Play paddle board
Paddle board isn’t difficult, and like most things, you need to get a little knack to get the most out of the sport. Bringing the right gear and learning to paddle properly are the keys to enjoy paddle boarding.
Before entering the water
- Connect the tail fin to the paddle board.
- To determine the right paddle length for you, stand on a flat surface, hold the paddle handle with your hands raised above your head and straight out at a 45-degree angle, which is approximately the length of the paddle you need length. When you paddle, your oars need to be submerged in the water and the blades are under the water surface, so you may need to add 3cm-5cm to ensure smooth rowing.
- Connect your foot rope to the D ring, which will better protect your safety.
- Wear a life jacket.
- Check and bring all your required equipment and necessary personal items.
Into the water
Play paddle board How to stand up on your paddle board
- Position yourself in the center of the paddle board, using the handle in the center of the paddle board as a reference point.
- Place your knees on both sides of the handle, make yourself facing the head of the paddle board, make sure to stand on both sides of the handle, and keep your legs shoulder-width apart.
·We suggest new paddle boarders stay in this position and give the paddle a little shake. Keep your center of gravity low, which will help you get used to paddle boarding. It will be much easier to start the movement from the knees. - Make sure your oars are facing the correct direction. make sure this sign faces forward.
- When you get used to it, you can try to stand up. Put your paddles on the board and paddle vertically with both hands. Place your feet where your knees were before and use your hands to stabilize your body.
- Squat your feet at the level of your knees and stand up with the help of paddles. Dip the paddle in water to help maintain balance.
When you get used to it, you can try to stand up. Put your paddles on the board and paddle vertically with both hands. Place your feet where your knees were before and use your hands to stabilize your body.
Squat your feet at the level of your knees and stand up with the help of paddles. Dip the paddle in water to help maintain balance.
How does a novice get into paddling?
- When in use, put your hands on the paddle. When paddling on the right side of the board, the left hand should rest on the handle at the top of the oar with a slight bend in the elbow. The right hand is roughly at the midpoint of the paddle shaft, with the arm straight. When paddling on the left side of the board, simply reverse the position of your hands, with your right hand on top of the paddle and your left hand at the midpoint.
- Dip the paddle smoothly into the water about 1m away in front of you. When you pull the paddle back, you push it down instead of pulling it out of the water. Push the paddle into the water and the current will push it forward.
- When the paddle is roughly in line with your feet, you can pull the paddle out of the water. Lift and move the paddle forward and plunge it into the water again. (repeat this action)
- When the head of the paddle board starts to deviate from the course, just move your paddle and repeat the same paddling motion on the other side of the paddle board.
How to turn quickly?
Basic turns are simple moves that are easy to master. On the side you want to turn, paddle backwards twice, then switch to the other side and paddle forward twice. If your paddle has not reached the desired turn angle, repeat this step until the paddle is heading in the direction you want.
To play paddle board is not about being perfect, it’s about having fun. We want all paddle boarders to have fun on the water
