Stand up paddle boarding is an increasingly popular way to enjoy time out on the water … and for good reason. Stand up paddle boards (also known as SUPs) are an extremely versatile piece of water sports equipment that can provide hours upon hours of fun in the sun. If you want to take your fishing gear out on the lake, load up your paddle board. If you want to tour a river, grab a paddle board. If you want to go for a casual ride in the ocean and bring along a furry friend, young child, or grown adult,...

Colorado is one of the most beautiful places in the United States thanks to its majestic mountains, green valleys, and incredible bodies of water. The countless freshwater lakes offer plenty of opportunities to enjoy all your favorite watersports, including wakeboarding, skiing, tubing, and paddleboarding.  WakeScout has compiled this guide to Colorado paddleboarding (including stand-up paddleboarding, or SUP) to help you choose locations you are sure to love. These are the seven best places to paddlebo...

Wakeboarding is a challenging water sport, especially for beginners. One of the best ways to learn the sport is to make sure you have a board that fits your skill level. Wakeboards come with different features, and each feature serves a purpose.  For example, let’s discuss the characteristics of two popular wakeboards - the Ronix Vault vs Hyperlite State 2.0. These wakeboards have all the best features you would want in a beginner board.  What You Need in a Beginner Wakeboard When trying to determi...

A day of fun in the sun begins with preparedness. When it comes to water skiing, you can’t expect a beginner to be successful on the water when provided with equipment meant for an advanced skier. Ski manufacturers design skis to match skill level. Features meant to help beginner skiers can actually hinder advanced skiers.  Let’s say an intermediate skier struggles with getting out of the water. Short and slim skis will not serve them well, but long and wide skis would be an excellent fit. Without t...