Budget Friendly SUP - Chasing Blue Stand Up Paddle Board

[@RVAHikerGirl]

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[@glendawoodward8750]

Do you have another channel about southern cooking?

[@TeaInValhalla]

Good afternoon Jacqueline 😊 ❤️ what an informative, fun and interesting video! Love the paddle board idea, like you said another way to enjoy the great outdoors and see, experience things from a different perspective 😀 Loved the location for this film, reminded us of our recent Derwentwater Flick, heavenly! Have a great week, sorry started writing this and got distracted by a Teams call 📞 😆 love and hugs, Ceri and Kat ☕️ 👍 🧭 🗺 ❤️ 🏄‍♀️

[@RVAHikerGirl]

It did remind me of some of the amazing lakes you hike by. It's hard to believe this is only 3 hrs from my house. It seems like another land, far far away but its in my state of Virginia. Can't wait to go back to explore this area more! Thanks to both of you! ~RVA~

[@ervinslens]

Wow, superb video quality. Love this upload, scenery is somehow exotic! 🔥🔥

[@RVAHikerGirl]

There aren't enough adjectives to describe the beauty of this area. The mountains and those emerald green waters of this lake - are just stunning. I'm ready to go back! ~RVA~

[@maxdexpeditions]

What a gorgeous day for a paddle board! Beautiful place! It looks like a good brand of paddle board.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

I didn't even feel like I was still in Virginia. It was gorgeous there. The water was emerald green and crystal clear all at the same time. Can't wait to go back and camp there. Thanks, Max D for checking this one out. ~RVA~

[@travel_nature_and_life]

nice sharing, and useful too. Adding that being on the water is a real pleasure 🧡🧡

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Having this as an option to explore on water in addition to exploring on foot, will be amazing. And quietly watching wildlife is going to be a blast. Thanks for stopping by and checking this video out. ~RVA~

[@issaoutdoors]

SUP-ing is something I've been wanting to try for a while! Cool to see you out there trying it and explaining the paddle length, would be awesome to find a campsite that you'd have to paddle out to on an island.... strap your backpacking gear onto the board and paddle to camp for a night or two! Congrats on the new board!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Your wish is my command, LOL! Lake Moomaw! There is a kayak in or SUP on the primitive camping island there. (there are some YT vids on it) Well, normally there is. The whole Bolar Campground is closed this year due to sewage maintenance issues. Hopefully, they can get everything worked out and open back up for next season. You can strap on a cooler to the SUP and sit on it too. It will support other gear as well. I'm excited to try that soon! ~RVA~

[@NicoleHikesalot]

I love that you try all kinds of different outdoor activities. Great lake for the paddle and that is such a functional board. I love how fast you deflated it too. So worth being out there in the beautiful lake. 👍❤️Love that you can wheel it or use it as a backpack. Love that it has a good warranty too. I hear ya on the life vest

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thank you, Nicole. My heart takes me in all sorts of directions in the outdoors. As long as I am in nature experiencing all the beauty that's all that matters. It's so fun to explore an area on both land and water. I am really excited at all the places I can go to now. ~RVA~

[@angelatroutman7128]

Thanks for your review. Ive been considering getting an inflatable kayak or paddling board myself. That really helped me. I hike and camp with my lityle morkie Liberty and i think we might tilt over easily on a board. You gave me lots to think over and the video really helped alot. Also... perfect on going back to your car and starting from there because thats how I would pack it . In a small car.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

So happy this info helped you out. There are paddle boards with varying widths. The wider, the more stable. I plan on strapping on a cooler, which also makes for a great seat, for some upcoming adventures. I don't feel like I would flip it or fall off. It just uses core muscles I have used in years, LOL! Yes inflatable paddle boards are great, because they fit inside your car and don't take up a lot of room. Thanks, Anglea for stopping by. If you like hiking or camping, I have 170+ other vids on my channel if you ever get bored. LOL! ~RVA~

