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!...
As many of you know, Vermont Ski and Sport has developed a curriculum for teaching performance paddling for fitness and longevity! In our quest we constantly reach out to pros around the world for advice and to study their techniques....
Lately I’ve been trying to focus on increasing MPH/speed on my paddleboard. There is no better check in of your physical conditioning and technique than trying to go FASTER! Being able to increase your speed whether it be for racing...
Our Race Services Division has been busy traveling these last 2 months, coaching and learning a ton! Our quest for developing a more robust and easy to understand training platform for performance technique has matured and come to full fruition....
Performance paddle boarding has evolved in many ways over the years, but the fundamentals are still key. The marriage of technique and individual style is the key to enjoyment and development. There is no one way to paddle and a...
