SUP Boards and stand up paddle gear in Utah!!

Salt Lake Surf is taking some time this spring to revamp our website and get all of our spring and summer gear up online! That means water sports are the main topic on our website right now.

We have a fairly large selection of Stand up paddle boards from KM Hawaii, Tahoe SUP, and Salt Lake Surf brand.

We have great SUPing gear as well from Werner, KM, and FCS. So come on into the shop, or visit is us online!!

Splitboarding With Jones and Karakoram

Splitboarding is a unique way to get outdoors during the winter and really enjoy yourself while staying fit and active during the winter. If you are used to running, swimming, or doing some sort of outdoor activity that requires warm air, then splitboarding is a great way for you to have an adventure without the warmth. Splitboarding is like crosscountry skiing and backcountry snowboarding all in one.  The snowboard splits in half to create cross country skis that allow you to travel uphill and to the top of mountains. Once you reach the top, or as high up as you would like to go, you switch the skis back into a snowboard, and fly down the mountain on completely untouched powder. This brings the term "powder" to a whole new light. In order to enjoy the backcountry on a splitboard, it is important to have the right set up... And sometimes, two companies come together and combine forces to make a ridiculously awesome product. The peanut butter and jelly of splitboarding would have to be the new, combined force of Jones Snowboards and Karakoram Bindings. With the Jones Solution splitboard you get the feel of a regular snowboard. The edge is solid and lets you ride through icy sections with full control, but when you hit the powder, the Jones Solution really soars. The Karakoram set up is great for any board, but is especially compatible with the Solution. They work together like clockwork. The easy-to-use Karakoram system is great when it comes to transitioning from touring to riding (and back). Getting into the backcountry and riding and touring is a lot of fun, and having a system and board that gives you the most out of the experience is key. The Karakoram and Solution duo is a great way to get a full enjoyment out of the splitboarding experience.

Avalanche Probe and Beacon Uses!

Salt Lake Surf is a big fan of splitboarding in the backcountry of Utah's mountain ranges.  We are also a fan of avalanche safety.

Safety from avalanches can be a matter of life and death, and gear like beacons and probes can play a big part in whether you live or die.

They are very important. Check out Salt Lake Surf to see more details about techniques to use on the mountain!

The Avalache Safety Party was a Success at Salt Lake Surf

The Avalanche Awareness Party at Salt Lake Surf was a great time!  Logan from BCA came in a gave a presentation about avalanche safety and prevention. 

Forrest Shearer came in and hung out in the shop and talked about intense back country riding.

Parker from Wasatch Podcast showed off an awesome video of him and some friends splitboarding.

Kelly from Splitboard Education Company showed how to set up and remove skins and answered any technical questions about split boarding. 


Other reps from Voile, Dakine, Pieps, Utah Avalanche Center came in to support the shop!


The beacon scavenger hunt went great and all of the beacons were found.  I guess I can trust my life to the one's involved!

There was beer and snacks and education!

It was awesome to hang out with Pros and Reps that know a bunch about splitboarding!

Racing on a Stand Up Paddle Board in Salt Lake

So much excitement can come from riding on a paddle board in Salt Lake.  It doesn't matter if you are going out for a casual ride, to do some stretches, look at nature, catch some waves, or you take it to the next level and want to compete in some races.

No matter what you are doing, you are going to have a great time on a stand up paddle board.  The two most exciting things on a SUP board are racing and catching waves.  Doing both of these causes the most rush.

You can feel the adrenaline from competing with others, and feeling a wave pull you across the water creates a similar feeling of excitement.

If you are more of a tranquil or zen rider and want to just go out on the water and appreciate the world around you, then paddle boarding is amazing! YOu can ride out onto the water and stretch, lay down, read a book, meditate, or look at scenery.

No matter what you like about SUPing, Salt Lake Surf in Utah has you covered. Stop in today and check out the selection of Stand Up Paddle Boards.

Salt Lake Surf is Hosting an Avalanche Awareness Night!!

Here at The Salt Lake Surf Co we keep things casual and create an environment for people that SUP Utah's lakes.  We strive to have an inventory of whitewater kayaks for Utah rivers, and provide some chill, utah surf clothing.

For fall and winter we are changing things up a little bit with some back country safety gear and split boards for Utah's mountains.

To kick the season off, we are having an Avalanche Awareness Night, November 3 at 7pm!!

This night is going to be a lot of fun, and you might just learn some things in the process.

Its going to include

• Avalanche Awareness presentation
• Information about how to protect yourself from in the back country from avalanches and how to handle situations that may arise

• Back Country Access (BCA)
• Reps will be in the shop talking about avalanche safety and rescue

• Forrest Shearer
• Pro riders for Jones Snowboards will be here hanging out!

• Voile 
• Local company Voile will have a rep in the shop to answer questions

• Beacon scavenger hunt
• Find beacons in the back parking lot and win prizes

• Split Boards and avalanche gear will be stocked!

Salt Lake Surf wants this event to be casual and fun, so bring your own beverages!! But we want to make sure to be respectful to the shop, the owners, and the visiting reps that have traveled a long way to be here.

Come to Salt Lake Surf on Nov 3 and enjoy the company of people who know how to handle the back country! Learn from the Pros, have a good time, and maybe win a prize!!

What is Stand Up Paddle Boarding Salt Lake?

Stand up paddle boarding in Salt Lake is a new trend, but that doesn't mean that stand up paddle boarding or paddle surfing hasn't been around for a while. It originated in Hawaii, of course, in the 1960s, when surfers would stand up on their longboards and paddle out into the break to take pictures of others learning to surf.

50 years later, stand up paddle boarding has spread to every area along the coast and even inland to places like Salt Lake City.  There are numerous reservoirs and lakes near Salt Lake City to stand up paddle on.

The reason for the rise in popularity is the ease of stand up paddle boarding. Unlike surfing, which takes months and even years to get good at, after a few hours you can be comfortable on a stand up paddle board.  Paddle boarding does not require waves either, so you are not restricted to coastlines.

Surfing uses the force created by waves to propel you through the water.  SUP'ing comes with a paddle. So you simply stand on the board and push yourself through the water with your paddle.

That doest mean that you can't surf on them though. With a stand up paddle board you can travel long distances through the water, find waves to surf, and ride them all  day.  Its a great workout and will keep you in shape during the summer.

It's calm and peaceful being able to go out on the water with just a surf board seperating you from the deep blue.  Salt Lake Surf Co is a supporter and supplier of Stand Up Paddle Boards in Utah.