HOW TO CHOOSE A SUP AND EQUIPMENT
Curious about which board is for you? This video below covers four different types of boards and the equipment used. Including paddles, fins and fun extras. These are boards in my fleet, mainly for beginners, yoga and my race board. Let’s take a look a few differences between all them. So many different types and they all do play differently in the water. A few boards not mentioned, wood construction (maybe a pt 2. post), foam boards or plastic molded boards.
Inflatable & Hard SUP /
Yoga & Fitness Boards
The inflatable is perfect for travel, newbies to SUP and yoga. The hard board is very comparable to inflatable, as a yoga board and beginner board. A few differences, cork top, bungees at the front of the board and not as soft the inflatable.
Materials make up a lot of differences between boards. Choosing the right construction that will fit your lifestyle is key in picking the right one for your activities.
Roots Yoga Board
10'6" x 32" x 4.6" (200 Litres)
6 Tie Downs
2 Leash Plugs
ConnexSup nose plug-Go pro
Inflatables
Inflatable boards have a lot of advantage for beginners and for yoga. They are super light to carry, easy to deflate and fold up for travel. Most inflatables are 4” to 6” thick, which makes it more stable than the hard board.
We use Evolve Paddleboards as our brand for classes. Mostly the inflatable series.
Inflatable "Boom Boom" Series
10' 6" x 33
Any Sized Rider
Tie Downs
Travel Bag with rollers and backpack straps
Highspeed Pump & 3 piece paddle
Race Board
Race boards are a huge difference from inflatable boards. The construction and shape really make a race board stand out from the others. The pointed nose resembles a kayak bow for more speed. The “V” shape on the bottom assists with keeping the board straight and moving more efficiently through the water.
Carbon inlay replaces the fiberglass in the construction, making the board light to carry and move through the water.
Watch for more tips and see the difference between the boards. I do highlight one more board I use frequently and it has a big jump in activity that the surf sup is designed to do. Give it watch! 👇
-Misty
What is an Inflatable Paddleboard?
Owning a new inflatable or thinking about buying one. Here are few basics around an ISUP.
Curious about inflatable paddle boards? Inflatable boards can be so handy to travel with and carry around. With proper care they can also last for years. Especially if you invest in a quality brand.
Here are few differences between these inflatables; Evolve Lotus Inflatable and Movement Inflatable. Plus informational tips for when you first get your board.
Watch the video below on how to inflate, what surprises you might have when airing up for the first time and what gear comes with the Evolve and Movement inflatable boards.
SUP Season Highlights 2021
SUP Season Highlights with video and photos
Year in review from the summer season. June to October goes by so fast in a 4 season state. Although this one definitely the longest season to date. The last paddle, literally ended as a fall season witch paddle on a Wednesday night. The lake was silent and we had it all to our selves. I will say it does take the more confident paddlers to end that late in the season. The water is starting to cool down and it gets dark earlier.
A few more highlights that made the season stand out above the rest SUP certifications, Meditation at the yoga pod and girls SUP camp. All of it made it more about learning, connecting and de stressing.
2021 season is a big year, its celebrating the 5 year of Luna Moon SUP. Getting started in the early spring with a few new editions that we are proud to show case.
Looking forward to paddling with you soon! More to come in 2022!