Monthly Archives: April 2015

Land SUP/paddling – surf style

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Tez Plavenieks

It may not look particularly extreme but land paddling/SUPing (whatever you want to call it) – basically pushing yourself around on a longboard skateboard with a stick/pole/paddle – really does help improve paddling surfing. Riding ramps and skate parks really … Continue reading →

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Performance (short) stand up paddle surf boards

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Tez Plavenieks

SUP Mag UK Although summer’s now here in the UK it doesn’t mean the swell’s gone for good. In fact this early part of the season can be a good time to score superb conditions with much milder air temperatures. … Continue reading →

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Circle One 10.5ft (2015) all round SUP review vid

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Tez Plavenieks

Bit of fun in the sun…even warm enough in boardies (for me!). SUP Mag UK The last few days at SUP Mag UK test HQ have been glorious with plenty of early season sunshine. A few wavelets were lapping across … Continue reading →

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Testing times – the importance of stand up paddle board tests and reviews

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Tez Plavenieks

SUP Mag UK As editor of SUP Mag UK one of my roles is testing the many bits of gear that come our way. I often get asked why test kit? When I first got hooked on SUP there was … Continue reading →

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Durability, stability and affordability – Neptune 12ft Race/Tourer review

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Tez Plavenieks

SUP Mag UK Neptune SUPs 12ft Race/Tourer is a distinct looking beast with its slightly upturned nose – something that goes against current race/touring board thinking. As usual the bamboo veneer finish is distinctive of the brand and gives a … Continue reading →

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Pretty in pink – Fatstick Pink Panther 10ft review

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Tez Plavenieks

SUP Mag UK Fatstick’s Pink Panther 10ft may not be to everyone’s taste – the name (recently changed from Hunk Magnet) and pink flowery design maybe put some of you more masculine paddlers off. And yet, this would mean missing … Continue reading →

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