-old full of energy. Time to test gear! I had just received the inflatable all-round board Niphean 10’6″ (pronounced “NIGH-fee-en”) and with my son […]

Basssup, the premium Polish watersport brand launched in 2016 as an inflatable SUP board company, has become a cornerstone of the Polish SUP scene, nearly synonymous with the sport’s growth in the country. Over the years, it has evolved well beyond its roots, with founder Jędrzej Klafkowski dedicating significant time in the studio shaping race, […]

Have you ever thought about paddling 78 miles in 48 hours!? Jeannie Johns, an ultra endurance stand up paddler from British Columbia, Canada, who will be participating in the famous ultra 70-48 race next month shares her enthusiastic experience with the Paddle Logger app. During her paddling adventures around Gabriola Island, she highlights how the […]

One of the standout moments at this weekend’s World SUP Festival in Santa Pola, Spain, is the highly anticipated launch of NSP’s all-new 2026 Race Range, and the official comeback of SUP legend Titouan Puyo. The multiple-time World and European Champion from New Caledonia is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished and respected […]