Stand Up Paddle Surfing is an ancient form of surfing. It can be traced back to the very early days of polyenisia. It's most recent history dates back to the 1940's when the beachboys (surf instructors) on waikki beach used to stand up and paddle out to the break using a one bladed paddle. The reasons for this are 2 fold. First it allowed them to have a better visibility over their group of surfing instructors and allowed them to call the sets easier as their upright position meant that they could see the swell long before the prone surfers. Secondly it allowed them to keep their wealthy customers camera dry and allow them to take pictures of them surfing. As time moved on board designs and fashions changed, the paddle was all but lost in the history of surfing. A few surfers in Waikki continued to use a paddle but they were very much in the minority

Fast forward to the first part of this century and the paddle made a return to surfing in the hands of some of the world's most famous watermen. They were re discovering stand up paddle surfing to allow them to keep in shape for the bigger days of tow surfing as well as adding a new dimension to their skills. Standing up and paddling out through the waves is a totally new experience, most of us are more used to lying down and ducking under the waves.

Modern technologies have allowed the boards to come down a lot in weight and modern understanding of board design has allowed the large boards to be manouvered easily on the waves. Carbon paddles cut weight and increase board speed and suddenly Stand Up Paddle Surfing has been reborn.

>> STAND UP PADDLING ATTRACTIONS

1. TRENDY

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2. EASE OF USE

Anyone can do it! From Small to Big, from Young to Old. And on all waters, from Dams to Rivers to Surf.

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4. APPEALS TO A WIDE RANGE OF USERS

SURFERS WINDSURFERS CANOEISTS

5. SUP COMPETITIONS AND RACES

SUP Board Technology

TECHNORA Sandwich Starboard’s Technora Technology is a custom sandwich construction built around a lightweight 14g/l EPS internal core that is wrapped with a cross-linked PVC, glass and Technora fiber skin. Hand shaped and hand finished for the highest shape accuracy. Advantages: -Super light weight -Extra rigidity
SPORT TECH Sandwich Starboard Sport Tech: 0.6mm Australian pine Wood layer and biaxial glass fibre wrapped around a high density EPS core and laminated in an epoxy matrix. Australian pine wood increases rigidity and impact resistance. High density EPS core brings long term shape stability. The extra high gloss rails and precision molding technique ensures the best quality and overall value available.
TUFSKIN CAMO AST/CANDY AST DURABLE, STRONG AND TOUGH Tufskin technology uses a layer of continuous mat fibres sandwiched between 2 layers of glass weave to form a thick, stiff and durable epoxy sandwiched laminate. The standing area has a 0.6 mm Australian pine Wood layer for extra strength. With superior impact resistance, it is the technology of choice for those looking for durability and strength..

THE BLEND 11’2”x30” Most popular board with it’s roots from traditional longboarding. It’s smooth paddling and glide onto waves, has been enhanced with a lively response and drive out of a turn with increased V numbers in the hip, and thin refined rails.
THE DRIVE 10’5”x30 The new mid size of the range balancing between stability, manoueverability and glide. A great allrounder for a flat water cruise. It’s fun in marginal surf and goes very well in serious waves as well.
THE GUN 10’3”x28.5” This boards dimensions makes it extremely versatile. Enough rail length, combined with the narrower width, enable it to tackle the most daunting of waves. High performance for every type of condition in one board.
THE WHOPPER 10’0”x 34” Probably the most significant breakthrough in SUP since the paddle was introduced. Extremely stable at 34 inches wide, it provides stability for a beginner to paddle through the most turbulent white water or other difficult conditions.

THE WHOPPER CLUB EDITION 10’0”x34” The Whopper Club edition features high density EVA nose and tail bumpers to reduce the risk of injuries. The standing area is color coded to indicate the best paddling position. All together the very best board ever to learn to Sup with in the waves, this combined with unique high performance wave riding characteristic, revolutionizing Stand up paddle boarding.
ELEMENT 9’8”x30” Stable for it’s size and providing direct paddling. It has extreme acceleration and due to shorter lengths and refined rails allows for greater precision whilst maintaining drive and fluidity though turns.
SUPER FISH 9’8”x28.5” A board for the experienced who wants to push their SUP surfing to totally new levels. This is the board where you’re prepared to sacrifice paddling stability and look for the best surfing SUP available.
STINGER 9’0”x30 Looking for more surf performance, the shorter length SUP boards are coming of age. The width of 30” provides surprising stability, without being detrimental to response.

POCKET ROCKET 8’5”x30” It’s a board for the ambitious surfer or those with a quick learning curve. Lightning acceleration and speed, with faster rail to rail response and agility.
THE TIKI 8’5”x28” The 8’5” x 28” is designed for waterkids looking for a quick learning curve. Despite its short length, it glides well on flat waters for light riders.

SUP Accessories

TUFSKIN POWER PADDLE This powerful paddle has a robust, extra durable and surprisingly rigid PP fiber blade. The blade’s shape creates that extra power to catch a wave or to speed up acceleration in flat water.
CARBON POWER PADDLE This powerful paddle has a custom finished stiff precision molded carbon fiber blade. The blade’s shape creates that extra power to speed up acceleration at any point of paddling, flat water or waves.
CARBON WAVE PADDLE This very well balanced Carbon paddle goes straight through the water without any wobbling. The Carbon blade has great acceleration for catching waves, and is also a very comfortable paddle for basic paddling.
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