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Ten reasons why SUP is so good for you!
The physical and mental health and wellbeing benefits of paddleboarding are astonishing, as SUP COACH explains in this video. It really is right up there as one of the best all-round activities you can do.
A simple tip to relax your paddling!
This simple tip applies at all levels of paddling. It's super simple, and extremely effective!
Is a waist mounted beltpack PFD a good option for stand up paddleboarding?
Wearing a buoyancy aid is a legal requirement for stand up paddleboarding in many parts of the world. In other videos we've discussed the permanent-flotation style of lifejacket, which always work but do have some disadvantages for paddleboarding. The other popular option for SUP is the beltpack style of inflatable PFD (personal flotation device). These have many advantages, and for the competent paddler in warm weather they're a great option. However, they are most definitely not the right option for everyone, as we discuss in this video.
How much should you bend your knees when stand up paddleboarding?
This is a really common SUP technique misconception. Far too many paddlers make the mistake of looking at videos of top paddlers, seeing what appears to be a whole lot of knee bend going on, and then trying to incorporate that into their stroke.
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.
How to get more of a balance workout on your paddleboard, whatever size it is
Stand up paddleboarding is a fantastic way of improving your balance. But there's a really simple way to greatly increase the intensity of the balance workout your paddleboarding is giving you, whatever board you're on. Check this out next time you're out for a paddle, you'll be amazed how powerful it is!
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.
How do you move around on your stand up paddleboard?
Changing stance, or even just making small adjustments with your foot position, can seem incredibly difficult when you're standing up on your paddleboard - how do you move without falling in? In this video we'll take you through some failsafe methods to move around on your board.
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.
Why do your feet hurt when you're paddleboarding?
Almost every single newcomer to paddleboarding will experience this. SUP COACH explains why it happens and the really easy fixes you can utilise to deal with it.