5 mistakes EVERY BEGINNER PADDLE BOARDER makes.

[@SteeleJackOutdoors]

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!

[@ethanhuffsup]

That’s great! Sounds like a successful maiden voyage with lots of progress and fun memories. 😎

[@harleydavidson3182]

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!

[@ethanhuffsup]

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!

[@1958lawman]

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]

Started paddle boarding at 40 - loving it - I made like 4/5 mistakes here 😂

[@kdaadventures8616]

Great tips. My wife and I started paddle boarding a few months ago and we love it. Your tips will help us get better.

[@ethanhuffsup]

Thanks! Glad to hear you're loving SUP and hope you have fun practicing the tips!

[@nee-nah]

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!

[@ethanhuffsup]

Awesome! Stoked to hear you learned a few new tips from the video. Enjoy your next paddle. 🤙

[@meganhansen7322]

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]

Thanks for watching Megan and I hope you have an incredible first experience on the water today! 😀

[@rapssss]

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]

Thanks for sharing this! Stoked to hear you had the courage to start and the progress you're making! Keep it up! 😃

[@islandlife887]

I’ve been paddling on my isup for a few years now and these are great tips 🤙 Thanks for helping people learn!

[@XxTiffanyxXYT]

Planning on doing this with my boyfriend in the future so i thank you in advance for posting this

[@Defender_messenger]

Just bought a paddle board! I’m excited to get started and training my dog so he can join me 😊

[@ethanhuffsup]

Awesome! I hope your dog loves it also! My dog would be out there all day with me if I let him. 😆

[@SiLatics56]

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]

[@BennyBringerOfChaos]

Going for the first time in a couple of weeks time. Hoping your tips will help.

[@wolfiesirius]

Going paddleboarding with a group of friends tomorrow and I'm so excited. I've never done it before but it seems fun.

[@ethanhuffsup]

Awesome! Have fun! 😃

[@wolfiesirius]

@ethanhuffsup I did quite well, I managed to stand up within 20 minutes, although my best friend did keep pushing me off 🤣

[@NasTimeAdventures]

Good tips. Can I spread my feet out more for better balance? Shoulder width and trying to stare at the horison was still hard for me.

[@ethanhuffsup]

If you spread your feet wider than shoulder width it becomes harder to have good form which therefore leads to less balance. So, continue to work on good form and the balance will come with practice. 😀

[@graceann547]

i just bought one and im sure these tips will help!!

[@ethanhuffsup]

Awesome! 😃

[@stacg45]

Very informative and helpful! Thank you! ❤❤

[@1musicchannalforyoursoul492]

Ok thanks, will try soon

[@chloerudel1333]

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

[@PavalonTech]

Interesting. Quite a few tutorials have the paddle fin in the opposite direction to what you propose I wonder why...

[@mklemon6877]

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!

[@ethanhuffsup]

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.

[@kimdagnillo8246]

Thank you ! I needed this 😎, looking forward to trying out my board , great tips ! I’ll be looking out for more of your videos.

[@ethanhuffsup]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Have fun on your new board! 😃

[@nukejonrph]

Great video, 62 year old newby, good tips.

[@Joe-eu3th]

Love your channel ! Thanks for all the tips !!

[@aeastman59]

where are you filming? looks like such nice beach and water there

[@aliceh9186]

Paddle blade is kind of like the palm of hand when swimming. Demo could explain the "Scoop" side like palm in swimming the crawl.

[@cece5612]

Thank you I get my board this week 🎉🎉😊

[@ethanhuffsup]

Congrats! 😃

[@nico7753]

Thank you for the tips and videos. Very good quality 👍

[@ethanhuffsup]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@paratrooperz1]

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

[@laurkas]

Thanks for this video-very helpful

[@JohnLaGuardia]

Great video content and love those transitions!

[@ethanhuffsup]

Thanks man! 🤙

[@ericcharlier7724]

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]

Well, thank you for the kind words. 😁 Stoked you found it helpful and that you were able to learn some new tips! 🤙

[@roninplaya1]

Great video. Where was this filmed? Thanks.

[@ethanhuffsup]

Glad you enjoyed it Ron! It was filmed outside of La Paz, BCS, Mexico.

[@karlwicklow5358]

All said is perfect 👌

[@paratrooperz1]

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

[@jessboysen1976]

Thank You 🙏

[@DESIFRONTIERS]

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]

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. 😁

[@sheril8739]

Where is this video shot? 😍

[@Aritul]

Thank you!

[@doherty100]

Thx bro I'm learning....