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Getting very popular now in the UK too, so many people getting them over here. To be fair, they do look great fun and I think the sitting position would suit me real fine. It packed away a lot smaller that I thought and a 2 year warranty sounds pretty fair too, cheers Alan

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Its a great way to use muscles I haven't used in years, LOL! They make seats for them now too. What will they come up with next? I just adore it as a new way to explore. This area reminded me of some mountain lakes I've seen in the UK. Thanks so much for taking a look at this one. ~RVA~

[@IceBearHalfwayPoint]

I feel kinda dumb, LOL. I always thought paddle boards were solid like surf boards. That is REALLY compact! I could fit that in a car trunk, even! Good stuff! 👊

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Ha Ha, Atypical thought the same thing. They have been around for a minute. Love that is small and fits in my car with all my travel and camping gear and I can take it with me to explore both land and water. Miss you! ~RVA~

[@IceBearHalfwayPoint]

@@RVAHikerGirl Miss you too, girl! It's alright, Kevin... great minds think alike! 😜 I love how portable this is. 👍👍

[@ms.kayak7seas]

Hi and thanks, RVA for sharing. Yayay! You will be paddling. Wow, that electric air pump is nice..you can set the gauge. The SUPs, I saw in the past, use an electric pump and after that, they use a hand bicycle pump to complete. Indeed, I like the fashionable design of the SUP. May I ask if the fin is removable?...4:10 I am glad that you enjoy being on the water...I love kayaking to enjoy landscapes and encountering wildlife which are the different views from the water compared to from the land. May I ask if you are considering a mount for your recording cam onto the SUP? It will be great! My husband(kayak7seas) usually mounts his cams in front and rear, but I only have it in front. I look forward to seeing you on the water more often.🙋‍♀🙋‍♀🚣‍♀🚣‍♀

[@RVAHikerGirl]

It comes with a hand pump and it doesn't take long to blow it up that way either. The electric pump is much faster though. Oh yes, the bottom fin is removable. I would love a mount for my kayak for videoing. But I don't as of now have a go pro. I only use my phone and am cautious about it falling in the water. So that made filming a bit of a challenge. I'm usually on land with my videos well unless I am in a kayak or motor boat that is when fishing. Appreciate you stopping by and watching. ~RVA~

[@ms.kayak7seas]

@@RVAHikerGirl If you ever have a chance, please, please paddle from Anacortes, WA. I guarantee you would love padding to see snow-covered Mt. Baker. Since Kayak7seas and I kayaked at Anacortes, I fell in love with snow-covered mountains. 🙋‍♀🙋‍♀🚣‍♀🚣‍♀Had your bell tickled...Look forward to your upcoming vid. Thank you.

[@ThenaturalmedicAdventures]

I have a similar one I got off of amazon i need to get back in the water. I am not good at standing on it but I did get a seat for it. Its still fun even though I fell off it 500 times, ha.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

How do you like the seat? I might strap on a cooler (makes a nice seat too) and some gear and go SUP camp. I haven't fallen off, but I am sure it's only a matter of time before my fin hits a tree limb or rock and I go in. ~RVA~

[@ThenaturalmedicAdventures]

@@RVAHikerGirl tell you the truth I've only launched This sup one time and that was several years ago. I did not use the seat. I am tall 6 ft 2 therefore my center of gravity is probably a little bit higher than yours. I've been a slacker until recently about a kayak in 2015 launched it for the first time 3 weeks ago. Now I have to take it out every weekend. This weekend when I'm in Dallas-Fort Worth for a job interview I prob will again. I need to take the SUP out again! Not sure when ill fit that in ha!

