Upgrade your SUP, wing or foil setup with part-exchange
Ready to move on from your current paddleboard, wing or foiling setup? Our part-exchange service helps you trade in selected pre-loved watersports equipment and put the agreed value towards your next upgrade at The SUP Company.
Whether you are moving from an all-round SUP to a faster touring board, stepping up from an inflatable to a hard composite board, upgrading your wing, or changing foil systems, we can help make the process simpler, cleaner and less stressful than selling privately.
The quick answer
Part-exchange is designed for customers who want to upgrade without the hassle of private selling. You send us details and photos, we provide a provisional valuation, and if accepted, the value can be used towards your next purchase from The SUP Company.
Best for
Customers upgrading equipment
Ideal if you already own a SUP, wing, foil board, wing or foil setup and want to move into something newer, faster, lighter, more stable or better suited to your progression.
Main benefit
No private selling hassle
Avoid listing, messaging, negotiating, waiting in for buyers and dealing with uncertain payments. We keep the process simple and focused on your next upgrade.
Important note
Valuations are subject to inspection
Any initial offer is based on the information and photos supplied. Final approval depends on the item matching the description and passing our inspection process.
Why use The SUP Company part-exchange service?
Selling used watersports equipment privately can be time-consuming, especially with larger items such as paddleboards, foil boards and full foil systems. Part-exchange gives you a clearer route from your current setup to your next one.
Upgrade without selling privately
No marketplace listings, no awkward negotiations and no arranging viewings with uncertain buyers.
Experience-led valuation
Our team understands paddleboards, wings, foils, board construction, model years and condition, so valuations are based on real watersports knowledge.
Credit towards your next setup
Use the agreed value towards new equipment from The SUP Company, helping reduce the cost of your upgrade.
Advice on what to buy next
We will help you choose equipment that genuinely fits your next step, rather than simply replacing old kit with something similar.
What equipment can be considered?
Part-exchange is available on selected products only, but we will consider a range of quality watersports equipment depending on brand, model year, condition and current resale demand.
Paddleboards
Inflatable SUPs, touring boards, all-round boards, race boards and selected hard composite paddleboards may be considered depending on age, condition and brand.
Wings and wingfoil boards
Selected wings, wing foil boards, inflatable foil boards and hard foil boards may be considered, especially where they are from recognised brands and in good usable condition.
Foiling equipment
Foil front wings, rear stabilisers, masts, fuselages and complete foil systems may be considered, subject to brand, compatibility, condition and demand.
Accessories and packages
Complete packages with bags, pumps, fins, paddles, screws or accessories may be easier to value when all parts are present and clearly photographed.
How the part-exchange service works
1. Send us your equipment details
Email help@thesupco.com with clear photographs of the equipment you would like to part-exchange.
Please include full-view images of each item, close-ups of any wear or damage, and details of the brand, model, size, year if known, and any included accessories.
The more accurate the information, the more accurate the provisional valuation can be.
2. Receive a no-obligation valuation
Our team will review the information and provide a provisional part-exchange valuation.
There is no obligation to accept. You can decide whether the offer works for you and whether you would like to move forward with an upgrade.
3. Collection or drop-off is arranged
If you accept the offer, we can arrange collection via our third-party courier where suitable, or you may be able to bring the equipment to our Southampton HQ by arrangement.
Courier collections are booked into a timed window, so you should not need to wait around all day.
All items must be boxed securely and well protected for transport.
4. Inspection at our Southampton HQ
Once your equipment arrives with us, it will be checked by our team to confirm the condition matches the information supplied.
Inflatable paddleboards are pressure tested over a 24-hour period. Wings and inflatable foil boards may also be checked for air retention, valve condition and visible wear where appropriate.
Foil systems, hard boards and other equipment will be visually inspected for damage, corrosion, missing parts or compatibility issues.
5. Credit is applied to your next purchase
Once the equipment has passed inspection, the agreed part-exchange value can be used towards your next purchase from The SUP Company.
Our team can then help you choose the right replacement board, wing, foil or complete setup for your next step.
How to get the most accurate valuation
A clear, honest description helps us value your equipment quickly and fairly. Please include as much detail as possible when you email us.
- Brand, model and size of each item
- Approximate model year or purchase date if known
- Clear full-length photos of the top, bottom and sides
- Close-up photos of any damage, repairs, marks or wear
- Photos of serial numbers where relevant
- Details of any included accessories, bags, pumps, fins, leashes, screws or covers
- Any known faults, slow leaks, repairs, missing parts or cosmetic issues
If the final inspection shows the item is not as described, the valuation may be reduced, declined or the item returned at the customer’s cost.
Choosing your new equipment
Part-exchange is most useful when it helps you move into equipment that genuinely suits your next step. Our team will support you through the upgrade process, taking time to understand where you are now and where you want to progress next.
Part-exchange terms and conditions
Eligibility
Part-exchange is available on selected products only and may not apply to all brands, models, categories or sale items. The SUP Company reserves the right to decline any part-exchange request.
Provisional valuations
Any valuation provided before inspection is provisional and based on the information, photographs and condition details supplied by the customer.
Condition and inspection
All equipment must match the description and imagery provided. Inflatable paddleboards are subject to a 24-hour pressure test. Other inflatable equipment may also be checked for air retention and visible wear where appropriate.
Transit responsibility
Items must be boxed securely and protected properly for transport. Any damage caused during transit due to poor packaging is not covered by The SUP Company or its freight partners.
Failed inspection
If the equipment differs from the details supplied, fails visual inspection, has undisclosed damage, is missing key parts or does not pass pressure testing where applicable, the valuation may be reduced, declined or the equipment returned to the customer at the customer’s cost.
Use with other offers
Part-exchange cannot normally be used in conjunction with other offers, discounts or promotions and is subject to availability, approval and inspection.
Part-exchange FAQs
Is the part-exchange valuation free?
Yes. Initial valuations are free and there is no obligation to proceed. The valuation is provisional until the equipment has been inspected by our team.
Can I part-exchange an inflatable paddleboard?
Yes, selected inflatable paddleboards may be considered. They must match the description supplied and will be pressure tested over a 24-hour period before final approval.
Can I part-exchange wings or foil equipment?
Yes, selected wings, foil boards, foils, masts, fuselages and stabilisers may be considered depending on brand, model, age, condition and current demand.
Can I get cash instead of store credit?
Our part-exchange service is designed to support upgrades, so the agreed value is normally used as credit towards a new purchase from The SUP Company rather than paid as cash.
What photos should I send?
Send clear photos of the whole item, both sides where relevant, close-ups of any damage or wear, photos of serial numbers if applicable, and images of any included accessories, bags, pumps, fins, leashes, screws or covers.
What happens if my equipment fails inspection?
If the item does not match the description, has undisclosed damage, is missing parts or fails pressure testing where applicable, we may reduce the valuation, decline the part-exchange or return the item at the customer’s cost.
Can I part-exchange equipment against sale items?
Part-exchange may not apply to all sale items or promotional offers. If you have a specific product in mind, contact us and we will confirm whether part-exchange can be used.
How do I start the part-exchange process?
Email help@thesupco.com with details and photos of your equipment, or call us on 02380 172189 if you would like to discuss your upgrade first.
Ready to request a part-exchange valuation?
Email us with photos, model details, condition notes and the equipment you are hoping to upgrade into. We will review your kit and come back to you with a provisional valuation.