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2024 STARBOARD GEN-R
2024 STARBOARD GEN-R The new Starboard Gen-R race board is designed to be fast, user-friendly and has a lower thickness for competing in technical racing, small bumps, and (…)
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THE BLUE CRUISE : CROATIA
THE BLUE CRUISE : CROATIA Lena Albrecht tells us about her unforgettable SUP tour to Croatia, where the lucky participants were escorted on an incredible island hopping (…)
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STARBOARD ALLSTAR 14’0 X 24.5 2023 TEST REVIEW
STARBOARD ALLSTAR 14’0 X 24.5 2023 TEST REVIEW Verdict: A surprisingly quick all-water board that will suit all but the heaviest riders in most conditions. The (…)
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MID-SUMMER 2023
SUP INTERNATIONAL MID-SUMMER 2023 Water World: Menai Strait mission; Loch Ness record; Faroe Islands explored; Indo SUP score; Portugal longboarding; Isles of Scilly day trip; Barbados action; Daily (…)
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LOCO FLY 6’3 TEST REVIEW
LOCO FLY 6’3 TEST REVIEW Verdict: The Loco Fly takes the hassle out of learning to SUP foil (or wing foil!). This light, bright board is (…)
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AQUATONE PLAYTIME 11’4 TEST REVIEW
AQUATONE PLAYTIME 11’4 TEST REVIEW Verdict: Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it. You can’t take the Playtime for a paddle and remain in a bad (…)
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AQUA MARINA MAGMA 11’2 TEST REVIEW
AQUA MARINA MAGMA 11’2 TEST REVIEW Verdict Colourful, accessible and stylishly packaged, the Magma goes right for the advanced all-rounder market. The comfortable sand ripple EVA deckpad (…)
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O’ SHEA GTX HPx 13’0 TEST REVIEW
O’ SHEA GTX HPx 13’0 TEST REVIEW Verdict: This board is a touring champion. The ride is dry, steady, and safe, and storage provisions are plentiful and (…)
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SUP TRICKTIONARY
SUP TRICKTIONARY The guys from Tricktionary have recently released a SUP version of their hugely successful Windsurf Tricktionary. John Carter takes a look at this detailed guide to everything (…)
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STARBOARD SPICE 8’8 LIMITED TEST REVIEW
STARBOARD SPICE 8’8 LIMITED TEST REVIEW Verdict: The Starboard Spice is a real ‘look no further’ surf SUP that will keep you coming back for years (…)
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RED PADDLE CO. COMPACT 8’10 TEST REVIEW
RED PADDLE CO. COMPACT 8’10 TEST REVIEW Verdict: It’s remarkable how Red are able to keep innovating and adding iterative improvements to their boards. The Compact (…)
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DISNEYLAND
INDO Words & photos Scott McKercher Every now and again I’m reminded that no matter (...)
CLINICAL TRIALS
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THE CLOSE OUT
VICTORY EVERYWHERE Words Dom Moore // Photo Spikyshots No matter what sort of a day you’re having, (...)
THE MARQUESAS EXPEDITION
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THOR Words & photos Bart de Zwart Many Years ago, I (...)