Beginners tend to place their feet side by side. It is very important to offset your feet by placing the toes on one foot adjacent to the arch of the other foot. This provides a much more stable platform to perform the important paddling tips in this video. All the best!

thank you for these hints! I am new in the SUP scene and your video helps me to do it right 👍

Very helpful video to get started. Will be more mindful of my technique. Thank you!

Great video! I'm a relatively new SUPer, and I identified a few things I'm doing wrong (and right). Thanks!

Great I have found this. I probably made all mistakes which you mentioned here. I am just newbie in SUP but I was sure there is some technique like on ski or snowboard so I start digging and I am glad I found this material. Thank you.

Thanks for the info. First time out today.

Thank you so much! This video has great advice to improve my speed and save precious energy!

Amazing video , decent points you’ve been talked about , except one thing if we talking highest speed performance for short distance it’s better to engage your core and back more so you lower that paddle length to your height or a bit more

Very helpful thanks for sharing

Excelentes consejos. Me encanta Paddle board soy principiante. Gracias

@ethanhuffsup

4 ай бұрын

De nada! 😃

Great video, thanks.

This video has some great advice and is really well made. Thanks for consistently creating solid content-both videography and information! Keep it up. 🤙🏻

@ethanhuffsup

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you're finding the content helpful. 😃

I did pretty damn good for my first time, i rollerblade everyday and I’m into calisthenics so those two helped a lot 🙌i still made quite a few mistakes though and im just noticing it now 😂

Nice simple tips to follow - Thanks!!

@ethanhuffsup

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, glad you enjoyed the tips! 😃

One caveat with bouncingvyour body a little bit is that it helps me keep my balance when paddling in wavy waters or rapids

Thanks for Your tips. Its very usefull for beginners like me. Great job.

@ethanhuffsup

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I'm glad you found the tips helpful! 😁

Love your Starboard.

@ethanhuffsup

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

nice video young man !

I’ve been SUPing for 3 years wish I had watched this tutorial sooner. Now due to my lack of experience I’m going to watch the “5 stretches for your back” video. 😅 Thank you for the educational videos.

@ethanhuffsup

10 ай бұрын

Never to late to start improving. 😃I'm glad you're finding the videos helpful though! Keep at it! 💪

I learned more thank you! I just watched another video by Isle boards about the direction of the bottom of the paddle - he said shouldn’t be scooping the water - what are your thoughts?

@ethanhuffsup

10 ай бұрын

Thanks and you'll have to send me the link to the video so that I know exactly what you're talking about. 😃

Thanks for the tips! Now what happend when the water is not flat...like windy days on lakes....depending the waves directions for example?

@ethanhuffsup

4 ай бұрын

Great question. You'll still want to keep your knees bent in a "ski boot" stance to absorb the movement of the water. Then depending on the side wind/waves you may need to adjust your paddle stroke to be more at an angle with your blade further out to the side of your board to combat the side wind. This will help you continue to paddle straight. I hope that helps!

Excellent video. I do shorten my paddle when surfing. How do you feel about this? Also, are you somewhere in Baja?

@ethanhuffsup

9 ай бұрын

Yep, using a shorter paddle while surfing is common and can be very helpful as you stand in a lower stance. I'm located in Baja Sur in the La Paz area.

Very well done video. Personally I use also my front shoulder muscel after the catch and pushing forward the Paddle handle. You are not doing this, hence I would like to know what you think about this technique?

@ethanhuffsup

9 ай бұрын

Thanks and good question. There's a lot that goes into the paddle stroke than just the top hand obviously but the main goal is to connect all your muscles to work together. So, the top hands job is to apply the force (pushing down to engage the blade) while the bottom hand handles the load. These shoulder muscles then connect to our back and spine muscles, which connects to our hip and core muscles, all working off of our solid lower base. By, having your top arm work simultaneously with your whole body you will help reduce the risk of over working your shoulder muscles and causing damage. I hope that helps answer your question. Here's a short form video where I talk a little bit about this. kzread.info7jnpz195_3k?feature=share

The forward part of the stroke moves the nose away, the rear part of the stroke brings the tail towards and engages the fin for a straighter line and less side changes. Short strokes to get moving then long to maintain course

@diamondchief724

11 ай бұрын

Oops...the j-stroke at the rear moves the board away in line with the nose, engages the fin, and keeps one on a straighter course.

