BEGINNER paddle board MISTAKE! (Are you doing this?)

[@mrmaiemij]

thank you for these hints! I am new in the SUP scene and your video helps me to do it right 👍

[@michaeltoerge667]

Beginners tend to place their feet side by side. It is very important to offset your feet by placing the toes on one foot adjacent to the arch of the other foot. This provides a much more stable platform to perform the important paddling tips in this video. All the best!

[@vjr5261]

As they should be. Side by side shoulder width apart to paddle effectively on each side. Never have I been instructed to offset my feet.

[@michaeltoerge667]

@@vjr5261Yes, shoulder width apart slightly offset. If you stand shoulder width apart with evenly feet side by side on a flat surface and someone pushes you backwards, you will fall if you don't move your feet. If your feet are slightly offset, you can hold your balance without moving your feet. Try it.

[@blairakana9984]

Having your feet side-by-side is fine when you’re paddling straight or cruising around but once you try to catch a wave, then you need to get in your circumstance. So with you saying that it’s only beginners paddling with your 2 feet side-by-side is wrong because a lot of experience advanced guys like myself, do it. 3:30

[@Funny12Girl]

Very helpful video to get started. Will be more mindful of my technique. Thank you!

[@jmasta23]

Great video! I'm a relatively new SUPer, and I identified a few things I'm doing wrong (and right). Thanks!

[@Ferrara666]

Great I have found this. I probably made all mistakes which you mentioned here. I am just newbie in SUP but I was sure there is some technique like on ski or snowboard so I start digging and I am glad I found this material. Thank you.

[@DORAINESGLEZ]

Excelentes consejos. Me encanta Paddle board soy principiante. Gracias

[@ethanhuffsup]

De nada! 😃

[@thomasbeehler]

Great video thank you very much. I wish I had watched this several years ago....

[@milosgrujic9118]

I though Im aware of all this until I started padling. Now, back on your video, I made all the mistskes possible haha Thanks again! 😅

[@АртемШелехов-т9щ]

Amazing video , decent points you’ve been talked about , except one thing if we talking highest speed performance for short distance it’s better to engage your core and back more so you lower that paddle length to your height or a bit more

[@moodreadingwithsarah7731]

This video has some great advice and is really well made. Thanks for consistently creating solid content-both videography and information! Keep it up. 🤙🏻

[@ethanhuffsup]

Thanks! I'm glad you're finding the content helpful. 😃

[@darondixon4233]

Thanks. I've been doing it wrong. To kayak guy. I have both. So your input doesn't make since. It two different things. Enjoy your kayak. I like mine too.

[@hybis69]

Thanks for the info. First time out today.

[@HammernFrank]

I’ve been SUPing for 3 years wish I had watched this tutorial sooner. Now due to my lack of experience I’m going to watch the “5 stretches for your back” video. 😅 Thank you for the educational videos.

[@ethanhuffsup]

Never to late to start improving. 😃I'm glad you're finding the videos helpful though! Keep at it! 💪

[@ronaldsanjuan8174]

One caveat with bouncingvyour body a little bit is that it helps me keep my balance when paddling in wavy waters or rapids

[@honestlynate7922]

I just stand up. I turn around sometimes stand sideways depending on the water quality. I don’t find it too difficult and ❤ fishing from my sup

[@cadenrichardson4005]

I did pretty damn good for my first time, i rollerblade everyday and I’m into calisthenics so those two helped a lot 🙌i still made quite a few mistakes though and im just noticing it now 😂

[@SalmanBuzaid]

Thank you

[@qixieslayer10]

just bought a paddleboard, nice tips. i was also looking for some tips regarding correct direction of the paddle within water, there is a front and a back of the paddle. which is the proper direction? in the video i can see in your exercises somehow the back of the paddle while swinging

[@ethanhuffsup]

You want the "face" of the paddle blade to be facing froward as you paddle. So, the angle of the paddle blade should be point forward and not backwards.

[@ericmingbear]

Very helpful thanks for sharing

[@marcinorowski2926]

Thanks for Your tips. Its very usefull for beginners like me. Great job.

[@ethanhuffsup]

Thanks I'm glad you found the tips helpful! 😁

[@elizabethpalumbo6516]

Thank you so much! This video has great advice to improve my speed and save precious energy!

[@yo-sup]

Great video, thanks.