[@Pirnau13]

Hey, i dont know if youll answer, where do you buy/get this shirts with long sleeves?)

[@ethanhuffsup]

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. 😃

[@shaunjones7562]

Good tips how you getting on with your starboard inflatable bud

[@ethanhuffsup]

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.

[@shaunjones7562]

Do find it bit sluggish

[@AA-bp9pd]

Where is this beach? So pretty!

[@ethanhuffsup]

It's located just outside of La Paz, BCS, Mexico

[@keiztrat]

What is the area you're filming these tips are set in?

[@user-ez2bs3fq1x]

Omg what beach is this!!! So beautilful

[@ethanhuffsup]

It's a beach called Playa Saltito in Baja California Sur. It's an incredible location to paddle. 😃

[@debnn4854]

Bought a paddleboard for my adventurous kid for Christmas 2023. She will be happy.

[@stevenate1174]

thank you!!!

[@LexiandAimee123]

Cool!

[@ReddevilsFanNGainz86]

I like paddle on my knees more,try to stand up soon

[@ethanhuffsup]

Keep practicing and you'll be standing in no time!

[@karenbirchall7079]

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!!!

[@ethanhuffsup]

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. 😁

[@timphillips9954]

Great job!

[@ethanhuffsup]

Thanks Tim! Glad you enjoyed it. 😎

[@marcusbrianoficial]

Where is this lake?

[@inlinerollerskate]

I usually start backwards, with the fin in the deeper water.

[@Sentinella911]

Where was video filmed 🙏?

[@ethanhuffsup]

Near La Paz, BCS, Mexico

[@Sentinella911]

@@ethanhuffsup Thank you!

[@eroc6683]

Do the paddles float?

[@ethanhuffsup]

Most paddles will float.

[@m7j23s53]

As a beginner, I would like to say "thanks."

[@ethanhuffsup]

No problem🤙😃

[@peterchan5097]

Thank u!

[@mikegilbert3981]

I'm still stuck in the sand

[@fernandojaviersaizgarcia6785]

Very good tips my friend!

[@23p_m]

I love Sup, but my legs are shaking 😂😢🎉

[@janarybanska1532]

need to relax

[@farukrunner569]

Thanks

[@muratsari1617]

My SUP bended like a banana. How can I fix it??

[@ethanhuffsup]

Typically it means you need to add more air pressure to help the board become more rigid.

[@lolacherricola420]

How much? A sheka?

[@ethanhuffsup]

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.

[@robne6712]

Looks like baja ca..

[@ethanhuffsup]

Yep! It's an incredible place to paddle. 😁

[@andreahykes5951]

That's exactly what I was thinking! My family has a place south of San Felipe. =)

[@Nohoth]

"Looks foward...falls forward"

[@GordonGavin]

lol I stand in the middle but I still can't paddle straight

[@ethanhuffsup]

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. 🤙

[@LelaBria]

I couldn’t hear anything over the crooked sunglasses sorry what 😂 😩 why why

[@GustavoDCarro]

😅😅

[@constancetupper-wq9wq]

except when your looking at the horizon you can't see sharks ...

[@JDGage]

Ride riding a motorcycle, target fixation.

[@rubenlopezalvarez6822]

Gracias.

[@dustinchandler8111]

Your glasses are kurkud

[@jcgriff5063]

So…. Your teaching common sense?

[@AffableGuacamole]

Common sense isn't that common

[@Stajki123]

bro is speaking about paddle whole video wtf

[@scottishgiggirl]

Your biggest mistake is not wearing a pfd. Would you drive car with our a seat belt????? Wear a buoyancy aid.

[@ethanhuffsup]

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]

Would I drive a car without a seat belt? Yes ❤

[@markowen5664]

You are advising holding the paddle the wrong way

[@kokosamoa14]

That's what I was thinking too. Everything I have seen advises the exact opposite of what this guy says.

[@ethanhuffsup]

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

[@cameranmanner4701]

Most of the YT videos indicate the opposite. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX2UpqWrmc94nKs

[@GauravKetkar08]

@@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]

The guy in this video is 100% correct and demonstrating how a paddle should be held

[@fluffytail6355]

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.

[@toddhopkins1081]

The biggest mistake is buying an inflatable board. They are junk and bad for the environment. Step it up and get a real board!

[@ethanhuffsup]

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.

[@cameranmanner4701]

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.

[@tomf4547]

​@@cameranmanner4701 😂😂😂👌👍

[@sihyunglee4220]

Where is it ? Looks so nice !

[@ethanhuffsup]

La Paz, BCS, Mexico