Dead Start SUP Foiling
No wave. No jetski. No problem. TJ shares THE tip that got him flying high over flat water armed with only a paddle. Find more tips fro...
Sunova 8’5″ Speeed Test Review
Staffer Eddy Patricelli spent 11 days in Mexico riding the Sunova Speed 8'5". He didn't plan on doing so. Here's how it surprised him.
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.
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.
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.
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.
