SUP socials: paddling catch ups with mates.

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Post published:October 14, 2023
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Made for adventure, built to last

So what really is the best technology for inflatable paddleboards?

Post author:andy mcconkey
Post published:April 11, 2023
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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…

McConks reviews

“If I started a new paddleboard school now, every board would be McConks”

Post author:andy mcconkey
Post published:January 17, 2023
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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…

What’s Klarna and how does it work?

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Post published:November 24, 2022
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What's Klarna and how does it work?

The new look McConks SUP user guide now live!

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Post published:November 22, 2022
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The new look McConks SUP user guide now live!

We don’t do Black Friday, but…

Post author:andy mcconkey
Post published:November 15, 2022
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...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…

SUP + Adventure: a new digital magazine from McConks, coming soon.

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Post published:November 8, 2022
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SUP + Adventure: a new digital magazine from McConks, coming soon.

McConks paddle board trade inquiries welcome.

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Post published:November 1, 2022
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McConks paddle board trade inquiries welcome.

Pay for McConks paddle board and watersports products the easy and affordable way with PayPal Pay in 3.

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Post published:October 27, 2022
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Pay for McConks paddle board an watersports products the easy and affordable way with PayPal Pay in 3.

The French connection – paddle board road tripping summer hols.

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Post published:September 2, 2022
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The French connection - paddle board road tripping summer hols.

McConks awesomeness SUP pics – late August 2022 edition.

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Post published:September 2, 2022
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McConks awesomeness SUP pics - late August 2022 edition.

Lugging stuff about – an unspoken paddle boarding truth.

Post author:andy mcconkey
Post published:August 25, 2022
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Lugging stuff about - an unspoken paddle boarding truth.

Paddle better – why quality matters.

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Post published:August 10, 2022
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Paddle better - why quality matters.

McConks summer paddle boarding awesomeness (video).

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Post published:July 7, 2022
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McConks summer paddle boarding awesomeness (video).

Common newbie paddle boarding mistakes – and how to avoid them.

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Post published:July 5, 2022
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Common newbie paddle boarding mistakes - and how to avoid them.

Misunderstood SUP – a few things that sometimes get missed about paddle boarding.

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Post published:June 28, 2022
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Misunderstood SUP - a few things that sometimes get missed about paddle boarding.

What to avoid when buying a paddle board.

Post author:andy mcconkey
Post published:June 21, 2022
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What to avoid when buying a paddle board.

Stuff to do with your McConks SUP…

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Post published:June 21, 2022
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Stuff to do with your McConks SUP...

Who’s it for? – McConks SUP board performance overviews.

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Post published:May 19, 2022
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Who's it for - McConks SUP board performance overviews.

McConks SUP awesomeness pics – early spring 2022 edition.

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Post published:March 15, 2022
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McConks SUP awesomeness pics - early spring 2022 edition.

SUP playlist suggestions for all your paddling shenanigans.

Post author:andy mcconkey
Post published:March 15, 2022
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SUP playlist suggestions for all your paddling shenanigans.

SUP hacks: three SUP performance changes to experiment with via fin tweaks.

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Post published:March 9, 2022
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SUP hacks three SUP performance changes to experiment with via fin tweaks. #1

SUP is hard! I still can’t do it…

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Post published:February 24, 2022
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SUP is hard! I still can't do it...

Time, for learning something new with SUP?

Post author:andy mcconkey
Post published:February 15, 2022
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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…

Getting (unnecessarily) hung up on the SUP details.

Post author:andy mcconkey
Post published:February 15, 2022
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Getting (unnecessarily) hung up on the SUP details.

SUP adventures with the McConks Go Explore 11’4 compact touring board.

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Post published:February 3, 2022
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SUP adventures with the McConks Go Explore 11'4 compact touring board.

SUP & more vids – McConks’ new (ish) ones.

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Post published:February 1, 2022
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SUP & more vids - McConks' new (ish) ones.

Swedish winter SUP reel with Chris Jones (video).

Post author:andy mcconkey
Post published:January 13, 2022
Post category:Friends Winter paddleboarding
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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…

Cold SUP, wild swimming and Swedish sunshine with Chris Jones.

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Post published:January 13, 2022
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Cold SUP, wild swimming and Swedish sunshine with Chris Jones

SUP & watersports to the max. ‘Toys’ for every situation.

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Post published:January 11, 2022
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SUP & watersports to the max. 'Toys' for every situation.

Forcing the (SUP) issue – when ‘it’s’ just not right…

Post author:andy mcconkey
Post published:January 6, 2022
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Forcing the issue with SUP can often be the case when 'it's' not right. And by 'it' we're talking about things like Mother Nature chucking her toys out the pram;…

SUP spots for beginners – 5 great locations in Southern(ish) England.

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Post published:January 6, 2022
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SUP spots for beginners - 5 of the best UK locations.

Stand up paddle more in 2022.

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Post published:January 4, 2022
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Stand up paddle more in 2022.

McConks awesomeness SUP pics New Year 2022 edition.

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Post published:January 4, 2022
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McConks awesomeness SUP pics New Year 2022 edition.

