{"id":4720,"date":"2022-08-12T06:47:58","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T06:47:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.www.paddleboardtips.com\/?p=4720"},"modified":"2022-08-12T06:47:59","modified_gmt":"2022-08-12T06:47:59","slug":"how-to-paddle-a-paddle-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paddleboardtips.com\/how-to-paddle-a-paddle-board\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Paddle a Paddle Board: Different Paddle Strokes and Techniques"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
When you get on a SUP board for the first time, you\u2019ll quickly start to think it\u2019s not as easy as it looks. You may fall off too often and get worn out too fast. Your paddle board may also not go straight or turn when you want it to. You may even begin to think that stand up paddle boarding is not as fun as people say. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But SUP is not particularly hard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here, we\u2019re going to discuss how to actually paddle on a paddle board, the different strokes you need to learn and a few tips on how to make paddling easier. Learning how to move the paddle blade through the water, how to hold your SUP paddle properly and even how to size up your paddle correctly will go a long way in helping to paddle like a pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The next time you go paddling you\u2019ll be a little more graceful and you\u2019ll have an idea of what to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First Things First: Ensure You Have The Right Sized SUP Paddle <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To paddle a SUP board correctly, you need to make sure you have the right length and size paddle (as it\u2019s crucial for learning the correct SUP paddling technique). If you have an incorrectly sized paddle, you might find yourself getting too tired too quickly, as you may be overreaching, or there may just be too much resistance from the paddle blade in the water for you to propel yourself forward easily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n