What’s the Difference Between RDM and SDM Masts?
Quick, easy answers to make sense of skinny and standard mast options, and why getting the right one is vital to squeezing the most fun out of each and every session.
2018 SIC Bayonet Review
SIC's enormously popular Bullet V2 set such a high bar among downwind boards, the arrival of the Bayonet comes with loads of anticipation. Billed as the step-up board for V2 users, the Bayonet smacks of an ambitious offering. So we handed it to Joel Yang, a Gorge-based downwind SUP guide, with simple mandate: ride it. He did, logging over 40 miles of downwinding. Here's his take.
Wind Foiling’s 12 Most Frequently Asked Questions — Answered!
Is wind foiling a fad? Is it dangerous? Will any board or sail do? What's the difference between wind foil masts, wings and fuselages? Get answers from Big Winds' Eddy Patricelli. When he wasn't foiling last summer, he was answering questions about foiling. Lots of 'em. Here are the 12 that he heard the most, along with answers (and videos) to get everyone riding high.
SUP Foiling 101
I've been fielding lots of questions on how to downwind SUP foil here in the Gorge. By no means can I claim any status beyond beginner,...
The Right Way to Pack Your Inflatable SUP
There are perils to packing an inflatable. Namely, that rolling up your board damages it. This video offers a 90-second tip to save your SUP, and make stowing it easy.
Which Life Jacket is Best for Paddle Boarding?
What's safe? What's legal? And what PFD is best for you? From life jackets, to life belts and beyond, TJ pulls some air canister tabs in this video to reveal your ultimate flotation device for SUPing.
Why Your First SUP is Not What You Think
Google “beginner paddle boards” and thousands of round-nose SUPs appear. Yet here at Big Winds, we rarely recommend them to newcomers. Here's our take on which first SUP offers the most bang for your buck.
SIC FX vs. Starboard All Star
Two big brands. Two highly anticipated models. Both the Starboard All Star 14' X 25" and the SIC FX 14' X 25" boast downwind AND flat water performance. TJ and Steve put them head to head with a GPS.
Tested: iRig Inflatable Windsurf Sail
It looks like a kite. It inflates in seconds. It's 70% lighter than most windsurfing rigs. So how does the Arrows iRig perform? Matt offers answers.
Naish 2017 Torque Bar Review – Below the Bar Control System
Naish’s 2017 Torque Below the Bar control system claims to make life simple. TJ offers his take straight from the water.
