We are pleased to be able to share this video on understanding the construction of a paddle board in partnership with our UK distributor.
SHARK SUPs are a brand that is pleased to offer a variety of paddle boards across different disciplines of SUP from all round paddling to touring through race, surfing and wind SUP. Within each discipline we are proud to offer a range of widths and depths that meet individual rider needs. With this in mind it is important for paddlers to understand the construction of paddle boards and this is why our UK distributor produced this video.
Gary, has 30 years+ experience in water sports industry and has been selling inflatable paddle boards for over 13 years . He has a deep knowledge and understanding of paddle board construction and how to identify the differences between boards in the market.
In this video Gary discusses:
1. Dropstitch - how it works to make up the core of your paddle board and the difference between low and high-density dropstitch.
2. PVC Layers - how many layers does a board have and why does this make a difference to your board
3. Rail Construction - why the edges of your board are so important and what are the differences in quality
4. Gluing vs welding - touching on recommended pressures and PSIs for which demonstrate the quality of a board
5. Choosing the right size paddle board - height, weight, widths and depths with premium brands.
6. The outline shape of a paddle board and what does it mean
7. What finbox is best - Universal Standard
8. Pricing of paddle boards and does high mean more quality?
9. UV stable....!