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Add On Drift Stopper - Upgrade for SUPs

Add On Drift Stopper - Upgrade for SUPsPhoto: Stephan Gölnitz
Add On Drift Stopper - Upgrade for SUPs
SUPs are usually only moderately suitable for use with a sail or wing due to the lack of centre fins. We have tested how you can convert your board for stand-up paddling with the optional centre fins for windsurfing use.

Because some SUPs have a thread for the mast base but no centre fin, there are always problems maintaining height in light winds - especially when children are on deck with small sails. Duotone, Fanatic and Arrows offer the Add On Drift Stopper for 99 euros: two fins are lashed to the board with a strap - which works perfectly.

The Add On Drift Stopper is simply strapped around the SUP with a tensioning strapPhoto: Stephan Gölnitz The Add On Drift Stopper is simply strapped around the SUP with a tensioning strap

Without centre fins, SUPs will quickly drift sideways if you are travelling with a wing or windsurf sailPhoto: Thomas Pfannkuch Without centre fins, SUPs will quickly drift sideways if you are travelling with a wing or windsurf sail

The rail under the board is adjustable in length, we pulled the webbing really tight and threaded it through the carrying handle on the top of the board. Our test has shown: The centre fins do indeed provide enough surface area to keep the board cleanly on course and minimise lateral drift. The fins perform particularly well in winds of up to twelve knots, only slowing down noticeably in stronger winds. However, most inflatable SUPs have long since reached their natural speed limit.

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