[@ThenaturalmedicAdventures]

@@RVAHikerGirl be safe out there gal

[@StepsbyKaatje]

I like that sup. I did some Standup paddle once in France and I enjoyed it. This was a perfect spot to go out on the water. By the way, you also have different subjects on your videos, I enjoy that! Have a great day! Kaat

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Hiya Kaat! Yes, I do so much more than hiking and backpacking. My Instagram page really shows that so I wanted to show that on my channel as well. Kayaking, salt and fresh water fishing, paddle boarding, and camping I love just as much. Being active outside and enjoying nature in various ways is what it's all about. Great hearing from you! ~RVA~

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Good Morning

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Morning Dave from Lake Moomaw! ~RVA~

[@DaveCollierCamping]

@@RVAHikerGirl Awesome

[@TeaInValhalla]

Like button tickled, let's paddle board! 🏄‍♀️ 👍 🪶

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Let's meet in the middle you can kayak and I'll paddleboard. LOL! ~RVA~

[@SeniorHiker77]

I see you learned to love your hair color. What's next wow 👏

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Yep, that's my natural hair color. You never know whats next with me! Stay tuned! HaHa! ~RVA~

[@adamtoutdoors6390]

Looks great i want me a suo board too. Hope your well ATB Adam 👍🏻👍🏻

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Blow up SUP's are so easy these days. A new way to explore from a different vantage point than on land. Love it! Thanks, Adam for stopping by and checking this one out. ~RVA~

[@AytenTota]

Very nice

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thank you! I love that I can now explore an area on both land and water. The best of both worlds. ~RVA~

[@TeaInValhalla]

1st ☕️👍❤️

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Love it! ~RVA~

[@ThenaturalmedicAdventures]

Ok you inspired me to do a video on mine. Happy further adventures! Yes wear your life vest. 🔫

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Cool Cool! Have fun!

[@JenniferLupine]

Hi Jacqueline! Your Paddle Board looks like lots of fun! I haven't tried one yet. Great that it fits so easily in your car and inflates pretty quickly too. Great way to enjoy the lake, get some exercise and get out in nature in a little different way. Do you just go on lakes or could you also go on a river? I think I might tip over, but it really does seem pretty stable! Enjoyed the video- thanks!! :) 👍👍😀

[@RVAHikerGirl]

I haven't taken it out on the river yet, but you sure could. I have only gone to calm water places. But ponds and lakes or a nice calm bay would work. Even a little bit of wind makes it hard to paddle against. A lot of of rivers are super low right now and the fin would drag if its too low. I love lakes in general, the water is typically cleaner too. Thanks for stopping by Jennifer! ~RVA~

[@billberna]

Love the video. We recently purchased a quality inflatable kayak. What beautiful mountain lake is this?

[@RVAHikerGirl]

I have kayaks and love them. But they are the hard ones. But inflatable ones would be less hassle with taking from place to place I think. This is lake Moomaw in Virginia's Appalachian Mountains. So beautiful there. Thanks for watching! ~RVA~

[@tonya5419s]

Good afternoon! I live in the Palmyra, VA area. Thank you for the videos on the lovely places!! Where did you camp in that area? I was searching for camping places and they are 25 + miles away?? Help!! 😂

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Bolar was closed for the season. So I tried Sherwood Recreational Area right across in WV, but that was closed for the season as well, go figure. But on that road to Sherwood are about 12 free dispersed camping spots. That's where I camped for one night before driving further into WV where I was headed. With Bolar closed though no one was around at all except for me, which was great. Thanks, Tonya for tuning in. ~RVA~

[@atypicalhiker]

I didnt know an inflatable paddle board existed.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Oh yeah, makes things so much easier over the hard ones you have to put on your roof! ~RVA~

[@JillianCampsArizona]

Girl! Love your hair did you dye it recently?! Beautiful lake as well 😊

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Nooo! No more dying. That's my natural color believe it or not. I've been covering this grey up since I was 18 years old. I finally decided after being very blonde to try to hide it, and all the money spent, and damage to my hair for so long, to just embrace it and got for it. Some people say it makes me look a lot older, I say oh well it's just me. Thanks Jillian for watching and for your nice comment. ~RVA~

[@kristenj3517]

Gorgeous lake... which one is it? I was taught on a river and would rather practice on a lake.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Lake Moomaw agreed lakes are easier as long as there not a ton of boats