Learn to SUP in 5 minutes- How to Stand Up Paddleboard for beginners

[@blueplanetsurf]

Regarding floatation devices: In Hawaii the coast guard considers SUP's surf craft that don't require a pfd. Always wear a leash, which makes the board your floatation device. In most places in the US, a coast guard approved floatation device is required and should always be worn on the body, not tied to the board. Most drownings occur when the paddler is separated from the board, in which case a pfd tied to the board is not only useless, it gives you a false sense of security and your board will blow away even faster with a pfd tied to it. For more information and a very important safety warning, please watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3WYcoilbLhqeck

[@seiowens3970]

Always have a leash or pfd. Even the best of swimmers and lifeguards can drown.

[@seiowens3970]

I met a paddle border that sadly drowned a few weeks later, while out training he was separated from his board. His pfd didn’t deploy. Anything can happen, even to experienced boarders.

[@leslieb6038]

My son is USCG. So many wasted hours searching for owners of paddle boards, kayaks etc found floating. Everyone should make sure their name/number are on them. USCG will give you a sticker.

[@Themrsmaryjane]

Perfect you

[@jamesguinan]

Thank you 🎯

[@enriquevilla2065]

Can we talk about how he went out with a wireless mic (not a cheap piece of gear) for us to get the best sound? Risking it all for a great quality video!!

[@blueplanetsurf]

🍀🤞🏼😎🤙🏼

[@blueplanetsurf]

Watch this video before you buy an inflatable: Inflatable SUP- Honest Look at iSUP's vs. hard boards kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6e2Zn9pnsiXm6s

[@janehallett8326]

I have started on an inflatable. I drive a mini cooper, but I still want to enjoy the lakes. Have to say though, that I decided to add a life jacket to my possessions.

[@jackrich5033]

@@janehallett8326 good choice, better to be safe than sorry

[@anne.marie.bunsfan8263]

@@LeifLorentz I’ve had one for years and it’s great a nice cheap one is No32 one on Amazon it’s perfect it has a paddle , pump , kill cord and a bag to keep the board in and obviously the board itself is in there

[@tiberiu_nicolae]

That's the best no bullshit and no fluff SUP primer. A rare sight on youtube nowadays

[@blueplanetsurf]

Thanks, we also have much longer, more detailed videos but this one covers the basics 🤙🏼

[@hudsonhill6925]

I KNOW RIGHT, you always find gold in the smaller channels

[@darleneroberts9219]

I bought myself a SUP as a retirement gift to myself, and am learning at 61. Love your tips, and hopefully they will help me as I’m still nervous when standing up. Will try again next week and hopefully spend more time standing than kneeling

[@blueplanetsurf]

that's great! Here is a video with balance tips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWPan4Cto7yAjtU

[@carlosortega8357]

I am 71 and willing to learn. Life vest, a must. Researching balance training videos. Generally, in better than average shape so I guess it will be fun at Santa Marta Bay in Colombia.

[@lizhayescelebrant2191]

@@blueplanetsurf I think maybe teaching how to turn the board might be worth putting in this beginner video? Otherwise a fantastic starter! Have sent it to a couple of people.

[@blueplanetsurf]

@@lizhayescelebrant2191 Thank you, yes, turning instructions are missing and were hard to fit into this short video. We do have plenty of more detailed videos on turning the board, including this one on cross bow turns: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWGkpGtjdrKYbMk and this one on pivot turns: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHrTnK19edeHb80

[@stephenfarthing3819]

I'm interested in having another go with it - this year! And maybe trying to stand up on it. Even if I end up falling off it. That's still part of learning how to do it.

[@kevtb874]

I'm just past the learning stage and the tips that helped me are: 1) Bend the knees slightly. Gives you a little more bounce which absorbs wobbles more easily. 2) one foot slightly in front so you can balance front to back as well as side to side 3) relax and look ahead. Easy to say but the more you let your muscles relax the more your own body will automatically self correct. Actively trying to re-adjust is a little like when a car goes into a skid. Small calm movements are way better than stiff jerky corrections. 4) don't do it in choppy water. You want calm still water for learning. If you are around others get some distance. Even gentle ripples from kids playing is challenging for a beginner.

