Stand Up Paddle Boarding for the Complete Klutz #1: Balancing & Standing Up- How to SUP Paddleboard

[@cynthiahanna9200]

Hi- I’ve been watching all the beginner videos today- you are a great instructor and the video is also amazing- easy to understand. Just got my paddle board! And “they” say that an old dog can’t learn new tricks, but my friend and I have got this, thanks to these videos!

[@blueplanetsurf]

Great to hear, enjoy your new board 🤙🏼

[@victoriatempleton925]

I've rented SUPs twice over the past couple years, but just bought an inflatable and tried it out yesterday. Thanks to your video, I see my problem was that I had the paddle backwards (I also kayak). I'm 73 and love it ! Ty for your instructions.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Excellent, stoked to hear that, keep paddling! 🤙🏼

[@virginiacruz4590]

Ey eee xf

[@NaturalHorseman1499]

I really liked the “Complete Klutz #1: Balancing & Standing. My Klutziness comes from being 76 and having arthritic knees. The second technique with the paddle is going to work very well for me for my second SUP rental. 🙏🏻

[@blueplanetsurf]

🙏this technique works well on wide, stable boards🤙🏼

[@NaturalHorseman1499]

@@blueplanetsurf the rental was a wide “cruiser” that was rigid not an inflatable. One of the times I got up I used the paddle to apply pressure when I was lifting my foot and and I was then able to use it to stand up. The approach in this video was a slicker version of my makeshift strategy. I’m looking forward to trying it. 🤞🏻

[@miguelgomesferreira747]

Great confidence boost for a honest klutz. Thanks

[@blueplanetsurf]

🙏nice, thank you 🤙🏼

[@annhoffmann4036]

LOVED IT! NOW I HAVE TO FIND A PLACE TO RENT ONE.

[@blueplanetsurf]

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[@Giobemo]

Ooo, I wasn't getting any forward momentum first, I was just trying to stand from a dead stop every time. Excited to try this now! I can kneel with no problem and I can do the balance boards with no problem, but I still haven't been able to translate that to standing on the board (on the water). I also find myself going up on the balls of my feet sometimes, so I'll have to work on keeping them flat.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Yes. Also make sure not to look down, look forward and let your body handle the balancing.

[@Giobemo]

@@blueplanetsurf cool

[@NasTimeAdventures]

So helpful. Thanks.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Stoked you liked it 👍😎🤙🏼

[@rymorgo994]

Thanks for this dude, just got a paddle board for my birthday. I’m standing up now on my board but still wobbly 😂🤙 I’m sure I’ll get there!

[@blueplanetsurf]

Great, practice makes prefect 👍👌🤙🏼

[@DinoManLive]

I just got one for my birthday to on the 27th! Took it out today and had a great time. Dolphins came up to me!

[@m1llyfrr]

I wanted to learn how to Paddle board because I'm going on a trip soon and the cabin we are staying at has a paddle board. :) so I wanted to try it out!

[@blueplanetsurf]

This video is a good start!

[@gs637]

Good stuff again!

[@blueplanetsurf]

Stoked you liked it!

[@kerrymellett4155]

I had that juggling book as an awkward kid too!

[@blueplanetsurf]

😂🙏🤙🏼

[@paulagabay9915]

Not sure if I can do it 66 with Arthritis and walk with a cane but like the idea of practicing kneeling and standing on land.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Yes, practice on land first. If you are able to get from kneeling to standing, you can do it with the right board in calm conditions 🤙🏼

[@sobestrollin]

Great Job 🤙

[@blueplanetsurf]

Thank you SUP Coach!

[@kimfuller3535]

Good video. I'm studying balance videos - tried a hardboard SUP, got up and down 3 times and loved it. But then I bought an inflatable (32" wide) and was not able to stand at all - serious wobble each attempt. Guess its just a different feel.

[@blueplanetsurf]

That’s pretty common, the flex in iSUPs takes some getting used to and makes balancing more challenging 🤙🏼

[@blueplanetsurf]

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[@AnnMitt]

Thank you!!! 🧡

[@blueplanetsurf]

You are most welcome 🙏😎👍

[@g..n.4700]

New subscriber here. I bought an inflatable paddle board a few weeks ago and was able to try it out for the first time yesterday, in the ocean. My biggest problem is the balancing; I couldn’t stand, I tried and fell, good thing the water was shallow and I had a leash on. There was a little current as the tide was coming out, I think. So ended up kneeling and sitting the entire 3 hrs. IT WAS FUN, but I like to be able to stand up. I wonder If I should practice standing up on my paddle board in the lake rather than in the ocean. After watching your videos, I realized I had my paddle backwards too. My co-worker said she couldn’t stand on her paddle board either if she’s in the ocean, that’s why she prefers paddle boarding in the lakes.

[@blueplanetsurf]

As mentioned it’s much easier to balance in calm water on the right board. As your balance improves, you can go in rougher conditions. 🤙🏼

[@traceymcguire4225]

Hi Iv had a full knee replacement and was wondering if there was anything to wear on knee that would give abit of padding as kneeling on a knee replacement is sore but i really want to go paddleboarding any tips much appreciated thanks Tracey x

[@blueplanetsurf]

Sure, some people wear knee pads, which helps. Unfortunately you have to be able to get up from a kneeling position, unless you can start from a dock, but that can be tricky as well.

[@CrisisXofficial]

How do you get on a paddle board if you fall off in deep water

[@blueplanetsurf]

Watch part two or this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZqpgKqpjtiWjJo

[@raymondcastro8556]

Loved the video, it will help alot. Do you have a sticker of your logo?

[@blueplanetsurf]

Glad you liked it. Yes we have stickers: www.blueplanetsurf.com/search/Sticker/

[@satrinagarretson8653]

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