Loco Blog
A practical UK comparison of longboard SUPs from Loco, Starboard, SMIK, Infinity and SUNOVA, covering rails, sizes, glide and surf performance.
An honest UK-focused comparison of the Loco Twinny, Starboard TwinFin, SMIK Hipster Twin, Infinity twin fins and SUNOVA alternatives.
How foil board length, width, volume and construction affect take-off, stability, touchdowns and crossover use—and why the newest narrow mid-length shape is not automatically right for every rider.
Do better SUP fins really make a difference? Yes — once the board and rider are good enough for the difference to matter. Fins influence hold, drive, release, tracking and how freely the tail turns. But an expensive fin will...
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Is premium construction worth it? Carbon SUP construction is worth it when lower weight, stiffness and a more direct feel genuinely improve the way you paddle or surf. If your priority is simply getting on the water for the lowest...
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