"GIVE RESPECT TO GAIN  RESPECT"

RESPONSIBILITY, SAFETY, ETIQUETTE and RESPECT

RESPONSIBILITY: As a stand-up paddler you are a very visible addition to the water sports world. People will form their opinions of stand-up paddle surfing from the way you conduct yourself in the water. The sport is growing fast with new people taking it up all the time, each of us needs to make sure we are passing on the word and representing the sport in the best way possible. We are all members of the SUP family – an extended family of all watersports.

SAFETY: The safety of yourself and others is something that needs to be top priority EVERY time you enter the water. ALWAYS be aware of the conditions around you (currents, swell, crowds etc). If you are new to the sport, please take time to learn the basic technique in places that have calm, flat water and are not over flowing with other water users. Your pride and self esteem will be grateful of this! Even if you have a strong surfing background, please remember that this is a new sport which requires different techniques which are best learnt in a safe and controlled environment. Avoid waves for your first sessions. Always wear a leash and if you’re not a strong swimmer the use of a personal flotation device is recommended.

ETIQUETTE: Once you are comfortable on the board and done some flat water paddling, you might like to try the board in surf! Surfing is an awesome sport but it is not to be undertaken lightly! You will be going from a safe calm environment to an unpredictable and often busy place. Demonstrating proper etiquette in the surf will get you a long way in the line up. Annoy the other surf riders and you will be in for a hard time. If you follow these simple steps all should be fine.

·         Start slowly by going to places that offer easy, small mushy waves where there are FEW people

·         ALWAYS wear a leash – this will stop your board injuring others or yourself when you fall off

·         Never paddle out in a busy line up – the beauty of SUP is that you don’t need the most perfect wave to have fun. Paddle further down the beach away from the crowds. There you will most probably find your own, empty wave.

·         Never try and paddle onto a wave that somebody is already riding.

·         With a SUP board you can catch many waves. This does not mean you should. Be nice and if you are surfing close to others let them have their fare share of waves. There is always another one coming. Don’t be a wave hog or you and other SUP surfers won’t be welcomed back.

RESPECT: Sharing waves and making waves is not only the right thing to do, but will make every session more enjoyable. Isn’t that why we all started riding in the first place? We have an amazing opportunity to grow this sport into a positive direction. Lets all do our part and spread the ‘give respect to gain respect’ mantra every time we hit the water. Let others try your board and treat people like you would like to be treated yourself.

Welcome to the sport and enjoy your time on the water.

Starboard Constructions

Starboard Paddle Technology

 Blade Technology

The angle of the paddle blade though the water and the blade’s size dictate the power and efficiency of each stroke. All our blades are foiled to minimize drag and maximize power transfer throughout the stroke. A well-balanced paddle blade squanders little energy.

The blade’s size can be compared to the gears of a bike: the higher the gear or the smaller the blade, the less effort each stroke consumes with less forward motion generated. The lower the gear or the bigger the blade, the more energy will be used and the more forward motion will be activated. For long paddle sessions, lighter people, or those with a high cadence stoke, a smaller blade is recommended. Many people who entered SUP with a surfing background prefer the larger blade sizes that provide the immediate power produced by a few strokes for fast and late drops into waves. Starboard offers seven blade sizes in three constructions to fit your power requirements, comfort needs, and budget.

Starboard’s Carbon Tech and Vision Tech blade constructions are both hand laminated and built with the same lightweight Divinycell PVC core and super-strong ABS rail for durability.

Carbon Tech blades feature full carbon outer skin lay-up for maximum performance.

Vision Tech blades feature a fiberglass outer lay-up with a Carbon-Pine spine providing a more forgiving feel with extra rebound.

Tufskin blades are strong, durable ABS foils based on the Endura 525cm blade and they have a forgiving nature

Shaft Technology

Everything in the universe is relative and the flex of a paddle shaft is no exception. The general reflex momentum of the paddle shaft is crucial as a paddle with correct flex and rebound characteristics will provide better power transfer and more speed with less fatigue. Starboard has carefully selected shafts with optimal stiffness, deflection and rebound to maximize the power potential of each stroke, while ensuring the required durability for heavy loads when used in surf.

