Not another Black Friday post
Seriously, this isn't actually another Black Friday post. But we do want to tell you how you can: 1. Save hundreds of pounds on a brand new top of the…
There are many reasons why instructors and coaches use McConks boards. Our commitment to safety is one of them
McConks One Way road trip x Barry Hughes paddlesports
Lots of paddleboard manufacturers say that safety is in their DNA. Or that safety is at the heart of what they do. Most of them say it just to sell…
The one way of life road trip | SUP4 x McConks
A few months back, we sent some of our friends on a road trip to some of our partners and friends, to shoot some content and have some fun. We…
McConks Grand Tourer (GT) 2024 – the ultimate touring board
We're beyond excited about our new range of touring boards for 2024. We've known we were going to be totally revising our inflatable range in 2024 for a couple of…
ChatGPT top tips for safe paddleboarding in colder weather
Does chatGPT give better advice than paddleboarding experts?
Not just a Black Friday offer
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Made for adventure, built to last
Important notice about maximum inflation pressure for McConks paddle boards
We've been contacted by a number of customers who have noticed that some brands have been reducing their maximum pressure guarantee, and have been asking if we're going to be…
Made for adventure, built to last
So what really is the best technology for inflatable paddleboards?
We've heard and seen a lot as McConks. We've been around since 2015, and have seen technology change massively in that period - always for the better. And the biggest…
Six Alpine Lakes to SUP in France this Winter
Going to the Alps to ski is so mainstream, why not go there to paddleboard instead? There are between 3,000 and 4,000 lakes in the Alps, and many of them…
5 iconic French attractions that are better from the water
France has a coastline spanning almost 6,000 kilometres, 80 navigable rivers and streams, and close to 400 lakes. We’re not exaggerating when we say the best views in l’Hexagone are…
SUP safety considerations for beginners – a reminder as we look forward to spring.
SUP safety considerations for beginners - a reminder as the weather improves.
2023 paddleboard adventures you don't want to miss
2023 Paddleboard adventures you won’t want to miss
Are you looking for new paddleboard adventures in 2023, but don't know where to start looking? All of our partners are experienced and well qualified instructors and coaches with years…
Celebrate year of the rabbit with a surfing rabbit
Gong hei fat choy – Year of the rabbit
Happy Chinese New Year to all of our Chinese friends and partners, and we hope you're enjoying your long winter holiday this year. 2023 is the year of the water…
Use our board selector to choose the perfect paddle board for you
How do I choose the right inflatable paddle board for me?
When we first had the idea of a webapp questionnaire to simplify the complex issue of picking the best inflatable paddle board, we thought it was going to be easy.…
McConks reviews
“If I started a new paddleboard school now, every board would be McConks”
As flattering as it is to hear this, and to hear this as regularly as we do, it's also a little frustrating. Yes, we know we shouldn't be frustrated, because…
Paddle Up Argyll giveaway | Start the new year with a splash
Start the new year with a splash! At McConks, we're teaming up with our friends at Argyll Holidays and Wild about Argyll to give ONE luck winner the chance to…
The top five reasons why winter paddle boarding is awesome.
A few things that make winter paddle boarding awesome.
McConks on the box – paddle boarding in Skye
Well that was a pleasant surprise. We didn't know this had even been filmed, but it was fantastic to see our McConks paddle boards being used in a BBC programme…
We don’t do Black Friday, but…
...it's tough this year isn't it? But we do have some great initiatives, changes and offers to share if you read on. What's going on with 2022 eh? Interest rates…
Fancy some eFoiling fun? McConks ex-demo eFoil sale!
Fancy some eFoiling fun? McConks ex-demo eFoil sale!
SUP + Adventure: a new digital magazine from McConks, coming soon.
SUP + Adventure: a new digital magazine from McConks, coming soon.
Pay for McConks paddle board and watersports products the easy and affordable way with PayPal Pay in 3.
Pay for McConks paddle board an watersports products the easy and affordable way with PayPal Pay in 3.
Why choose the McConks 12’8” Go Explore? – with Craig Jackson (SUP Shropshire Adventure Guiding).
Why choose the McConks 12’8” Go Explore? - with Craig Jackson (SUP Shropshire Adventure Guiding).
Wing skating – a McConks how to.
Wing skating - a McConks how to. Whether curious or really fancying a bash this wing skating how to will point you in the right direction.
