It’s amazing how effective just looking at the horizon is! I went for my maiden voyage yesterday afternoon (thanks to our country’s terrible transport infrastructure) and it was amazing. Dropped in, happy paddling on my knees, but as soon as I was out of view I managed to stand up. Wobbling all over the place until I remembered to look up! As soon as my eyes were on the horizon, I was fine, no different than standing on a train. That is until a barge passed me! Still mastering looking behind me without falling off!
@ethanhuffsup2 жыл бұрын
That’s great! Sounds like a successful maiden voyage with lots of progress and fun memories. 😎
@harleydavidson31822 жыл бұрын
Me and my lady got ourselves some sups and went out to lake tahoe, it was a windy, choppy day we stayed near a busy beach area and just practiced going from sitting to kneeling, standing wasn't going to happen haha. Managed to tumble and get tossed a few times but boy was it fun regardless. Hoping next time soon we go back up there the waters will be calm, luckily we live right near the mountain to lake Tahoe so weekend excursions are always available. Thank you for the tips by the way, have another sub!
@ethanhuffsup2 жыл бұрын
Glad you had a fun time on your new boards even when the conditions were not that great. Sounds similar to my experience when I took my first board out a few years back. Choppy and breezy but I was too excited to wait! Smart and safe decision though on staying close to a public beach. Hope your next paddle on Lake Tahoe goes even better!
@1958lawman2 жыл бұрын
That's funny. My wife and I are currently at Lake Tahoe on vacation. Yesterday, some people on the beach next to us had a paddle board and let me try it. It was so much fun I ordered my own. I was lucky that it was early and the wind hadn't started up yet. Also, the owner of the board was great and showed me the basics so in a few minutes I was standing and paddling on my own. The wind this afternoon was really cooking. It would have been tricky.
@danogunner Жыл бұрын
Started paddle boarding at 40 - loving it - I made like 4/5 mistakes here 😂
@nee-nah2 жыл бұрын
This was SUPer helpful! :-) I've been out a couple times each year over the last 5 years, and realize I was still making some of the common mistakes you mentioned. Going out this weekend and feel better equipped! Thank you!
@ethanhuffsup2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Stoked to hear you learned a few new tips from the video. Enjoy your next paddle. 🤙
@kdaadventures86162 жыл бұрын
Great tips. My wife and I started paddle boarding a few months ago and we love it. Your tips will help us get better.
@ethanhuffsup2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad to hear you're loving SUP and hope you have fun practicing the tips!
@meganhansen7322 Жыл бұрын
I'm going for the first time... in less than 2 hours. I've wanted to for ages, but I'm always nervous to try new things. These tips will help immensely. **so far the only videos I've seen show to hold the paddle like this, so I dony know what the adverse parties were watching** Thank you so much for making this easily understandable!
@ethanhuffsup Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Megan and I hope you have an incredible first experience on the water today! 😀
@rapssss Жыл бұрын
As a begginer paddleboarder I could easily feel that I was very nervous at the very beggining after standing up. Also my breath was affected and I felt kind of stressed. After some time, minutes in the water I could see the big difference where I my breath was steady and I felt very relaxed on the water. Great tips here allowed me also to feel confidence faster but also I am aware that many things need to be learned and mastered along the way!
@ethanhuffsup Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this! Stoked to hear you had the courage to start and the progress you're making! Keep it up! 😃
@Defender_messenger2 жыл бұрын
Just bought a paddle board! I’m excited to get started and training my dog so he can join me 😊
@ethanhuffsup2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I hope your dog loves it also! My dog would be out there all day with me if I let him. 😆
@nukejonrph14 күн бұрын
Great video, 62 year old newby, good tips.
@XxTiffanyxXYT2 ай бұрын
Planning on doing this with my boyfriend in the future so i thank you in advance for posting this
@SiLatics56 Жыл бұрын
I just did paddle boarding for the first time in the Scottish Highlands and I fell in three times 😂. I managed to get onto my feet [I am quite tall] for a few seconds but then woops, fell in. The instructor said I "had a good paddle" though so good news about that!! 😂 [I have some issues with balance due to a slight ear problem but at least I gave it a go]
@stacg453 ай бұрын
Very informative and helpful! Thank you! ❤❤
@BennyBringerOfChaos Жыл бұрын
Going for the first time in a couple of weeks time. Hoping your tips will help.
