Carrying the gear

The inconvenience of SUPing is that they can be big and heavy.
Sure, there are handles that help but they can tire your hands, shoulders and back etc… and after a couple dozen meters you might need to take a break of switch sides. After a hundred meters, it’s a real hassle. The carry handles are good for short distances and especially for getting in and out of the water.

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Here are some helpful carry hints to help you out.

First of all, over long distances, getting over a dune, crisscrossing the jungle to get to the secret spot, the easiest thing to do is to have a good bag with a shoulder strap.
If there is wind, the bag will get carried by the wind and that is intolerable. To fight against that it is best to double the shoulder strap. Put one on each shoulder and adjust them to distribute the weight evenly. You will see that the bag will not easily be carried off by the wind.

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There are transport chariots on the market as well that are very practical for trails that are wheel friendly. They usually are collapsable, they can be hand pulled or be used behind a bike. Be careful with it behind a bike, it can be dangerous and is not necessarily authorized. Try and use them in no car zones.
Make note that you can usually use the strap and hook it to your Leash Cord so you can make use of carrying it with your hands or shoulders instead of your fingers.

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You surely have a Carry Handle on your Board. The best thing to do is to carry it and press the Board against your body. If you’re only using the strength in your fingers you’re going to have a hard time. Press her against your body with your forearm and she will feel lighter already.

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On some Board types, Race and Cruising, there may be a Handle in the form of a strap. It’s very practical. On Boards made for Surfing they don’t work because you could get your feet caught up in them if they’re in the center and they can act like brakes if to close to the rail.

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There is always the good old shoulder carry method. Simple and efficient, no fatigue. You just need to get used to getting the Board on your forearm.

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One must be very careful of carrying the Board on your head because the risk of cervixal lesions is high. Nothing to dramatic but we have seen people get hurt this way after having missed a step or a gust of wind. The neck will take the brunt of the accident and it is not a nice experience.

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And when you feel the wind is very high, then you need to carry your Board like this :

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Source : Team GONG SUP, fitness addict stand up surfers.

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