Premium Carbon shaft features the regular stiffness and rebound preferred by most riders in most conditions. Our heavier team members prefer the flex characteristics of the Premium Carbon shafts

Carbon Reflex shaft has more flexibility and higher rebound at the end of the stroke than the Premium Carbon shaft. Both carbon shafts feature matt finish for enhanced grip. Lighter riders like Connor Baxter and the ladies team get more performance with the more flexible Carbon Reflex shafts.

Starboard’s new Glass Rebound shaft feels lively in hand with the flex and rebound characteristics more typically found in high-end carbon shafts. The Glass Rebound shaft provides a truly winning combination by providing an economical fiberglass shaft with the performance characteristics similar to a carbon shaft. Glass Rebound shafts feature matt finish for enhanced grip.

CORBAN CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

 CORE

 The Core Range are top of the line Sandwiched, Vacuumed EPS core boards using 20g EPS foam for added strength and longevity. All Core Range boards have reinforced standing areas, reinforced rails, nose and tail. Designed and tested in Hawaii by riders for riders that are wanting to push the limits and own a board that will stand the test of time. High gloss finish with double leash plugs, carry handle and Future fin boxes for added strength in fin box area. Every detail has been seriously tested including the deck grip that is super comfortable, with tail kick to prevent heel slide and 3 mm diamond grooves for added grip. Looking for the ultimate SUP investment then the Core Series will not disappoint. 

All Core Range boards include:
Sun reflective board bag
Carbon WB fin + Side fins
Comfortable anti-slip deck pad with heel kick

 PURE

 White, light and Hi Performance boards. Coreban have taken their best sellers and created an elite range of visible wood boards with an added touch of elegance. EPS Vacuumed. Sandwich construction with a fresh and natural look without compromising quality and performance. The Coreban Pure Series is designed for riders that are wanting a lighter board while still maintaing beauty and strength. Australian Pine top deck with added features such as wood fins, reflective board bag, anti-slip deck pad with heel kick are just some of the added extras that make the Pure Series the leader in it’s class.

All Pure Range boards include:
Sun reflective board bag
Wood fin + Side fins
Comfortable anti-slip deck pad with heel kick

 WOOD

 A mixture of tradition and pure beauty best describes the Classic Wood Veneer Series. If you’re wanting to get back to your roots or stand out in a crowd, Coreban offers a Limited Edition of each of our most popular models in Classic Wood. Unsurpassed quality, high gloss finish, wooden fins and all the features from our other series in one package.

All Wood Range boards include:
Sun reflective board bag
Wood fin + Side fins
Comfortable anti-slip deck pad with heel kick

www.standuppaddlesurf.co.uk 

This is the biggest and best SUP site in the UK. It has a great forum with extremly friendly and knowledgable people who are plain and simply well into their SUP. Sign up to the site and become a part of the fastest growing community around.

The Bay Standup Paddleboard Club

www.baysup.co.uk

The biggest and most active SUP club on the south coast. Check out the site as it has lots of useful information about SUP in the local area. They can also be found on Facebook, just search for The Bay Standup Paddleboard Club.

Unsure about what board is right for you??

First decide what activity you want to do on the water i.e. flat water/distance paddling, surfing or a bit of both. 

-          If just flat water and no surfing, then a flat water/distance board will suit you best e.g K15, Ace or a Race.

-          Just surfing, then something around 10ft or shorter will be ideal. Don’t forget that it’s not easy learning to surf your SUP and will take dedication, time and effort and that's if you already have surfing experience. We would always recommend that as a first SUP, you go for a board which will allow you to surf and flat water so you don’t limit yourself. SUP is very versatile and to get the most out of the activity, paddling and surfing are a must. We all start off wanting to be surf hero’s and if we lived in California or Hawaii then we probably would be!

-          If you want to do both flatwater and surf (which we recommend) there something around 11ft will be ideal. The 11'2 Blend is the most popular first time SUP on the market as it’s great for flat water paddling and can handle good sized swells.

Still not sure? Then give us a call and we'll be happy to help.