@ethanhuffsup

11 ай бұрын

@@diamondchief724 Great tips Diamond and thanks for sharing. 😎

@_Arthur-

10 ай бұрын

​@diamondchief724 true, and the more you paddle on the front half of the paddle beard, the more straight you go. So leaving the paddle in the water past your feet also creates the need to switch sides more often.

@davidflusin5705

10 ай бұрын

Clear, concise and useful, thank you!

@luke9911

6 ай бұрын

@@diamondchief724yes and bend and when your paddle passes feet. This stopping at your feet is false information. You’ll learn that you want a full paddle stroke. On a foil if you don’t do a full stroke it’s very hard to get flight.

What was the size of your board? It does not look that big in comparison with your size and still comfortable for mid distances right?

@ethanhuffsup

8 ай бұрын

This board is 11'2"x32" and is a great all around paddle board size for adults. It can also handle long paddle sessions no problem.

I wonder if there is a chance to get blisters on hand if doing this for a while?

@ethanhuffsup

9 ай бұрын

If you are new to SUP and starting to paddle longer distances then yes there is a high chance you will get come blisters.

The length of the paddle also depends of the length of the board ?

@ethanhuffsup

10 ай бұрын

Nope, the length of your paddle depends on your height, board thickness, and your paddling discipline (casual, touring, race, surf, etc.). You can also check out this paddle size chart by Black Project SUP: blackprojectsup.com/sup-paddles/how-to-choose-and-customize-your-sup-paddle/sup-paddle-length-guide/ Hope that helps! 😃

Hasta luego amigos, me encanto lo ultimo😅

What was the paddle you use please

@ethanhuffsup

Жыл бұрын

This paddle is by Blackproject SUP and is their Lava model. I'll be releasing a video review on the cheeper version of this paddle tomorrow if you want to learn more. I'll link this paddle as well for you to check out. 😎blackprojectsup.com/sup-paddles/lava-sup-paddle/

@diamondchief724

11 ай бұрын

The

: look at olympic kayaker's techniques, push your top hand down and keep your lower elbow fixed

Thank you Ethan, you explain things well. I like the comment about using your back when paddling-- do you have a response?

@ethanhuffsup

10 ай бұрын

Hi Merry, SUP is a full body workout which includes using your back muscles, but you do not want those muscles to be your main focus when paddling. Rather focus on engaging and using your core muscles to pull yourself to your paddle hinging at your hips. But, if you find that you're having a lot of pain in your back it probably has to do with either poor posture or incorrect paddle height. I recommend watching my other video here for info on this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ooKWl5eHqqW_iM4.html It's a lot to learn but like anything, the more you practice the better you get. 😃

This is not wrong, this is walking pace

SO you don't switch sides with each stroke?

@ethanhuffsup

11 ай бұрын

The goal is to paddle several strokes (3-5 for beginners) on one side before switching to the other side. My other video on how to paddle straight explains this concept further. 😃

@Lauren-zu3jf

11 ай бұрын

@@ethanhuffsup thank you for responding and I ended up watching the other video and it helped a lot. I’m so excited to get started. My board was shipped to me today so I’ll be on the water soon where I belong 😊thanks

@Sovo712

8 ай бұрын

@@ethanhuffsup idk if this matters or not my friend, I accidentally hit thumbs down on your vid. I changed it to thumbs up. I enjoyed your vid 😊

@ethanhuffsup

8 ай бұрын

@@Sovo712 No worries! Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

@aspirin28

3 ай бұрын

Naucio sam SUP za 10 minuta i ljeti svaki dan odvozim oko 15 Nm za dva sata bez problema na kraju sezone odvozim oko 2500 N m u zalivu Boke kotorske

I love this video but you're wrong. Mistake #1 is using the paddle backwards. Which I totally did the first time I went paddleboarding LOL

Dang I've been paddling like a kook lol

Sit down and relax. Get a kayak.

A lot of these paddling tips are the same for paddling a canoe.

I’ve heard this a lot and frankly, it sounds like a load of crap. If the blade is vertical when it’s parallel to your feet then when it’s well forward, you’re actually lifting yourself up instead of propelling yourself forward. When it’s behind you you’re pulling yourself down instead of pulling yourself forward. In reality the forces are vectors. Regardless of whether the blade is forward of your feet or aft of your feet, there is some forward force, and some upward or downward force but at all positions the majority of the force is propelling the board forward. It’s never a particularly efficient stroke. There’s tons of turbulence around the paddle too creating drag, the faster you try to go the more turbulence against the paddle and the board and the more drag you experience. The sport was not of invented for efficiency. It was invented for fun. Try to concentrate on that!😂

I paddleboarded for the first time last weekend,I freaken sucked,I couldn't get my balance.

