Stand up paddle boarding commonly known as SUP is a water sport which has taken the world by storm. The popularity of stand up paddle boarding has increased with the passage of time, and now it has become one of the most popular water sport. Photographers are also attracted to stand up paddle boarding in the UK and other countries as they try to get a higher vantage point. SUP makes use of a surfboard and a long paddle. It can be done in various forms like beach paddling to flat water protected lakes, open water paddling. You can get a variety of SUP available in various designs, materials, and price.
Reasons to try stand up paddle boarding
- Not very difficult: Stand up paddle boarding is not very difficult as you don’t need hours to learn. The difficult part of stand up paddle boarding is to stand on the board but, that also does not involve too many dunkings. A minimum of 2 hours session will give you the confidence to paddle.
- You don’t need a sea: Paddleboarding is generally done in a sea, but it is not necessary. You can do paddle boarding on inland waterways, especially if you are a beginner and are learning to master the art.
- Fastest growing water sport: It is one of the fastest growing water sport. You just have to stand up on the board, and after a few dunkings, you will be ready to take the sport by storm.
Key points in choosing a stand-up paddleboard
- Hull type: Hull type offers you two choices, one being the planning hull and other being displacement hull. The decision should be taken based on the type of paddling you plan to do.
- Solid or inflatable: The answer to this question lies based on board performance, storage options, and portability.
- Volume and weight capacity: Select a paddleboard that is right for your weight and height and gives stability on the board.
