1. Drop down and get lower than your normal forward stroke stance before moving on your board. 2. When you move your feet sideways don't hesitate. Speed up your footwork. 3. Speed up your paddle bracing in the water aggressively...
Being efficient with your movement patterns in sup and or skiing enables short and long term milestones. Keep in mind that to learn and develop skills, it’s important to work through ones’ mistakes and weaknesses. Lately I’ve been doing a...
Big shout out thank you to our friend Karen Dalury from Killington, Vermont for helping me this past weekend on the water. After her observations of my inefficient attempts at pivot turning, a light went on for me based on...
Nothing like a good click bait to grab everyones attention! How crazy is that to suggest in SUP and skiing to not bend your knees? Don’t worry, where I'm going with this will make sense! As mentioned in previous weekly...
At the beginning of the paddle stroke when you’re blending the reach and the catch be aware of shaft and blade angle. It truly can be just like an angled stab of a spear targeting a fish underwater. The angle...
When entering a race for the first time, competing in varied and difficult conditions takes mental management. What I mean is being able to control, to some degree, the emotional and psychological state of your persona! My interactions as a...
I am just amazed at how well the 2023 Starboard All Star performs! We have not written enough about it this year and frankly cause we have been slammed getting people all across North America their Allstar boards. Just now...
Quickblade Paddles have changed the SUP game. The all new Stingray Paddle with 65” blade made specifically for stand up paddle boarding will change the way we look at paddles forever! It’s the most innovative design concept that the stand...
Let’s face it, the majority of paddler boarders will never make a living as a professional sup paddler. With that said, when it comes to the sport we can be champions and aficionados for a lifetime of fun. Performance paddling...
I love to study the technique and style of all performance paddlers. I don’t limit my learning to just paddle boarding either. I feel all paddle sports have something relevant to offer. I even reference skiing, dance, strength and conditioning,...
The exciting 2023 paddle board racing season has been awesome to watch unfold! The commitment, athleticism, superior physical conditioning, and new techniques of the younger generation are setting new standards. These top pros and amateurs alike lead the way for...
We have been studying the utilization of Strokes Per Minute (SPM) Analysis for increased overall speed. All other things equal, increasing SPM is key for going faster whether racing, fitness paddling, or getting back to shore to beat the storm!...
