Applying these 3 simple tips have greatly improved my tracking. What about you? Is there a technique you do to help you paddle in a straighter line?

How does this only have 153 likes? These tips are amazing

Just got a paddle board so I'm scouring KZread for how tos. Thanks for making this video. May seem simple but definitely helpful for a newbie like me.

Excellent tips. Thank you so much!!!

So helpful! Doing my first race June 22!

Many thanks for this instruction. A milestone in tracking.

Yes, that last tip was most useful. Thanks 🙏

Thank you! My paddling in a straight line was much better today after watching this video.

I've been struggling all summer with a right drift with my left side paddle stroke that seemed to show up from now where. I think my weight distribution might be the solution! I was starting to think that my left side stroke was forever lost to me lol. Thank you for your great videos.

Good fundamentals. Thanks again Ethan. I appreciate your efforts and creativity with these videos. It is so nice to wake up and learn new SUP stuff every morning while drinking my coffee😊. There have even been days where I go out and practice your tips after work. Thanks for all that you do.

@ethanhuffsup

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brac! Glad I can help start your day with some SUP tips along with your coffee. 😁 Stoked to hear you're able to put the tips into practice as well. 🤙

you deserve millions of followers ty

Loved that last tip. Should cure me of tracking to the right only. Thanks.

Top tips!

thank you!!

Thank you so much for Tip#3. #1 and #2 are pretty common tips we see in most videos. But I noticed this happen with me that I was either losing control or turning in one direction because of the excess stress on trying to get the perfect stroke. Now I realize that I was most likely shifting my weight to the leg on whichever side I was paddling. Gotta rectify that next time.

@ethanhuffsup

Жыл бұрын

Awesome I'm glad you found this tip helpful! Have fun putting it into practice on your next paddle session! 😎

Thank you 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

Great tips! /Joa in Sweden.

Great tips man although it will certainly take some time to master all considered as a newbie***

nice, I'll try those next time as I always paddle left and right lol

Thanks

@ethanhuffsup

Жыл бұрын

No Problem! 👍Glad you enjoyed it!

Started SUP this year. I’ve been out about 5 times so far and love it. I use these videos for what I call my practice sessions on lakes before heading to the beach this summer. One thing I notice is that my feet get kind of numb after about 30+ minutes. I tend to go for 1-2 hours at a time. Am I just not shifting around enough? If I drop to my knees for a bit it goes away in a minute and I’m off to the races again. It is a beginner lever inflatable from Costco but most seem to have the same surface. I typically wear surf boots or shoes but had the same experience barefoot. Thanks for the videos. This is the most fun I’ve had on the water that I remember.

@ethanhuffsup

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Sheldon and great question! Unfortunately it's hard to eliminate the numbness. It mostly comes from standing in one spot for a prolonged period of time. The best thing you can do is periodically move your feet on your board and keep the blood flowing. It's what I do and it helps. Also, as your balance improves you'll have less numbness as your feet become more relaxed on the board. Hope that helps and enjoy your next paddle session!

@MrBalas3

11 ай бұрын

@@ethanhuffsup I have the beginner paddle board from Costco and 34" width I'm sure it's a good 2-3 inches wider than the one in your video. Would you say that a wider board make it harder to track as well? I'm going to have to try your techniques regardless cause I struggle with staying straight. Maybe being 6' 4.5" I need a longer paddle too. thanks for your video lessons.

@maxmaxed2887

10 ай бұрын

@@MrBalas3 fins also help with tracking

@MrBalas3

10 ай бұрын

@@maxmaxed2887 It has 3 permanent fins. The middle one is slightly longer than the other 2, but not by much if at all.

Can improve Put a slight rotation on the paddle at entry to pull the nose to the paddling side If you have a solid board then a bit of weight on the paddling side foot helps keep it straight Test yourself. CAN YOU PADDLE 360Deg, to the direction of the paddle side

@petedorries3690

14 күн бұрын

You hit the correct way to keep board straight. Angle the blade.... good work

Can you damage the inflatable paddle board if you are scraping the sides with the paddle on each stroke? Is that a good idea or no to get it the closest to the edge of the sup?

@ethanhuffsup

Жыл бұрын

You won't damage the side of your board at all doing this, but you don't want to be banging it against your board either with each stroke as this is also not the best technique. The goal is to have the shaft some right along side the board with each stroke. It takes practice but makes a big difference. 😃

I imagine the shape of the board makes a difference as well? Are the ones with a pointy nose are easier to paddle straight?

@ethanhuffsup

10 ай бұрын

These are typically touring or race boards with the pointed noise and it does help some with tracking as these boards are also typically narrower.

May I ask if you are a certified Sup instructor?

@ethanhuffsup

11 ай бұрын

Yep 👍🏻

@1goodmann

11 ай бұрын

@@ethanhuffsup level 1?

When you said "let's get started" and "let's jump right into it" I gave up. Why do KZreadrs always say this? Just start. Don't waste time talking about starting.