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SUP or
Stand Up Paddle Boarding is the great new sport taking the world by storm;
SUP is easy to learn and is not only good fun it’s a great way to keep fit,
SUP will work all the core muscle groups & improve your balance.
Flat water cruising or riding small waves, SUP is accessible to all.
Come and join us at Blue Chip on one of our weekly trips on the rivers, or
canals where we will call in at a riverside pub somewhere along the way.
Click here for more details on our unique
SUPer Club outings and adventures.
Blue Chip
since 1980
Blue Chip has been
into water sports professionally since 1980 and at the forefront of SUP in the UK since the
beginning. Check out our
Blue Chip SUPer Club, we are not just following a trend and
jumping on the band wagon, we're setting the trend and moving the sport
forward all the time.
With such an array of SUP board designs on the markets, we use our
experience and knowledge base to stock the boards that we feel offer the
best value in terms of cost, durability and performance.
We only supply top quality boards, paddles and accessories that will last the test of time:
The boards we supply cover:
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All Pockets;
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£499 is our starting
price |
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All Inclusive;
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Most prices include
items like paddle, leash & carry sling |
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All Abilities;
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Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert |
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All Styles;
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Racing, Cruising, Crossover, Surfing, Recreational |
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All Requirements;
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Top Quality
Inflatable boards that fit into a rucksack, great for air travel |
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All
Variations; |
Windsurfing Mast rails are either
included or can be fitted |
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All
Constructions; |
Light Epoxy Sandwich, Carbon, Wood
laminate, Softboards, Inflatable |
Boards are generally divided into three individual groups. |
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Crossover
or All-round |
These all normally between 10' and 12' 6 and are flat hulled and
look more like the original long board surf board. Very easy to
paddle, stable, and good in waves, the crossover boards represent
the vast majority of boards sold in the UK today and these crossover
boards will suit most people. |
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Surfing |
These boards are shorter (normally between 9' and 10' 6") Easy and
stable to paddle on flat water, their manoeuvrability makes them hard to
paddle over longer distances. These boards are more at home in waves,
and need to be ridden more aggressive than crossover boards, however
they do give the surfer an easier time when manoeuvring in waves. These
smaller SUP boards make good second boards, or for the windsurfer who
likes to get out with little or no wind. |
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Racing |
These boards are long 12' 6 - 15' 6 and have a keener
shaped hull, similar to that of a racing kayak which allows them to cut
through the water very easily and give phenomenal glide characteristics.
These boards are ideal for flat water endurance paddling or racing. the
12' 6 Freerace board are also great for cruising |
Below we have given our guide as to where the different boards
could compare with each other. It is important to view our attribute
scores purely as an initial guide. For more in depth and
unbiased information on how one board may compare with another and
and their relevant strong points for your intended use, please
call us on 0208 715 0040 and we will be more that happy to help
you find your way through the various SUP models to fined your
ideal board. |
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