Learning to one wheel and wing skate – with James Dunstone.
If you follow McConks on Instagram you may have seen a post we published a while back showing James Dunstone getting used to the McConks Go Fly wing on land.…
Rockin’ the bobble – essential McConks winter headwear.
Rockin' the bobble - essential McConks winter headwear.
McConks awesomeness SUP pics – autumn 2022 edition.
McConks awesomeness SUP pics - autumn 2022 edition.
Winter SUP webinars with SUP Lass Adventures & SUP Shropshire.
Winter SUP webinars with SUP Lass Adventures & SUP Shropshire.
McConks’ bitesize SUP travel guides: Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall.
McConks’ bitesize SUP travel guides: Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall.
McConks SUP boards to make the most of winter paddling.
It's coming! You know it is... Winter isn't too far away. Before long those brown leaves will have been shed, air and water temperatures will have dropped with frosts making…
McConks awesome SUP partner salute #10 – The Kepplewray Trust featured on Songs of Praise.
The Kepplewray Trust, based in The Lake District, are a Christian activities centre with the ethos of being all inclusive and getting everyone involved in outdoor pursuits. Having The Lakes…
Taking it to the land – Skatewheel one wheel style.
The McConks one wheel style Skatewheel electric skateboard offers a unique riding experience. A cross between Marty McFly style futuristic hoverboarding and the same feeling you get when foiling on…
October eFoiling – meditation circles in the sun.
October can be a fantastic month for weather in the UK (if we're lucky). Whilst it's certainly autumn - with much cooler mornings, chilly evenings and the potential for wet…
October half term essential kiddy watersports & adventure ‘toys’.
Any parent knows that keeping their kids amused during school holidays is a must. It can be a tricky time of year with the weather. But there's often still an…
McConks’ stand up paddle boarding bitesize travel guides: Roadford Lake, Dartmoor, Devon.
McConks’ stand up paddle boarding bitesize travel guides: Roadford Lake, Dartmoor, Devon.
McConks’ stand up paddle boarding bitesize travel guides: Upper Tamar Lake, Bude, Cornwall.
McConks’ stand up paddle boarding bitesize travel guides: Upper Tamar Lake, Bude, Cornwall.
McConks’ stand up paddle boarding bitesize travel guides: Bantham, and River Avon, South Hams, Devon.
McConks’ stand up paddle boarding bitesize travel guides: Bantham, and River Avon, South Hams, Devon.
Summer’s done: time to hang your SUP up, right?
Pics: Chris Jones. At time of writing the UK is experiencing some late summer heat. With air temperature high, wind levels low and waters still relatively warm it's certainly still…
McConks awesome SUP partner salute #9 Scott McGlashan (Daddyboards).
McConks awesome SUP partner salute #9 Scott McGlashan (Daddyboards).
SUP backyards: Calais to Boulogne, Cote d’Opale, France.
SUP backyards: Calais to Boulogne, Cote d'Opale, France.
Places to paddle board map – bitesize location guides and SUP backyards write ups.
Places to paddle board map - bitesize location guides and SUP backyards write ups.
The French connection – paddle board road tripping summer hols.
The French connection - paddle board road tripping summer hols.
McConks awesomeness SUP pics – late August 2022 edition.
McConks awesomeness SUP pics - late August 2022 edition.
The month of SUPtember – a great time for paddle boarding.
The month of SUPtember - a great time for paddle boarding.
Lugging stuff about – an unspoken paddle boarding truth.
Lugging stuff about - an unspoken paddle boarding truth.
McConks international bitesize paddle board guides: Lac de Maine, Angers, Loire, France.
Location: Lac de Maine, Angers, Loire, France. Spot type: Sheltered, placid, city located lake fed by the Loire River. No tide but occasionally windy Lac de Maine is Angers’ watersports…
McConks international bitesize paddle board guides: Antigua, Caribbean, West Indies.
McConks international bitesize paddle board guides: Antigua, Caribbean, West Indies.
Kiddy summer windsurfing with the McConks Go Sail XS (video).
Kiddy summer windsurfing with the McConks Go Sail XS (video).
Inflatable paddle board product recall (Aug ’22) – But not McConks- McConks no quibble 5 year warranty.
Inflatable paddle board product recall (Aug '22) - McConks no quibble 5 year warranty.
