SUP Course ⇒ Learn Stand Up Paddling • Price 349 kr. (2023)

FAQs

Is it hard to learn to stand up paddle board? ›

Not to be worried, stand up paddle boarding is an incredibly easy water sport to learn, and you can become an expert paddle boarder in no time. People of all ages and fitness levels are capable of learning to paddle board in just a few hours with proper instruction.

The fastest crossing of the North Channel on a stand-up paddleboard is 5 hours 2 minutes 35 seconds by Samantha Rutt (UK), who travelled from Donaghadee, County Down, Northern Ireland, to Portpatrick, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, on 1 July 2022.

There is a lot of material needed to produce a paddleboard. What is this? Due to the sheer size of a paddleboarding, producing one is often more expensive than to produce a kayak. Nowadays, more paddleboards are double-layer PVC boards, where two layers of PVC are used to form one paddleboard.

SUP is a full-body workout that can burn significant pounds for an hour's worth of activity. For example, if a man weighing 140 lbs does SUP for about 60 minutes, they can burn an average of 385 calories. A woman of the same weight can burn 436 calories, based on a study conducted by Arizona State University.

Many of our friends and family that are 55 and older tend to look at stand up paddle boarding and think: “Well that's great for the kids but those days have passed me by.” We're here to tell you, that you are never too old to try SUP!

Most surfers agree surf SUP is easier than surfing. It has a much tamer learning curve and generally has you standing and riding waves a lot sooner than on a surfboard. Once you're able to catch and follow small waves, however, the challenges of SUP will get closer to those of regular surfing.

In 24 hours, a male professional kayak peddler can travel up to 160 miles in a day on flat water. Pro female kayakers can paddle up to 125 miles. Only a handful of kayak paddlers can accomplish these long distances. Still, it's worth noting the absolute limits of how far humans are capable of paddling in a day.

If you'd like to get everyone into SUP but a board per person is too pricey, there is an answer: get a tandem SUP board! Even if the price is no obstacle, a 2 person stand up tandem board is a great option. They are practical for young families with children who can not yet operate a SUP alone.

While solid paddle boards are made of rigid materials like fiberglass and foam, inflatable SUPss are made of flexible PVC material that can be inflated to create the board's shape. As a result, inflatable SUPs tend to be less rigid than their hard counterparts, which can affect their performance in the water.

The main difference between budget SUPs and high-end ones is the quality. Manufacturers have to make a profit. If they use expensive materials they'll charge a higher price for the board.

Why do I keep falling off my paddle board? ›

Another reason that you keep falling off your paddle board is because you are not standing on the board correctly or in the right place. If you're not standing in the centre of the board, your weight is not going to be evenly distributed and then it won't take much to throw you off.

Kayaking is typically easier to learn than paddleboarding. The double-bladed kayak paddle creates symmetry and allows you to move forward with less effort than a single-bladed SUP paddle. Steering strokes on a SUP are more complicated, unless you have a background in canoeing (the strokes are relatively similar).

You might wonder: can I stand up paddle board when I'm overweight? The answer is yes! It might seem a bit daunting to do because you may struggle to climb back on the board without assistance because of poor upper body strength, fatigue, or wider shape of your belly, but that's the challenge you have to accept.

Assuming your healthcare professional has cleared you for exercise, paddle boarding is one of the best low-impact sports to strengthen your knees and core.

Never Drink While Paddle Boarding

Other things to stay away from while out on the water include any medications that make you drowsy and any other medications that can impair your coordination or judgment. In short, you need to treat drinking and paddleboarding just as you would drinking and driving.

Paddle boarding is for everyone! As long as you do have a body of water close by you can practice this sport. It is recommended to take a lesson to learn the proper basics in order to avoid injuries. When you paddle board properly you will get a full body work out but in a gentle way.

For the average stand up paddle board with one-to-two layers will have a lifespan of three years if you use it a considerable amount (8+ paddles in a year). If you don't use your board very much then you can expect it to last you a little over three years.

Second, inflatable stand-up paddleboards are harder to flip than some of the other types of paddleboards because they tend to be slightly wider than some of the alternatives. As a result, they have a larger center of gravity, making them harder to overturn.

One question I get a lot from new stand-up paddle boarders is "What happens if I fall off?" The truth of the matter is if you have properly-sized equipment and you have good technique, your chances of falling are very unlikely, unless you're pushing your limits in rough conditions.

When it comes to straight-line speed the kayak is faster than a SUP in most cases. Both kayaks and SUPs have a variety of shapes that are designed for specific purposes. So while kayaks are generally faster in the water than SUPs, that's not always the case.

Do you wear shoes when paddle boarding? ›

In the winter, SUP shoes are a must, but in the summer, we suggest you go barefoot. In the cold months, you'll need to wear a neoprene shoe or bootie. That said, if you're launching your board in a shallow spot where there are rocks or sharp debris under the water, shoes are a good idea.

On average, you'll burn 330 to 460 calories per hour while recreational paddle boarding. That's twice the calories you'd burn walking your neighborhood! The average, recreational (all around) paddle is done on calm water with light winds at a walking pace.

Kayaking 20 miles generally takes between 7 and 8 hours, depending on the water conditions and the skill level of the Kayaker. More experienced kayakers can complete the distance in less time, while beginners may take longer.

