

Dylan Silver
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Surf, glide, and explore
A space-age-looking inflatable with versatility to spare leads this year’s picks
Here’s what to know when shopping for a SUP
Boards, apparel, and accessories for all kinds of watery pursuits
Float, surf, and play hard
After a summer of testing, these four SUPs came out on top
Versatility is the name of the game
Tried and true gear for river, lake, and ocean play
From apparel to accessories, this gear will make sure your time on the water is well-spent
Just add water. And, in some cases, air.
Smarter boards plus lower prices equals happy paddlers
Oahu’s Juan Oliphant and Ocean Ramsey dive with sharks almost every day. Yes, it’s their job. And, yes, they have all their limbs. Dedicated researchers, Ramsey and Oliphant operate One Ocean Diving on the island’s North Shore. Through their business, they offer visitors a chance to swim—cage free—with large pelagic animals. This occupation requires a special skill set and a few indispensable pieces of gear.
Every year, an elite group of racers gathers in the small Northern California town of Arcata. They’re not runners. They’re not cyclists. They’re not drivers. They’re much stranger than that. Their competition: the Kinetic Grand Championship, a grueling three-day, 42-mile schlep over sand, water, mud, and pavement. Their steeds: bizarre amphibious human-powered vehicles. So sit back, buckle up, and enjoy the wild, crazy ride.
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