While stand up paddleboarding can be fun and rewarding, choosing the right gear can make a big difference in your experience. Here we provide a few tips for selecting the right SUP gear for your needs.
Stand Up Paddle Board Rail Tape: What Are the Options?
It's easy to scratch and ding your stand up paddle board when you're transporting it, carrying it to the water, or simply paddling. SUP rail tape is the solution to keep your board in pristine condition for as long as possible. Once you decide that spending a few dollars on rail tape is the right thing to do, you have several options to choose from, including coloured, clear or frosty tape, and a variety of widths. Here are a few tips to help you decide which is right for you.
The answer is simple: everyone who owns a solid (not inflatable) stand up paddle board needs SUP rail tape.
Why? It's so easy to damage your board, even if you are an experienced stand up paddle boarder. Transporting your board, carrying it and using it - all can take their toll on your SUP with accidental dings and scratches.
Rail tape is the solution for protecting your stand up paddle board and keeping it in pristine condition. Here's how to apply SUP rail tape to get the most out of it.
You can spend thousands of dollars on your stand up paddle board, only to see it get damaged with scratches and dings. The rails of your SUP are the most vulnerable to damage. Transporting and carrying your stand up paddle board can result in damage. Taking your SUP out of your car and accidentally dropping it can cause some severe damage.
On the water, your paddle can do a lot of damage, especially in waves and rough conditions, even if you're an experienced stand up paddler. Other hazards such as rocks, boats and other boards are common sources of damage.