No. Unlike surfing, standup paddle boarding can be done without waves. In fact, beginners of paddle boarding find flatwater the best water area to start with.
The water is calm, and you can focus more on your body, especially your core as you paddle through. Flatwater is great if you're still trying to find your balance, and stabilize your paddling. It's great for practice, whether you're alone or in a group. Most SUP learners practice in groups in flatwater where they learn how to paddle from point A to point B.
Calm flatwater environments are also perfect if you're touring a place, because you can keep your steady pace and enjoy the scenery around you. In the U.K., locations such as the Paddington Basin, Brentford Lock, and Kew Bridge are perfect locations for standup paddle boarding. These are actually locations of paddle boarding sessions and lessons offered by Active 360 Paddle Boarding, whose aim is to have more people enjoy paddle boarding and to make them more aware of their environment. You can also find paddleboards, safety gear, accessories, paddles, and more from their store at www.supshop360.co.uk.
No actually it is
better to paddle board on less choppy water and flat water is preferred when
beginning to practice your skills.
Yes. Paddle boats can
be sued on any body of water as long as it is safe to do so. Always wear a
personal floating device when paddle boating for added safety.
When paddle boarding,
you should stand in the middle of the board. The nose end (front) should not be
sticking out of the water and the tail should not be digging into the water.
The fins can be easily removed to transporting the paddle board, however they are used for navigation of the water so you should not try to paddle board without the fins attached.
Most paddle boards are made with traction pads attached
to the top of the board, these should never be waxed. Boards that do not have
the traction pads should be lightly covered with a base wax.
Paddle boards come in
three sizes 10ft, 11ft and 12ft, the size is determined by the weight of the
person and how many paddles there will be as well as how far the paddler wants
to glide between paddles. Normally a person weighing less than 160lbs will
choose the 10ft board and someone weighing over 160lbs would take the 11ft. If
the paddler is heaver let's say 300lbs or they want to have more than one
paddler they would take the 12ft board.
That depends on two factors. You have to determine if you want a different type of board for each different type of wave so that you can cater the board to the wave. Also, if you are travelling a lot to different surf destinations, I suggest getter a board with removable fins because it is less likely to get damages under the plane and you can store the extra fins in your luggage.
I recommend renting instead of buying if you are just starting out. Surfboards can be expensive and you want to make sure that you are into the sport before you invest all that money. As a beginner, you should use a long board. This is because they are very buoyant, allow for very easy paddling and wave catching and they are generally easier to maneuver on the water. The only issue is that they are tough to maneuver on land because they are a full eight and a half feet long. The best boards for beginners are wide, thick and light.
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