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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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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Paddleboard Direct Endless Summer Giveaway Winner

WE HAVE A WINNER!


Congratulations Keighly Appel of Arvada, CO!  You have won your choice of Cruiser SUP - the 2014 Cruiser V-Max Dura-Air!

This absolutely beautiful, fast, and very durable inflatable touring stand up paddle board, is ideal for long distance flat water paddling and is fun for the entire family. For more information on the V-Max Dura-Air and the entire Cruiser SUP line website.





Thank you to all who participated!  Keep checking back, we will be running a new Cruiser SUP board giveaway this week.


Thanks again, and have a great weekend of SUP fun on your Cruiser SUP! 
From the Team at Cruiser SUP and Paddleboard Direct

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Adjusting Your Cruiser SUP Paddle

The line of Cruiser SUP Adjustable Length Paddles were designed to be lightweight, durable, and very easy to adjust. The adjustability feature allows for one paddle to be used by persons of any height and for various purposes. Cruiser SUP Adjustable Length Paddles have the recommended length of the paddle marked on the handle piece by the paddlers height. We recommend going an inch shorter than what is marked for your height when surfing on your Cruiser Stand Up Paddle Board. 

When you receive your brand new Cruiser SUP Paddle we recommend you first tighten the screws on  the adjustability lever. To do this first open the latch on the lever, then grab a screw driver and tighten both screws until you feel the lever tighten properly to the shaft. When the latch is closed and you can not move the height or twist the handle at all then the screws are tight enough. Be very careful and try not to strip the screws on the lever when doing this.

To adjust the length of your Cruiser SUP Paddle, open the latch on the paddle (to release the tension in the lever) and slide the handle piece of the paddle out to your desired height. Remember, the height is clearly marked on the shaft of the handle piece. When your desired height has been reached, close the latch and make sure the handle piece is nice and secure. If the handle is able to slide up or down or twist at all grab your screw driver and tighten those screws on the lever a bit more. Your paddle is ready to go when it is adjusted to your desired height, the latch is closed, and the handle piece is securely in place.


If you happen to notice that your paddle has taken on water during the course of your paddle session it is very important to stop, have a seat on your Cruiser SUP, and drain the water out. To drain the water from your paddle simply open the adjustability latch, pull the handle piece completely out from the shaft until it is now in two pieces, and pour out the water. Our paddles are designed to float but if they have taken on water they are more susceptible to sinking. Always keep your paddle close to you and never let it just float indefinitely. This is especially important for the heavier alloy paddles. The alloy paddles are outfitted with a grey foam pad on the outside as well as inside of the shaft. If you notice that your alloy paddle is missing this grey foam pad please let us know and we will be sure to take care of this issue for you.

Happy Paddling from the Cruiser SUP Team!

Monday, July 28, 2014

Endless Summer Paddleboard Giveaway Winner!



WE HAVE A WINNER!


Congratulations Diana Holding of Bonita Springs, FL!  You have won your choice of Cruiser SUP - the 2014 Cruiser Yoga Mat 10'8!

This absolutely beautiful and very light stand up paddle board is ideal for SUP yoga, flat water, and small surf. For more information on the Yoga Mat 10'8 and the entire Cruiser SUP line, please see our website.




Thank you to all who participated!  Keep checking back, we will be running a new Cruiser SUP board giveaway this week.


Thanks again, and have a great weekend of SUP fun on your Cruiser SUP! 
From the Team at Cruiser SUP and Paddleboard Direct

Cruiser SUP Paddle Maintenance Tips

Cruiser SUP Skinny Shaft 50% Carbon Paddle
Left: Cruiser SUP Carbon/Bamboo Paddle
Right: Cruiser SUP Skinny Shaft 50% Carbon Paddle
Cruiser SUP Paddles sold exclusively by Paddleboard Direct are constructed using the highest quality materials possible for maximum durability, performance, and longevity. However, like any material that comes in constant contact with salt, water and sand, corrosion will occur without proper maintenance. Therefore, one must take special care to rinse the paddle out very well after every single use.

Cruiser SUP Alloy Paddle

To rinse your Cruiser SUP Paddle properly, unlatch the tension lever like you would do to adjust the height of the paddle. Next, remove the handle section from the shaft section completely until your paddle is now in two pieces. Finally, rinse the inside of the shaft along with the handle section very well several times with fresh water. Don’t be afraid to take a hose or shower head and fill the entire shaft up with fresh water and then pour it out several times. Allow the inside of the shaft to dry by hanging the piece from the blade section, with shaft pointing downwards. Also, use a towel to dry the handle piece completely before re-inserting it into the shaft of the blade piece.


Cruiser SUP 100% Carbon 3 Piece Paddle
If you are caring for a Cruiser SUP alloy paddle, you must take even extra care to ensure you have rinsed the paddle completely inside and out as alloy is more susceptible to corrosion from salt. Never leave your paddle covered in sand or salt especially if you live in a warm or humid location. Be very careful to remove all sand from the latch and inside the shaft of the paddle. 


Disassembled Cruiser SUP Alloy 3 Piece Paddle
For care of a Cruiser SUP 3-Piece Paddle we recommend that in addition to rinsing out your paddle completely you take extra care to wash the spring pin that clicks into place when assembling the paddle. Make sure after every use that you dis-assemble the paddle into the 3 separate pieces and rinse the inside of the entire paddle very well. Always hang the shaft to dry and wipe the pieces that enter the shaft with a towel until dry.

Disassembled Cruiser SUP 50% Carbon 3 Piece Paddle


Washing away all salt, dirt, sand, or other potential clogging materials from all sections of your paddle is the key to keeping your paddle from rusting or sticking when trying to adjust the height. Please remember to wash out your Cruiser SUP Paddle completely after every single use!
Corrosion on an alloy paddle due to poor maintenance

Corrosion of the height adjustment slots due to poor maintenance
Cruiser SUP 50% Carbon Paddle

Thanks and Happy Paddling!