What are 3 important paddle boarding tips?

23 Top Tips to Get You Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Quickly

  • Know how to swim.
  • Practice on solid ground before you hit the water.
  • Find a good spot to launch.
  • Start on your knees.
  • Pop to your feet in one fluid motion.
  • Keep a wide stance.
  • Know where to stand on the board.
  • Know how to hold the paddle.

What are the four golden rules of getting on your SUP?

Four Golden Rules of Stand Up Paddling

  • Rule No. Plant your blade fully in the water before you start your stroke.
  • Rule No. Always assume the “ready position” while paddling.
  • Rule No. Use your core muscles whenever you’re paddling.
  • Rule No. Keep your board as quiet as possible on the water.

How do you paddle faster on SUP?

To lean in far at the beginning of the movement, stand on the tip of your toes—even if losing balance a bit—before putting all your power into your stroke by pushing hard on the paddle in the middle of the movement. Your training: try moving forward as far as possible with just one powerful paddle stroke!

Why are SUP paddles angled?

As seen in the graphic of the SUP paddle, the blade does not descend straight down from the shaft. Instead it’s at an angle. The reason it’s at an angle is that it helps to push the water down giving you thrust. That in turn pushes your board up (creating less friction on the water) while driving you forward.

How do you know if your paddle is backwards?

Your paddle is backward When paddle boarding, your paddle’s blade should be bent away from you. An easy way to remember this when using Glide paddles is that the logo should always be facing forward, just as the glass side of a smartphone should be positioned towards its owner’s face.

How do you not fall off a paddleboard?

Here are our best tips for avoiding it:

  1. Attitude is Key. Adopt the attitude that falling is not a failure.
  2. Strike a (Paddle) Pose. Position yourself correctly on the board, usually by the carry handle.
  3. Pace Yourself.
  4. Start Paddling.
  5. Look Where You’re Heading…
  6. 6. …
  7. Be Careful, Be Kind.

What muscles does paddle boarding work?

There are 11 muscles paddle boarding works:

  • Lungs (diaphragm)
  • Heart.
  • Quadriceps.
  • Hamstring.
  • Rhomboid.
  • Lats.
  • Traps.
  • Triceps.

Should you bend your knees when paddle boarding?

Stay relaxed and keep your knees bent. This will keep your body from becoming rigid and locked. You’ll have better balance and more mobility on your board. Try to feel your board moving with the water.

What is a good SUP speed?

A comfortable average speed is about 3-4 knots, on a regular all-round paddleboard. More wave-orientated boards are slower, while specialized race boards can be up to 8 knots fast.