6 guidances for new hand to get started with Stand Up Paddle

It is a great opportunity for family travel in a sunny day! ! But many friends are considering the play place and not willing to travel far away. Then, you can try Stand Up Paddle. Isn’t it wonderful play with the whole family. If you are not sure if Stand Up Paddle is suitable for a family trip or a couple’s trip, Funy outdoor wrote this article and make you clear!

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1. must be before you try,  I can’t swim, can I try Stand Up Paddle?

Answer: You can try paddle boarding sport. Stand Up Paddle is a water sport that you can stand, sit, or lie down on it and play in quiet waters areas, so don’t need to worry about the risk of falling into the water. Besides, there will be a leg rope called Leash connecting you to the Stand Up Paddled. Even if you fall into the water, you can quickly get back to the paddle board.

2. Must go to a club to get experience about paddleboarding? Can you go to suburban waters by yourself?

Answer: It's not necessary to go to a club to find a coach to learn paddleboarding, but it is strongly recommended that new hand can find a coach or a club, because it will be safer.

First, paddleboarding sport cannot be learned by watching videos on mobile phones. Professional coaches can help us learn paddleboarding skills more easily and quickly. There are operations such as getting on the board, getting off the board, and getting on the board after falling into the water.

Secondly, the coach will also explain safety knowledge based on conditions, how to find safe waters, how to identify dangerous, and understand the rules, which will allow us to have a more safely experience in paddleboarding.

3. Is paddleboarding an extreme sport? Is it dangerous?

Answer: Stand Up Paddle is not considered an extreme sport. The risk depend on the water conditions. If you choose to play it in still water areas, the risk is low. If you choose to paddle board in the sea or rapids, there is a certain degree of danger.

As long as you follow the rules of Stand Up Paddle and listen carefully to the guidance of your  coach, dangerous situations are unlikely to appear.

4. What are the ways to play Stand Up Paddle ? Is it easy to get started?

Answer: Paddle boarding is similar to cycling and swimming. As long as you learn how to paddle, you can get started quickly and can be learned in one class. For now, the most popular ways to play Stand Up Paddle are paddleboard gliding (cruising), yoga paddleboarding, paddleboard camping, etc. Besides, there are paddleboard travel, paddleboard Frisbee, paddleboard fishing, etc.

5. Who is suitable for Stand Up Paddle?

Answer: From children (recommended to be over 10 years old) to middle-aged and elderly people (around 65 years old), everyone in good health can experience it.

6. Who are paddleboards not suitable for?

Answer: People with heart disease, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, etc. are not suitable for participating in paddle boarding. People during menstruation, pregnant women, people who stay up late for a long time, or those who drink alcohol are also not suitable for participating in paddle boarding.

If you want to customize your own Stand Up Paddle, contact us by email tony@funyoutdoor.com