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- The perfect beginner paddleboard, stable and easy to manoeuvre for family fun and leisurely cruising on lakes, rivers and coastal waters.
- Cruiser Flow
- A versatile paddleboard, ideal for beginners and intermediates seeking balanced manoeuvrability and performance.
- Cruiser Plus
- A more advanced version of the Flow, The Cruiser Plus offers versatile paddleboard, ideal for beginners and intermediates seeking balanced manoeuvrability and performance.
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- Venture Flow
- The Venture Flow is designed for straight-line paddling making this touring board ideal for paddlers seeking a board that suits long days on the water.
- Venture Plus
- A more advanced version of the Flow, The Venture Plus is designed for straight-line paddling making this touring board ideal for paddlers seeking a board that suits long days on the water.
- Speed Plus
- Designed for riders fully focused on speed, these boards are perfect for paddleboard racing, cadence training, or simply enjoying the thrill of fast paddling, delivering high-performance speed every time.
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- Roam
- Designed for riders who want to explore off the beaten path and discover hidden spots. Lightweight and portable, it’s your go-anywhere paddleboard.
- Surf Plus
- Specifically designed for riders passionate about SUP surfing, the Surf Plus range offers the responsiveness needed to master surf conditions, whether you're a pro or sharpening your skills.
- Yoga
- Specifically designed for riders passionate about SUP Yoga, the Shark SUPs Yoga board offers the stabilty and buoyancy needed to feel confident and relaxed on the water.
- Multi-Person
- Multi-person paddleboards are larger boards designed to accommodate multiple riders, making them perfect for group adventures, family outings, or team activities on the water.
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- Yoga
- Perfect for those that are wanting a specific paddle board for practicing yoga on the water.
- Kids
- Shapes for smaller paddlers, to ensure a positive paddling experience.
- Multi-Person
- XXL SUPs for paddling with family, friends or collegues. Perfect for activity centres.
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- Designed to suit paddlers of all sizes, featuring the durable Carbon Tuff for strength and resilience, a lightweight option for kids, and a full carbon paddle for those seeking premium performance.
- Drybags
- Perfect for keeping your essentials safe and dry during your paddle adventures. Lightweight, durable, and waterproof, they’re a must-have for any paddler.
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- Paddleboard and paddle Bags are durable and lightweight, offering excellent protection for your board during storage or travel.
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- Paddleboard Fins are designed for stability and performance, offering easy installation and compatibility with your board.
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Which Board
Paddleboard Size Guide: Find the Perfect Shark SUP for You
Choosing the right Shark SUPs paddleboard is easy with our comprehensive guide. Use the tips below to ensure you select the best board for your needs, based on your height, weight, and performance goals.
Height
Height of Rider = Width of Your Shark SUP
The width of your paddleboard should align with your height, as it plays a crucial role in achieving an efficient and comfortable paddle stroke. A properly sized board allows you to run the paddle down the side of the board with a vertical stroke, which is essential for effective paddling. If the board is too wide, it can be challenging to maintain a vertical paddle stroke, making the board overly manoeuvrable, sluggish and difficult to pull through the water. This can lead to a tiring and frustrating experience, especially if others around you are paddling more easily and quickly.
On the opposite side, If the board is too narrow, it may become unstable, this is particularly noticeable for taller and heavier riders. Here’s how to choose the right width:
Shorter Riders (Under 5'5")
Opt for a narrower board, typically around 28-30 inches wide, to enhance ease of use, make paddling easier and even allow the board to be easier to carry.
Average Height Riders (5'5" - 6'0")
A board width of 30-32 inches offers the perfect balance of stability and control, ideal for most paddlers.
Taller Riders (Over 6'0")
Choose a wider board, 32-34 inches, to ensure the stability needed for a comfortable and enjoyable paddling experience.
Weight
Weight of Rider = Thickness of Your Shark SUP
The thickness of your paddleboard impacts ease of use, especially for riders under 90kg and its stabilty, especially for riders over 90kg stability.
Lightweight Riders (<75kg)
Choose a board with a thickness of 5” inches for optimal performance, stability and ease of use.
Average Weight Riders (75-90kg)
Have a choice of 5” & 6” inch thick boards, if the rider has a desire to paddle in windier conditions or go faster, then the 5” thick option will be best, if the rider wants to load up with kit or have more buoyancy for kids and dogs then 6” may be best.
Heavier Riders (>90kg)
Go for a board 6 inches thick to ensure maximum stiffness that comes from the volume of air (in a 20psi) 6” thick board.
Performance
(How Far You Want to Paddle) = Length of Your Shark SUP
The length of your paddleboard determines the tracking ability, which directly affects how far and fast you can paddle:
Casual Paddlers (Short Distances)
A shorter 10’6 board is more maneuverable and easier to turn making this shape ideal for short-distance paddling and family fun.
Cruising Paddlers (Moderate Distances)
A performance all-round board that is 11’6″ long offers a balance between speed and control, perfect for leisurely cruising.
Adventure (Longer-Distance)
12’6 and 14’0 boards come into there own when riders are out on the water more than 2 hours most of the time.
Speed (Racers and Fast long distance
12’6 and 14’0 boards that are thinner with pulled-in tails are perfect for race series or riders wanting to longer.. faster.
