Stand Up Paddle

Stand up paddling, stand up paddle boarding, paddle surfing, SUP - whatever you call it, it's taking the country by storm on every ocean, bay, lake and river. One may call this sport a cross between surfing and kayaking. Although stand up paddling popularity is newfound, it is actually an ancient style of surfing that began in Polynesia.

The bottom line is that stand up paddling s a lot of fun, good for you and can be everything from tranquil to extreme and anyone can do it. Explore the backcountry flat waters, paddle for exercise and toning of your core muscle groups or surf overhead waves - the versatility of these board and paddle set-ups is what is making stand up paddle grow so quickly.

Otherside Boardsports is proud to offer you Amundson Design Aqua Glide Paddle boards, C4 Paddleboards, Werner Paddles and accessories from Dakine. Check out our SUP reviews to find out exactly what paddleboard and paddle are right from you!

John Amundson has been living in the North Shore of Oahu for 20 years, shaping and building and testing surfboards, kite boards, and paddleboards. He is on the water daily, and gathers input from a wide range of enthusiast to come up with designs that are easy to ride, but also favored by the top paddlers on the island. C4 Paddleboards are known for their easy maneuverability and high performance on the big waves. Nothing compliments your stand up paddle board better than a 100% Carbon Werner Paddle. Make sure to complete your look with top of the line SUP waterwear from brands like Dakine, O'Neill, and NPX. Put these stand up paddling packages together and FEEL the difference that great equipment makes.