{"id":2961,"date":"2022-03-10T07:51:33","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T07:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.www.paddleboardtips.com\/?p=2961"},"modified":"2022-09-28T08:11:03","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T08:11:03","slug":"how-to-stand-up-paddle-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paddleboardtips.com\/how-to-stand-up-paddle-board\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stand Up Paddle Board"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re new to the sport of stand up paddle boarding, you\u2019ve got a lot to look forward to. SUP boarding is one of the most fun on-water activities around. You can relax and play with friends and family, go fishing, try SUP yoga, go on camping adventures or even get a great full-body workout<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But before you head off for your first SUP outing, let me give you some valuable pointers. I\u2019m going to take you through the basics of how to stand up paddle board<\/strong>. When you’ve finished reading my paddle boarding tips and hop onto your SUP for the first time, you\u2019ll have a great idea of how to prepare and what to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Stand Up Paddle Board: Essential SUP Skills <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s look at the basic paddling techniques you\u2019ll need to start stand up paddle boarding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set Your Paddle to the Right Length<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Getting your paddle length set correctly is vital to paddle boarding properly. The paddle needs to match your height, so you\u2019ll need to adjust it if you\u2019re using someone else\u2019s gear or indeed if someone has used yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The basic method for adjusting your paddle is pretty straightforward to do. It\u2019s a good idea to make a quick check before you go onto the water in case the paddle clamps have moved<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Assemble the lower sections of the paddle, but leave the top clamp undone <\/li>
  2. Hold your paddle vertically in one hand with the blade touching the ground next to your foot<\/li>
  3. Reach up with your free hand palm down. Extend the shaft of the paddle upward until the top of its handle rests onto the underside of your wrist with your arm completely extended<\/li>
  4. Tighten the upper clamp and re-check the height<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    It\u2019s worth knowing that this method is pretty accurate for open water paddle boarding. When you advance onto SUP surfing or SUP racing, you\u2019ll learn that you\u2019ll need shorter or longer paddles. You may also need to adjust slightly depending on your paddle board\u2019s height above the water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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