If you are a water sports lover and want to try out something you have haven't done before, stand up paddle boarding is the best option for you.
The watersport involves standing on an extra large surfboard and directing it through a long paddle that is held by the hand. The game was initially started in 1960s but the modern incarnation of the sport came in 2002. The larger size of surfing board in comparison to the regular ones and an extra speed gained by paddling helps in getting through a lot more waves and facing more exhilarating turns.
The sport is actually targeted at the windsurfers who are used to stand up on a board and want to get out of water when the wind is down. If you are using the surfing paddle with an increased length, it would be extra buoyant and you will be able to catch long rides, no matter what the conditions are.
In case you are just a beginner who is not able to surf, stand up paddle board surfing is ideal for you. It is also a great exercise for legs and arms. The moment you get the balance and a hang of the sport, surfing canals and rivers will not be a difficult thing for you. Learning a sport is not difficult but you need to practice a lot to get mastery on it. Here are some tips that will help you to surf on a stand up paddle board:
• You should always get into your surfing gear, even if it is a dry suit for cold water or a wet suit for the ocean. Ensure that the gear is comfortable and provides you flexibility in moving.
• When you are buying a paddle, make sure that it gives enough space to stand with your feet apart comfortably.
• You can practice stand up paddle surfing by placing the board on the ground or sand. It is always better to practice this a few times before hitting the water. Once you get used to stand on the board, you are ready to enjoy the sport. The paddle should be placed on the board.
• The next step is placing the board in shallow water. Try to float and sit on the board for sometime to get used to be on water. Now, it's the time to push out onto the water.
• One should always climb on the board by pulling the chest up first and then moving a foot on the board. Then slowly move the other foot on the board and make sure it's shoulder length apart from the first foot.
• Start paddling the moment you stand on the board. Focus more on balance and good body posture. Then move slowly at the beginning and go at your own pace after sometime.
• If you will keep the steps in mind, you will soon be able to ride off the high tides and enjoy stand up paddle surfing.
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