The Paddle and Foil Show by SUPboarder

Will from SUPboarder catches up with Ross Bazely (Kitebarn / Armstrong Rider) who has been coaching Will through his downwind journey and talks of how he has had to think differently to succeed in Downwind foiling. Ross tells us about his own foiling for the past few months where his goal is to downwind foil but the reality is hard to achieve with a busy job and family life. Instead Ross has been loving focusing on the elements of downwind foiling by progressing his SUP skills, putting the prone foil board aside and starting to see the benefits! Is this the REAL LIFE reality of Downwind Foiling?

Reuben recently visited Red Paddle Co. to talk to them about all things SUP... in this episode Reuben quizzes Commercial Director George Shillito and Head of Design Phil Hawthorne on everything about how they make a Red Paddle Co. SUPs and gives you all a really great insight into whats going on behind the scenes with this iSUP brand.

Theres huge amounts of insight in this interview, so we have split it into two parts.... part one covers the production process, quality controls materials and pros and cons of welded vs. glued rails, while part 2 we discuss what makes Red Paddle Co. different to other brands. Looking at innovation, environmental impact and price!

Well worth a listen, particularly if you have an interest in our SUP industry/Red and the environmental impact they have.

Who are Red Paddle Co.?

Red Paddle Co inflatable paddleboards and Red Equipment are very well known to many paddlers around the world. And for many of us, a Red board was the very first board we ever stood on. Red have been making iSUPs since 2008 and you can now find hundreds of thousands of Red boards throughout the world. As the iSUP markets grown, with many more brands following Red Paddle Co’s lead, we now have many iSUP brands of different quality and price to choose from.

Have you ever asked questions such as… Why Red Paddle Co? What do they do differently to other SUP brands? And why should I spend more on a Red product? If so, then these interviews are for you!

Find Part 1 in our feed.

WATCH these two interviews at SUPboarder:

https://supboardermag.com/2024/07/20/why-red-behind-the-scenes-isup-talk-with-red-paddle-co-materials-processes-innovation-more/

Reuben recently visited Red Paddle Co. to talk to them about all things SUP... in this episode Reuben quizzes Commercial Director George Shillito and Head of Design Phil Hawthorne on everything about how they make a Red Paddle Co. SUPs and gives you all a really great insight into whats going on behind the scenes with this iSUP brand.

Theres huge amounts of insight in this interview, so we have split it into two parts.... part one covers the production process, quality controls materials and pros and cons of welded vs. glued rails, while part 2 we discuss what makes Red Paddle Co. different to other brands. Looking at innovation, environmental impact and price!

Well worth a listen, particularly if you have an interest in our SUP industry/Red and the environmental impact they have.

Who are Red Paddle Co.?

Red Paddle Co inflatable paddleboards and Red Equipment are very well known to many paddlers around the world. And for many of us, a Red board was the very first board we ever stood on. Red have been making iSUPs since 2008 and you can now find hundreds of thousands of Red boards throughout the world.

Have you ever asked questions such as… Why Red Paddle Co? What do they do differently to other SUP brands? And why should I spend more on a Red product? If so, then these interviews are for you!

Find Part 2 in our feed.

https://supboardermag.com/2024/07/20/why-red-behind-the-scenes-isup-talk-with-red-paddle-co-materials-processes-innovation-more/

Downwind SUP Foiling mania is sweeping the world...this exciting discipline has captured the imagination of many including our co-founder, Will. In part 7, Will sits down with Reuben to discuss the last 5 months of progression where he's managed to squeeze in a few good downwinders and is starting to see some good progression. We discuss how will has been focusing on other disciplines of foiling to build on skills to support his downwind foiling.

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We have a chat with Red Paddle Co's Head of Design, Production & ESG Phil Hawthorne to find out all about B Corp. Do you know what it is and why it's important to consider?

You can also watch this interview here:

https://supboardermag.com/2024/06/01/what-is-b-corp-why-is-it-important-red-paddle-cos-head-designer-explains-all/

Support the magazine here:

https://supboardermag.com/pro/

With so much board choice it can be hard to know where to start when buying a SUP. But definitely the first and biggest decision you need to make it whether to go inflatable or hard?

Late last year we published a video to help you make the decision yourselves, but then we realised we should post this as a pod cast as the audience is growing so quickly here!

Thanks for the team at Fatstick for sponsoring this video - great when brands are committed to helping consumers make the RIGHT buying decisions as its EXACTLY what we want too!

In this SUPboarder interview, Lindsey Tilton shares her insights into endurance SUP racing and reflects on the incredible 48 laps completed at the Last Paddler Standing event. As one of the most notable names in SUP at the moment, Lindsey is paving the way and pushing the boundaries for the future generation of women in our sport.

Lindsey is an incredible force for good when it comes to inspiring women in pushing their boundaries and harnessing self belief to accomplish anything. Lindsey talks about her entry into the sport of SUP and how after just a few flat water paddles, she signed up to complete the Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis which is an 80 mile open ocean crossing from the Bahamas to Florida. We uncover her motivation for completing 48 laps of the Last Paddler Standing event in 2023 and how she pushed through the mental and physical barriers during the event. 

If you are seeking motivation or just want to hear some positive words today, then make sure to listen to the whole interview as Lindsey shares some incredible words that will make you get up and seize the day. 

Lindsey runs Aloha Atheletics which is a company built to get you ready for endurance racing. Make sure to check out what Lindsey is up to via the links below and contact her directly or drop a comment below if anything resonated with you during the chat.

Lindsey is putting herself out there to inspire and push the boundaries of our sport for the next generation of women. Let’s support her and her crew.

https://supboardermag.com/2024/03/22/lindsey-tilton-interview-pushing-the-boundaries-for-women-in-sup/

https://aloha-athletics.com

Downwind SUP Foiling mania is sweeping the world...this exciting discipline has captured the imagination of many including our co-founder, Will. In part 3 will gets a new board, has a few more runs and gets the SMACKDOWN reminding himself of how challenging ( yet rewarding ) this journey can be. We reflect on comments from the community after parts 1 and 2, share lessons learnt and pass on some hints and tips!

In this episode, top international racer and NSP rider, Blue Ewer shares valuable insights about drafting in SUP racing and answers some very topical questions;

https://supboardermag.com/2023/05/06/how-to-draft-sup-racing-with-blue-ewer

Learn about endurance SUP racing through this interview with Mark Salter. This chat was truly inspiring and Mark shares his stories and knowledge on becoming one of the World's best long distance paddlers. 

Mark Salter is a competitive endurance SUP racer from the UK who holds a Guinness World Record for the fastest crossing of Loch Ness. He is a multiple endurance race champion, record setter and SUP 11 Cities non-stop and 5 day finisher.

In this interview, we caught up with Mark to chat about his achievements but also his journey on becoming one of the world’s top endurance SUP racers. He shares his insights on the mental strength required for such paddles, the gear he uses and the stories behind some of his favourite events.

This Pod is also available as a video, find it here:

https://supboardermag.com/2024/01/26/mark-salter-interview-endurance-sup-racing/