A few tricks to correctly ride the inflatable stand up paddle board. Don’t use abrasive soap. You don’t need to use soap every time, a freshwater rinse and towel down go a long way. However, it doesn’t hurt to clean your board with soap every now and again. If you do decide to use soap, check your manufacturer’s recommendations to make sure you’re graphics stay bright. If nothing specific is suggested look for something without any harsh chemicals. Marine supply shops usually carry several options that work well with iSUPs or you may have non-abrasive Castile soap on hand. If you’re still unsure about the soap you’re using, simply test it on a small section of the SUP and then check the results.
If you’re new to the sport and learning, or just want to have fun riding waves, stability is always going to be the biggest factor. A nice stable inflatable SUP will make all the little things much easier. If you are more advanced and wanting to progress, there are board designs that can work as a one board quiver, but most guys that are really into it will need one to three different boards to span a full range of conditions and styles of SUP. Forget that 8’ board that looks wicked in the surf shop. If you are a first time buyer and weigh more than 100 lbs, that is way too small of a board for you. Remember this rule: The smaller the board, the less stable it is. You first board should be a good all-round board. You will have it for years, and it will be great for friends and family to use when you move onto other boards.
Leg muscles. These are used when you balance and as the SUP is continually moving, your legs are continually working to maintain your balance. You may feel stiff when you first start out on your SUP, but it won’t take long for your leg muscles to get stronger. Arms and shoulder muscles. You use your arms and shoulder for paddling, and for many other smaller activities on and around the board, such as carrying it down to the water. At first you may feel pain in the shoulders when you paddle as your muscles will not be used to this type of activity. As you spend more time on the water, you’ll notice your arms and shoulders have more power in them.
Easily Transportable and Versatile: Easily transportable due to its lightweight, the easy to inflate paddle board rolls up to a compact size and fits in your backpack or car trunk. You do not need a car / SUV roof rack to haul it. It is your go-to companion for fishing, yoga, and other adventures on lakes, rivers, and oceans. Meant for men, women, teenagers, and kids seeking to have fun in the water. Premium Quality Inflatable Stand up Paddle board: Made from quality material that surpasses military-grade PVC, the inflatable paddle board with handle offers the rigidity of hardboard with all the cool benefits of an ISUP. It has a bungee system of D-Rings and strong bungee cords, which help you pack a small haul.
An extra inflatable stand up paddle board tip: Make sure your paddle is the right way: We’ve all done it because it seems right at the time. You want the paddle to scoop the water as you try to balance and paddle without falling in. However, as we all eventually find out, the paddle goes the other way as it works more effectively when in the standing position and also results in a smoother paddle stroke and less stress on your shoulders and elbows. As the shaft is the leading edge you pull the blade through the water in a slightly trailing position which aids blade stability and as you perform the SUP stroke, the blade is vertical providing the best angle through the middle of the stroke for the most power.