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3 Mar 2017
L’ISA, l’International Surfing Association, confirme des rumeurs qui courent depuis maintenant quelques mois au sujet des prochains Mondiaux. Il y aura bien autant de femmes que d’hommes dans les équipes nationales et un nouveau format de course verra le jour: des sprints de 200 mètres. Par contre, l’ISA persiste et signe pour le format de […]
2 Mar 2017
One month ago, three-times ISA SUP World Champion, Casper Steinfath, embarked on the mission of his life. Since Casper was a young boy, he had a dream to step in the footsteps of the ancient Vikings. A dream that has grown bigger and bigger, but also a dream that developed into a personal challenge between himself […]
13 Feb 2017
By James Casey, Sunova rider Two years ago SIC were the only brand selling unlimited boards in Australia. In the last year the number of brands making unlimited boards has exploded meaning more choice for those wanting an easier and more enjoyable ride in downwind conditions. SIC were the pioneers in open ocean downwind […]
9 Feb 2017
By Robert Norman Greetings again readers! I’m Robert Norman, SUP paddler from Florida and today we will be delving into my training and supplies for the Guinness World Record attempt on Feb 10th-Feb 11th at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota. The current number to beat to be put into the men’s record is 99.4Mi or […]
8 Feb 2017
By Robert Norman Greetings again readers! I’m Robert Norman, SUP paddler from Florida and today we will be delving into my training and supplies for the Guinness World Record attempt on Feb 10th-Feb 11th at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota. The current number to beat to be put into the men’s record is 99.4Mi or […]
6 Feb 2017
Par Remy Casa, préparateur physique et auteur du livre Stand Up Padde : Entrainement et Préparation Physique. Avoir une routine stricte lorsqu’une course approche est important et bénéfique pour obtenir le pic de forme le jour J. Les objectifs et intérêts d’une telle démarche sont multiples: se plonger mentalement dans la compétition, se donner un rythme, […]
3 Feb 2017
par Olivier Tanton. Photos: Aéroworx et Caroline Aillau. ZE RACE, c’est tout d’abord un nom, un concept émergé de discussions plus ou moins profondes, dans ces soirées où l’on est prêt à refaire le monde entre copains passionnés. Bercé par les histoires de MOLOKAÏ et du rêve américain, un des plus passionnés s’est alors […]
17 Jan 2017
On Thursday January 12, a group of 6 riders (Eric Terrien, Matthieu Raimon, Amaury Dormet, Stéphane Guiomar, Yoann Cornélis and Martin Letourneur), gathered for a crazy downwind in the “rade de Brest” (Brittany), in order to test the race conditions and the safety facilities for the Paddle Storm Master which is currently looking to take place on the last week-end of […]
14 Jan 2017
Larry Cain is a canadian sportsman who won the Olympic gold medal in sprint canoe in 1984. All the technique and science he has learnt over years of canoeing, he is now transferring to SUP. In this series of 8 videos, Larry Cain breaks down the stand up paddle stroke into 5 different phases : Entry, Gathering, Catch, Middle stroke and Exit and turns each phase into a SUP […]
11 Jan 2017
David Tourenc, grand connaisseur de l’Etang de Berre, partage avec TotalSUP son spot préféré. Il franchissait en août dernier la barre des 50 downwinds sur l’étang et devrait très prochainement réaliser sa 60ème descente. Il nous explique ce qui en fait un endroit parfait pour la pratique du SUP en Downwind et nous rappelle quelques règles de sécurité. […]
10 Jan 2017
Despite all the care and attention you pay to your paddleboard, it can still get damaged. Here is a step-by-step guide brought to you by PRO riders Amandine Chazot and Boris Jinvresse on how to repair your SUP board, surfboard or any other composite material. Before beginning your repair work, ensure that your board is […]
6 Jan 2017
Malgré tout le soin que vous pouvez apporter à vos planches de Stand Up Paddle, il peut arriver qu’elles prennent des pètes. Et là on fait comment? Amandine Chazot et Boris Jinvresse se sont emparés du sujet et nous montrent comment réparer simplement et efficacement votre planche de SUP ou de surf. Préalablement à toute réparation assurez […]
5 Jan 2017
Today, TotalSUP is catching up with Bernd Roediger, a born windsurfer and one of the most promising SUP racers and SUP surfers in the world. The Naish / Quicksilver rider, who currently ranks 16th in the world in SUP racing offers us some insight into his lifestyle, his journeys and his undying passion for SUP. Hello Bernd, can you introduce yourself to the […]
4 Jan 2017
Faster, farther, and easier… this mantra is the goal of paddlers of all skill levels. Being a recreational paddler in a local waterway or a traveling elite level racer makes no difference that SUP is an outlet for personal fitness. The most absolute indicator on your paddling skill level and increased fitness output, is how […]
