I started paddling few years ago and most of the things were pretty obvious to me. Like standing relaxed or paddling straight. However many people seem to not know that and sometimes when I meet some of them on the water I just tell them and they immediately benefit. But there's one HUGE thing I learned relatively late an that's how posture helps/affects your power delivery or how to optimize your power delivery for less tiring paddling. First you need the perfect paddle length, a relaxed and stable stand and you need to paddle straight of course. But what was really an eye opening moment for me was when I realized that you basically do not (really) apply or deliver force WITH your arms rather than just "through" your arms. What I mean is that your lower arm basically just serves as an leverage point or support for the shaft and by adjusting it's poition up and down the shaft you can adjust the intensity of your stroke. The upper arm on the other hand does also basically just pushes the the paddle down, the main force shoukd come from the weight of your upper body, so you don't even need to grab the handle very thight rather than just losely rest your hand on the grip and push down. To add even more power you can use your legs and do a slight squat-like movement. Using all of these once I learned it granted me the ability to adjust my strokes from basically effortless crusing to powerful "race like" strokes that help pulling you through tough wind or currents. You can even further improve on that by changing yous stance slightly to get the paddle even further out in front and lengthen your stroke, which is, by the way what really makes the difference in speed.
@flymypg
Ай бұрын
Though I've been doing various watersports for decades (scuba, open-water swimming, triathlon, kayak, sailing, etc.), I only got my first SUP last week. I took a lesson yesterday to minimize my time to get to comfortable and efficient paddling. All these points were covered in my lesson. I started on a wide board, and after some wobbling and shaking, I smoothed out fast enough to switch to a regular width board in the middle of the lesson, switching while on the water! I'm ready to get out on my own board next time.
@ethanhuffsup
Ай бұрын
Awesome! Stoked to hear this! Have fun and welcome to the SUP family! 🤙🏼
@821maestra
Ай бұрын
I learned how to paddleboard three weeks ago and I’m hooked! Great tips! I won’t go out without a life jacket though!
@AmityBlight835
9 күн бұрын
same!!
@piotrimioa8428
22 күн бұрын
I have watched a few of videos about SUP, but this one was most useful for me. (after first try SUP today :) ) Thanks!
@HindsightFPV
Ай бұрын
Keep these coming I'm a 2nd year paddler and can always use tips and trick.
@ethanhuffsup
Ай бұрын
Awesome! 👏🏼 Keep up the great work! 😃
@Narfs
19 күн бұрын
The first person who counts all the 'paddleboard' get's a like ;) Anyway, I got a question about body stance. I'm still a beginner with this and eventhough I try, I always end up bending forward while paddling and hurting my lower back. I watched this vid and this is mentioned and showed it in the part about paddle height. But when you/he have/has the right stance in the part 'correct position', the stance looks even worse. 6:54. So how to counter this forward bending lower back pain stance?
@DominiqueB
6 күн бұрын
I'm no expert, but i _think_ the difference is between bending forward so you can reach further forward for the catch ==> at the waist _while keeping your back straight_, vs. _rounding your back_. With the former, you can use your whole body, and specifically your core, to pull on the paddle, not just the lower back, with the latter, you're putting a lot of stress on that lower back as you're pulling on it in a weak position (and probably will also tend to use your arms more.)
@Narfs
6 күн бұрын
@@DominiqueB This makes sense and might be it. Eventhough I still can't see it in the vid 😅but again, this makes sense. Thanks ;)
@savannahnewton9341
3 күн бұрын
I didn’t see you comment but I saw another about how many times he said paddleboard. I used a clicker counter and counted 97 times in the video he said “paddle” (paddleboard, paddle, paddler, etc) all together
@Narfs
3 күн бұрын
@@savannahnewton9341 Haha good one. That's a lot of clicking ;) You deserve a like 😁
@BorislavaKaradeglija
9 күн бұрын
It was very helpful. Thanks.
@SB-xu8pi
Сағат бұрын
#6 Don't leave your inflated board in the sun, I exploded mine today, had no idea that it happens.
@dzonikojitetovira7073
10 күн бұрын
thx
@stormgetts
4 күн бұрын
“Sability” 🤣
@tonye2465
Ай бұрын
Very helpful vid thx.
@stakesysmetalworkmachinery7402
Ай бұрын
He mentioned the word paddle board 764 times
@420yogisup
19 күн бұрын
😅😂😂
@angieoffthefarm
18 күн бұрын
Trying to get that essay to a full five pages...
@stakesysmetalworkmachinery7402
17 күн бұрын
@@angieoffthefarm i now hear this in my sleep. it won't leave my head. arrrgghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
@Gospodindoktor
14 күн бұрын
Its paddle video
@aak8297
10 күн бұрын
Bullshit, stop lying
@garyramsdale9340
29 күн бұрын
Paddling straight your stroke was a J STROKE
@janmar3269
Ай бұрын
Thanks for video Ethan! Was that Starboard "banana" from the beginning?
@ethanhuffsup
Ай бұрын
It was slightly under pressure since my battery air pump ran out of juice and I forgot to bring my hand pump. 😅 So, that led to it being less stiff.
@Woolymanmuth
4 сағат бұрын
I'm 6'4. Do I need a 14ft board. I'm currently using a 11ft imagine board.
@Woolymanmuth
4 сағат бұрын
I find it really hard to stand up right. I'm also 270, athletic build.
@billf9847
15 сағат бұрын
Why is your lanyard so damn high in your leg I’ve never seen anybody do that that makes no sense
@CharlieThePuffBall
29 күн бұрын
What if my board turns left and right even if I paddle right along the rails?
@cprotoole
28 күн бұрын
It will always move one way or the other. Best thing to check is that you have a fin attached - a longer fin will keep you straighter for longer. Apart from that, you do have to switch sides every few strokes to keep you in a straight line
@macfady2181
Ай бұрын
Second time I fell off my board, I thought the water was 5ft deep but was only about 18", went over backwards on my ankle and broke my fibula. Watching this 1wk into 12wks off work.
@ethanhuffsup
Ай бұрын
Ouch! So sorry to hear that. 😕Hope you recover well!
@vjr5261
Ай бұрын
Ohhhhh dang 😮
@821maestra
Ай бұрын
😢😢😢😢 another reason why a life jacket is so important! Hope you feel better soon!
@SirTE0
Ай бұрын
Why do you keep repeating "paddleboard" a million times? That's really annoying.
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