How to Sup

All you need to know about SUP
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Standing up on the board

Beginners technical : Get far enough out in the water that, if you fall, you won’t get hurt. Avoid starting over rocks, sand is better. Lay the Paddle fla…

How to paddle

Some people paddle while on their knees in difficult situations, or to rest. The International Scoring Rules in Competition and the aesthetics of the sport requ…

Paddle switch

After a couple good Paddle swipes one must switch sides. When Surfing, we change hands quite often, in fact it is very preferable ; from a point of view estheti…

The row effect

For efficient rowing you need to play with the Row. When you row off one side of the Board, it will turn towards the other direction. This is called the Row. &n…

Enter the water

To go in the water, some rules are very useful. – never go where there is a shorebreak. – to things with method. – don’t hesitate to ask…

Walking outside

In small waves, you can get on the outside while holding the Board next to you. Never forget these Rules : Never remain behind the Board, always stay at the sid…

Going outside

Contrary to what one may think, this is not the most difficult in SUP. The only real rule is that you should not get caught parallel with the incoming waves. Fo…

Going outside hands up

All beginer think going outside is difficult. But look at those pics, it’s not difficult, it’s just natural. Rider : l’Ours on the 12′ N…

Going outside late !

Getting to the outside can be a challenge sometimes…. On occasion you may have to abandon ship fast!! Caution : Never do this if someone is directly behind you.…

Manage the shore break

The Keys : Anticipate what’s incoming by keeping your eyes to the horizon. When you decide to go, GO!! Make sure and put the Board in enough water that the Fins…

Emergency duck dive

Sometimes things can get out of control. When this happens, you need to do a good solid dive. Be sure to dive as far away from your Board as possible, pushing i…

Fire !!!

When it all goes south, and it’s time to quit, get outta there ! No joke, this is also used by Pro Surfers. It helps to avoid possible problems with your gear a…

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