@islandlife8872 ай бұрын
I’ve been paddling on my isup for a few years now and these are great tips 🤙 Thanks for helping people learn!
@1musicchannalforyoursoul492Ай бұрын
Ok thanks, will try soon
@wolfiesirius Жыл бұрын
Going paddleboarding with a group of friends tomorrow and I'm so excited. I've never done it before but it seems fun.
@ethanhuffsup Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Have fun! 😃
@wolfiesirius Жыл бұрын
@ethanhuffsup I did quite well, I managed to stand up within 20 minutes, although my best friend did keep pushing me off 🤣
@graceann547 Жыл бұрын
i just bought one and im sure these tips will help!!
@ethanhuffsup Жыл бұрын
Awesome! 😃
@nico77532 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips and videos. Very good quality 👍
@ethanhuffsup2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
@Aritul3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@chloerudel13336 ай бұрын
I went SUPing for the first time the other day. After falling off once I managed to stand up and paddle around for a while. I found that looking at the horizon and balancing with my core and not my legs helped me a lot. Was also a huge workout pumping it up. Found my new favourite hobby. The dismount was not so glamorous but we all have to learn somewhere
@kimdagnillo82462 жыл бұрын
Thank you ! I needed this 😎, looking forward to trying out my board , great tips ! I’ll be looking out for more of your videos.
@ethanhuffsup2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Have fun on your new board! 😃
@karlwicklow53585 ай бұрын
All said is perfect 👌
@jessboysen19765 ай бұрын
Thank You 🙏
@Joe-eu3th Жыл бұрын
Love your channel ! Thanks for all the tips !!
@mikegilbert39814 ай бұрын
I'm still stuck in the sand
@laurkas Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video-very helpful
@debnn48549 ай бұрын
Bought a paddleboard for my adventurous kid for Christmas 2023. She will be happy.
@paratrooperz1 Жыл бұрын
tip 3 the farther you are forward the more you go strait and hard to turn the further back you stand the ability to spin on a dime. you can paddle 3 to 5 times each side to stay strain in middle of board if your standing at nose you dont ever need to change paddle sides
@cece5612 Жыл бұрын
Thank you I get my board this week 🎉🎉😊
@ethanhuffsup Жыл бұрын
Congrats! 😃
@aliceh9186 Жыл бұрын
Paddle blade is kind of like the palm of hand when swimming. Demo could explain the "Scoop" side like palm in swimming the crawl.
@PavalonTech5 ай бұрын
Interesting. Quite a few tutorials have the paddle fin in the opposite direction to what you propose I wonder why...
@rubenlopezalvarez6822Ай бұрын
Gracias.
@ericcharlier7724 Жыл бұрын
it's great what you're talking about I think you've just changed my life we would never have thought what you've just taught us you must surely be a descendant of enstein to know all that
@ethanhuffsup Жыл бұрын
Well, thank you for the kind words. 😁 Stoked you found it helpful and that you were able to learn some new tips! 🤙
@paratrooperz1 Жыл бұрын
tip 1 put the fin in the deep water and climb on at the nose as you push off your board will start trying to turn around while you get oriented to stand
@doherty1003 ай бұрын
Thx bro I'm learning....
@WheystedGainzAndArtisticMe2 жыл бұрын
I like paddle on my knees more,try to stand up soon
@ethanhuffsup2 жыл бұрын
Keep practicing and you'll be standing in no time!
@stevenate1174 Жыл бұрын
thank you!!!
@JohnLaGuardia Жыл бұрын
Great video content and love those transitions!
@ethanhuffsup Жыл бұрын
Thanks man! 🤙
@LexiandAimee1232 ай бұрын
Cool!
@m7j23s53 Жыл бұрын
As a beginner, I would like to say "thanks."
@ethanhuffsup Жыл бұрын
No problem🤙😃
@inlinerollerskate8 ай бұрын
I usually start backwards, with the fin in the deeper water.
@shaunjones75622 жыл бұрын
Good tips how you getting on with your starboard inflatable bud
@ethanhuffsup2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! The Starboard inflatable GO board is a great board for all around use. I've personally enjoyed using it and giving classes with it.
@shaunjones75622 жыл бұрын
Do find it bit sluggish
@timphillips9954 Жыл бұрын
Great job!
@ethanhuffsup Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim! Glad you enjoyed it. 😎
@peterchan50978 ай бұрын
Thank u!
@23p_m3 ай бұрын
I love Sup, but my legs are shaking 😂😢🎉
@janarybanska15322 ай бұрын
need to relax
@karenbirchall70792 жыл бұрын
Hmmm...feet either side of the centre handle...except when you have your 40kg Rottweiler on the front of the board!! We even edged the board last weekend!! So chuffed with her!!!
@ethanhuffsup2 жыл бұрын
Wow that's impressive. Yeah, you definitely want to stand farther back on the board with such a large dog on the front to even out the weight. 😁
@mklemon68772 жыл бұрын
Hey! I just picked up a new inflated SUP. The store was selling a rail tape. Can I apply this to an inflatable or only for the hard boards? Please advise! Also, will be watching your channel for tips. Thanks!
@ethanhuffsup2 жыл бұрын
You actually shouldn't need any rail tape for your inflatable. This tape is designed to help protect hard boards from being damaged when set on their sides on a hard surface. Since inflatables are more impact resistant you can set them down or even drop them on a hard surface and it will be fine. I also don't think the tape will stick well when you deflate the board and roll it up. I hope this helps.
@keiztrat3 ай бұрын
What is the area you're filming these tips are set in?
@farukrunner5692 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@AA-bp9pd Жыл бұрын
Where is this beach? So pretty!
@ethanhuffsup Жыл бұрын
It's located just outside of La Paz, BCS, Mexico
@aeastman59 Жыл бұрын
where are you filming? looks like such nice beach and water there
@user-ez2bs3fq1x2 жыл бұрын
Omg what beach is this!!! So beautilful
@ethanhuffsup2 жыл бұрын
It's a beach called Playa Saltito in Baja California Sur. It's an incredible location to paddle. 😃
@fernandojaviersaizgarcia6785 Жыл бұрын
Very good tips my friend!
@sheril8739 Жыл бұрын
Where is this video shot? 😍
@marcusbrianoficial2 ай бұрын
Where is this lake?
@DESIFRONTIERS Жыл бұрын
Thanx, never done pafdle boarding, am a short person, long term goal was SUP touring, bought a 14 feet blufin sprint. Am clueless will i be able to start on such big board.
@ethanhuffsup Жыл бұрын
The length will be fine for you if you plan to do a lot of touring like you said. It just depends on how wide your board is which will determine how stable you feel on it. If possible I recommend taking a beginner class with a local SUP school. That way you can learn the basic techniques and water safety to ensure a funner time on the water. 😁
@roninplaya1 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Where was this filmed? Thanks.
@ethanhuffsup Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Ron! It was filmed outside of La Paz, BCS, Mexico.
@robne67122 жыл бұрын
Looks like baja ca..
@ethanhuffsup2 жыл бұрын
Yep! It's an incredible place to paddle. 😁
@andreahykes59512 жыл бұрын
That's exactly what I was thinking! My family has a place south of San Felipe. =)
@Pirnau13 Жыл бұрын
Hey, i dont know if youll answer, where do you buy/get this shirts with long sleeves?)
@ethanhuffsup Жыл бұрын
You can find them on Amazon. Just search for "long sleeve rash guard." Eventually I plan on releasing some merch like long sleeve rash guards but until then I recommend finding them on Amazon. 😃
@Nohoth Жыл бұрын
"Looks foward...falls forward"
@muratsari16172 ай бұрын
My SUP bended like a banana. How can I fix it??
@ethanhuffsup2 ай бұрын
Typically it means you need to add more air pressure to help the board become more rigid.
@eroc668311 ай бұрын
Do the paddles float?
@ethanhuffsup11 ай бұрын
Most paddles will float.
@Sentinella911 Жыл бұрын
Where was video filmed 🙏?
@ethanhuffsup Жыл бұрын
Near La Paz, BCS, Mexico
@Sentinella911 Жыл бұрын
@@ethanhuffsup Thank you!
@GustavoDCarro Жыл бұрын
😅😅
@LelaBria2 ай бұрын
I couldn’t hear anything over the crooked sunglasses sorry what 😂 😩 why why
@lolacherricola4202 жыл бұрын
How much? A sheka?
@ethanhuffsup2 жыл бұрын
The best all around paddle height is one Shaka 🤙🏼 above your head. Or to where your arm is almost straight but with a slight bend to it above your head.