McConks awesomeness SUP pics – Christmas edition.

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Post published:December 14, 2021
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McConks awesomeness SUP pics - Christmas edition.

SUP goals in 2022.

Post author:andy mcconkey
Post published:December 14, 2021
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SUP goals in 2022.

Swedish winter stand up paddle boarding with Chris Jones.

Post author:andy mcconkey
Post published:December 14, 2021
Post category:Friends Places and photos Winter paddleboarding
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Swedish winter stand up paddle boarding with Chris Jones.

SUP detoxing post-festive season.

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Post published:December 2, 2021
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SUP detoxing post-festive season.

McConks SUP community awesomeness pics Frostbite edition.

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Post published:November 30, 2021
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McConks SUP community awesomeness pics Frostbite edition.

Black Friday SUP 2021 ads missing in action?

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Post published:November 23, 2021
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Black Friday SUP 2021 ads missing in action?

SUP dark – paddling at night season is upon us.

Post author:andy mcconkey
Post published:October 12, 2021
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SUP dark - paddling at night season is upon us.

McConks SUP community awesomeness pics – early autumn 2020 edition.

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Post published:October 7, 2021
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McConks SUP community awesomeness pics - early autumn 2020 edition.

SUP styles for winter – more off season fun!

Post author:andy mcconkey
Post published:October 7, 2021
Post category:Opinion Winter paddleboarding
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SUP styles for winter - more off season fun!

McConks SUP user guide: how to attach a kayak seat to your stand up paddle board.

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Post published:September 23, 2021
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McConks SUP user guide: how to attach a kayak seat to your stand up paddle board.

Sunny September SUP sessions with the McConks Freedom 10’6 hard board.

Post author:andy mcconkey
Post published:September 23, 2021
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Sunny September (Freedom) SUP sessions: daddy/daughter edition.

McConks SUP community awesomeness pics #7

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Post published:September 7, 2021
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McConks SUP community awesomeness pics #7

Fitting the Air7 v3 internal fin box to your McConks inflatable stand up paddle board.

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Post published:July 29, 2021
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Fitting the Air7 v3 internal fin box to your McConks inflatable stand up paddle board.

Dawn calls – sunrise SUP sessions for personal well being.

Post author:andy mcconkey
Post published:July 22, 2021
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Dawn calls - sunrise SUP sessions for personal well being.

Bungee SUP riding #2 – newbie glides with Oli Lane-Peirce.

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Post published:July 22, 2021
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Bungee SUP riding #2 - newbie glides with Oli Lane-Peirce.

McConks SUP user guide: responsible and safe stand up paddle boarding.

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Post published:July 8, 2021
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McConks SUP user guide: responsible and safe stand up paddle boarding.

McConks SUP user guide #6: how to launch your McConks inflatable stand up paddle board.

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Post published:March 28, 2021
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McConks SUP user guide #6: how to launch your McConks inflatable stand up paddle board.

McConks SUP user guide #8: how to paddle kneeling.

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Post published:March 28, 2021
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McConks SUP user guide #8: how to paddle kneeling.

McConks SUP user guide #12: stand up paddle boarding in wind.

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Post published:March 28, 2021
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McConks SUP user guide #12: stand up paddle boarding in wind.

and how not to look like one

Inflatable SUP paddle board for beginners

Post author:andy mcconkey
Post published:January 31, 2021
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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…

Roll up roll up, get your cheap SUPs here! – Band wagon jumping ahead of 2021’s stand up paddle boarding season.

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Post published:January 14, 2021
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Roll up roll up, get your cheap iSUPs here! – Band wagon jumping ahead of 2021’s stand up paddle boarding season.

Paddleboarding with inspire2adventure on the River Wye

3 reasons why you should consider paddleboarding for the first time!

Post author:andy mcconkey
Post published:February 11, 2020
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3 reasons why paddleboarding is easier than you think it might be One of our customers customers (that's not a typo!) has recently written a blog on why paddleboarding is…

2019 production nearing completion

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Post published:December 3, 2018
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2019 production nearing completion Just a few photos from our factory in China. Look how clean it is. Find out how and why cleanliness is so important when you're making…

Facts and figures of 2017

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Post published:January 2, 2018
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2017 - all about the numbers McConks are not about long celebratory blogs about how great 2017 was. Or how big 2018 is going to be for us. We could talk about…

Give a little pleasure for Christmas with SUP and experiences.

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Post published:December 8, 2017
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Give a little pleasure for Christmas with SUP and experiences.

Talking story – McConks’ Q&A

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Post published:November 4, 2017
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Every brand has a ‘face’ behind the scenes. In the case of McConks SUP that’d be Andy and wife Jen. To get more of an insight into the inner workings…

Are you full of Coastal Spirit?

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Post published:February 25, 2017
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Coastal Spirit... You know it when you feel it. Whether it be the feeling that you get when you see the mist over the sea at sunrise, the adrenalin rush…

SUP yoga for the soul

Yoga and SUP

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Post published:February 16, 2017
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As someone who’s always enjoyed adventurous activities, I’ve had my fair share of broken bones, pulls and strains. The most significant of these being a broken shoulder about 8 years ago…