Wax is used on a hard or rigid paddleboard to increase traction and secure your footing. If you do not have a traction pad on your stand-up paddleboard, wax can help keep you from slipping or losing your footing. There is, of course, much more to wax. In this post, we will discuss wax itself…
In most places in the world paddleboards, and all other non-motorized watercraft, do not need registration. However, some US states do require registration of longer paddleboards. Additional US states also require the purchase of tags for paddleboards. Most paddleboarders think of their board as a pass time and might not consider that laws governing boats…
Sharks can and do attack paddle boarders, although this is rare. Shark attacks occur because a paddleboard resembles a food source, such as a seal. This is a case of mistaken identity rather than an act of aggression. Attacks can also happen when a shark feels threatened by actions taken by a paddle boarder. If…
When standing up on your paddleboard, keep your back bent and hold your paddle lower down the shaft. In this more streamline position use quicker and shorter stokes. If windy, you can also go to your knees, or even onto your chest into the prone position. If you are paddleboarding on a river, there will…
While it can vary, the speed of an average paddle board is between 3 and 4 knots, or about 4 miles per hour (MPH). Some renowned SUP riders have even achieved speeds of 17.7 MPH, but this is by no means the norm. In this article, we will talk about all aspects of paddle board…
Yes, paddle board paddles should float. Although you can’t see it, the foam within the paddle provides buoyancy. This way, should you lose hold of your paddle in the water, it won’t sink to the sea floor, likely never to be recovered. The paddles you choose for your stand-up paddle boarding or SUP adventures matter….
You can paddleboard on a windsurfing board, but not just any board is suitable for this activity. You must ensure your windsurfing board has enough buoyancy to support your weight while you ride. Otherwise, you put yourself at risk of sinking. In this article, we will clearly differentiate between paddleboarding and windsurfing on a board….
The function of fins is to help stabilize you on the SUP from a left and right wobble. This allows better tracking going forward in a straight line. It is best to only use the larger fin for Stand up paddleboarding on calm water as the side fins will just cause drag and slow you…
