INSIGHTS: 5 REASONS TO START SUP SURFING!

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13 june 2025 0

Still hesitating to give it a go? Here are 5 great reasons that have already won over countless wave-riding enthusiasts before you!

SUPer: Moritz, GONG team rider, on his Mob FSP 2X with a Carbon Pro paddle.

1. A Smooth Transition from Cruising to Surfing

You can ease into it without pressure by learning the basics of SUP on a board made for flatwater cruising, then take it into small waves. The glide and stability of these shapes will help you achieve your first takeoffs. And since you’re already standing, all you need is a few paddle strokes to catch the wave. An Allround model that blends glide performance and maneuverability is ideal for discovering the joys of surfing… and never looking back.

SUPer: Patrice, GONG boss and shaper, on an I-SUP Allround with a Carbon Pro paddle.

2. Ultra-Motivating Sessions

SUP surfing sessions are probably the least frustrating sessions you’ll ever have on the water. Why? Because you can surf just about anything thanks to the board's buoyancy and your paddle power. Tiny, weak waves? Easy. Larger sets from further out? Also fair game. You quickly build confidence, catch tons of waves, and most importantly—have a blast. And that’s what it’s all about: being on the water and having fun.

SUPer: Moritz, GONG team rider, with an NFA FSP 2X and a Carbon Pro paddle.

3. Easier maneuvers

The paddle gives you incredible support and balance—whether carving turns or holding position on the nose. And since SUP boards are generally wider and longer, you’ll find it easier to pull off stylish moves like nose rides or even 360s.

SUPer: Moritz, GONG team rider, on the NFA FSP Pro with a Carbon Pro paddle.

4. More Paddle Power

Lack of explosiveness and arms in traditional surfing? That’s no issue here—because your paddle gives you massive stroke power. With good technique and leverage, you’ll launch into nearly any wave that rolls in. It’s perfect for soft conditions, sneaking into uncrowded peaks, or catching those in-between waves others ignore.

SUPer: Mathieu, GONG team rider, with the NFA FSP Pro and Carbon Pro paddle.

5. Shred Almost Like Surfing.

The ultimate goal in SUP surfing? Ride the wave like you're on a surfboard. Whether your style is smooth and flowing (like classic longboarding) or aggressive and snappy (like shortboarding), you’ll get there—faster than you think. The NFA makes iconic longboard maneuvers totally accessible in longSUP mode. And if you’re after radical moves, the responsive shortSUPs like the Alley open the door to a performance level very close to pure shortboarding.

SUPer: Moritz, GONG team rider, with the Alley FSP Pro and a Carbon Pro paddle.