2X Flat & 2X Curved Mounts with 3m Adhesive Pads, for Gopro Hero 3+/3/2/1

 

 

A. First thing you need is the right board for your ability and weight and a good light weight paddle cut to the proper length. The right paddle is a huge part of making the learning process easier.  8"-10" above your head is the norm. Most people start out with a board around 12'x26" to 28" wide with a thickness of 4" or more. This has the stability needed during the learning process. These are BIG boards so the most important thing is to learn away from other surfers! Just paddling around till you get the hang of it is the way to go. Always keep safety in mind especially for others.

 

 

A. Especially in the beginning you should surf away from others. When you get good at it surf with Aloha!    You can catch a lot of waves with the paddle but it doesn't mean taking waves from others.The other surfers will either love you or hate you depending on how you are in the lineup.  The cool thing about SUP surfing is you can now enjoy waves you normally wouldn't surf.  Even closeouts that reform can be a blast!    The key here is to avoid large crowds to begin with. When surfing with others, SURF WITH ALOHA.  SHARE ! Go find waves off the beaten path.  Waves that once seemed far away or a long paddle are now open to you.   Even a mile paddle is well within reach. 

    
Q.Do you use the paddle to help you surf?

 

A. Absolutely.   Once you go through the learning stages the paddle becomes an extension of your body into the wave.   Bottom turns, off the tops, riding in the barrel. All things that the paddle can help to add more torque in your turns or stability in tight situations. The leverage you have when leaning on the paddle is far greater than skimming your hand across the wave.  At speed you can put almost all your weight onto the paddle as it skims across the surface allowing you to further push your turns. This is why the paddles we use exclusively are shaped the way they are.   Not only do you get right amount of paddling power but once on the wave the blade works for you to help you surf better.