Bring the Correct Paddle Boarding Equipment Aside from your paddle boards, you'll need a few other items to have a fun and safe experience.You'll need a paddle of the appropriate length. I've already explained how to adjust your paddle to the proper height. Paddles are made from a variety of materials. Aluminum is the least expensive, but it is also the heaviest. Fiberglass paddles are lighter and more efficient than wood paddles, but they are more expensive. The best and most expensive paddles are made of carbon.If you have an inflatable SUP, you may need to bring a pump, especially...
Given the popularity that SUP has achieved in the recent times has resulted in the production of a variety of kinds and shapes in which these boards are made. So, it is quite normal for you get a little confused by the array of different types displayed on the shop front! However, it is essential that you get the board that fits you and your needs well and we are here to help you chose. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when you go to pick up your first board. Here are the key factors that should...
One of the major downside of the modern way of life is the truck load of stress that we inherit because of it. There is no other way about it either; I mean what else are you going to do? Quit your job, not worry about your family? It’s super easy to just say “chill!” but practically it is achievable. Instead the next best thing we can do is look for ways to dissipate stress from time to time. Assign yourself a few hours a day that will take you away from all these worries and let you have the...
In this pandemic, it might just be a tad difficult to get hold of a friend to paddle with you and even if you do find someone, the risk factor lingering at the back of your mind can spoil your fun! But paddling alone can be boring, so why not take your pup along for a ride? That’s an idea alright, however, if need to discern if your pup likes water first. If it doesn’t then there is no point trying for it would be a distressing experience for it and no owner can bear to see their little furry...
Decisions are always hard to make and if the one troubling you is whether to get a kayak or a stand-up paddle board, this article will clear up some of your confusions. Let’s start with the basic one: a kayak is not the same as a canoe. Kayakers use double-bladed paddles and sit in a low seat with their legs stretched forward. Canoer's use single-bladed paddles and either kneel on the boat or sit on an elevated seat. While on the other hand, is the hip and happening Standup Paddle Board that is rapidly growing in popularity, even though they...
It doesn’t take much to master the basics of paddle boarding, and once you have the basic under your belt, you’ll be doing cooler acrobatic stuff like aqua yoga, SUP racing and kayaking. Here’s your guide to unlocking all the amazing potential of the paddle board. Real SUP Skill Starts with the Basics In this age of social media it’s easy to want to do more than you might be able to simple due to pressure from advertisements or the like. However, remember you need to take baby steps and all those people pulling off those fancy moves too have...
