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New from Infinity SUP – the EVERREADY race board designed to make you faster in every race condition

24 Jan 2024

New from Infinity SUP – the EVERREADY race board designed to make you faster in every race condition

Dave Boehne and his Speedfreak squad at Infinity SUP are always ready to race and they now have a new board that, from the name alone, is ready to go. Soon to be seen on a start line near you here is the TotalSUP guide to the brand new EVERREADY race SUP Hi Dave, welcome […]

Danny Ching: His design, coaching and racing plans for 2024

4 Jan 2024

Danny Ching: His design, coaching and racing plans for 2024

If there’s one name that has been synonymous with the sport of stand-up paddleboarding it’s Danny Ching. From SUP Coaches meticulously deconstructing and analysing his paddle stroke technique to Danny’s own data-driven approach to mastering SUP methods and applying the same objectives in the development process of new race board and paddle designs, the SUP […]

Indiana 14′ DHC Race Dugout Hollow Carbon: Board review with Fred Ducry

25 Dec 2023

Indiana 14′ DHC Race Dugout Hollow Carbon: Board review with Fred Ducry

From a lone rider on Lake Geneva to an international SUP athlete and Indiana Paddle & Surf Co. Team Rider, Fred Ducry’s story reminds us what the sport of stand-up paddleboarding stands for –  freedom and fun. TotalSUP caught up with this versatile rider to chat about his SUP journey and his weapon of choice, the […]

How to choose your first SUP Race board? Tanja Ecker shares her top tips

2 Dec 2023

How to choose your first SUP Race board? Tanja Ecker shares her top tips

It’s most likely the million dollar question in our sport: “How to choose my first SUP racing board”, especially when it’s a one-time investment and it has to be done right from the get-go. To tackle the subject, TotalSUP caught up with Tanja Ecker, 11x German SUP Champion, Coach and Founder, who has recently taken […]

Light Board Corp PARADOXA now available! Interview with the maker Gerd Weisner

27 Oct 2023

Light Board Corp PARADOXA now available! Interview with the maker Gerd Weisner

There’s been a lot of buzz since the launch of the LIGHTBOARDCORP®PARADOXA and its debut at the SUP Alps Trophy 2023 SUPALOT stop. The Light Riders have been sweeping the podiums ever since and are now ready for the final leg of the SUP racing season. In the run up to the 2023 ICF Stand […]

Dugout or flat deck? Indiana Rider Manuel Lauble on board design & innovation

17 Oct 2023

Dugout or flat deck? Indiana Rider Manuel Lauble on board design & innovation

Manuel Lauble, Indiana Paddle & Surf Co. Team Rider  and one of Germany’s top pro SUP racers, has been grinding and consistently winning his podiums the whole SUP season, keeping the stoke high even through the toughest long distance formats. The new 2023 SUP Suisse Tour Champion  has stayed loyal to the Indiana 14×21.5 DHC Race Dugout […]

The 2024 Starboard SUP Range is OUT!

15 Sep 2023

The 2024 Starboard SUP Range is OUT!

New gear, new sizes or upgrades, the 2024 Stand Up Paddle Range by Starboard is out! What’s new in the 2024 Starboard SUP lineup? – Ace Foil – a downwind foil board inspired from the famous Ace – Starboard Gen R – the flat deck race board is back! – X-15 Foilboard – a board […]

Tanja Ecker brings the Californian 404 and Hippostick brands to Europe

1 Sep 2023

Tanja Ecker brings the Californian 404 and Hippostick brands to Europe

11x National German SUP Champion, Ultra-Endurance Paddler, Coach, Photographer, Entrepreneur… The list does not exhausts but definitely translates onto Tanja Ecker‘s multi-faceted approach to our sport and the possibilities that lie within it. And to top it all up, Tanja is the exclusive dealer for Europe of 404 and Hippostick, high-performance Californian SUP and paddle […]

La nouvelle Pagaie 900 Pro Carbone d’Itiwit présentée par Ugo Fontaine, design manager

29 Aug 2023

La nouvelle Pagaie 900 Pro Carbone d’Itiwit présentée par Ugo Fontaine, design manager

Oui, on le sait, vous l’avez longuement attendue, et nous aussi ! Mais depuis plusieurs semaines maintenant, la nouvelle pagaie 900 Pro Carbone d’Itiwit est enfin disponible ! L’attente valait le coup puisqu’Itiwit nous dévoile là une pagaie réglable haute performance, entièrement en carbone, avec une légèreté qui défie la concurrence : 430g pour la […]

Yster SUP consolidates its position as the go-to-brand for ultra-endurance & adventure SUP boards with the Yukon wins

21 Aug 2023

Yster SUP consolidates its position as the go-to-brand for ultra-endurance & adventure SUP boards with the Yukon wins

Nothing tests an inflatable board better than an ultra-endurance paddleboarding challenge. Throw into the mix untouched wilderness, white water rapids and 1000 miles of paddling and you get the idea. With the recent SUP division victories at Yukon River Quest and Yukon 1000, Yster SUP, the premium Swedish SUP brand based in Malmö, consolidating its position […]

Starboard Gen-R: The new generation of SUP racing starts here

15 Aug 2023

Starboard Gen-R: The new generation of SUP racing starts here

Meet the Starboard Gen R! Starboard Team launches the Gen-R, this highly anticipated board for 2024 is a new breed amongst Starboards already extensive and world class range of race SUPs. There have been a few boards circulating amongst the Starboard Dream Team riders, where they have already been exhibiting amazing performances on them. The […]

The Light Rider: From flat water to ocean wins, Donato Freens excels in SUP versatility

10 Aug 2023

The Light Rider: From flat water to ocean wins, Donato Freens excels in SUP versatility

With nine National Titles to his name and top podiums, including the undisputed wins on both flat water and in the oceanic conditions this season, Donato Freens, the Light Board Corp Team Rider, continues to excel on his SUP journey which is backed by razor-sharp focus and staying “dedicated, disciplined and driven”. These objectives have […]

Yster SUP launches a new all-water hard board series for performance touring, long-distance & adventure paddling

7 Aug 2023

Yster SUP launches a new all-water hard board series for performance touring, long-distance & adventure paddling

Yster SUP, the premium Swedish SUP brand based in Malmö, has announced the launch of Basalty, a new all-water hard board series carefully handcrafted in the EU in basalt/carbon fibre and designed for performance touring, long-distance and adventure paddling. In developing the Basalty Series, Yster SUP has taken its original trademark features – Speed, Stability and […]

SUNOVA Allwater Faast Pro race SUP – The TotalSUP review

22 Jul 2023

SUNOVA Allwater Faast Pro race SUP – The TotalSUP review

SUNOVA are a Surf and SUP brand famous for wooden SUP race boards which can be seen on the start lines of SUP races all around the world. Over the last two seasons, the brand has been expanding its roster of team riders and are now getting results at the top level of the sport. […]