[@michelleblackewing-tp4np]

I learned more thank you! I just watched another video by Isle boards about the direction of the bottom of the paddle - he said shouldn’t be scooping the water - what are your thoughts?

[@ethanhuffsup]

Thanks and you'll have to send me the link to the video so that I know exactly what you're talking about. 😃

[@TW-tn9og]

Thank you!!

[@mariomoreno9954]

Thanks for the tips! Now what happend when the water is not flat...like windy days on lakes....depending the waves directions for example?

[@ethanhuffsup]

Great question. You'll still want to keep your knees bent in a "ski boot" stance to absorb the movement of the water. Then depending on the side wind/waves you may need to adjust your paddle stroke to be more at an angle with your blade further out to the side of your board to combat the side wind. This will help you continue to paddle straight. I hope that helps!

[@joannaaustin7721]

Nice simple tips to follow - Thanks!!

[@ethanhuffsup]

Absolutely, glad you enjoyed the tips! 😃

[@mysidestitches]

Love your Starboard.

[@ethanhuffsup]

Thank you! 😃

[@beatschybli6486]

Very well done video. Personally I use also my front shoulder muscel after the catch and pushing forward the Paddle handle. You are not doing this, hence I would like to know what you think about this technique?

[@ethanhuffsup]

Thanks and good question. There's a lot that goes into the paddle stroke than just the top hand obviously but the main goal is to connect all your muscles to work together. So, the top hands job is to apply the force (pushing down to engage the blade) while the bottom hand handles the load. These shoulder muscles then connect to our back and spine muscles, which connects to our hip and core muscles, all working off of our solid lower base. By, having your top arm work simultaneously with your whole body you will help reduce the risk of over working your shoulder muscles and causing damage. I hope that helps answer your question. Here's a short form video where I talk a little bit about this. kzbin.info7jnpz195_3k?feature=share

[@diamondchief724]

The forward part of the stroke moves the nose away, the rear part of the stroke brings the tail towards and engages the fin for a straighter line and less side changes. Short strokes to get moving then long to maintain course

[@diamondchief724]

Oops...the j-stroke at the rear moves the board away in line with the nose, engages the fin, and keeps one on a straighter course.

[@ethanhuffsup]

@@diamondchief724 Great tips Diamond and thanks for sharing. 😎

[@_Arthur-]

​@diamondchief724 true, and the more you paddle on the front half of the paddle beard, the more straight you go. So leaving the paddle in the water past your feet also creates the need to switch sides more often.

[@davidflusin5705]

Clear, concise and useful, thank you!

[@luke9911]

@@diamondchief724yes and bend and when your paddle passes feet. This stopping at your feet is false information. You’ll learn that you want a full paddle stroke. On a foil if you don’t do a full stroke it’s very hard to get flight.

[@mattdotile]

I wonder if there is a chance to get blisters on hand if doing this for a while?

[@ethanhuffsup]

If you are new to SUP and starting to paddle longer distances then yes there is a high chance you will get come blisters.

[@circulopolar1]

What was the size of your board? It does not look that big in comparison with your size and still comfortable for mid distances right?

[@ethanhuffsup]

This board is 11'2"x32" and is a great all around paddle board size for adults. It can also handle long paddle sessions no problem.

[@knapptony]

Excellent video. I do shorten my paddle when surfing. How do you feel about this? Also, are you somewhere in Baja?

[@ethanhuffsup]

Yep, using a shorter paddle while surfing is common and can be very helpful as you stand in a lower stance. I'm located in Baja Sur in the La Paz area.

[@sgtz113ang]

nice video young man !

[@ikkeennietjij]

: look at olympic kayaker's techniques, push your top hand down and keep your lower elbow fixed

[@playajuandediosbahiamalaga3491]

The length of the paddle also depends of the length of the board ?

[@ethanhuffsup]

Nope, the length of your paddle depends on your height, board thickness, and your paddling discipline (casual, touring, race, surf, etc.). You can also check out this paddle size chart by Black Project SUP: blackprojectsup.com/sup-paddles/how-to-choose-and-customize-your-sup-paddle/sup-paddle-length-guide/ Hope that helps! 😃

[@DimitriosKanellopoulos]

But in the way you paddle your back takes a lot of force no ?

