Stand up paddle boarding
Discussion
Is anyone here into Paddle boarding. I used to surf but don't really get the time these days but I think a sup would be useable in more situations and places.
I'm wondering what board I need to get started. I notice a lot are inflatable? Hard to imagine they're much good or am I out of touch.
Hopefully looking for a second hand board and kit. Just after a few pointers really.
I'm wondering what board I need to get started. I notice a lot are inflatable? Hard to imagine they're much good or am I out of touch.
Hopefully looking for a second hand board and kit. Just after a few pointers really.
But stumbled on this thread, I had forgotten I started it.
I purchased a Jobe 11'6 isup from getonthewater.co.uk which is a company local to me. So far I'm really enjoying it. I've taken it out on sheltered beaches and estuaries in West Wales, explored the coast on a calm day in Cornwall, I've tried to surf the thing with out success but plenty of laughter and fun, and I've explored the local rivers where I live.
I think it's one of the best toys I've bought to be honest. I can anchor it in shallow waters at the beach and the kids spend hours jumping off and on, I can paddle it with my 6 yr old sitting on the front down a river, I've had days out with friends who own them. I honestly can not recommend these enough.
They're definitely not as efficient as a kayak, but what they lack in efficiency they gain in comfort, flexibility and fun. I can jump in and climb back on with very little drama and I can hop on and off at the beach as and when. Kayaks can be a bit of a palava to load on to the roof and store etc. I have kayaks and the paddleboard and at the moment it's the ease of use of the paddle board that draws me to it.
I purchased a Jobe 11'6 isup from getonthewater.co.uk which is a company local to me. So far I'm really enjoying it. I've taken it out on sheltered beaches and estuaries in West Wales, explored the coast on a calm day in Cornwall, I've tried to surf the thing with out success but plenty of laughter and fun, and I've explored the local rivers where I live.
I think it's one of the best toys I've bought to be honest. I can anchor it in shallow waters at the beach and the kids spend hours jumping off and on, I can paddle it with my 6 yr old sitting on the front down a river, I've had days out with friends who own them. I honestly can not recommend these enough.
They're definitely not as efficient as a kayak, but what they lack in efficiency they gain in comfort, flexibility and fun. I can jump in and climb back on with very little drama and I can hop on and off at the beach as and when. Kayaks can be a bit of a palava to load on to the roof and store etc. I have kayaks and the paddleboard and at the moment it's the ease of use of the paddle board that draws me to it.
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