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Exploring Paddle Boarding: A Guide for Plus Sized Riders

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Jimmy Blakeney

Exploring Paddle Boarding: A Guide for Plus Sized Riders Paddle boarding, or SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding), is often perceived as a sport tailored for individuals with exceptional balance skills and smaller body frames. However, this notion is rooted in the early history of the sport when boards ...

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Nature as Our Therapy

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Colette Goh

Drink water. Meditate. Journal. Stretch. Workout. Eat protein. Don’t forget vegetables. Cut sugar. Hydrate again. Commute. Listen to that podcast about productivity hacks. Work. Have dinner with your family. Walk the dog. Reply to texts. Get off social media. Sleep. Repeat. Does this sound at all...

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How to Set Up Your SUP-Kayak Hybrid

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Colette Goh

Get ready for some exciting adventures with the ISLE Inflatable SUP-Kayak Hybrids. Our versatile stand up paddle kayaks are portable, lightweight, yet stable and easy to maneuver so that you can paddle further & faster. Thanks to our patent-pending technology, you can switch between paddle boardi...

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Is the Best Inflatable Fishing Kayak a Hybrid Kayak Paddle Board?

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Jimmy Blakeney

Inflatable fishing kayaks are becoming more and more popular thanks to their lightweight, portable and surprisingly durable construction, and much improved stability over earlier inflatable designs. The product team at ISLE created the award-winning Switch as the ultimate "hybrid" paddle board ka...

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Hybrid Paddle Board Kayaks - Pros and Cons

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Jimmy Blakeney

Hybrid Paddleboard Kayaks: what are they, what are the pros and cons, are they any good? Hybrid paddle board kayaks, which some people call SUP-Yaks, paddle board kayak combo, or just “hybrids”, are two-in-one watercraft that allow you to both paddle board or kayak (specifically sit on top kayak)...

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Is Paddle Boarding Hard?

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Doug Robichaud

Is Paddle Boarding Hard? (Answered) Stand up paddle boarding is an incredibly easy water sport to learn, and you can become an expert paddle boarder in no time. People of all ages and fitness levels are capable of learning to paddle board in just a few hours with proper instruction. Not only is p...

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The Difference Between Paddle Board Shapes

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Posted on October 15, 2018 by Roxy Ng

Which is right for you? When shopping for a stand-up paddle board, there are two shapes you should be aware of. The shape of the board you ride can really make or break your experience, especially if you are a beginner paddle boarder. So it’s important to know the difference between paddle board ...

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Introducing The R-Factor: Standardizing Rigidity for Inflatable Boards & Boats

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Jimmy Blakeney

Standardizing Rigidity for Inflatable Boards and Boats - Introducing The R-Factor Choosing between all the various inflatable paddle boards and kayaks on the market can be a challenge without good information to help make meaningful comparisons. Inflatable paddle boards, kayaks, surfboards and ot...

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How to Choose The Best SUP Kayak Hybrid

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Colette Goh

How to Choose The Best SUP Kayak Hybrid If you’re looking for a SUP kayak hybrid, you’ve come to the right place. Here at ISLE, we’ve been designing and building quality paddle boards and kayaks for 20 years, and have used our expertise to design some of the most user-friendly, versatile hybrids ...

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Ascending Tres Cruces Norte

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Andrew Hughes

Ascending Tres Cruces Norte: Completing a New World Record Within the volcanic crater on what is believed to be the current highest body of water on the planet I set a new world record for highest altitude to paddle board at a height of 5902M/19,364 feet above sea level. The record was filled wit...

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