The (real) Differences Between a $300 & $1,000 SUP board
The difference in performance, durability, and ultimately paddleboarding fun is most varied in the inflatable board segment. The difference in price from low-end department store boards to the more reputable brands is large. And so too is the difference in quality.
SUP Safety
SUP is a fun and exciting water sport, but it comes with its own set of safety considerations. Wearing a PFD, learning the basics, checking the weather conditions, wearing appropriate clothing, being aware of your surroundings, and bringing the necessary equipment are essential for SUP safety.
The Ultimate Guide to SUP Paddles
You can buy the best board on the market, but you won't get far without a good paddle, and yet paddlers often overlook this, and if we were honest, some brands also. Buying a quality paddle that suits your style will improve your experience on the water. At the end of the day, it's your SUP engine.
What Impacts Paddleboard Stability
There are several factors that impact a board's stability. Making matters more complex, these factors have trade-offs and also affect each other in several cases. But the main takeaway here is that you should think beyond board size, as this is just one of four important features of a board that will greatly influence how stable the board feels out on the water.
We only have one Planet
As a business that loves the outdoors, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact. The good news is that there are things Honu is doing now to help improve our planet. We have committed to: 1) producing less plastic; 2) consuming & wasting less plastic; and 3) minimising carbon emissions in our supply chain. Read more about each of these initiatives...
Why We are taking SUP Pumps Out...
We have now decided to also take pumps out of our boards from 2023.
Why have we done this? We think about paddles and pumps a bit like helmets and bike pumps. Helmets are very individual and most people would never like a token "freebie" and bike pumps...