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Which type of SUP should I buy?<\/strong><\/p>

- All-round boards:<\/strong>\u00a0perfect for beginners and versatile in all conditions

- Surf SUPs:<\/strong>\u00a0Ideal for intermediate to advanced paddlers, less stable on water but very manoeuvrable on waves

- Tour\/Race SUPs:\u00a0<\/strong>A good choice for higher intensity workouts, designed for longer distances on flat water<\/p>

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What size SUP should I buy?
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- This depends on your weight (lower volume carries less weight)

- The magic SUP volume formula (to give a rough guide):

Beginner = your weight (kg) x 2 (e.g. 70kg x 2 = 140 litre board)

Intermediate = your weight x 1.7 (e.g 70kg x 1.7 = 120 litre board)

Advanced = your weight x 1.3 (e\/g 70kg x 1.3 = 90 litre board)<\/em><\/p>

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Should I buy a solid or inflatable SUP?

<\/strong>This depends on your budget, storage and transportation options

- Solid SUPs<\/strong>: no inflation time required (straight in the water!), super stable in strong winds or choppy water, ultimate performance in terms of speed and agility (surpasses inflatable SUPs - for now at least...)

- Inflatable SUPs:\u00a0<\/strong>Minimal storage needed (packs down into backpack), no roof racks needed or transport issues, perfect if you want to paddle in locations not easily accessible by car!<\/p>

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Inspecting a used paddleboard - what to look out for
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- For inflatable SUPs check the inflation valve doesn\u2019t have any signs of damage or corrosion

- Fins are likely to show more wear and tear than the board

- Look at the underside of the board to check for wear or damage

- Check the deck padding isn\u2019t coming unstuck (delaminated)

- Ask how the board has been stored: indoors? On a rack? In a bag? This is a good general indication of how she's been cared for!<\/p>


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Don't forget about the accessories!

<\/strong>Some sellers might include a paddle, leash or PFD (Personal Flotation Device) when selling their SUP. Others might wan to keep hold of their accessories! Remember to ask the seller what will be included if they haven\u2019t made it clear in their description or photos! Some SUP accessories can be expensive, so this could be difference between a good value or overpriced listing.<\/p>

We hope you found this brief guide useful! If you have any helpful tips you'd like to share with the SecondSurf community please get in touch on Instagram<\/a> or Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>

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