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What is the correct head position for stand up paddleboarding?
It might seem a very minor aspect of technique but actually, getting your head orientated correctly in line with your body while paddling can make a whole lot of positive difference to your paddling.
The importance of paddling efficiently
What's the very best thing you can do to improve your paddleboarding? Hint - it's not going to the gym, nor buying faster equipment. Sup coach online sets out the arguments why the most important aspect of improvement is so often the one that gets the least attention.
Using a beltpack PFD for stand up paddleboarding? You MUST do this safety check!
If you use a belt pack (bum bag) waist mounted bouyancy aid, then it is vital you learn how to deploy it manually, and how to check that it all works OK. You should do this at least once a season, if not more. It's not just about servicing and maintaining this vital piece of safety equipment that you are trusting your life to, it is also about learning how to use it. A golden rule with any item of safety equipment that requires actions in order to make it work, is that you must practice with it. The first time you ever use it should NOT be in the actual emergency situation. If you've already practiced deploying your bouyancy aid you'll be infinitely better prepared if you do need it 'for real'. Note: You do NOT need to use up your gas canister in order to do these drills. Indeed, that's the great thing about this. If you're completely confident deploying your PFD without using the gas canister then you may not even decide to use it in a genuine emergency situation! And most importantly, if you did try to inflate it using the gas cylinder and for whatever reason it didn't work, you're not going to be stressed at all as you'll know exactly what to do.
Improve your paddleboarding technique by using your ears
Listening to your SUP paddling tells you a whole lot about how efficient your paddle stroke is, as we explain in this video short.
SUP paddling in the kneeling position
It's called 'stand up paddleboarding', but there are occasions when kneeling down is a great safety option. SUP COACH explains when and how to paddle properly in the kneeling position.
What factors determine the lifespan of an inflatable stand up paddleboard?
There are four main factors that determine the life of an inflatable stand up paddleboard. Understanding these factors and taking the appropriate actions to mitigate their effects can greatly increase the life of your inflatable board.
which way round does your paddle go?
Which way round should your stand up paddleboard paddle be facing? There's only one right answer to this, as we explain in this video.
A simple tip to relax your paddling!
This simple tip applies at all levels of paddling. It's super simple, and extremely effective!
Understanding SUP Board Lengths
Paddleboards come in many lengths. So what difference does it make, and what is the right length for you? SUP COACH explains all...
are you getting your blade deep enough in your paddleboard stroke?
How deep should your paddle blade go into the water when you are stand up paddleboarding? A lot of paddleboarders get this wrong and dramatically reduce the efficiency and effectiveness of their paddleboard stroke.