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...
Paddle boarding is versatile to say the least, especially when the whole world is stuck at home or is under restrictions to travel, paddle boarding provides one with tons of options. You can go for a slow ride on the lake or sea with your friends, have a session of SUP yoga or burn out some fat from an intense work session upon it. There is something for everyone when SUPing, however, not every broad supports all these activities. In order to fulfill your requirement, you need to know what kind of board will complement your plans. In order to...
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...
The year has sprung surprises on all us and the most unpleasant of those was its ability to get us all cooped up in our houses. Among other things, our fitness regimes have suffered tremendously and there is no way to counter the extra calories you’re gaining from sitting on your couch and indulging your sweet tooth in some vein hope of getting comfort! Or is there? This post is all about how to get yourself off your couch and on your iSUP, and up your fitness game now that the gyms are closed. SUP boarding for beginners With most...
The pandemic has taught us all to take our health into serious consideration, because no matter how advanced the human civilization gets we still rely on the basics .i.e. a healthy immunity system to protect ourselves. And exercising is key to maintaining that, maybe that is why one of the first easing measures that countries like Italy and Spain saw, was the citizens being allowed out to exercise for at least an hour. Apart from washing our hands regularly and maintain social distance a healthy dose of fresh air, a balanced diet are quintessential. Here are 5 ways in which...
