5 Things You Need To Know Before Buying A Paddle Board

[Jantz Garrigan]

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• Where Will You Store Your Paddle Board?
• $16 Zephyr Touring Paddle Board Package
• $10 Elite Msl Inflatable Paddle Board

And while you can race with ISUPs and they’re a magnitude less expensive to transport if you’re flying all over the place, most races are done on specialty racing paddle boards. Unless you’ve got a dedicated racing board , you’ll notice that the direction of your paddle board changes slightly with every stroke. Now, you’ll want to switch to the other side and do five strokes there. You alternate back and forth, and your top hand switches each time you alternate sides. Grab the mid-paddle with your top paddle hand as you cross the board, and move your mid-paddle hand to the top.

How long do paddle boards last?

Most frequently used boards, with the proper care, could last between 3-5 years. And for all those boards that are used either extrainously or that are not well cared for can expect them to last 3 years or less.

If your total weight is over 275 lbs, look for a paddleboard with over 240 L of volume like our 12’ Adventure and 11’6 Meno. Our tours start at the local beach in Pacific Grove, which offers a wide open paddle along the shoreline. Ask our experts which paddleboard package best suits your needs and budget. Be first to know on product launches, special offers, exclusive discounts and educational paddling resources. Often cheaper boards sacrifice quality, materials, and design to achieve their lower price. Be wary, the board may not last as long as one constructed with higher quality materials.

Where Will You Store Your Paddle Board?

There are hardtop paddle boards, touring paddle boards, racing boards, surfing SUPs, and, of course, inflatable paddle boards. IROCKER uses only the highest quality Triple Layer Composite military grade PVC in our inflatable and blow up paddle boards. The maximum protection provided by the Triple Layer Composite equals increased durability and rigidity for the rider.

The sharper nose allows the hull to slice through the water and gives the rider a fast and smooth ride. Most touring boards are designed with a displacement hull, allowing the rider to travel longer distances with ease. All of our boards at GILI are supplied with one main snap-in fin and two, smaller, snap-in side fins. We have our own, proprietary snap-in main fins in four different sizes - great for different applications like river paddling (where you’ll want a shorter fin) and a race-fin for lakes and deeper water.

6 Zephyr Touring Paddle Board Package

Look to see if there is an area where the waves are consistently peaking . Typically, the wave peaks in one spot and then breaks out toward the “shoulder” and sort of dwindles out. You definitely want to head out in the shoulder area, not right in the heart of the wave break. You do this both because it makes getting out easier and because you’ll get in the way of other surfers and paddle surfers if you try to go out on the inside of a wave. ” and figuring out how to get started, you can use short or long strokes, but you’ll want to experiment with the power of your stroke.

• The SUP leash will frequently drag off the end http://markanteermittlungdoppeldecker.iamarrows.com/isup-boards of a board, creating extra drag in the water and getting tangled up in seaweed, so if you don’t need it, don’t use a SUP leash.
• Our 12-foot-6 iRace is a very economical option if you are looking to dip your toe into racing paddle boards.
• Planing Hull – A planing hull is essentially a flat bottom board.
• Also, we designed our boards so you have access to handles in the front, middle and back for safety and ease.
• The paddle will be a straight shaft with a paddle that angles forward.

If you prefer something more fast and agile, a SUP with between 31” and 33” is recommended. Generally, we recommend a length of 10’6 to 11’ for most beginner paddlers. If you must carry more weight, then you can go beyond 11’ - but realize what you gain in stability and buoyancy you’ll lose a little maneuverability. Get out on the water on a stand-up paddle board and experience the bay from a new point of view. Stand Up Paddleboarding is the world’s fastest-growing water sport, and has gained immense popularity in the past 2 years.

0 Elite Msl Inflatable Paddle Board

In fact, for most people, we recommend Inflatable SUPs over hard paddle boards. Now, if you need extreme performance out of a SUP, such as racing or surfing, then you may want to consider a hard paddle board. When it comes to using a paddle board vs. a surf board, it all depends on personal preference. There is a lot more going on in stand-up paddle surfing than in flat-water paddling.