Getting Started with Paddleboarding

By Sandee Randall


Compared with other types of sports, paddleboarding can be an easy activity to learn. You do not always require a great deal of strength or skills to begin, and you can become stronger and enhance your abilities as you practice the sport.

In addition, this is a low-impact sport, meaning that you do not need to stress a lot about hurting yourself. In addition, you can learn this sport at practically any age. This special water sport is also a versatile sport, since you can participate in a team workout or course, with a friend, or do it by yourself. Below are 4 ideas to help you start.



Using the Right Size Paddle

The proper size of paddle will position your body at the appropriate upright stance, therefore decreasing back stress. This is very important to be familiar with, because you will be moving in a repeated motion. You may not understand that you have actually strained your back until it is too late.

Generally, people ought to select the length that is about 8 to 10 inches taller than their height. Some paddles are adjustable and for that reason are simple to place at the appropriate length.

Materials to Bring Along:

Considering that you can be paddling on the water for an hour or longer at one time, it is essential that you bring any supplies with you that you might require. Remember that you can get a substantial amount of UV rays from both the sun and the water reflection. Common materials consist of sunscreen, sunglasses, drinking water, music player and a hat.

Most boards include cargo rings or bands on which you can affix your gear. If you have to bring stuff like a cell phone, camera or keys, make sure you have a water-proof bag to store them in.

Advantages to a Class.

Similar to lots of sports, it's a smart idea to sign up for a class at first to find out the appropriate position, technique and other types of skills. A lesson can help you learn paddleboarding much faster, and this will allow you to enjoy the sport more. Knowing proper position is important, as it will prevent possible lower back pain from an incorrect paddling strategy.

With this sport, you truly just need one lesson, so there is not a big cost or time investment. Equipment is generally provided, so all you have to do is show up.

Investing in Gear.

SUPs are not cheap to buy, but renting equipment over and over again can get even more pricey. Think of how often you are planning to head out on the water each year and multiply that by area rental charges.

You can save a great deal of money by buying a low-cost iSUP that you can take with you anywhere you go - even while taking a trip. There are a few inflatable paddleboard kits that you can get for under $600.

What You Can Do After You Have Discovered how to Stand Paddle ...

When learning the sport, some individuals turn their recreational paddling into a routine workout. Others train for races while people who like surfing take their gear to the ocean to try out paddle surfing. Another option is SUP yoga and other exercise classes that are hung on the water utilizing the board.




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