ChatGPT top tips for safe paddleboarding in colder weather
Does chatGPT give better advice than paddleboarding experts?
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…
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.…
The top five reasons why winter paddle boarding is awesome.
A few things that make winter paddle boarding awesome.
Rockin’ the bobble – essential McConks winter headwear.
Rockin' the bobble - essential McConks winter headwear.
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…
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…
SUP for winter – paddling styles for the off season.
SUP for winter - paddling styles for the off season.
Common newbie paddle boarding mistakes – and how to avoid them.
Common newbie paddle boarding mistakes - and how to avoid them.
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.
Common wind scenarios and how they can affect stand up paddle boarding.
Common wind scenarios and how they can affect stand up paddle boarding.
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
Surfing wave types and their suitability for progressing SUPers.
Surfing wave types and their suitability for progressing SUPers.
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.
SUP point of view photography action camera mount hacks.
SUP point of view photography action camera mount hacks.
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. Itβs not hard to understand why. Of all…
Paddleboarding, weather and SUP safety – almost everything you need to know.
Paddleboarding and the weather (especially in the UK) go hand in hand like cheese and pickle (OK, we know not everyone likes pickle, but that's life!). If you don't know…
Swedish winter SUP reel with Chris Jones (video).
Swedish winter SUP looks amazing. How do we know this? Well, take a look at Chris Jones' images (which you can see more of in the McConks SUP community Facebook…
SUP tips for quick paddles when you’re short on time.
SUP tips for quick paddles when you're short on time.
SUP hack #23904: repairing an adjustable paddle shaft clamp (inner).
SUP hacks are extensive. Everyone has their own little ways of doing things to get stand up paddle boarding kit back in workable order. For this SUP hack, we look…
Swedish winter stand up paddle boarding with Chris Jones.
Swedish winter stand up paddle boarding with Chris Jones.
SUP hacks: stand up paddle surfing progression tips (video).
SUP hacks stand up paddle surfing progression tips (video).
McConks SUP user guide: how to attach a kayak seat to your stand up paddle board.
McConks SUP user guide: how to attach a kayak seat to your stand up paddle board.
Overseas SUP β travelling abroad with your stand up paddle board.
For obvious reasons weβve held off on publishing articles and posts about overseas SUP travel. But as we emerge from lockdown, and some foreign destinations have opened (and continue to…
Fitting the Air7 v3 internal fin box to your McConks inflatable stand up paddle board.
Fitting the Air7 v3 internal fin box to your McConks inflatable stand up paddle board.
SUP hack: Fenwick Ridley shows 2 iSUPs in 1 bag pack down demo.
SUP hack: Fenwick Ridley shows 2 iSUPs in 1 bag pack down demo.
Get wet! – flat water SUP freestyle progression and fun.
Get wet! - flat water SUP freestyle progression and fun.
Heading for the waves? Know and understand surf etiquette.
Heading for the waves? Know and understand surf etiquette.
Interpreting weather forecasts for your local stand up paddle board spot.
Interpreting weather forecasts for your local stand up paddle board spot.
Considerations when choosing your first or upgrading your SUP paddle.
Considerations when choosing your first or upgrading your SUP paddle.
SUP Hub UK article – SUP manufacturing (the general differences of hard shell SUP and inflatables).
SUP Hub UK article - SUP manufacturing (the general differences of hard shell SUP and inflatables).
Stand up paddle boarding point of view pics β the art of action cam SUP selfies.
Stand up paddle boarding point of view pics β the art of action cam SUP selfies.
Downwind SUPing β paddling in breeze and making it fun.
Downwind SUPing β paddling in breeze and making it fun.
Reef breaks vs beachies: (generalised) nuances from a SUP surfing point of view.
Reef breaks vs beachies: (generalised) nuances from a SUP surfing point of view.
SUP fins and why they’re an important part of your stand up paddle board set up.
SUP fins and why they're an important part of your stand up paddle board set up.
SUP hack #7732: know your basic wind related terminology and jargon.
Wind can be the bane of many a stand up paddle boarders life. Especially if it's blowing hard onshore, causing all manner of flotsam, waves and chop to form. Likewise,…
SUP hack #9078: stand up paddling on tidal water and scoring the least amount of current.
SUP hack #9078: stand up paddling on tidal water and scoring the least amount of current.
Considerations for stand up paddle boarding on the sea for the first time.
Considerations for stand up paddle boarding on the sea for the first time.
Three key SUP surfing tips for anyone who fancies a spot of wave riding this summer.
Three key SUP surfing tips for anyone who fancies a spot of wave riding this summer.
Off ya (SUP) rocker! – why some stand up paddle board noses sweep up more than others.
Off ya (SUP) rocker! - why some stand up paddle board noses sweep up more than others.
Doing a SUP downstreamer β one for the inland stand up paddle boarder.
Doing a SUP downstreamer β one for the inland stand up paddle boarder.
Path of least resistance β using the elements to your favour when stand up paddle boarding.
The weather and SUP are two partners thatβll never leave one another. In the UK, as many will appreciate, our whole lives revolve around Mother Natureβs moods and conditions day…
Combo SUP: using your stand up paddle board as a wild swimming platform.
