Which Starboard Touring SUP Size? 11'6 vs 12'6 vs 14'
12'6 or 14ft? 28, 30 or 32 inches wide? We explain which Starboard Touring size suits distance, heavier riders, beginners and faster paddlers.
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Buying Guides
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Starboard Lima vs Enduro Paddle | Which Should You Buy?
Lima or Enduro? Lima is the flat-water, touring and race choice; Enduro is the versatile all-round and surf paddle. Here is how to choose blade, construction and shaft.
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Starboard Touring ONE vs Touring Deluxe Lite 12β6
A clear comparison of the Starboard 12β6 Touring ONE Package and Starboard 12β6 Touring Deluxe Lite Package. Find out which board suits your paddling, budget and progression path.
Tony Jones |
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What Makes a Paddleboard Fast? Width, Length, Rocker and Construction Explained
A plain-English guide to what makes a paddleboard fast, covering length, width, rocker, stiffness, fins, construction and paddle choice.
Tony Jones |
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Jobe Paddle Board Buying Guide | Which Jobe SUP to Buy
A detailed Jobe paddle board buying guide from The SUP Company, covering beginners, families, heavier riders, kids, touring paddlers and hybrid SUP-kayak options. Compare the full Jobe SUP range and...
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Starboard Touring Deluxe Lite vs Deluxe vs Wave Guide
Choosing between the Starboard Touring Deluxe Lite, Deluxe Single Chamber and Deluxe Wave? This guide explains the real differences and helps lighter paddlers choose between 14β0 x 28β and 14β0...
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Best Paddleboards for Families 2026
A practical guide to the best paddleboards for families in 2026, covering stable all-round boards, value options and touring step-ups.
Tony Jones |
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Infinity Surf SUP Range Explained: Which Infinity Surf Paddleboard Should You Buy?
A practical guide to the Infinity surf SUP range at The SUP Company, including The New Deal, BLURR V3, Round Nose BLURR, B-Line Twin, Escape Pod, Wide Speed and Wide...
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Starboard Surf SUP Range Explained: Which Surf Paddleboard Should You Buy?
Choosing a surf-focused paddleboard is not the same as choosing a general all-round SUP. With a touring board, you are mostly thinking about glide, tracking and stability. With a surf...
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Best Paddleboards for Teenagers and Smaller Adults
A practical guide to the best paddleboards for teenagers, smaller adults and lighter paddlers, covering Red Paddle Co, Fanatic and Jobe options.
Tony Jones |
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Best Inflatable Paddleboards Under Β£300: Budget SUP Packages Compared
Summer paddling does not have to mean spending premium money. This guide compares the best inflatable paddleboard packages under Β£300 at The SUP Company and explains which board suits beginners,...
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Ready to Upgrade? Your Guide to Choosing the Right Paddleboard
Outgrown your first paddleboard? Here is how to choose your next SUP, with clear advice on length, width, stiffness, touring shapes and Woodmill demos.
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