Surfing A SUP

Surfing a SUP

Surfing a standup paddleboard is a great way to get yourself into the waves if you're unable to just paddle out, or are looking for a more exciting paddle. Riding a wave is a whole different experience when compared to regular paddling, it takes a little more balance and a lot more patience. After you learn to paddle surf and start paddling into waves left and right, you will never want to turn back. 

Balance is a key factor in riding a wave, you want to make sure that you are prepared to be pushed by a wave from a still-standing position. This is hard for many people to learn because it does take quite a bit of balance. You will be constantly trying to remain standing upright, which will ultimately give you the greatest balance improving workout of all time. 

Not only is surfing a SUP a great way to help your balance, but it is also a great overall workout. If you are looking for a workout to give your body a nice tune up, then paddle out in the ocean and into the waves. 

There are a couple different types of boards that you will be working with when you are SUPing in the surf. There is a more longboard style and a shortboard style. When you are surfing with a longboard styled SUP board, you are going to gain more stability on the board but will be losing the ability to turn sharply. This is because longboard style SUPs are bigger, heavier, and have a wider nose so they take more effort to turn. When you are on a shortboard styled SUP you will have less board to keep track of and a skinnier, smaller nose which will make you able to make sharp turns easier. These boards are much lighter and are predominantly made with a three-fin set up as to help out with sharp turns, while longer boards usually come with a single-fin set up. The downside to a shortboard style is that you lose the stability of a longboard style SUP.

All in all surfing a SUP is a fantastic time and an even better workout. It is a great way to clear your mind, relieve stress, or just to have a grand ol’ time with your pals. So, grab your SUP and start riding some waves.