Combo SUP: using your stand up paddle board as a wild swimming platform.
Stand up paddle boarding visualisation: mindsurfing/SUPing to progress.
Stand up paddle boarding visualisation: mindsurfing/SUPing to progress.
and how not to look like one
Inflatable SUP paddle board for beginners
Are you a SUP noob? If so, these are the absolute basics you need to know Standup paddle boarding (SUP) is a fun relaxing and rewarding way to play on…
Three coffees to start the day – growing older but still loving watersports (even in winter).
Three coffees to start the day - growing older but still loving watersports (even in winter).
SUP hack #6890: how to tune your stand up paddle board with fins.
SUP hack #6890 how to tune your stand up paddle board with fins.
Swedish SUP in winter – yep, it’s chilly! Chris Jones and co getting amongst it.
Swedish SUP in winter - yep, it's chilly! Chris Jones and co getting amongst it.
SUP hack #3524: How do you change the length of a fixed SUP paddle?
SUP hack #3524: How do you change the length of a fixed SUP paddle?
Coping with cold weather SUP conditions – battling winter with the right attire. (staying SUP safe).
Winter stand up paddle boarding can be a tricky aspect. There're obviously the usual elements that put people off such as rain and wind, but with winter you have also…
Hydrofoils: the differences between high aspect and low aspect for wing foiling.
The differences between high aspect and low aspect hydrofoils for wing foiling.
SUP surfing: reading waves and how to take off more accurately.
SUP surfing: reading waves and how to take off more accurately.
What type of wave should I be looking at if I want to SUP surf?
What type of wave should I be looking at if I want to SUP surf?
Sunrise SUPin’ – autumn/winter style…
Dragging the kids out of bed at dawn's crack, to get on the SUP train for sunrise is made all the more worth it when you get a new day…
Relaxing – adventure SUP with plenty of chill time!
Relaxing - adventure SUP with plenty of chill time!
How to get up on your feet (and on foil) with the McConks Go Fly wing surfing/SUP/foil wing.
How to get up on your feet (and on foil) with the McConks Go Fly windsurfing/SUP/foil wing.
Flat water SUP freestyle – improving your stand up paddle boarding skills in a fun way.
Flat water SUP freestyle - improving your stand up paddle boarding skills in a fun way.
Winter SUP travel – if you could where would you go?
Winter SUP travel - if you could where would you go?
How to repair an inflatable stand up paddle board puncture.
How to repair an inflatable stand up paddle board puncture.
Cross trainer – different disciplines to stay fresh for SUP during the off season.
Cross trainer - different disciplines to stay fresh for SUP during the off season.
Wearing the correct SUP clothing, whatever the time of year.
Wearing the correct SUP clothing, whatever the time of year.
SUP fundamentals – bury (submerge) your paddle’s blade during each stroke.
SUP fundamentals - bury (submerge) your paddle's blade during each stroke.
SUP hack #3569 – attaching additional D-rings to an inflatable stand up paddle board.
Attaching additional D-rings to an inflatable stand up paddle board.
Stand up paddle board trim – and what happens if you don’t achieve it.
Stand up paddle board trim - and what happens if you don't achieve it.
Winter weekend SUP warrior tips – nailing it during the off season.
Winter weekend SUP warrior tips - nailing it during the off season.
Progressing from a beginner stand up paddler – 5 SUP adventures that await you.
Progressing from a beginner stand up paddler - 5 SUP adventures that await you.
Leptospirosis (Weilβs Disease) and stand up paddle boarding inland waterways.
Leptospirosis (Weilβs Disease) and stand up paddle boarding inland waterways.
How ‘reading’ clouds can you help you determine what SUP weather’s on offer – with ASI’s Glenn Eldridge.
How 'reading' clouds can you help you determine what SUP weather's on offer - with ASI's Glenn Eldridge.
Stand up paddle board dimensions: only part of the picture.
Stand up paddle board dimensions: only part of the picture.
Keep ya head up! – stand up paddle boarding’s ‘magic trick’.
Gazing down into the depths from atop your stand up paddle board and observing the bottom is common practise among all paddlers. It doesn't matter whether you're piloting inland waterways…
The importance of inflating your stand up paddle board to the correct PSI.
Inflating your iSUP correctly is important for both performance and enjoyment.
Stand up paddle boarding progression sessions at Cotswold Water Park (Lake 86)
Stand up paddle boarding progression sessions at Cotswold Water Park (Lake 86) with Rapid Skills.
Rapid Skills SUP Safety course, sat July 18, 2020 – get the right knowledge for your stand up paddle boarding.
With SUP's reinvigorated popularity there's lots of drum banging about stand up paddle boarding and safety. It can certainly be cause for concern when you see a total newbie, who's…
Worth a watch – stand up paddle boarding movies to get your juices flowing.
SUP movies that'll get your paddling juices flowing.
School summer holidays, overseas travel and your new inflatable stand up paddle board.
Pic: CE Photo A few weeks back it looked like ALL overseas school summer holiday travel was off the cards due to COVID-19. There was, however, light at the end…
Stand up paddle boarding in rain – yes, you can!
