Just recently Outside magazine announced the Summer 2013 winners of the Gear of the Year awards which are featured in the Outside Summer Buyer’s Guide that hit newsstands on April 30th. ·The magazine shared 329 favorite products for this season and for SUP they chose the BIC SUP 11’ and 12’6 WING ACE-TEC stand up paddleboards!

Here is a quick glimpse of just a few of the hottest items on display at the January Surf Expo 2013 in Orlando, Florida.

Have you ever wanted to go stand up paddle but had a concern about how you were going to get the board from the car to the water without dropping it and potentially damaging your gear?  Click "Read More" to watch a video with a solution.

Check out the new B-Ray Soft Top Board from Boardworks!

Need help choosing the right board for you?  Bob Long, owner of West Coast Paddle Sports has some great advice, check it out!

The long anticipated Slater Trout Infinity Cutthroat 12’6 race board, named by Slater himself, is heading to the factory for production and will be available this Spring through your local Boardworks distributor.

One of the great things about flatwater paddling is that you don’t have to leave your furry best friend behind.· A lot of avid paddlers bring along their dogs and in some cases their cats!  Click "Read More" below to watch a super fun video of one owner and Shred Dog!

Surftech recently congratulated living legend Laird Hamilton on the announcement that he will be releasing a line of hand finished "Laird StandUP" boards for spring 2013.

Are you a paddler who is tired of of transporting your SUP board on your head?  It is difficult to use the awkward handle every time you walk out to the water? If yes, the Jax Trailer can help and is ready to make a big difference.

Boardworks Surf, one of the world’s leading Stand Up Paddle Board manufacturers, announced today its new line of Wake SUP boards.  They are the only company to come out with production SUPs designed specifically for Wake SUP Surfing!

With so many options in SUP boards comes the need for each buyer to really do their homework and find the best fit for their needs.

As River SUP grows and becomes more popular, it also becomes ever more important to keep people safe and use appropriate equipment.··That is why there is a patent pending, co-branded solution by Badfish SUP and their partners at Boardworks Surf for a new releasable, river specific SUP leash.

Travis Grant and Danny Ching are on a roll! ·These two super elite athletes are killing it in the SUP race scene. ·Recently, Travis took first place and Danny was second at the 2012 Quiksilver Waikiki Paddle Festival.  What is interesting is that they both shared something in common during the race!

The new Boardworks Raven is designed for all purpose cruising, recreational racing, fishing, or just plain getting out on the water. This model is designed for speed and stability in flatter water making it the perfect all purpose board for lakes, bays, harbors, and that deep docile river.

FCS SUP shows us the ultimate in mobility & protection for stand up paddle raceboard transportation.  The race bag has been extremely well thought out and is made with high density foam technology for the ultimate care of your board.

As part of the Suplove performance board range, the Challenger was designed with the paddle surfer in mind.  It's all about stability with performance.

Boardworks Surf and Badfish Stand Up Paddle have challenged the design constraints of existing drop-stitch inflatable SUP technology to create a board with tapered rails and enhanced rigidity.  The result is the MCIT.

If you have the need for speed then you'll want to get out and stand up on the Surftech SUP Bark / Laird! When legends like Laird Hamilton and Joe Bark team up you know the end result is going to be a good one.

FCS & Gerry Lopez, aka Mr. Pipeline, have designed a Tri-quad set which will customize your board by allowing you to switch between a quad & thruster set up. It offers great response & maneuverability for large surf craft which is ideal for SUP & performance longboards. Continue reading for more information.

Don’t we all want to escape the pressure of our lives for a few hours. The Suplove Escape board is the perfect accomplice. It's a great ride from the Suplove Lifestyle stand up paddleboards collection that will take you down your favorite river or along your favorite coastline.

Gretchen Gamble, Ryan Mahoney and Phil Rainey testing out the new production Boardworks Mini Mod SUP's. Gretchen is on the 8'5", Ryan is on the 8'8", and Phil is on the 9'1". Sizes available are 7'10" up to 9'6".

The 14' BARK Stand Up Dominator is the 'practical' distance and race board. Light and responsive, this downwind and flat water model is suited to novice and expert paddlers alike.

Rogue SUP releases the All-Water boards in nine different designs and different sizes, mixing a fiberglass and bamboo construction, giving its unique looks and strong construction.

Great design with a little “Edge” If you are looking for something with a bolder statement then the Chino design is for you.

The Pau Hana Big EZ Stand Up Paddleboard is made to float. No matter the rider's size, this thing ain't gonna sink. Thick and buoyant, the Big EZ is made for all around conditions and mediums.