[@blueplanetsurf]

These are some great balance tips. Basically you want to relax and let your nervous system make the small balance adjustments, your brain is too slow and overreacts.

[@rtrock]

I know I'm the millionth person to say this, but I went paddlebording today for the first time. I watched this video a few times before and it helped immensely. I had a great time (only fell in once). Appreciate you making this video, great work.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Amazing, getting this kind of comment never gets old, thank you!

[@ghixx8632]

With your help I self taught myself! And now I'm on my way making my own adventures. Thanks for the confidence 🤙

[@blueplanetsurf]

Great to hear, have fun with your adventures 💪🏄🏽‍♂️🤙🏼

[@sanchitoboc9224]

Just tried paddle boarding for the first time today (unexpectedly) and was horrible at it. These are some great tips and I can't wait to get back in the water!

[@blueplanetsurf]

It’s not as easy as it looks! Glad you liked the video!

[@gf4453]

Nobody is born paddle boarding. Practice makes perfect. Don't give up!

[@ckallaher]

Blue Planet does the best SUP vids. Straight to the point, unbiased, no BS. Thank you!

[@blueplanetsurf]

Thank you for the compliment! 🙏😎🤙🏼

[@zakiruz]

Normally you would have to sift through alot of crappy videos to find a good one. Man this was no nonsense complete to the point. Thanks so much!

[@blueplanetsurf]

What a great compliment, thank you!

[@rva]

Thank you! Good reminder 🙏🍵

[@blueplanetsurf]

🙏❤️😎🤙🏼

[@davidgodfrey4168]

Rrrrrrrrrrrrrebecca!

[@gerryhemmer1573]

Just got my paddleboard a couple of days ago and will be taking it out tomorrow. Thanks to all your videos I feel like I have a fighting chance at starting off doing it right. Love, love, love how clearly you explain everything.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Thank you, enjoy!🤙🏼

[@heleneaskersrud7966]

How did it go?

[@gerryhemmer1573]

@@heleneaskersrud7966 Absolutely wonderful! I love, love, love my board. Can't wait for warm weather again. Even solved cold water paddling...I take it to a local pool. Not quit as good as being on the river, but hey, it works. Thanks for asking.

[@gerryhemmer1573]

@@heleneaskersrud7966 Think I should add that I am 77 y.o., but have been a water rat all my life. Also have 2 canoes and 2 kayaks.

[@heleneaskersrud7966]

@@gerryhemmer1573 That was nice to hear, i went out on my first time today! It was wonderful. I binged these videoes right before i headed out and i found it really helpfull. The trip went really well. I paddled for about 3 hours and didnt fall in once. i love my board aswell

[@ameliecarter4221]

THANK YOU! Tried my hand on an inflatable SUPboard today for the first time today and thanks to this video I found it easy and didn't suck at it! I gotta work on going straight, but at least I was able to go straight-ish and felt confident and safe the whole time!

[@blueplanetsurf]

You are welcome, glad to hear your first session went well! Also watch this video on how to paddle straight: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXO4g3RrfduHha8

[@nikamini6]

I bought a sup, wish me luck!! I have never done that before but I had a canoe for years. I will return and update on how hard it was or how scary it was for me. Thank you so much 😊 ✨🦋💙

[@blueplanetsurf]

Thanks for the comment Sandra, I’m sure you will be fine, just have fun, getting wet is part of the experience and yes, please let us know how your first time went, enjoy! 🤙🏼

[@babynieve9612]

I'm 5'2 which size should I get?

