Our best SUP tip for turning your board is the sweep stroke. Learn and perfect your technique with our instructions on how to turn with the sweep stroke. Paddle boarding is a great way to explore your surroundings and exercise at the same time. With our Starboard SUP tips and ‘how to’ articles it is…
Follow these 4 SUP Paddling Technique Tips To Paddle Straight: Start the stroke a little away from the rail Angle the blade inward toward the rail of the board Pull the blade toward your feet with vertical and deep strokes Swap hands and change hands occasionally
Introduction to Basic Paddle Technique and Turning on a Paddle Board video for beginner or entry-level paddleboards just starting out in the sport and will help familiarize riders with basics techniques required for every day paddling.
1. Stay balanced Stand in the center of your paddle board by placing your feet on either side of the carry handle and make sure that your blade is flicking forward. TIP: Keep your eyes up and pick a non-moving object to look at to help you stay balance. …
Holding your SUP paddle correctly will ensure you get the most of your time on the water. A Stand Up Paddle (SUP) paddle normally has a tear-drop shaped blade that angled forward to maximize the power of your stroke. See below for how to hold your SUP paddle correctly. 1. Paddle Length The…
New or seasoned paddler, there is always room for improvement in one’s SUP paddle technique. This SUP Tips infographic of Paddle Board Stroke Tips with World Champion SUP racer Connor Baxter shows you the fundamentals of having a great stand up paddleboard technique. Squeeze stomach muscles in Draw imaginary circles with the…
This SUP Tips infographic will teach you how to stop your paddle board with a reverse stroke technique. Plant the blade behind you Pull the paddle board towards front of the board Repeat Hint: make sure you are properly balanced as this change of direction could potentially pull you off your…
SUP Tips – How To Move Your Stand Up Paddle Board To The Side Using the Draw Stroke Sometimes it is necessary to be able to move your board to the side, especially when you want to move towards a docking place. To move in different directions we can make use of various…
STAY BALANCED Stand in the center of your paddle board by placing your feet on either side of the carry handle and make sure that your blade is flicking forward. TIP: Keep your eyes up and pick a non-moving object to look at to help you stay balanced. REACH FORWARD AND PLANT THE WHOLE BLADE…
Learn different ways to turn your stand up paddle board, from beginner to advanced techniques.
