INFO: CHOOSE THE RIGHT VOLUME IN SUP SURF !!!

A question we have to ask ourselves when choosing the right SUP.

 

Whether you’re a beginner or a SUPer in progress, there’s no point in getting into trouble. You progress much faster on a Board that you feel comfortable with and with which you will be more efficient. With this worry less, you will be able to concentrate on what will allow you to find the best compromise between comfort and performance, such as Fins and a good Paddle.

  The SUP is surfing with a Paddle. The Paddle is obviously used to row and take off. But its main interest is to accentuate your strokes. Indeed, with a Paddle, you can hunch over better in the turns, radicalize the turns etc… and all this allows you to move a bigger Board in the surf. Note that this volume is essential because it must be sufficient to support the weight of your body. So will 10 to 20L make a big difference during your maneuvers, or during the take-off rowing phase? Note that in all situations, your Paddle is your best asset to move this volume. When you look at the history of SUP at GONG, you will notice that it has never been a problem to get good surfing performance with the 10′, 11′ or even 12′ SUP.

  So, by giving priority to comfort, you free your mind from this constraint. You can concentrate on different accessories such as Fins and a good Paddle:

• Fins: a good set of Fins will boost the performance of your Board. Be careful though, because you have to find the ideal match between a good set of Fins, your Board and your style.
• The Paddle: it is the key accessory to radicalize each of your moves. A good Paddle at the right size can revolutionize your practice. Both in style and performance, but also your endurance in a session.

Always favor comfort and concentrate on the accessories 😉 Shaper: Patrice Guénolé and GONG-GALAXY.