Thursday, July 25, 2013

The Different Styles Of Paddle Boarding

By Danielle Williamson


Stand-up paddle surfing and paddle boarding are commonly used interchangeably to describe a sport where an individual stands upright and paddles on a surfboard-style board. However, they can also be considered as two separate activities.

Stand-up paddle surfing has the tendency to indicate paddle boarding out in the ocean. Like surfing, paddle boarders can ride a wave into the shore.



The major distinction is that the individual has a paddle, with which he can navigate as well as steer the board if necessary. Catching a wave is also different because the surfer starts standing as opposed to laying down on the board and then standing.

Paddle surfing has historically been done on oceans. Surfing instructors use stand-up paddle boards so they can see what is going on and help pupils.

With the growing appeal of paddle sports, they are now utilized in lots of different waterways, like lakes, rivers and bays. No waves are necessary, which opens this activity up to a whole different group of individuals who might lack balance or athletic ability.

Due to the fact that there are different methods to do the sport, there are lots of different boards made to work in various environments. For example, the ideal boards for surfing normally include an increased rocker. Inflatable boards generally have more bounce than hard boards, so they work better on calm water like lakes and bays.

That said, any kind of paddle board can be utilized in any water environment. Individuals who purchase inflatable SUPs usually use them in several locations, including flat water, ocean waves as well as river rapids. The more stiff the board is (or the greater the inflation pressure for an inflatable), the faster the board will be and the better it will perform in different types of water.




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