[@randomaccount3364]

I figured out how to stand my first time before watching this video, but the tips about the paddle orientation were still very helpful. I definitely was holding it backwards, cheers! The most important thing for people who are still struggling to stand up and balance that I want to emphasize that I figured out, and that was reinforced here in this video, is looking straight forward. It's kind of like driving a car, you look as far forward as you can. If possible, look as far as the horizon. Don't look down, don't look around, because your body will move when you look around, and your mind may unconsciously adjust your balance when it's unnecessary based on what you're looking at. Once you're balanced and have kind of become integrated with the board, you can begin to slowly look around and learn to become conscious of hazards around you.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Yes, that’s it. Also the horizon is stable and when you look down, everything is moving around which makes it hard to find your balance.

[@pazdemy]

I always wonder, who would downvote a simple helpful vid like this?

[@blueplanetsurf]

Haha, me too, I feel sorry for people like that.

[@blueplanetsurf]

But I’m content with a ratio of 98% 👍 to 2% 👎, you can’t make everyone happy.

[@pazdemy]

@@blueplanetsurf Never can but we carry on, bro.

[@michaelmitchener6278]

This is a great video. I got a board late in the summer and went out for the first time with this 5 min video as my only instruction albeit with a few viewings. I kept thinking back to the various tips and focusing on keeping my paddle in the water, looking straight ahead, etc. It made for a great first experience and I’ve been out since and love the sport. Thanks!

[@blueplanetsurf]

It’s always great to get feedback like this, sounds like you are ready to watch some more advanced technique videos. 👍💪😎🤙🏼

[@gilbertogonzalez5056]

Thanks for this video! I'm 6'2, 305lbs, definitely have a hard time balancing, but it is possible. I've been able to pop up and cruise around the first two times I've tried paddle boarding, but this video showed me exactly what I was looking for!

[@blueplanetsurf]

Glad to hear it helped. You need a board with enough width and floatation, enjoy! 🙏

[@TheDragonsLotus]

The way you explain this makes it sound like commen sence. 😊

[@blueplanetsurf]

Thank you, it’s not rocket science 🤗🤙🏼

[@dennisrackett3139]

Common sense too!

[@JPLink-bj3mj]

Good reply

[@JPLink-bj3mj]

@@blueplanetsurf for your it is rocket 🚀 science

[@willieshearer543]

This was super helpful, thank you! I just bought a board with no idea how to use it, and the friend who gave me my first "lesson" didn't mention most of the tips you offered. Really really appreciate you, I'm taking my board out today for the second time and I'm stoked to try your recommendations.

[@blueplanetsurf]

That happens a lot, glad this was helpful 🤙🏼

[@ClaireCelticMystic]

I moved to the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, (Isle of Lewis), from Maui, Hawaii, so I have loved SUP-ping on Maui, but here, I am hearing the bay calling! Thank you for these helpful hints! Excellent. Clear. Simple. Lovely! On I go. Aloha, Claire

[@blueplanetsurf]

Sounds wonderful, enjoy!

[@shellievalois1216]

So helpful, thank you!! 😊 I just got home after my first SUP experience, and it was magic ✨️❤️ great video, awesome tips. I'm so happy now!!

[@blueplanetsurf]

Fantastic, that makes me happy 😎🤙🏼

[@AndrewPeterson-d3w]

I figured out how to stand my first time before watching this video, but the tips about the paddle orientation were still very helpful. I definitely was holding it backwards, cheers! The most important thing for people who are still struggling to stand up and balance that I want to emphasize that I figured out, and that was reinforced here in this video, is looking straight forward. It's kind of like driving a car, you look as far forward as you can. If possible, look as far as the horizon. Don't look down, don't look around, because your body will move when you look around, and your mind may unconsciously adjust your balance when it's unnecessary based on what you're looking at. Once you're balanced and have kind of become integrated with the board, you can begin to slowly look around and learn to become conscious of hazards around you.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Those are good tips for balancing 🤙🏼

[@lindseylendo6018]

Super helpful video! I bought an inflatable SUP and was having trouble getting up on my own but had no issues after watching this. Thanks so much!

