{"id":4738,"date":"2022-08-11T15:06:05","date_gmt":"2022-08-11T15:06:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.www.paddleboardtips.com\/?p=4738"},"modified":"2022-08-11T15:06:06","modified_gmt":"2022-08-11T15:06:06","slug":"do-paddle-board-paddles-float","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paddleboardtips.com\/do-paddle-board-paddles-float\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Paddle Board Paddles Float?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Since SUP boarding is done on water, you can almost be sure that your paddle will end up in the water at some point. You may fall in and let it go or it could accidentally slip from your hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So this raises the question, do paddle board paddles float? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It helps to know, so you won\u2019t lose your precious paddle \u2013 good ones aren\u2019t particularly cheap.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, the answer to this question is not a simple yes or no. Some SUP paddles float, others don\u2019t. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let’s get into the details so you know whether or not your paddle will float. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The material used to make your SUP paddle may make it sink or float. It\u2019s important to take a look at what your paddle is made of, and to know the different materials that go into making paddle board paddles (whether buoyant or not). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The type of paddle blade can also have an impact\u2013 as well as the blade size, but the shaft is usually more important. Having a plastic blade (which is light) wouldn\u2019t matter if the shaft is made of heavy aluminum, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s take a closer look at the different paddle materials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n