SUP Vlogger Ep 15 / First River SUP Descent

Join Harry 'Happy' Newton our SUP Vlogger as he sets off down the River Plym on a whitewater SUP adventure. This is Harry’s first time in the rapids, so he has brought along Will and Rach who have made a few river descents by SUP before.
River SUP is a whole other element you could add to your SUP disciplines, but remember to always go with someone and take the necessary safety gear.

[@SeadartVSG]

You might want to warn folks that using a leash when running wears and strainers might not be a good idea on a large flow stream.

[@hnewton9]

Thanks we were wearing quick release leashes which is recommended. But yes a non quick release leash isn’t recommended for rivers.

[@scottybeegood]

We sup the rivers and lakes all the time here in WV of the USA. Coming from a 3 decade plus background in white water kayaking makes it a tad easier. Yall come on over and we will run you down some good stuff.

[@hnewton9]

Amazing! Yeah we would love to. I’m sure you could teach us a lot about the rivers too!

[@johnphillips4733]

Nice. Looks fun.. but you guys should give Rach a new board! lol

[@hnewton9]

It was the choice of a newer board but carry the kit or an old beat up board with no extra kit! What you didn’t see was rach wedging it on the weir the second time we went down it! 😂

[@mtgne5351]

Super adventure. I try it too!

[@hnewton9]

Nice. I hope you enjoy it!

[@mmodtomic7119]

So strange that my girlfriend and I have been paddle boarding for about 4 years now and have only paddled a few time on anything But a narrow shallow river! So glad you all tried the little rapid. Give me skinny water any day!

[@SUPboardermag]

Happy paddling

[@jameshallworth8053]

That looks like ace fun! Did you take the fins off the boards to atop them getting trashed?

[@hnewton9]

The boards have smaller than normal fins attached. The one I was on had 4 small fins and the option for a centre fin which I didn’t put in. The tracking wasn’t great tbh but it didn’t really need to be on this day!

[@adamfox264]

Amazing video. I'm looking at hopefully getting my first isup after years of watching videos. I'd probably end up doing this from Flete estate down the river Erme to Wonwell. I'd also like to try a bit of surfing. I've been looking at the gladiator pro 10'6 and thought what was good value for money. I just wondered if you had any recommendations? Keep up the good work ✌️

[@hnewton9]

Nice. You can’t go too far wrong with an all round 10’6 board. Hopefully see you on the water soon!

[@SUPboardermag]

like harry said, 10'6 is a good board size and the Gladiator Pro was a nice well made range of board when we tested them. Thanks Reuben

[@romanomogg1571]

What boards you used? I recognize the Rapid

[@hnewton9]

I was on the starboard river board and rach was on a very very old red prototype river board.

[@MisterPerks]

what's your board? It looks short & cool

[@hnewton9]

I was on a starboard river board. I think it’s a couple of years old now.

[@CjM-Outdoors]

where was it where you got on-off?

[@hnewton9]

We parked at plymbridge and walked up river from there. Check it out on geosup.

[@waterstridersup4368]

sup on running water is completely different from sup on flat water.

[@hnewton9]

Completely different! It was great fun trying something so different to normal.

[@nationalparkman]

Ditch the leash on white water. It'll kill you.