Exclusive Interviews
We’ve had the opportunity to interview founders of some of the top SUP companies, get scoops on new iSUP model launches, and chat with other visionaries in the stand up paddle board community. Check out our exclusive interviews for an inside look at all-things-SUP…

EXCLUSIVE – Hydrus Board Tech New 2023 iSUPs Preview | 2023
Hydrus Board Tech iSUPs are known for their unique construction and high-performance shapes. For 2023 Hydrus has overhauled their entire lineup with a new construction, new colors, and added a…

Bluefin SUP Spotlight: Building Community & Growing Their Lineup | 2020

NIXY Spotlight: Turning Family Fun Into A Quality SUP Brand | 2020

Nautical Launch Spotlight: Interview with iROCKER Founders | 2020
On the heels of the launch of their premium BLACKFIN SUP lineup two seasons ago, Jacksonville, FL-based iROCKER SUP is once again making waves in the industry with the announcement…

Aztron Spotlight: Interview with Founder Tony Yeung
In our latest SUP Company Spotlight interview, we had a chance to catch up with Tony Yeung, founder of the newly-launched Aztron double-chambered paddle board lineup… How were you initially introduced…

GILI Spotlight: Interview with Founder Jay Regan
A SUP company startup that has quickly emerged as a serious competitor in the industry, GILI Sports is expanding its iSUP lineup for 2020 and we had an opportunity to…

THURSO SURF Spotlight: Interview with Shenglong You
THURSO SURF has been a brand that we’ve recommended a lot over the past few seasons and we recently had an opportunity to catch up with founder Shenglong You for…

Bluefin Spotlight: Interview with Founder William Vaughan | 2019
The InflatableBoarder.com crew recently had an opportunity to catch up with Bluefin SUP founder, William Vaughan. A relatively new name on the paddleboarding scene, Bluefin SUP is quickly gaining a…

KIALOA Spotlight: Interview with Founders Dave & Meg Chun
In this latest edition of SUP Company Spotlight, we caught up with KIALOA founders, Dave and Meg Chun. Well-known for their popular lineup of premium paddles, KIALOA is a company…

BLACKFIN Spotlight: Interview with iROCKER Founders Steve Elder & Dave Erwin
There’s a lot of buzz in the air surrounding the March 2018 launch of iROCKER’s impressive new line of BLACKFIN premium inflatables. After having the opportunity to review the BLACKFIN…

Caribe Spotlight: Interview with Founder Luis Perez
In this latest edition of SUP Company Spotlight, we caught up with Caribe SUP founder, Luis Perez. A company that is entirely focused on producing high-quality inflatable SUPs, Caribe’s popular…

Tahoe SUP Spotlight: Interview with Founder Nate Brouwer
For this edition of SUP Company Spotlight, we interviewed Tahoe SUP founder, Nate Brouwer. Celebrating their 10-year anniversary, Tahoe SUP continues their tradition of innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment…