Paddle Surfing VS Paddle Boarding

By Jen King


Stand-up paddle surfing and stand-up paddle boarding are commonly mentioned interchangeably to explain a sport where an individual stands and paddles on a surfboard-style board. Nonetheless, they can also be considered as two different sports.

Paddle surfing tends to mean paddle boarding on waves. The same as surfing, paddle boarders can ride a wave into the shore.



The primary difference is that the individual has a paddle, with which he can navigate as well as steer the board if necessary. Catching a wave is also different in that the surfer starts standing as opposed to laying down on the board and then standing.

Stand-up paddle surfing has historically been done on oceans. Surfing teachers utilize stand-up paddle boards so they are better able to see waves and assist students.

With the growing popularity of paddle boards, they are now used in lots of different waterways, like lakes, rivers and bays. No waves are needed, which opens this sport up to a whole new group of individuals who might not have balance or athletic capacity.

Due to the fact that there are different methods to do the sport, there are a wide variety of boards made to work in various environments. For instance, the optimal boards for surfing generally have an increased rocker. Inflatable boards generally have more bounce than hard boards, so they do better on calm water like lakes and bays.

That said, any type of paddle board can be utilized in any water environment. Individuals who purchase inflatable SUPs typically utilize them in multiple locations, including flat water, ocean surf as well as river rapids. The more rigid the board is (or the greater the inflation pressure for an inflatable), the faster the board will be and the better it will perform in different sorts of water.




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