General Paddle Board Information

General Paddle Board Information
Exploring with a Touring SUP: Your Guide to Adventure
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  • Feb 6, 2022

Exploring with a Touring SUP: Your Guide to Adventure

Whether you're looking at hard touring paddle boards like the Glide Quest or the inflatable O2 Quest, our touring design has been modified over time to be the best distillation of what we think a tourer should be. Both versions are ultra-durable, and will last indefinitely with proper care. Start your touring adventure off with the best SUP for the job.

Why Kids Should SUP
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  • Feb 5, 2022

Why Kids Should SUP

All those screens your kids are watching, are hurting their development.  Find out all the ways a paddle board can help your kids. Stand up paddling is the antidote to the modern world.

wide paddle board
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  • Feb 4, 2022

Unlocking the Benefits of Wide Paddle Boards

Is a wide paddle board better for beginners? How wide should I go?  Is wider always better, and can I fit through the Panama canal on a really wide board?  Answers to these questions and more are down below.

Winter Stand Up Paddling for Flatwater
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  • Feb 3, 2022

Winter Stand Up Paddling for Flatwater

So those are the pointers for enjoying flatwater SUP in the winter. As always, evaluate your abilities and your determination to succeed before trying winter paddling. It’s not for everybody but if you’ve made it this far then I think it’s for you.

5 Benefits Of Paddle Board Yoga
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  • Jan 30, 2022

5 Benefits Of Paddle Board Yoga

Paddleboard yoga, or SUP Yoga, has experienced a significant surge in popularity, emerging as a distinctive and enriching practice that blends the tranquility of yoga with the invigorating challenge of stand-up paddleboarding. This fusion introduces a new dimension to wellness and fitness, offering an array of benefits that extend well beyond the confines of a traditional yoga studio. At Glide Paddleboards, we're proud to provide high-quality, durable boards that serve as the perfect platform for both newcomers and seasoned practitioners looking to enrich their SUP Yoga experience.

Paddle Boarding is the Perfect Socially Distant Activity
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  • Jan 27, 2022

Paddle Boarding is the Perfect Socially Distant Activity

COVID has changed the world. It's made it hard to feel safe doing many summer activities. Paddleboarding is the perfect socially distant activity and here's why.

The Ultimate Guide to Selecting Your Ideal Paddle Board
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  • Jan 21, 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Selecting Your Ideal Paddle Board

You have discovered a new love for stand up paddle boarding and you want to purchase a paddle board for yourself but there are so many choices.  Let us walk you through the process methodically.

The Versatility of SUP
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  • Jan 14, 2022

The Versatility of SUP

Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is a multifaceted sport that has captured the hearts of water enthusiasts worldwide due to its incredible versatility. Unlike kayaks or canoes, SUP boards enable a vast array of activities, blending adventure, fitness, and relaxation into one engaging experience. Here’s a closer look at the diverse possibilities SUP offers, highlighting the unique advantages of incorporating this activity into your lifestyle, with Glide Paddleboards serving as an exemplary choice for those seeking quality and performance.

Ocean vs. Lake Paddle Boarding: Choosing Your Aquatic Adventure
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  • Jan 6, 2022

Ocean vs. Lake Paddle Boarding: Choosing Your Aquatic Adventure

Though Lake and Ocean paddle boarding have various differences from each other, we can see that both have pros and cons. We'll go over those differences, breakdown things to consider when planning a SUP adventure, and give you our  recommendation for which you should choose.

Understanding Paddle Board Shapes: A Comprehensive Guide for Buyers
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  • Jan 5, 2022

Understanding Paddle Board Shapes: A Comprehensive Guide for Buyers

Selecting the right paddle board is crucial for optimizing your experience on the water, and understanding the nuances of board shapes is a fundamental aspect of this decision. 'Understanding Paddle Board Shapes: A Comprehensive Guide for Buyers' offers a detailed exploration into the various paddle board designs available, each tailored to different activities, skill levels, and water conditions. This guide aims to equip you with the knowledge to make an informed choice, whether you're gliding through serene lakes, navigating river rapids, or catching ocean waves. Delve into the specifics of round-nosed boards for stability and leisure, versus the efficiency of pointed boards for speed and distance, to find the shape that best suits your paddling adventures.

Introducing Paddle Boards Built for the Toughest Challenges
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  • Dec 31, 2021

Introducing Paddle Boards Built for the Toughest Challenges

How did an accident on the river birth a SUP manufacturer that makes the most durable hard and inflatable paddle boards on the planet?

Exploring New Horizons: Unforgettable SUP Adventures
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  • Dec 28, 2021

Exploring New Horizons: Unforgettable SUP Adventures

Everyone remembers their first time standing up on a SUP. There’s still plenty more firsts to be had though! Get some ideas to have some new SUP firsts of your own from this post about white water SUP, SUP fishing and SUP camping.

What's "SUP"?
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  • Dec 8, 2021

What's "SUP"?

The rise of stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) has significantly enriched the world of water sports, evolving from a simple greeting to an acronym that encapsulates an increasingly popular aquatic pastime. This transformation highlights SUP's transition from a niche activity to a global phenomenon, offering a unique blend of adventure, fitness, and connection with nature.

My Paddle Boarding Journey: From Curiosity to Industry Immersion
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  • Dec 6, 2021

My Paddle Boarding Journey: From Curiosity to Industry Immersion

What the words paddle board mean to one man. Written by the Co-Owner of Glide Paddlesports, Scott Knorp on how he discovered and fell in love with Standup Paddle Boarding in 2007.

The Thrill of a Downwinder
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  • Nov 20, 2021

The Thrill of a Downwinder

A downwinder is a SUP session somewhat like running a river where you will go from point A to point B and have a ride waiting for you at the end of the line. It’s a bit of a hybrid between river running, surfing and flatwater paddling. Here's our take on downwind SUPing.

Fall Stand up Paddle boarding
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  • Oct 6, 2021

Fall Stand up Paddle boarding

We know we the bitter-sweet feeling of when the colder weather kicks in announcing Fall's arrival.  Most people think that Paddleboarding is only a Summer activity, but we're excited to give you the tea on Fall paddling. Here's our tips and tricks on making paddle boarding during Fall just as fun as Summer paddling!