@ethanhuffsup

9 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear you had such a hard time. The first time is always the hardest and if you're on a smaller board or if the water is rough it can be even more difficult. I hope you're able to try it again sometime and have a better 2nd experience.

@paulinecampbell9023

9 ай бұрын

I bet you had good fun tho

Are you 6,0 - 6,1fts ???

@ethanhuffsup

2 ай бұрын

I'm 6ft 4in tall.

@NomadGio

2 ай бұрын

@@ethanhuffsup LIKE ME !!!!Thats perfect...Tks. Are you closed to 85-90Kgs? ..... And with a paddle of 2,20mts, it's ok for a 6,4 person in a SUP?

@ethanhuffsup

2 ай бұрын

@@NomadGio I'm 80kgs and I recommend checking out Black Project's paddle size chart to help you find the correct paddle height. It also depends on the type of paddling you're doing and the type of board you're on. blackprojectsup.com/sup-paddles/how-to-choose-and-customize-your-sup-paddle/sup-paddle-length-guide/

@NomadGio

2 ай бұрын

Tks Ethan...thats perfect. I appreciate your help ! 🤙

Is it justme, or the proper paddling looks actually uncomfortable and much more "boomer" than the inefficient way?

Your biggest mistake is paddle boarding

Nice video. I'm no expert but your first two points don't sound right. If the paddle is only effective when the blade is perpendicular to the board then the entire beginning of the stroke would also be equally "wasting energy" because your pushing the paddle board up instead of forward. I think the reality is the entire stroke is effective at pushing you forward, in fact i would argue you have the most power when the paddle is behind you because you can really start to engage your lats. which kind of leads into my second issue, you talk about using legs and abs to paddle instead of arms. Your legs and abs help stabilize you on the board but if you just use those muscle, the paddle can't move. If you want to lessen the load on your arms you would want to engage your back and chest, mainly back

@ragetobe

11 ай бұрын

I get what your saying but he is a pro and for a year solid I have only missed 37 days paddling and I can tell you he is 100% correct, I have even tried this with friends and the speed which I can gather compared to those using a stroke that exits behind their feet is ridiculous I literally can leave people in my wake. I’m not talking about flat cosy glass either, I’m in the UK and I paddle in the Ocean, I think theory only goes so far, when you put it into practice and nail the stroke it will be like your rediscovered the sport.

@maxeddis1138

11 ай бұрын

@@ragetobe thanks for your input, I'm new to sup but have been paddling all my life. I'll give this paddling style a go but I am still very skeptical. I don't get why this wouldn't translate to other disciplines if it were truly superior. Kayaking, canoeing, rowing, swimming, all use long complete strokes. Looking at some pro's racing they look like they are following through but just leaned forward so the end of the stoke happens ends up just past the feet, which actually makes sense to me. I think this dudes explanation is what's at fault .

@isabelle2373f

11 ай бұрын

​@maxeddis1138 It seems to have a lot more to do with the angle of the SUP paddle...he explains it creates a negative angle, pushing the board into the water once the paddle is past your feet. Kayak and Conoe paddles don't work the same way.

@maxeddis1138

11 ай бұрын

@@isabelle2373f that explanation doesn't make any sense to me at all. In a canoe for example, the paddle is only for an instant perpendicular to the boat. Though technically you would be losing some force if the paddle is angled, it's not significant enough to outweigh body mechanics

@ragetobe

11 ай бұрын

@@maxeddis1138 If you are a beginner I would wonder why you are questioning others that have far more experience than you do! Go practice, get better, and then bring your input, until you are above average you won't even notice anyway. I haven't fallen off my board in over a year, I step back turn in large waves and my average distance is around 15 miles 3 times a week. It very much sounds like you just want to be one of those people that question everything without actually having an idea about the topic you are referring to. Get out there and have fun.

Ah... is it me or this giy slurs a lot of his words together? Kimda tough to follow

You lost me at "way funner"

And never ever be a kook in the line up… you’ll be banned for life!!