When I made a trip home to visit my parents last summer, I was greeted with two newly purchased paddleboards. My first thought? There’s no way I’m going to be able to balance up there. To my surprise, ...

Support our work! The Inertia may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn more about our gear review policy here. The origins of stand up paddle boarding dates back to the ...

Do you live by the sea (lucky you!) or enjoy traveling to oceanic areas? If so, then you might want to invest in a good paddleboard. These are lightweight and easy to transport, and they're not just ...

A paddleboard’s shape determines how it will perform and the conditions it will excel in. Designs have been tailored for everything from fishing to navigating whitewater, so before you buy a board, ...

We've done a lot of paddle board testing here at The Inertia, and through it all, these are the brands who make our favorite gear for SUP, from boards and paddles to life jackets.