Short Background and History on Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) was first explored in Peru and migrated to Polynesia from South America, as indicated by the explorer and environmentalist, Thor Heyedahls, Kon Tiki expedition.

It developed further as a hobby and sport in Hawaii.

Since its inception in the last decade or so, SUP has seen incredible and almost unbelievable growth due to its versatility, fun, variety of application and the great physical workout you get from it!

Anyone can do it and once you try it you are often hooked. According to a recent report in 2013, Stand Up Paddle Boarding had more first time participants than any other outdoors activity in the USA. This amazing growth is only expected to continue as more people find out about it and give it a go.

Unlike more traditional surfing and windsurfing where you often need to depend on certain conditions of waves or wind to be able to be able to undertake these activities, SUP has no restrictions. It can be enjoyed basically anywhere there is water – whether that is at sea, on a lake or river. It has also diversified in to many different forms of SUP; from racing, to SUP fishing, exploring, Wind SUP and even SUP yoga!

It is a very new sport and pastime, only really having taken off post 2005, and it’s a wonder why we took so long to become the world’s favorite water sport.

SPECIFICATIONS

Wuxi Funsor Marine Equipment Co., Ltd is engaged in inflatable boat manufacturing since 2005 with more than 10 years experience. Our factory was established in 2007 with importing and exporting rights. Our factory occupies 20000 square meter, with more than 100 employees and 12 technicians.

Up to now, our main products include inflatable boats, GRP & Aluminum RIBs (Rigid Inflatable Boats), fishing boats, leisure boats, stand-up paddle boards, outboard engines and trailers. Our products capacity can reach 10000 sets per year.

We fully use South Korea made PVC and France made ORCA hypalon material for inflatable tubes. All the boats are made of the highest quality 1,100 denier double PVC. This fabric is coated to ensure years of trouble free boating. The seams are hand-made, four layered and South Korea made glue for the best join possible. So we can give a 5 years warranty on the hull fabric and 3 years on the hull seams.

All the boats have passed CE test in 2007, and achieved CE certification issued by UK HPI (EU Body No. 1521) and Italy IG (EU Body No. 0407). We also have a testing driving center near to our factory. Before the delivery, the clients are invited to consign the Commodity Check Office to check the merchandise prior to accepting them.

Our products have been exported to more than 20 countries, such as Germany, Sweden, Spain, Norway, UK, Malta, Russia, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Chile and so on. In the fierce market competition, we received good comments from foreign customers for top quality, competitive price and timely delivery.

We believe in that “Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten”. We will continue to perfect the quality and the service system. Welcome customers from all over the world pay visits to us and put forward valuable suggestions.