@constancetupper-wq9wq3 ай бұрын
except when your looking at the horizon you can't see sharks ...
@GordonGavin2 жыл бұрын
lol I stand in the middle but I still can't paddle straight
@ethanhuffsup2 жыл бұрын
It comes with time and practice. I'll be releasing another paddle technique video later this week that will help you paddle straighter as well. 🤙
@JDGage Жыл бұрын
Ride riding a motorcycle, target fixation.
@dustinchandler81113 ай бұрын
Your glasses are kurkud
@jcgriff5063 Жыл бұрын
So…. Your teaching common sense?
@AffableGuacamole3 ай бұрын
Common sense isn't that common
@Stajki123Ай бұрын
bro is speaking about paddle whole video wtf
@fluffytail63552 ай бұрын
Most of this should be common sense but since common sense isn’t that common anymore, therefore, apparently a video is required. Also, as others mentioned, your paddle is being used backwards.
@scottishgiggirl2 жыл бұрын
Your biggest mistake is not wearing a pfd. Would you drive car with our a seat belt????? Wear a buoyancy aid.
@ethanhuffsup2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for leaving a comment and sharing your opinion. I truly respect it. This is definitely a big debate in the SUP world and no one is right or wrong. In certain circumstances, yes a pfd is recommended. Here are a few reasons why I don't always wear one. One, if I faint, have a heat stroke, or even a heart attack and fall off my board, a PFD will not save me since they're not designed to hold your head out of the water. Only a proper life jacket will do this and they're too big to wear paddling. Two, I always wear a leash so if I ever fall in I'm always connected to my board at all times which allows me to simply get back on it. Finally I always do a risk assessment. If it's bad weather (Wind, Heat, Tides, Waves), too much boat traffic, or to many hazards in the water, etc. I don't paddle. I'm not at all against PFD's and believe there's a time and place for them. Just like surfers. They don't wear any type of PFD unless the conditions call for it, like surfing big waves. Anyways, like I said I thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and I respect them. 😃 Here's a great article on the topic: supstandards.com/buoyancy-aids/
@nobodydoesithalfasgoodasyou Жыл бұрын
Would I drive a car without a seat belt? Yes ❤
@markowen56642 жыл бұрын
You are advising holding the paddle the wrong way
@kylewinter52722 жыл бұрын
That's what I was thinking too. Everything I have seen advises the exact opposite of what this guy says.
@ethanhuffsup2 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark, sorry for the delay in response. There can be a lot of confusion when it comes to the direction of your paddle blade. Here's another great video by Starboard explaining the importance of having the face of the blade pointing forward. I hope this helps out. Have a great day friend! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqazdGWmZtqJiqM
@cameranmanner47012 жыл бұрын
Most of the YT videos indicate the opposite. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX2UpqWrmc94nKs
@GauravKetkar08 Жыл бұрын
@@ethanhuffsup The video you linked to, seems to advise holding it opposite to what this video advises (or so it seems). Appreciate you sharing this video but your video sounds confusing for sure.
@Slater81 Жыл бұрын
The guy in this video is 100% correct and demonstrating how a paddle should be held
@toddhopkins10812 жыл бұрын
The biggest mistake is buying an inflatable board. They are junk and bad for the environment. Step it up and get a real board!
@ethanhuffsup2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for take the time to write a comment. I appreciate it. There are definitely a lot of cheep lower quality iSUPs that don't last, are thrown away and because of this they're absolutely bad for the environment. Thankfully companies like Starboard and Red Paddle Co make really high quality iSUPs that last just as long as hard boards and are great boards to travel with. Starboard even plants a Mangrove tree with every board sold. So, yes on the cheep iSUP side I agree with you and don't recommend buying something that won't last. On the other side though there are very high end iSUPs that are great to use and can even outlast a hard board. Thanks so much once again for sharing your thoughts and opinion.
@cameranmanner47012 жыл бұрын
Yes I bought a 10ft hard board and fit it in m 600 sq/ft condo. Glad I didn't make that mistake and buy a inflatable paddle board that rolls into a 2 foot bag and fit into my closet. Now I have a 10ft dining table and paddle board in one. Greatest Idea ever. Not everyone lives with mom and dad in a 2500 sq/ft home with double garage and gets to borrow daddy's suv to transport a board around.