SUP backyards: Indonesia paddle board destinations to check out.
SUP backyards: Indonesia paddle board destinations to check out.
McConks awesomeness SUP pics – early summer holidays ’22 edition.
McConks awesomeness SUP pics – early summer holidays '22 edition.
McConks awesome SUP partner salute #8 Ant & Lianne Ing (Stand Up Paddle Board UK).
McConks awesome SUP partner salute #8 Ant & Lianne Ing (Stand Up Paddle Board UK).
SUP for winter – paddling styles for the off season.
SUP for winter - paddling styles for the off season.
Reluctant to SUP. One rider’s discovery of paddle boarding.
Reluctant to SUP. One rider's discovery of paddle boarding.
SUP safety – wind, weather and how this can affect your paddle boarding.
SUP safety - wind, weather and how this can affect your paddle boarding.
Unifying the voice of SUP safety. P.L.O.T your paddle.
Unifying the voice of SUP safety. P.L.O.T your paddle.
McConks awesomeness SUP pics – summer sizzler edition.
It's no secret the UK's weather has been sizzling hot of late. And we've been bang on keeping you up to date with heads up pots regarding conditions and how…
McConks awesome SUP partner salute #7 Jim Wight (SUP 2 Summit).
McConks awesome SUP partner salute #7 Jim Wight (SUP 2 Summit).
SUP safety – how do we make things better? Have your say.
SUP safety - how do we make things better? Have your say.
Multiple watersports passions and how to manage them.
Multiple watersports passions and how to manage them.
McConks awesome SUP partner salute #6 the Rapid Skills crew.
Team Rapid Skills is made up of Joshua Telling, Tom Botterill and Holly Marshall. They've been an awesome McConks SUP partner for a while. Specialising in multiple paddle sports the…
Stay SUP cool during the summer heat with McConks.
Stay SUP cool during the summer heat with McConks.
8 of the most extreme paddle boarding locations in the world.
8 of the most extreme paddle boarding locations in the world.
SUP weather update and paddle boarding safety considerations.
SUP weather update and paddle boarding safety considerations.
McConks awesome SUP partner salute #5 Gemma Kemp & Ian Last (The Big Scuba Podcast).
McConks awesome SUP partner salute #5 Gemma Kemp & Ian Last (The Big Scuba Podcast).
McConks summer paddle boarding awesomeness (video).
McConks summer paddle boarding awesomeness (video).
Common newbie paddle boarding mistakes – and how to avoid them.
Common newbie paddle boarding mistakes - and how to avoid them.
McConks awesome SUP partner salute #5 Fenwick Ridley.
One of our favourite wild swimming, paddle boarding and outdoor adventure chaps Fenwick Ridley is next up in our McConks awesome SUP partner series. Not only is Fenwick an avid…
McConks awesome SUP partner salute #4 Chris Jones.
McConks awesome SUP partner salute #4 Chris Jones.
Misunderstood SUP – a few things that sometimes get missed about paddle boarding.
Misunderstood SUP - a few things that sometimes get missed about paddle boarding.
Win Gumbies flip flops & a McConks paddleboard
We've partnered with @gumbiesuk to give away the ultimate adventure accessories! Enter below to be in with a chance of winning a McConks Paddleboard, 2 pairs of Gumbies Flip-Flops & all other…
McConks’ stand up paddle boarding bitesize travel guides: Marloes Sands, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Location: Marloes Sands, Pembrokeshire, Wales Spot type: Open water, tidal, rocky and remote west facing beach break that almost disappears at high tide leaving only reef. Conditions: Being open to…
McConks’ stand up paddle boarding bitesize travel guides: Manorbier, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Location: Manorbier, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Spot type: Open water, tidal location that whilst often flat in summer gets a fairly hefty wave on the right swell. More cove like than true…
McConks awesomeness SUP pics – Jubilee half term week 2022 edition.
McConks awesomeness SUP pics - Jubilee half term week 2022 edition.
SUP safety and ‘Simon’s legacy’ take a major step forwards.
SUP safety and 'Simon's legacy' take a major step forwards.
McConks awesome SUP partner salute #3 SUP4 Coach (Rachel Bambrough).
McConks awesome SUP partner salute #3 SUP4 Coach (Rachel Bambrough).