[@ethanhuffsup]

With correct form your whole body should be handling the force. 💪 It's a lot to explain in text here but feel free to want my other video where I talk more about paddling form. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHOmkpl8f9ppe5Isi=1oIuLPqqF1VIRp8V

[@weltrogg1768]

This is not wrong, this is walking pace

[@agnesyll]

I love this video but you're wrong. Mistake #1 is using the paddle backwards. Which I totally did the first time I went paddleboarding LOL

[@stacysmith5760]

What was the paddle you use please

[@ethanhuffsup]

This paddle is by Blackproject SUP and is their Lava model. I'll be releasing a video review on the cheeper version of this paddle tomorrow if you want to learn more. I'll link this paddle as well for you to check out. 😎blackprojectsup.com/sup-paddles/lava-sup-paddle/

[@diamondchief724]

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[@peggysmyth6110]

Although I am an experienced swimmer should i wear a life jacket?

[@DJBOOTS378]

I would you never know what might happen?

[@tamral2489]

I would recommend yes bc you may never know when you will get a cramp or get swept under. They're always pulling ppl from the lakes and rivers who are experienced swimmers.

[@LaurenBridgers-xc2qk]

SO you don't switch sides with each stroke?

[@ethanhuffsup]

The goal is to paddle several strokes (3-5 for beginners) on one side before switching to the other side. My other video on how to paddle straight explains this concept further. 😃

[@Lauren-zu3jf]

@@ethanhuffsup thank you for responding and I ended up watching the other video and it helped a lot. I’m so excited to get started. My board was shipped to me today so I’ll be on the water soon where I belong 😊thanks

[@Sovo712]

@@ethanhuffsup idk if this matters or not my friend, I accidentally hit thumbs down on your vid. I changed it to thumbs up. I enjoyed your vid 😊

[@ethanhuffsup]

@@Sovo712 No worries! Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

[@aspirin28]

Naucio sam SUP za 10 minuta i ljeti svaki dan odvozim oko 15 Nm za dva sata bez problema na kraju sezone odvozim oko 2500 N m u zalivu Boke kotorske

[@pjuhasz1976]

Is it justme, or the proper paddling looks actually uncomfortable and much more "boomer" than the inefficient way?

[@merrykaczmarek3757]

Thank you Ethan, you explain things well. I like the comment about using your back when paddling-- do you have a response?

[@ethanhuffsup]

Hi Merry, SUP is a full body workout which includes using your back muscles, but you do not want those muscles to be your main focus when paddling. Rather focus on engaging and using your core muscles to pull yourself to your paddle hinging at your hips. But, if you find that you're having a lot of pain in your back it probably has to do with either poor posture or incorrect paddle height. I recommend watching my other video here for info on this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn_FZmiEr6eMjs0 It's a lot to learn but like anything, the more you practice the better you get. 😃

[@Chris-bg8mk]

I’ve heard this a lot and frankly, it sounds like a load of crap. If the blade is vertical when it’s parallel to your feet then when it’s well forward, you’re actually lifting yourself up instead of propelling yourself forward. When it’s behind you you’re pulling yourself down instead of pulling yourself forward. In reality the forces are vectors. Regardless of whether the blade is forward of your feet or aft of your feet, there is some forward force, and some upward or downward force but at all positions the majority of the force is propelling the board forward. It’s never a particularly efficient stroke. There’s tons of turbulence around the paddle too creating drag, the faster you try to go the more turbulence against the paddle and the board and the more drag you experience. The sport was not of invented for efficiency. It was invented for fun. Try to concentrate on that!😂

[@DannishVEVO]

Hasta luego amigos, me encanto lo ultimo😅

[@Neshek023]

After the Last Supper, for almost 2000 years, they rediscovered it again..

[@adamilardi1853]

Dang I've been paddling like a kook lol

[@northguilford]

A lot of these paddling tips are the same for paddling a canoe.

[@NomadGio]

Are you 6,0 - 6,1fts ???

[@ethanhuffsup]

I'm 6ft 4in tall.

[@NomadGio]

@@ethanhuffsup LIKE ME !!!!Thats perfect...Tks. Are you closed to 85-90Kgs? ..... And with a paddle of 2,20mts, it's ok for a 6,4 person in a SUP?