[@blueplanetsurf]

That’s great to hear, keep paddling! 🤙🏼

[@personincognito3989]

This is an excellent video. You weren't too wordy and got straight to the point. Most people just Babble on and on and on and you lose interest in the video. I'm a new paddle boarder and I realized I was doing some of this by Nature already but this video still did teach me a lot. Thank you

[@blueplanetsurf]

Great to hear 😎🙏🤙🏼

[@adamtwelve]

Thanks for this quick and concise video! I just watched it while at the beach and about to hop on my new paddle board for the first time and I was totally going to use the paddle backwards haha and also had no clue where to stand so this is good knowledge to have! Thanks again

[@blueplanetsurf]

Glad it was helpful! Enjoy your new board.

[@maricelumbrosa7008]

❤ great! If only I was able to watch this 10 years ago 😂 when I first tried SUP.. I appreciate this kind of video. It's very helpful.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙏😎🤙🏼

[@BG-il2ym]

I recently purchased an inflatable SUP at the last minute and took it to the beach the next morning. This was the only video I watched and everything you said really helped me. I didn't have the easiest conditions as there was a strong breeze, choppiness and some small waves. But it can only get easier right? I particularly liked your advice about standing up with chest out, focusing on the water ahead and using the resistance of the paddle in water to help balance. This really worked. Cheers !

[@blueplanetsurf]

good to hear!

[@pokert9401]

Thank you so much for these tips. Just bought my first SUP today and I can’t wait to try it. This will help me a lot.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Fantastic! 🤙🏼

[@rkirk2393]

Great video and invaluable instructions! I'm so glad I watched it before using a SUP, for the first time, this past Friday. It made my experience smoother and more fun! I wouldn't have known what I was doing otherwise. 😅

[@blueplanetsurf]

thank you, it’s always great to get feedback like this ❤️😎🤙🏼

[@mlsb9591]

I followed this advices and I was able to stand up in my first attempt paddling. I was clumsy, slow and extremely concentrated but I did it😊 Thank you!!

[@blueplanetsurf]

That’s great to hear. The next step is to relax and have fun! 😎🤙🏼

[@mijoda7]

I watched this and a bunch of your other intro videos as preparation for renting out a sup on the Charles River here in Massachusetts last week. They were incredibly helpful and I picked it up in no time. Thank you!

[@blueplanetsurf]

Excellent, I’m glad to hear that. Please keep us in mind when you are ready to buy your own board, we offer free air cargo shipping to the nearest major US airport. Aloha🤙🏼

[@Olaszv]

Watched it yesterday night, tried SUP today and voala, I was Supping already! Thanks for the vid

[@blueplanetsurf]

Great to hear that! 😎🤙🏼

[@lavanyamilton3958]

I had my first ever one hour session today. Your video was very helpful. Thank you :)

[@blueplanetsurf]

🙏😎🤙🏼

[@alexbenedict2344]

Good simple video. Likable guy. Does not dwell on what NOT to do which is a bad way to teach. Gave me confidence that i can do it!

[@blueplanetsurf]

Glad it works for you 🙏😎🤙🏼

[@cfx3]

I just bought a beginner SUP board this week, gonna try it out today in a safe water area, thanks for the tips, really helps a lot!

[@blueplanetsurf]

👏👍🙏🤙🏼

[@BrianMiller1973]

Great basic instruction!

[@blueplanetsurf]

🙏😁👍🤙🏼

[@willwhitworth911]

Hi, 2nd time out on my board and I fudging loved it. Bit windy and cold, only stayed waist deep..... back out in the morning for me 👍🤙

[@blueplanetsurf]

Awesomeness 👍🏄🏽‍♂️😎

[@joanitos2878]

Pro tips. Thank you!

[@blueplanetsurf]

No worries, you are welcome!