A little spot of rain shouldn't put you off stand up paddle boarding.
SUP hacks, tips and tricks: Doing a downwinder – making wind your stand up paddle boarding friend.
Doing a downwinder: one way to make good use of paddling in wind.
Video: Rapid Skills coaching run through how to begin stand up paddle boarding.
Tom Botterill from Rapid Skills run through a few beginner SUP points to get afloat quick smart.
SUP hacks | How to fit a centre fin to a McConks Board – video!
So, you've got a screw a plate and a fin, and don't know what to do with them? It's child's play really. Hopefully this video from our mini McConks will…
Stand up paddle boarding hydration tips β itβs not just for performance paddlers!
Hydration tips for SUPers of all types - not just performance paddlers.
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McConks SUP article round up May, 2020 – what you may have missed.
A round up of what you may have missed from McConks' SUP blog.
SUP hacks. Fixing your SUP pump pressure gauge
Is your SUP pump not working? If you're having problems with your SUP pump pressure gauge, you might find this troubleshooting video helpful. If you've got any questions, post them…
No hassle fin set up – attaching your McConks SUP centre fin in six easy steps.
6 easy steps to fixing your centrally located US Box in place.
The easiest stand up paddle board fin system ever β McConks SUP Click Fins and how to fit.
How to fit Click Fins to your McConks inflatable stand up paddle board.
SUP hacks, tips and tricks: scoring the flattest possible water to paddle your SUP in wind.
Avoiding wind/breeze for flatter water stand up paddle boarding.
National BBQ week 2020: a perfect fit to your SUP life.
National BBQ 2020: time to get that hot coal grill on the go!
Making sense of it – SUP jargon and terminology
If you're new to stand up paddle boarding then you may be wondering what all this new language and SUP related jargon is. Even if you're a seasoned paddler some…
SUPβs just SUP these days…isn’t it?
Stand up paddle surfing, SUP racing, touring SUP, white water stand up paddle boarding, recreational paddling and so onβ¦Youβve heard all the terms, no doubt read all the pigeon-holed descriptions…
McConks SUP fundamentals β stand up paddle board stance types
Where you stand on your SUP board can have a profound effect in terms of performance and feel β not least it can be the difference between staying dry and…
McConks SUP fundamental skills β stand up paddle board pivot turns
McConks SUP fundamental skills - the SUP pivot turn.
SUP hacks, tips and tricks – post-lockdown gear checks BEFORE heading afloat.
Gear check advice for post-lockdown SUP paddling.
Learning to SUP after COVID-19 lockdown – things to consider (in the short term).
Learning to stand up paddle post-COVID-19 lockdown can certainly be achieve with prior planning and prep.
Choose your best fit McConks SUP paddle.
Paddles and paddling β STILL, the most important aspects of SUP
Paddles and paddling - THE defining parts of SUP as a sport.
Can I SUP surf my McConks inflatable stand up paddle board?
Surfing your McConks inflatable stand up paddle board.
SUP hacks, tips and tricks – stand up paddle board leash attachment options.
Alternative options for attaching your SUP leash.
SUP hacks, tricks and tips: home paddling edition.
Hacks, tips and tricks for virtual SUP paddling at home.
Kathy marston SUP instructor showing how well the McConks Go Further glides
Should I buy an inflatable or a rigid paddleboard?
The truth about inflatable paddleboard performance If you want to race at a high level, and enter sprint and endurance events, or be on the podium for surf SUP comps,…
Focus on iSUP fins
All about SUP River fins
[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Hero_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]Demystifying the fin thing We put together a blog article last year to demystifyΒ paddleboard fins.Β We tried to turn all of the jargon into a short, simple article that…
Adjustable or fixed SUP paddles?
Fixed or adjustable SUP paddles. What SUP paddle do you need? Are you wondering about whether you need a fixed or an adjustable paddleboard paddle?Β Β Do you struggle to understand…
Focus on iSUP fins
All about SUP fins | McConks SUP.
Most people know that SUP fins are essential on surfboards and paddleboards, but lot's of people don't know why.Β Everyone has a vague understanding that they help SUP go inΒ a…
SUP hack: separating a stuck stick
Windsurfers have been battling with this problem for years. How to separate to pieces of carbon fibre/fibreglass that have seized up after a bit of neglect. And the same…
SUP yoga for the soul
Yoga and SUP
As someone whoβs always enjoyed adventurous activities, Iβve had my fair share of broken bones, pulls andΒ strains. The most significant of these being a broken shoulder about 8 years ago…
SUP hack: Stronger, faster, longer β upping your SUP game
Life on the wild side It might not be in your game plan to be stronger, go faster or paddle for longer. Which is fine. After all, standup paddleboarding is…
SUP hack: Time on the water β quantity over quality?
The old saying: βneed more time on the waterβ is usually used when referring to required improvements in personal SUP performance. And thereβs no question racking up the hours will…
SUP Hack: Maximum glide, minimum effort – stand up paddle boarding and trim.
SUP Hack: Maximum glide, minimum effort - stand up paddle boarding and trim.