When it comes to paddle boarding, balance is key. You might be considering an inflatable paddle board and wondering if they’re harder to balance on compared to their hardboard counterparts. The truth is, balance on a paddle board is influenced by various factors such as design, size, and the conditions of the water. Inflatable paddle…
It is possible to paddleboard without being able to swim. My husband and this site’s owner can’t swim much at all. Yet he paddleboards, scuba dives, snorkels, and jumps off of cliffs into lakes. The key is learning how to float. You do not need to know how to swim to paddleboard. However, you will…
The paddleboard market has seen rapid changes over the last 3 years. With the 2020 pandemic driving more people to take up outdoor activities, paddle boarding saw big growth. With that came newer companies and price competition. But how do lower priced paddle boards compare to premium brands. Are they worth buying? Cheap paddleboards…
The stand-up paddleboard (SUP) has become popular in the past decade or so, as more people are taking to the water on boards in lakes and rivers. Stand-up paddleboarding does not need waves or current or anything else. All you need is a board and a paddle. But what kind of board should you choose?…
Outdoor sports equipment is inevitable to wear and tear. Paddleboards are no exception no matter how much effort you make to be careful. Your paddleboard might hit a corner when taking it out of the shed, or just simply slip out of your hands and hit a rock. The surf fanatics would know the value…
As we discussed in a recent article, paddle boarding requires bodily strength, the right gear, and of course, a paddle board. You won’t get very far on your board without a paddle, though. How exactly do you hold a paddle when paddle boarding? To hold a paddle when paddleboarding, you have to: It may sound…
You’ve been recreationally riding a paddle board for a while now. You love it, but you’ve also decided you want more of a challenge. Thus, you’ve entered a paddleboard race. How do you go about preparing your body and mind for this demanding type of SUP riding? To have a successful paddleboard race, we recommend…
You like the convenience of using an inflatable paddle board over a hard board. Should you want to inflate your board before you go out on the water, you can. You also have the freedom to pump up your SUP at your location. When it comes to how you inflate your paddle board, what is…
After a satisfying day of stand-up paddle boarding, you wake up the next morning feeling sore. It’s the same type of soreness after a good workout. That has you wondering, are you working your muscles when SUP riding? If so, which ones? Overall, there are 11 muscles paddle boarding works: Paddle boarding uses all sorts…
During the Spring and the Summer, my paddle board has been very happily living in the boot of my car, but once we start heading into the cold seasons, I will be properly storing my paddle board equipment away till next year. The way your stand up paddle (SUP) board is stored depends on whether…
Adjusting your paddleboard can be the best way to make your session, and it can be the easiest way to break it also. In time you will find your own personal preference of how many fins you prefer. But as you will see in this article, it really depends on what kind of paddle boarding…
Paddle boarding is a water sport that can be enjoyed by anyone – even toddlers and children! Taking your child out on the water can be a fun and exciting time for both of you; however, there are precautions you should take to ensure the safety of you and your child. Some tips for paddle…