Soundtrack to our lives | There’s only one way of life
Back in the winter, we spoke to the legends that are The Levellers about using the track 'There's only one way of life' as the backing track to a video…
Enter our charity competition to win a paddleboard package
Enter our raffle to win some great prizes. Enter here to win Click here for free entries PRIZES FIRST PRIZE (one): McConks Go Anywhere 11'4i inflatable paddleboard package with everything you need…
Choosing the right foil to go with your McConks Go Fly wing.
Choosing the right foil to go with your McConks Go Fly wing.
McConks awesome SUP partner salute #2 SUP Lass Paddle Adventures (Caroline, Caz, Dawson).
McConks awesome SUP partner salute #2 SUP Lass Paddle Adventures (Caroline, Caz, Dawson).
Who’s it for? – McConks SUP board performance overviews.
Who's it for - McConks SUP board performance overviews.
McConks’ stand up paddle boarding bitesize travel guides: Pagham, West Sussex.
McConks’ stand up paddle boarding bitesize travel guides: Pagham, Hampshire.
McConks’ stand up paddle boarding bitesize travel guides: Milford on Sea, Lymington, Hampshire.
McConks’ stand up paddle boarding bitesize travel guides: Milford on Sea, Lymington, Hampshire.
McConks’ stand up paddle boarding bitesize travel guides: Widemouth Bay, Cornwall.
McConks’ stand up paddle boarding bitesize travel guides Widemouth Bay, Cornwall.
McConks awesome SUP partner salute #1 – Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (Steve Nelson).
McConks awesome SUP partner salute #1 - Beyond Boundaries East Lothian (Steve Nelson).
SUP, the Venturi effect and what this means for wind (and water) flow.
SUP, the Venturi effect and what this means for wind (and water) flow.
The effects of wind and tide on stand up paddle boarding (a simple guide).
The effects of wind and tide on stand up paddle boarding (a simple guide).
McConks awesomeness SUP pics – post Easter (ish) 2022 edition.
McConks awesomeness SUP pics - post Easter (ish) 2022 editon.
Common wind scenarios and how they can affect stand up paddle boarding.
Common wind scenarios and how they can affect stand up paddle boarding.
McConks Onewheel review
McConks Onewheel video review - easy to ride and good for your mental health Tom Craven asked to borrow one of our skatewheels a few weeks back. He's a videographer…
McConks SUP adventure essentials – we can kit you out for summer outdoor paddling fun.
McConks SUP adventure essentials - we can kit you out for summer outdoor paddling fun.
McConks awesomeness SUP pics – Easter ’22 (week 1).
McConks awesomeness SUP pics - Easter '22 (week 1).
McConks SUP awesomeness pics – Andy McConkey Hurley Classic edition.
McConks SUP awesomeness pics - Andy McConkey Hurley Classic edition.
McConks social media Stories (Instagram/Facebook) – what you may have missed.
McConks social media Stories (Instagram/Facebook) - what you may have missed.
McConks’s refined social media Stories feed – follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see more.
McConks's refined social media Stories feed - follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see more.
SUP surfing commitment – staying stoked on wave riding.
SUP surfing isn’t an easy sport. As with prone surfing there’s much to learn and gain experience with. Yet it’s definitely one of the most fulfilling areas of stand up…
One wheel SUP injury recovery with the McConks Skatewheel.
One wheel SUP injury recovery with the McConks Skatewheel.
McConks’ awesomeness SUP pics – Instagram fam spring edition.
McConks' awesomeness SUP pics - Instagram fam spring edition.
SUP in later life – older generation paddling benefits.
SUP in later life - older generation paddling benefits.
What’s new for ’22 at McConks?
We've been working hard behind the scenes over the autumn and winter in our desire to always be improving and innovating. And, of course, when it's quiet is the best…
McConks SUP awesomeness pics – early spring 2022 edition.
McConks SUP awesomeness pics - early spring 2022 edition.
SUP playlist suggestions for all your paddling shenanigans.
SUP playlist suggestions for all your paddling shenanigans.
McConks Director Andy interviewed at Parliamentary paddleboard safety event.
On 8 March 2022, McConks Chief Exec Andy McConkey attended Westminster to take part in a stand up paddle board (SUP) safety event. MP for Cheltenham, Alex Chalk, QC hosted the…
When it’s gone… Forcibly benched through SUP injury.
