DOWNWINDRUSH

DOWNWIND RUSH / FIELD NOTES

A better line starts here.

Game tactics, paddling concepts and equipment choices. Read a guide, then take another run.

MATT’S KIT / PERSONAL REVIEW

Why I use Shokz when downwinding

Open-ear music, kilometre updates and why they are a vital part of my kit.

01 / GAME GUIDE

How to play Downwind Rush

Controls, energy, surfing and the one-kilometre challenge.

02 / GAME TACTICS

Five ways to improve your time

Make each attempt useful, with a repeatable approach to timing and recovery.

03 / PADDLING CONCEPTS

What does linking runs mean?

Why keeping momentum matters, and where the game differs from the ocean.

04 / EQUIPMENT

Choosing your first surfski

Start with stability, fit and a proper on-water trial.

05 / GEAR GUIDE

Build a practical paddling kit

Choose equipment for the conditions and the paddler.