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Gear Shed: Summer SUP Roundup

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We’ve curated a list of five of our favourite SUPs for your summer of stoke.

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Solar eclipse near Kingston, Ontario, June 10, 2021. Photo: Alija Bos

Blu Wave Lake Log 8.0 Soft-Top Surfboard

With generous width and volume, the BLU WAVE LAKE LOG line of soft-top surfboards were designed for Great Lakes surfing. They make a perfect first board for the aspiring Great Lakes surfer. Available in Pink/Blue or Lime/Blue in 7’, 8’ and 9’ lengths. Comes with a 2+1 set-up with removable fins. www.bluwave.ca

Blu Wave Lake Log SUP Soft 7 Surfboard SoftTop Soft tec pink crop
Photo: Blu Wave

Durability

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With far more durablity and rigidity, Blu’s soft-tech construction is superior to other soft-tops on the market.
With far more durablity and rigidity, Blu’s soft-tech construction is superior to other soft-tops on the market.
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Pulse Mermaid 10’6″

With an elegant Art Deco illustration, the handcrafted PULSE MERMAID 10’6” is perfect for mastering the half-moon pose, gliding towards sunsets or paddling downriver. Comes with a matching bag, paddle, leash and fins. www.jacknjillssurfshop.com

Pulse SU The Mermaid 10 6
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All-around Hardshell SUP

All-around Hardshell SUP
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With a concave bottom and exaggerated tail rocker the Mermaid is not only beautiful but boasts very good glide on flat water and can also perform in small surf.
With a concave bottom and exaggerated tail rocker the Mermaid is not only beautiful but boasts very good glide on flat water and can also perform in small surf.
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SIC TAO Air-Glide iSUP

The SIC TAO AIR-GLIDE is designed for the paddler who wants a board to take out with the family, surf small to mid-sized waves, take a SUP yoga class or cruise the shoreline. With drop-stitch construction and lightweight, durable support stringer tech, these 12.6×30 inflatables are light, stiff and reliable. Three-piece paddle included. www.littleeds.com

SIC TAO Air Glide 12 6
photo: SIC

Versatile iSUP Lineup

Versatile iSUP Lineup
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SIC also offers a 10’6” (perfect for surfing, cruising, and yoga) while the 11’0” and 12’6” are designed more for recreational fitness and cruising.
SIC also offers a 10’6” (perfect for surfing, cruising, and yoga) while the 11’0” and 12’6” are designed more for recreational fitness and cruising.
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Kahuna Aloha

The KAHUNA ALOHA line is exclusive to Skiis & Biikes in Southern Ontario. The 11′ SUP is designed for entry- to intermediate-level paddlers looking for a stable, longer, all-round hardshell board. It’s an ideal cottage board for paddling with your dog, teaching your guests how to paddle or loading it up for your next marine adventure. www.skiisandbiikes.com

Kahuna Paddleboards Aloha 11 package 1 copy
photo: Aloha

Toughness

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With similar construction to Aloha’s EPIC Series, the ALOHA Series is built with 2 layers of glass on top and bottom with an extra 3rd layer of 3K carbon in the standing zone that wraps over the rails to help protect the board from dings and bonks.
With similar construction to Aloha’s EPIC Series, the ALOHA Series is built with 2 layers of glass on top and bottom with an extra 3rd layer of 3K carbon in the standing zone that wraps over the rails to help protect the board from dings and bonks.
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Red Voyager Touring Line

Take any lake, ocean or river and turn a day or two into an adventure with the VOYAGER TOURING iSUPs from Red Paddle Co. Stable, fast, light, and durable, the boards are available in three sizes to cover any paddler and any water for short or long trips. These paddleboards are the best exploring boards we’ve seen. Visit the Escape Route in Whistler or Squamish and check them out for yourself. www.escaperoute.ca

RED voyager SUP 12 6 2
photo: Red paddle Co

Touring Inflatables

Touring Inflatables
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For a board that gives you extra stability and rigidity, you need a Voyager inflatable paddle board from Red Paddle Co. Its increased length and thickness compared to an all-round board make it an ideal board for longer outings and for taller, larger paddlers.
For a board that gives you extra stability and rigidity, you need a Voyager inflatable paddle board from Red Paddle Co. Its increased length and thickness compared to an all-round board make it an ideal board for longer outings and for taller, larger paddlers.
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