When it’s gone… Forcibly benched through SUP injury.
McConks’ bitesize international SUP travel guides: Korcula, Southern Dalmatia, Croatia.
McConks’ bitesize international SUP travel guides: Korcula, Southern Dalmatia, Croatia.
McConks’ bitesize international SUP travel guides: Barbados, Caribbean, West Indies.
McConks’ bitesize international SUP travel guides: Barbados, Caribbean, West Indies.
SUP hacks: three SUP performance changes to experiment with via fin tweaks.
SUP hacks three SUP performance changes to experiment with via fin tweaks. #1
Why you need a McConks sup in your life – alternative uses for your stand up paddle board.
What else are you going to use your paddleboard for in 2023? McConks paddleboards - made for adventure, built to last. The only brand that makes our entire range from industry leading X Woven double layer fusion dropstitch.
Paddle love? Other complimentary SUP disciplines to try.
Paddle love? Other complimentary SUP disciplines to try.
McConks’ bitesize international SUP travel guides: Mar Menor, Murcia, Spain.
McConks’ bitesize international SUP travel guides Mar Menor, Murcia, Spain.
McConks awesomeness SUP pics – pre-spring ’22 edition.
McConks awesomeness SUP pics - pre-spring '22 edition.
International SUP backyards: the Greek Ionian region.
SUP backyards takes in the Ionian region of Greece for this instalment. Sitting west of the Greek mainland the whole Ionian Sea area is vast. It’s been a yachting haven…
McConks’ bitesize international SUP travel guides: Javea (Xabia), Costa Blanca, Spain.
McConks’ bitesize international SUP travel guides: Javea (Xabia), Costa Blanca, Spain.
Time, for learning something new with SUP?
From the title of this post you’d be forgiven for thinking we’re going to be promoting the fact you should be learning new SUP skills and ways of being with…
McConks’ bitesize international SUP travel guides: Ammoudia, Acheron Delta, Epirus, Greece.
Location: Ammoudia, Acheron Delta, Epirus, Greece. Spot type: Partially sheltered (in the bay), open water Mediterranean location occupying part of the Northern Ionian Sea. Conditions: Within Ammoudia’s Bay you have…
McConks’ bitesize international SUP travel guides: Dahab, Sinai Peninsula, Egypt.
Location: Dahab, Sinai Peninsula, Egypt. Spot type: Semi-sheltered, open water, Red Sea destination. Conditions: Dahab occupies a south facing location that sits in the lee of the Red Sea’s prevailing…
Getting (unnecessarily) hung up on the SUP details.
Getting (unnecessarily) hung up on the SUP details.
SUP point of view photography action camera mount hacks.
SUP point of view photography action camera mount hacks.
When (if) should I upgrade my stand up paddle board?
When (if) should I upgrade my stand up paddle board?
McConks’ bitesize international SUP travel guides: Airone, Sibari, Calabria, Italy.
Location: Airone, Sibari, Calabria, Italy. Spot type: Open water, Mediterranean locations exposed to the Mistral wind when it blows. Some chop later in the day (summer) but often flat and…
McConks’ bitesize international SUP travel guides: Budoni, Sardinia (Baia dei Mori), Italy.
McConks’ bitesize international SUP travel guides: Budoni, Sardinia (Baia dei Mori), Italy.
McConks’ bitesize international SUP travel guides: Il de Re & Il d’Oleron, France
McConks’ bitesize international SUP travel guides: Il de Re & Il d’Oleron, France
SUP adventures with the McConks Go Explore 11’4 compact touring board.
SUP adventures with the McConks Go Explore 11'4 compact touring board.
Thinking of starting a SUP business in 2022? Here’s the McConks take.
SUP's recent boom time has seen a resurgence of interest in stand up paddle boarding as a viable business opportunity. More specifically starting a SUP brand. And even more granular:…
SUP fundamentals: paddles and paddling.
SUP paddles and paddling define what stand up paddle boarding is. Yet the amount of new recruits that miss this is significant. It’s not hard to understand why. Of all…
McConks awesomeness pics (and vids) – eFoil edition.
eFoils are some of the most fun, powered craft on the water. And from a foiling point of view eFoil boards are the easiest to get to grips with. In…
eSkate wingin’ – electric one wheel wingsurfing on land.
eSkate wingin' - electric one wheel wingsurfing on land.
