General Paddling Information
Safety
Paddleboarding can be dangerous and physically demanding. Always remember to use caution
and pay attention to the conditions. High winds are especially dangerous in the sport of SUP and
when in doubt, don’t go out!
Safety Check list
• When learning to paddle board, always paddle with others
• Wear a leash connecting you to your SUP
• Wear a Personal Flotation Device
• Paddle in safe conditions and be aware of changing weather conditions
• Avoid windy days and other extreme conditions
• When paddling alone, be extremely careful in exercising these safety tips
How to Use
• Position yourself at the center of the board by keeping your feet roughly shoulder width apart on ei-
ther side of the carrying handle. Assume an athletic stance with your knees slightly bent.
• Grip the paddle with one hand on the handle end of the paddle and the other roughly 2 feet below on
the shaft of the paddle. Reach the paddle forward on one side of the board and dip the blade of the
paddle all the way into the water. Pull the paddle (with blade in water for entire stroke) toward you
until it meets about the position that your feet are in and then repeat.
• To keep the board going in one direction ensure that you use the same number of paddle strokes on
either side of the board. To turn the board to the left paddle on the right side of the board and vice
versa to turn the board right.
• To keep the board moving forward, use the same number of paddle strokes on either side of the
board. To turn left, simply paddle more strokes on the right hand side of the board, and vice versa to
turn right.
Built in Cargo Straps
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