[@ethanhuffsup]

@@NomadGio I'm 80kgs and I recommend checking out Black Project's paddle size chart to help you find the correct paddle height. It also depends on the type of paddling you're doing and the type of board you're on. blackprojectsup.com/sup-paddles/how-to-choose-and-customize-your-sup-paddle/sup-paddle-length-guide/

[@NomadGio]

Tks Ethan...thats perfect. I appreciate your help ! 🤙

[@angelmarin9072]

I paddleboarded for the first time last weekend,I freaken sucked,I couldn't get my balance.

[@ethanhuffsup]

Sorry to hear you had such a hard time. The first time is always the hardest and if you're on a smaller board or if the water is rough it can be even more difficult. I hope you're able to try it again sometime and have a better 2nd experience.

[@paulinecampbell9023]

I bet you had good fun tho

[@bgdavis5089]

lots of extra effort in this video. just relax and paddle naturally. don't worry about all the stuff of flexing legs, etc. if your paddle goes back past your feet, fine. leaning over forward as in the video is totally unnecessary unless you're racing or trying to catch a wave. most of the 'mistakes' are not mistakes at all; just preferences.

[@rebar-king]

Bend knees more

[@manfredstrappen7491]

Sit down and relax. Get a kayak.

[@821maestra]

😂 they’re both fun! But it’s def harder to drink a beer when on the stand up.

[@rorypritchard]

Your biggest mistake is paddle boarding

[@maxeddis1138]

Nice video. I'm no expert but your first two points don't sound right. If the paddle is only effective when the blade is perpendicular to the board then the entire beginning of the stroke would also be equally "wasting energy" because your pushing the paddle board up instead of forward. I think the reality is the entire stroke is effective at pushing you forward, in fact i would argue you have the most power when the paddle is behind you because you can really start to engage your lats. which kind of leads into my second issue, you talk about using legs and abs to paddle instead of arms. Your legs and abs help stabilize you on the board but if you just use those muscle, the paddle can't move. If you want to lessen the load on your arms you would want to engage your back and chest, mainly back

[@ragetobe]

I get what your saying but he is a pro and for a year solid I have only missed 37 days paddling and I can tell you he is 100% correct, I have even tried this with friends and the speed which I can gather compared to those using a stroke that exits behind their feet is ridiculous I literally can leave people in my wake. I’m not talking about flat cosy glass either, I’m in the UK and I paddle in the Ocean, I think theory only goes so far, when you put it into practice and nail the stroke it will be like your rediscovered the sport.

[@maxeddis1138]

@@ragetobe thanks for your input, I'm new to sup but have been paddling all my life. I'll give this paddling style a go but I am still very skeptical. I don't get why this wouldn't translate to other disciplines if it were truly superior. Kayaking, canoeing, rowing, swimming, all use long complete strokes. Looking at some pro's racing they look like they are following through but just leaned forward so the end of the stoke happens ends up just past the feet, which actually makes sense to me. I think this dudes explanation is what's at fault .

[@isabelle2373f]

​@maxeddis1138 It seems to have a lot more to do with the angle of the SUP paddle...he explains it creates a negative angle, pushing the board into the water once the paddle is past your feet. Kayak and Conoe paddles don't work the same way.

[@maxeddis1138]

@@isabelle2373f that explanation doesn't make any sense to me at all. In a canoe for example, the paddle is only for an instant perpendicular to the boat. Though technically you would be losing some force if the paddle is angled, it's not significant enough to outweigh body mechanics

[@ragetobe]

@@maxeddis1138 If you are a beginner I would wonder why you are questioning others that have far more experience than you do! Go practice, get better, and then bring your input, until you are above average you won't even notice anyway. I haven't fallen off my board in over a year, I step back turn in large waves and my average distance is around 15 miles 3 times a week. It very much sounds like you just want to be one of those people that question everything without actually having an idea about the topic you are referring to. Get out there and have fun.

[@wanderlusttinyhousechick7192]

Guy talks way too fast to can't understand him

[@the.real.1971]

You can always slow the playback speed

[@TwiceCrispy]

Ah... is it me or this giy slurs a lot of his words together? Kimda tough to follow

[@mxaexm]

Just you.

[@rchouser123]

You lost me at "way funner"

[@SantaCruzLocal]

And never ever be a kook in the line up… you’ll be banned for life!!

[@ailecdreifuss8627]

Thank you.