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Welcome to Cruiser SUP and Paddleboard Direct Blog
Welcome to the new Cruiser SUP and Paddleboard Direct Blog - Our Community of Stand Up Paddle Boarders! Our goal is to info and entertain you. And share our passion for Stand Up Paddleboarding.

We invite you to share your pictures and stories with us. Please visit often as we update the site with product reviews and special promotions. Happy paddling from the Team at Cruiser SUP and Paddleboard Direct
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Friday, December 23, 2011

Seasons Greetings from Paddleboard Direct

From Mike, Glenn, Sonia, Bill, Al, Justin, and the rest of the crew at Paddleboard Direct.  All the best for safe and SUP filled holiday season.


Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Biggest Wave Ever....

Pretty much self explanatory video from the title, but the footage of GMAC's Portuguese wave is awesome!

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Eco Comp 11'6 takes on Barbados

A great shot of team rider Jason Cole at Freights Bay, Barbados



Check out the Eco Comp series by clicking on the picture above!

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Cruiser Eco-Comp Shows Off Durability In 45 MPH Crash

There are plenty of stand-up paddleboard sites out there that put sup boards through vigorous testing processes. But what about the rough accidental situations that can’t be duplicated by any of these paddleboard tests. It’s customer reviews that really show you what a product can handle when it’s out in the field. Paddleboard Direct’s very own Glenn Morton had a bit of an incident with his 2011 Cruiser SUP Eco-Comp 11’6″ and it showed off just how durable the Cruiser SUP Eco actually is. You’ll find Glenn’s testimonial below:


While driving to work recently, a trusty set of tie down straps decided to snap with only a somewhat ominous “whoosh” warning sound. I had a second to ponder “what goes whoosh” before I could see the Cruiser ECO COMP 11’6″ do a back flip off the roof rack and cart wheel down the road in my rear view mirror.I think it did at least 2-3 full nose over tail barrel rolls. Thankfully it didn’t hit any cars behind me. I jammed on brakes and did U turn, fearing the worst. A totally destroyed board!

I had been going about 45 mph at the time, and the pictures tell the story – just a bit of road rash on the extremely durable ASA outer skin. Any other epoxy board would have been totalled, but I paddled the 11’6″ ECO COMP that night!

Please note the Cruiser ECO COMP 5 year warranty against manufacturers defects does not cover boards flying off the roof of your vehicle!

Cruiser ECO-COMP 11’6″ Epoxy Composite with ASA protective skin is the the Most durable performance SUP construction on the market! Let’s see how those fragile boards from China or Asia Compare!

This goes to show that the Cruiser SUP Eco-Comp’s claim of being one of the most durable sup boards in the business is based on truth. The Standup Paddle Blog strives to highlight only the top stand-up paddleboards in the business and we wholeheartedly endorse the 2011 Cruiser SUP Eco-Comp 11’6″. It is a board that is worth praising for it’s great performance but also how it can stand up to just about any thing you throw out at it. For more information on the Cruiser SUP board or how to buy one of your own please head on over to www.paddleboarddirect.com

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Can my dog ride on my SUP?

Yes - of course!  We have lots of questions regarding how best to take a dog along.  It is key to take into account the weight of the dog when we are helping you select your new board - but your four legged friend will love getting out for a paddle with you!



Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Great Footage....

A great summary of the 2011 Battle of the Paddle that took place at the end of Sept....

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Always remember to Share....

Lots of customers getting great sessions this year by themselves, but also lots of customer getting great sessions sharing their SUP with family, pets, gear, and lots more.....

Monday, September 26, 2011

How tough is the Cruiser Eco Comp?

While driving to work recently, a trusty set of tie down straps decided to snap - With only a somewhat ominous "whoosh" warning sound.

I had a second to ponder "what goes whoosh" before I could see the Cruiser ECO COMP 11'6" do a back flip off the roof rack and cart wheel down the road in my rear view mirror.I think it did at least 2-3 full nose over tail barrel rolls. Thankfully it didn't hit any cars behind me. I jammed on brakes and did U turn, fearing the worst. A totally destroyed board!

I had been going about 45 mph at the time, and the pictures tell the story - just a bit of road rash on the extremely durable ASA outer skin. Any other epoxy board would have been totalled, but I paddled the 11'6" ECO COMP that night!





Please note the Cruiser ECO COMP 5 year warranty against manufacturers defects does not cover boards flying off the roof of your vehicle!

Thursday, September 22, 2011

That First Glide - The Stand Up Paddle Movie Trailer

Testimonial on Cruiser Crossover Paddleboard

From 225 pound Barry in Barbados, who owns or has owned Naish Nalu 11’6″, 11’4″ &10’6″, Starboard Big Easy & Element, C4 Sub Vector and McTavish 9’6″ SUPs.“have used the Tabou Crossover 10’2″ several times….nicest board I ever used!! The glide was unreal…pushed it off the beach, then jumped up on….and was about 50ft off the beach….couldn’t believe the glide. Surfed for about 1km behind our boat!! the wake surfing has been fun. used it several times…The glide was unreal!…nicest board I ever used!!A friend in Barbados tried the Cruiser Crossover/Tabou 11’2 and loved it….now he wants to buy!”
PBD response was: “we never see so much positive feedback about boards from customers, as what we get for the Cruiser Crossover/Tabou SUPs most common word is customers LOVE them!” FIND OUT MORE HERE