We do not recommend going out on the water in a kayak when winds are 15 knots or more. More wind means more waves. Eyeballing the water will give you a good idea whether you should embark out.

Increased Drag. Because of the added strain being put on the board, your SUP may also display more of a drag when you paddle. An appropriately sized SUP should easily glide over the water with each paddle. However, too much weight can make this glide difficult, and result in a drag.

While exceeding the weight limit may not mean that to board will capsize, it will ride lower in the water. This makes it difficult to paddle and to steer. You may find that you want to buy a board with a weight capacity that is much higher than your weight.

1 or 3 fins on a SUP are the most typical type that you will find on the market, both of which have pros and cons. As previously mentioned, 1 fin creates minimal drag and makes the SUP easy to turn, 1 fin boards are also ideal for flatwater paddling and practising your skills on reasonably calm waters.

You can leave your inflatable paddle board inflated indefinitely, as long as you store your board correctly. If you release air, keep your board out of sunlight, and in a cool, dry place, your inflatable board can remain inflated, and little to no damage will come to it.

If the air pressure in the board is too low, it will be unable to support the weight of the rider and will sink. To avoid this issue, make sure to properly inflate your board before each use, and check the pressure regularly.

It's a question asked often: is a cheap iSUP worth it? A cheap inflatable SUP board CAN be worth buying as it can serve the purpose and allow you to enjoy the hobby as a beginner IF you chose the right seller and the right iSUP board in accordance to your needs and possibilities.

What type of SUP board should I buy? ›

Medium boards (10' to 12') are ideal for all-around use and for SUP yoga. Most of these boards have planing hulls, but sometime you'll find a displacement-hull SUP at this length. Long boards (12'6” and above) are great for fast paddling and long-distance touring.

Thickness affects a paddle board very similarly to width and length. The thicker the board, the more volume and capacity it can support. As such, thicker paddle boards are more stable.

It's just SUP. Gently wiggle your toes if you have shaky legs. It's a perfectly normal fight or flight instinct kicking in. Getting up and down a few times may help.

Where to store your SUP: Keeping it indoors offers the best protection, but that's not always practical. Outdoors is acceptable, so long as the board is protected from sun, moisture and heat.

But the typical muscle soreness that you feel after a workout becomes very real the next morning. When paddleboarding, you are using a lot of the smaller muscles that you don't typically use, causing them to be sore the next few days.

It builds all-body strength

Beyond the core alone, SUP is also a great all-round body workout. It's an exercise in strength and endurance that requires almost every element of the body to cooperate. When you paddle through the water, your quadriceps, shoulders, arms and knees work together to propel you forward.

The features that make a particular paddle board best for beginners are stability, versatility, and ease of use. These needs are most likely to be met with a board that is inflatable, is no more than 5 inches thick, approximately 32”-34” in width, and a generally rounded or gently curved outline akin to a surfboard.

Even those with ongoing knee injuries or those recovering from surgery can benefit from paddleboarding. This is because paddle boarding is a relatively low impact sport compared with sports like running or even swimming.

Hardboards Can Offer Higher Performance: While inflatables tend to offer greater weight support and stability, hardboards tend to outperform similarly sized inflatables in terms of speed and maneuverability. Hardboards tend to be faster, offer better glide, and tend to maintain momentum better than inflatables.

What muscles do you use kayak vs SUP? ›

While SUP engages your entire body from your legs and glutes, to your core, to your arms, chest and back, kayak paddling provides more of an isolated workout that hits your shoulders, back, arms, chest, and abdominals.

The versatility of Stand Up Paddle Boards makes it the perfect water sport to combine the exercise of both body and soul. You can go surfing, racing, touring, yoga, fishing, or kayaking (with a seat mounted) with SUPs, and more recently, SUP fishing and SUP Yoga have become very popular among solo and group activities.

One of the questions we often get is if you can teach yourself to paddle board or if they need to take a class. The good news is you can easily teach yourself to paddle board, no paddle-boarding lessons are needed at all.

Size of your SUP; length, width, thickness and volume all play a part in how stable you will be on your board. Check to see if you are on the correct board. Conditions and paddling location; wind, weather and tides can affect your chances of staying standing when paddling.

You might wonder: can I stand up paddle board when I'm overweight? The answer is yes! It might seem a bit daunting to do because you may struggle to climb back on the board without assistance because of poor upper body strength, fatigue, or wider shape of your belly, but that's the challenge you have to accept.

We recommend having at least one lesson from an instructor, or paddling with a SUP club before you paddle by yourself.

Paddle boarding is generally less tiring than kayaking, as it requires less power and effort to keep the board moving forward. This makes it easier for beginners, as they don't have to worry about expending too much energy. The stand-up position also allows for a more efficient stroke and more control over the board.

This means you will need something other than a wetsuit. Having a bathing suit, a short sleeve shirt, a rash guard or other water-resistant (hydrophobic shirt) wear is going to make time out on the water comfortable and fun. Men will often wear board shorts and women a bathing suit, be it one or two-piece.

When it comes to SUP paddling positions, you can stand, kneel or sit—whatever is most comfortable for you. Your ISLE paddle board is outfitted for your comfort, whatever you choose.

In the winter, SUP shoes are a must, but in the summer, we suggest you go barefoot. In the cold months, you'll need to wear a neoprene shoe or bootie. That said, if you're launching your board in a shallow spot where there are rocks or sharp debris under the water, shoes are a good idea.