SUP

How to choose your Stand-Up Paddle - SUP

This sport, which has enjoyed growing success over the past 10 years, has seen the emergence of a range of brands that are constantly growing. Sportmania is one of the leading sellers of Stand-up paddles in Switzerland and this nautical sport has been well established with us since 2012. Here are our recommendations for choosing your SUP.

What are the best rigid boards for the race?

If you are looking for performance, we recommend the boards of the manufacturers Starboard, SIC, and Fanatic without hesitation. They will give you maximum speed during your walks or competitions. Without any doubt, these are the boards of champions! Discover the Starboard Sprint with a high voltage cable designed to increase rigidity and create the fastest glide, the Fanatic Falcon and the SIC RS which won the prestigious SUP Connect Race Board award in 2018.

What is the Best Inflatable Stand-Up Paddle for Performance?

The 2019 Starboard inflatable Airline goes faster than most rigid boards! This board features efficient and lightweight technology, which is the future of inflatable performance boards.

What is the best inflatable stand-up paddle for ballads?

An inflatable SUP is much easier to transport because the board fits in a bag with a telescopic or removable paddle and a pump. Perfect if you don't want to be crowded at home or in the car! The most popular brand is the SUP Red Paddle which has superior quality, stiffness, and durability, providing superb performance on the water.

What is the cheapest Stand-Up Paddle?

If you are on a budget, the best value for money is found with Indiana 10.6 which even won a prize!

What is the best paddle for people over 90 kg?

The Foolmoon X-Moon 12.0 which is very stable with good glide. This board will behave as well on lakes as at sea. The X-Moon 12.0 is manufactured with the best technology available today, the "Fusion 2 layers", two layers of thermo welded fabric, thus stiffening the board on all its length and width. Also, the Fanatic 12'6 inflatable SUP is an ideal touring board for riders up to 110 kg who like to travel, explore and discover. And when the wind is there, you can also use it as a windsurf!

What is the best Stand Up Paddle for windsurfing?

The Santa Anna de Mistral is a great versatile all-rounder for the adventure tourism paddle and to convert it into a real Windsurf! Santa Anna is the most efficient Wind SUP on the market thanks to the mast base plate with the new “clip and go” system!

What is the best SUP for Yoga?

Due to its wide nose, the Jobe Yoga Lena 10.6 SUP glides steadily over flat water and is perfect for paddling, stretching, pilates, and yoga. With its incredible design and shape, the Astro Tikhine Zen is one of the most beautiful and efficient stand-up paddle for yoga.