Why paddle surf

Make sure to obey all the unspoken rules of the lineup as well as not being a wave hog. Brush up on your etiquette and memorize our 10 SUP Commandments. You might have heard that stand up paddle boarding is the fastest growing sport in the world if not, you just heard it and that means there are more and more people paddling on the water every day. More people in the water means a greater opportunity for you to meet someone new and spark up a conversation about what you both have in common.

Today, we have more distractions from technology than ever before. One of the greatest ways to spend time with nature is on a SUP.

Unplug from everything around you and immerse yourself in the magnificent outdoors. Enjoy the tranquil wonders of paddling across glassy waters on a sunny day. The art of paddling along a body water and soaking in the natural surroundings is meditative. Discount Codes.

Sign in. Forgot your password? Get help. Password recovery. Burning Equality in the Surf. Eight Environmentally Friendly Lifestyle Swaps. Home Features. Paddling — Show that sweet spot some loving! It might sound lame to you, but give it a go. Think like a swimmer If you do short paddles, your arms will get tired before you have hardly moved anywhere. Learning to paddle is all part of the process.

Understand the ocean and you will understand surfing. The planing elephant Being just an extra few inches further forward on your board should make a massive difference to your wave count. Practice makes perfect I know it might be a lot to take in, but just trying one thing at a time will hopefully make all the difference, meaning the amount of energy exerted compared to waves caught will level out significantly. So many great surf tips in here.

Please make more videos like this. Emma Apr 12, Hey there! I did not know that was soooo popular! Is it fun? Have you done it? It lookes very scary!!! I've never paddle surfed before. I really want to try but it kind of looks scary!!!! I was wondering if paddle surfing is popular or not. Erik Apr 12, Bruder's Class Apr 12, Hello Wonderopolis, We write to you on a rainy Friday. It's not all bad though, it's Alex D. He is 11 years old today!

Observations: The paddle surfer in the video was very skilled because he stood stiffly upright on the board Alex D. The paddle surfer uses his paddle and body to help him turn Youssouf It would probably take me a month to learn how to paddleboard Amelia. You have to keep balance on the surf board or else you might fall.

You probably have to be pretty strong to paddleboard Emmanuel. Predictions: Take a look into a movie studio Alex A public bathroom Cassie The Oval Office Mr. Apr 12, That Was Really Cool!!! I Have No Idea!!! Berkleigh Apr 12, Sorry I haven't left many comments for a while I have never been to the beach before, much less gone paddle surfing, but it still sounds fun!

Today, My family will be busy because my sister Blakeleigh is turning 10! I am excited to see her face when she opens her present that I am going to give her. I would say what it is,but then she would probably see this comment and that would not be good at all, because she does check to see if you reply to her comments that she leaves.

Thank you for today's wonder! Emily Apr 12, Hey Wonderopolis! I enjoyed your video about paddle surfing. I liked when the waves splashed the camera. It made it look like 3D! Kade Apr 12, So glad you think so, Kade! Ponylover1 Apr 12, Hi Wonderopolis! I learned so much about paddle surfing, I want to try it! Love, Ponylover1. G's Class Apr 12, Happy Friday Wonderopolis! Today's Wonder had us saying Surfs Up! We loved the video. It was SO cool when he was paddle surfing and when he caught that wave!

It looked really fun! It also looks kind of scary. We wish we could paddle surf! It looks hard to balance. We're going to try it out on a lake! Who invented paddle surfing? Why does the paddle have to be bigger than you? We think your next wonder will be about your body or Egypt.

Hi wonderopolis! I learned alot about paddle surfing. I want to go paddle surfing. That was a really cool video. I wonder what the next wonder of the day is. Good bye! Eiffie Apr 12, It was interesting and I had no idea that there was such a thing as paddle surfing.

I thought that it was so cool that paddle surfing is easy. I thought that it would be harder because of holding the paddle. Do you have a wonder about designing clothes?

We learned that it looks cool to surf with a paddle and that we should try it sometime :. Karsen Apr 12, Dear Wonderopolis, I thought today's wonder was really cool and it made me want to try paddle surfing. I have alway's been scared of surfing because I am scared to fall and hurt my self but now I am not so scared because I see all those people surfing and not getting hurt.

I think tomorrow's wonder of the day will be about change rooms. Your wonder Friend Karsen :. Dear Wonderopolis, I thought today's wonder was really cool because I have never heard of paddle surfing before and now that I know what it is.

I love it. Alicia Apr 12, Hi wonderopolis, I loved today's wonder! I hope one day I can. I love the beach and go there all the time in the summer and swim forever and then have a picnic. I go swimming in my friends's pools all the time too. Hi wonderopolis I think that tomorrow's wonder will be about a fancy room. Ben Apr 12, Hi Wonderopolis, I like today's wonder because you get to learn about the paddle surfing. I think tomorrow's wonder will be about someone famous's room. Thanks Wonderopolis!!!

Liam Apr 12, Hi Wonderopolis. Sorry I haven't been writing to you. I've been busy. I think today's wonder was unique. Hi wonderopolis it's wonder friend jayden here, I think paddle surfing is cool. Noah Apr 12, Hey Wonderopolis, I never knew that paddle surfing was so popular.

I have never gone paddle surfing before but I want to. I don't know what tomorrow's wonder will be about. Cheezbugar Brady Apr 12, I like today's wonder cause I think it was cool. I think tomorrows wonder is going to be about being unique.

Jakob Walker Apr 12, Dear Wonderopolis I liked today's wonder. I've only seen paddle boarding in movies. I think it would be really fun. Keep wondering. Dear Wonderopolis, Today's wonder was realy interesting and I have always wanted to go paddle surfing in florida! Kim Apr 12, They are short and wide for easy turning, with a pronounced rocker banana in the front to prevent ploughing into the wave, with sharp rails at the back like ski edges to hang well in the wave.

If you want to surf safely , choose an inflatable stand up paddle surf board. These boards provide good surfing thanks to their rigidity and semi-rigid rails at the back that hang well into the wave. If you happen to fall on the board or smack into it, the flexibility of the inflatable board prevents injury to yourself or another surfer.

And once folded up, it fits easily into the trunk of your car. As for the paddle, you can simply use the one you already have. It must be strong enough to handle the intense paddling when taking a wave. Before getting into the water, you need to determine which foot goes to the back of the board when in a surfing position. If you do not know which one, stand with both feet together and let yourself fall backward.

The foot used to stabilize yourself is your back foot in the surf. We call this stance "regular" if it's the right foot, and "goofy" if it's the left - this also works for skateboarding and snowboarding.