SUP Safety Guidelines

Safety Guidelines*

*This is a guideline only. Assassin Goods Limited will not be held responsible for the safety of Hirers and Hirers should consult our HIRER Terms and Conditions for further clarification.

  1. Wear Personal Floatation Devices
    We always recommend the use of a Personal Floatation Device PFD or Life Jacket when using our Paddleboards.  For people who are able to swim we recommend at least a 50 Newton buoyancy Aid or life belt
    For weak swimmers, and young children we recommend proper Life Jackets of at least 100 Newtons. 
    We recommend that dogs also wear a floatation device!
  2. Wear A Leash
    If you fall off your board the first thing you will want to do is retrieve your paddle (but it’s always best to try to hold on to it!).
    In order not to get separated from your board, ALWAYS WEAR A STANDARD LEASH ROUND YOUR LOWER LEG.
    (For expert people going on fast flowing waters, we recommend you source a different kind of leash with the option to release it quickly if needs be)
  3. When to Stand Up
    We suggest you start off by kneeling on the SUPs until you are confident to stand up. Do not stand up on the boards in shallow water or next to hard objects, such as pontoons or boats.
  4. Wear Shoes
    We recommend that users wear some form of shoe when on our boards to protect the bottom of their feet should they need to step off in to shallow water.
  5. Always Supervise young People
    As parents ourselves, we feel that all people under 18 years should be supervised when on the water in all conditions.
  6. Follow any Local Rules and Advice
    Water can be unpredictable and it is always advisable to check with the local sources of information on water safety in the area before you take to the water.
    For example, rivers are rated by the flow and depending on the river, some craft are not allowed on the water during particular flow rates.
    OR – there may be a particularly dangerous part of a coastal area you wish to paddle on so check with the local coast guard, the RNLI or Harbour Master.
    Always take a cautious approach.
  7. Advise People On Land
    Always tell someone land based about a trip you intend to take with times and vicinity and report to them when you are back safely.
  8. Take a Mobile Phone
    If you can, take a charged mobile phone or VHF radio in a sealed dry bag in case of an emergency.
  9. Take adequate clothing for your trip
    Do not wear jeans of other water-logging clothes or wellington boots, waters, heavy waterproofs. If you are paddling a distance, take spare clothes in a dry bag.
    If it’s cold, wear a wetsuit.
  10. Plan your journey
    Always be realistic with the distance you plan to travel. Never paddle in the dark or in busy shipping lanes.
  11. River Paddling
    If paddling on a river, stay on the correct side of the river (normally the right) do not go through locks and use the “Portage” areas and carry your boards round. Avoid the tops and bottoms of all weirs.
  12. Plan for Tides
    If you are on the sea, be aware of the tide times and strengths and always seek expert advice if unsure.
  13. Protect yourself from the Sun
    The sun reflects off the water intensifying it’s power, Cover up, wear sunscreen, a hat and decent sun glasses (even when it does not seem to be very sunny).
  14. Keep Hydrated and Your Energy Up
    Take some water and some snacks if you are paddling a distance.
  15. Paddle in Pairs
    If you are going on an adventure trip, we strongly recommend that you buddy with another board or another vessel.
  16. Do not Use Faulty Equipment
    Whilst we always check our kit before it goes out, things can fail. If you have any doubts, do not use and contact us and we will advise and do our best to sort any problems out fairly and quickly.
  17. WEILL’S Disease
    When paddling on inland waters, there is a small chance that there might be Weill’s disease in the water. People should wash hands with fresh water/antibacterial gel before eating, shower after and should someone get flu like symptoms and need to go to a doctor shortly after, let your doctor know where you were paddling. 
  18. Have FUN & Respect Nature! 

Comparison between Stealth Adjustable Dumbbells and Fixed Weight Dumbbells

The outcome

From all the date we collated, we were able to calculate the following:

an average cost for the set (2.5-40kg) as £2,078.39

An average cost per kg as £3.12

Comparing this to the cost of a set of adjustable dumbbells

the 4kg-41.5kg retails at £699

With an average cost per kg of £0.59

Or as it is currently on discount at £550 it has a Price per kg of £0.46

This shows that at retail price the an average set of fixed weight dumbbells will be 5.29 times more expensive per kg than the Stealth Adjustable Dumbbells.

or 6.78 times more expensive at the current discount.

On this page we show the data we have used in a price comparison between fixed weight dumbbells and the Stealth Adjustable Dumbbells.

We have compared both Hex and Round variations of dumbbells from 20 different sources to determine the average cost per set (2.5kg - 40kg in 2.5kg increments) and also the price per kg (£/kg) in order to generate a comparison against the 4-41.5kg Stealth Adjustable Dumbbells.

The weight options for a set of 2.5kg-40kg consist of a pair of each of the following (16 Pairs), 2.5kg, 5kg, 7.5kg, 10kg, 12.5kg, 15kg, 17.5kg, 20kg, 22.5kg, 25kg, 27.5kg, 30kg, 32.5kg, 35kg, 37.5kg, 40kg.
this totals 680kg.

The stealth 4-41.5kg adjustable dumbbells cover a weight range of 4kg to 41.5kg which offers the equivalent to a pair of each of the following (26 Pairs), 4kg, 5.5kg, 7kg, 8.5kg, 10kg, 11.5kg, 13kg, 14.5kg, 16kg, 17.5kg, 19kg, 20.5kg, 22kg, 23.5kg, 25kg, 26.5kg, 28kg, 29.5kg, 31kg, 32.5kg, 34kg, 35.5kg, 37kg, 38.5kg, 40kg, 41.5kg.
this totals 1183kg.

In order to decide which companies to use we googled the word "Dumbbells" and took the top results that supplied the vast majority of the range 2.5kg-40kg in either round or hex dumbbells, this accounted for what we believe most people would do if they were ordering a set as an alternative to the adjustable dumbbells.
On top of this we used the price from Assassin Goods as again this is a likely alternative to the dumbbells

To offer a more reliable outcome we have also opted to calculate a price per kg (Or equivalent kg) for the data.

This will be a better representation of the value as the adjustable dumbbells cover a much larger number of weight increments and therefore would be equivalent to a larger total kg.

In order to calculate this figure we simply took the package costs and divided them by the weight of the package to end up with a £/kg number

As with all tests and comparisons there are limitations.

The main ones we have come across are as follows,

1. Shipping, some companies charge shipping, some do not. we did not factor this into the comparison as it is very much address dependant, however stealth dumbbells are shipped free to UK mainland

2. Stands, we have not factored stands into the cost unless already included in the package as some companies do not offer specific stands or some just don't offer stands at all

3. This test does not address the idea that with a full set of fixed dumbbells you have the option of multiple dumbbells being in use at once, nor does it take into account the weight and volume of the set for storage and transportation purposes

Unfortunately during this test we had a number of issues that may skew the results for the package prices

Firstly, some companies don't stock the full range of dumbbells

Secondly, there were a number of sales on the products, these are likely temporary and so the prices taken are from August 2024

Finally, some companies offered packages, whereas some companies the dumbbells had to be purchases as individuals or as pairs

Data For the comparison

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