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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.
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...
how straight should your top arm be when you are stand up paddleboarding?
Should your top arm be straight or bent? There’s a lot of conflicting advice about this, because a few years back you’d always see top racers with straight arms. But - as with so many aspects of SUP - what top racers do is absolutely not what recreational paddlers should be doing. And indeed, the pendulum has swung back anyway and now many top paddlers have some bend in their top arm. So what’s right, and what’s not? We’ll try and explain in this video.
how straight should your bottom arm be when stand up paddleboarding?
How much should you be bending your bottom arm during the power phase of the SUP stroke? It’s very easy to get this wrong, and instantly transfer the workload from the big, capable muscles that you should be using, to much smaller muscles far less suited for the constant workload required for stand up paddleboarding. Note, if you're sprinting, or cranking for maximum power like when you're trying to catch a wave while SUP surfing, then the efficiency goal goes out of the window, and every possible bit of power that can be extracted from the body can and should be used. So you will see top paddlers bending their bottom arms, for this reason. Nevertheless, for sustained paddling, particularly in a more recreational context, for non-elite paddlers, bending that bottom arm should be avoided as much as possible, to avoid bringing those small upper arm muscles into play.
Quick guide to board measurements
Length, width, volume, thickness, max weight - what is the actual relevance of these numbers, which ones matter and how do they compare? Here's a quick summary of what it all means.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.