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All about SUP River fins

  • Post author:andy mcconkey
  • Post published:January 21, 2018
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Demystifying the fin thing We put together a blog article last year to demystify paddleboard fins.  We tried to turn all of the jargon into a short, simple article that anyone…

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What an amazing weekend exploring van life for the What an amazing weekend exploring van life for the first time. Four people and a dog, two paddleboards, a whole campsite to ourselves, a bit of sun, and the River Wye. What more do you need to enjoy a winter's day? #vanlife #explorecamping #findyourwild #greattheoutdoors #outdoorlife #kellykettle #familyadventures #lovelife #riverwye #campervan #vanlifecamper #vancamper #vwcampervan #campervanculture #vantasticamper #campervanuk #vanlifestyle #campinglife #bushcraft #thegreatoutdoors #goexplore #vanlifeuk #vanlifesociety #livingvanlife #fordvan #vangoals #vanlifetravel
What's my missing from our imminent paddle on the What's my missing from our imminent paddle on the swift flowing #riverwye at @byecrossfarmcampsite ? Bet you folks can tell us what we're missing? @standuppaddleuk @standuppaddleboarduk @supmaguk @sup_lass @sup_shropshire @supboardermag @barry4446 @bethk128 @palmequipment @whetmanequipment #vanlife #swiftwater #paddleboarduk #byecrossfarrn @explore_camping_ #whitewatersup #besupsafe #watersafety #allthegearbutwiththerightidea
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Looking for new paddling adventures but don't know Looking for new paddling adventures but don't know where to start? Do you fancy the idea of a paddle board trek but haven't got all the gear you need? Do you want an overnight paddle trip, but don't know where you can camp? Don't fancy carrying all your food and gear, but want an overnight experience? We've put together this list of the best of the experiences our partners offer, which range from single day to week long adventures. They all have one thing in common - they're all expertly planned and delivered by experienced paddlers with an eye for detail, a sense of humour, a passion for safety, and a heart of gold! Many of the experiences are suitable for paddlers with no previous experience. Our partners have some amazing and exciting adventures planned, and you can join them. Most of them are designed for beginners the right through to advanced paddlers, so there is something for everyone. To be inspired, check out this link, or find the link in our bio 👉@mcconksuk_sup https://mcconks.com/home/stand-up-paddle-board-knowledge-hub/mcconks-sup-blog-page/ #adventureisoutthere #adventureseeker #outdooradventures #adventuredogs #adventureanywhere #adventuredogsofficial #adventureenthusiasts #adventurenthusiasts #adventureready #adventureisnecessary #adventureisland #adventurepartner #adventurewomen #adventuretourism #adventurebegins #adventureenthusiast #adventureswithfriends #wanderlust #neverstopexploring #themountainiscalling #wanderlife #getoutandexplore #campingvibes #mindfulnessmatters @happiestwhenoutdoors @sup2summit @paddleboarding_adventures @rapid_skills @goxperience @sup_shropshire @sup_lass @black_grouse_outdoors @sup4coach
Gong hei fat choy – Year of the rabbit Happy Ch 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 rabbit, ending on 9th February 2024, and the rabbit is a sign of peace, longevity and hope. And according to Chinese culture, 2023 is predicted to be a year of hope. Which is rather good news given everything that is happening in the world. If you can’t have hope, what can you have? If you were born in a year of the Rabbit, (2023, 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951, 1939, 1927), you can proudly call yourself a rabbit, and Chinese culture dictate that you’re vigilant, witty, quick minded and ingenious. Does that sound like you? We had a quick look at what animal McConks would be, and it turns out that we’re a goat, because we were born in 2015. Goats, according to Chinese culture are generally believed to be gentle, mild-mannered, shy, stable, sympathetic, amicable, and brimming with a strong sense of kindheartedness and justice. They have very delicate thoughts, strong creativity, and perseverance. Although they look gentle on the surface, they are tough on the inside, always insisting on their own opinions in their minds. They have strong inner resilience and excellent defensive instincts. Do you think that sums McConks up? #waterrabbit #surfingrabbit #midjourneyAI
Memories of an amazing week at Lochgoilhead stayin Memories of an amazing week at Lochgoilhead staying at the Drimsynie Estate. You too can experience this. For Free. That's right. For free! Enter our big competition to win a holiday at Drimsynie with a customised itinerary, a paddle board, and lots more. Go to our profile and click the link there to enter 👉@mcconksuk_sup In partnership with @argyllholidays and @wildaboutargyll #gottobeinittowinit #competition #mondaymotivation #winaholiday #follow #instascotland #instasup #lochlove #lovelife #greettheoutdoors #findyourwild #intothewilderness #swimwild #roamfree #outdoorlife #PaddleBoardingTravel #paddleboarduk #lochgoilhead #argyllandbute #loveargyll #seals #scotlandisbeautiful
A boring picture right? It might be a picture, bu A boring picture right? It might be a picture, but it goes to the very heart of our vision and principles at McConks. When you design your gear to last for years rather than months, things eventually break, things go wrong, bits drop off. All par for the course. But we think paddle boards and accessories should be like bikes. We've just bought a 10 year old frame for our eldest boy and put all new components on it. Let's be honest, frames for 10 year olds haven't changed that much in 10 years. And we want our customers to be able to replace the consumable bits of their mcconks gear easily, to keep it on the road for more years. And that's why this boring photo matters. If you lose your paddle clasp, you can buy another one at (pretty much) our cost price. And the same goes for fins, fin boxes, fin bolts, paddle screws, valves, and a whole lot more. And if you can't find what you need in our repair shop, give us a call. We'd much rather keep your gear on the water than sell you a new version! And if we can't help, Paul at @official_supservices might be able to!
Pay day? Cash burning a hole in your pocket? If Pay day? Cash burning a hole in your pocket? If so, grab yourself a bargain whilst our winter offer remains in place 15% off all paddle board packages using code EmbraceWinter at checkout www.mcconks.com Or check the links in our profile 👉@mcconksuk_sup #wintersale #paddleboard #paddleadventures #bestvaluepaddleboards #paddleboarduk #upgradeyourlife #escapeyourcave #newyearnewlife #livelife #lovelife #embracewinter
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