Category Archives: stand up paddle boarding

AHD Summerboard review

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

The best of both worlds As a fan of both windsurfing and stand up paddle boarding I’ve always considered windSUP appealing. Unfortunately, most SUPs are optimised for one or the other – paddle or sail.

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Putting it all together – creating SUP Mag UK

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

We’re now half way through the year and July’s SUP Mag UK recently dropped in digital form. As I write print copies are winging their way to lucky recipients. But what does it take to put a magazine together? April … Continue reading →

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New born SUP

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

My new born daughter Molly helping daddy test Loco’s 12.6ft stand up paddle board. Molly and daddy – stand up paddle board testing

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SUP Mag UK – July issue

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

The team and I have been beavering away for the last few months but we’re now ready to drop July’s issue of SUP Mag UK  – landing July 4. There’s bags of stand up paddle boarding goodness from our green … Continue reading →

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Pimp my ride – Rail Saver Pro SUP tape

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

I have to say, not only does Rail Saver Pro tape do a great job of protecting stand up paddle boards from annoying dings, chips and scuffs, it also looks pretty pimp as well. You can read the full write … Continue reading →

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Testing, testing – stand up paddle kit review teaser pics

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

Here’s a selection of teaser pics for the next issue of SUP Mag UK featuring the following stand up paddle boarding goodies tested. RRD 12ft Tourer Wood and Active Flex carbon paddle

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Stand up paddle board toys – RRD, AHD and Fatstick

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

Checking out some new stand up paddle boarding toys from RRD, AHD and Fatstick. Stay tuned for reviews and write ups coming soon… (Thanks to Wouter, Jon and Reuben for hooking me up). RRD Paddle, AHD Sealion 8.3ft and Fatstick … Continue reading →

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Nah Skwell Surf Series 9.2ft review

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

Summer (proper) is fast approaching in the UK and as such banging swells start to become more elusive. Owning a suitable SUP for small to medium waves is a way to ensure continued shredding during high season.  Nah Skwell’s Surf … Continue reading →

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Grenada SUP – land of liquid sunshine

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

A few months ago the wife and I made the pilgrimage to ‘the land of spice’ in the Caribbean to check out Grenada’s SUP potential. During our week long trip conditions varied from small, but perfectly formed waves, howling downwind … Continue reading →

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UK river SUP

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

Looking for a new challenge this season? If so then sweeping the river could be just thing. When your local surf break goes flat or if you’re searching for new discoveries the UK’s inland waterways could provide the scratch for … Continue reading →

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