[@monicadouglass308]

I like the way you place your hands when you stand. The entire time I have had my board I kept my fists closed on my paddle thinking if I fell I might lose my paddle when I stand up, well last season I pinched my pinkie finger and it took about 6 months to get the feeling back. So open handed on the paddle should be noted. I saw yours and said Duuhhh to myself, thanks for the image.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Yes, open hand over the paddle seems to work best, then you grab the paddle as you are standing up. 👍👍😎🤙🏼

[@jamesnickel4748]

Hey thanks for a great little video! Good tips! Stand up paddle boarding shall give me an additional means to have fun when I move to Cyprus soon! All the best and thanks again! 😄

[@blueplanetsurf]

🙏Enjoy the water 🤙🏼

[@Chris-wq3pe]

thank you, great video, simple and to the point and no unnecessary chatter. perfect howto 👍

[@blueplanetsurf]

Thanks for the compliment!

[@oakley_acorn6469]

Thank you so much! Me and my friends live in Minnesota, (The one with a bazillion lakes) and we are going paddle boarding tomorrow. I think this will help a lot!

[@blueplanetsurf]

Enjoy the lakes! 🤙🏼

[@oakley_acorn6469]

@@blueplanetsurf Thanks! I just got back from paddleboarding and it was really fun! I think I did pretty good for my first try. I Was able to stay standing the whole time and I didn't fall! (That's pretty good coming from someone who has absolutely no balance whatsoever.) Guess that two and a half hours of watching your videos paid off! My mom and my friends are proud of me, and its all thanks to you!

[@user-lr9tw7qc6g]

Went out for the 2nd time of my life yesterday. Enjoyed it a little too much was out in the sun for 6 hours on the water. Paddle boards are way better than kayaking. Also i learned a lot by repetitively jumping into the water on purpose and finding the best balance points I was even teaching others how to do it. Someone had their paddle backwards and told me a tutorial said to do it that way, I wondered what garbage they were watching cause everyone knows which way a paddle should face hahaha. Just watched thus video to see if I was correct on my own trial and error. And I was. Another tip is if you keep your center of mass ( the point just under your ribcage ) above the board you should have really good stability and balance without even trying. Once you shift ur center to the side you will fall in 9/10 times if you lean over

[@blueplanetsurf]

Good to hear, well done. It’s very common for people to get confused about which way to hold the paddle in the beginning and I keep hearing people say they saw it in a tutorial to hold it backwards but I have never seen a tutorial like that. I think it’s just confusion, that’s why I always try to explain the reason the paddle is angled forward. And yes, you want to keep your center of gravity right above the center of volume of the board. 👍😎🤙🏼

[@mooshyvids7238]

I was a first timer today. I’m above average height at 6’2 so the employee gave me a very large board. It was very hard for me to catch balance even just to sit. One thing I can say is not to hang on to the sides, try to prop yourself without much holding. It seems hard but you have to trust the process. Also I find having a leg in back while one is balancing towards the center, balances the weight by distributing it across the board evenly. Nonetheless I still suck at it haha. I thought it would be easy but it’s definitely not. I’m hoping these tips work for next time

[@blueplanetsurf]

Try to stand on it with feet parallel and your toes pointing forward as shown in the video first, standing in surf stance makes it quite challenging to balance and look forward. This one has some good balance tips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWPan4Cto7yAjtU

[@jamesguinan]

@@blueplanetsurf Thank you Very much, just retired from military. I have a great dog and Canal beside were i live in Dublin City. Im thinking of a life jacket 🤔. Your training Video is Class 🎯. And Thank you again!!!!!.

[@claudeducloux3916]

I'm a regular lap swimmer, but just got a board...exactly what I needed. Thanks

[@blueplanetsurf]

Enjoy! 🤙🏼

[@leonmiao7438]

A great video. You explained everything I want to know. Thanks a lot. I was looking for someone to give me a lesson. But now I think I can teach myself.

[@blueplanetsurf]

🙏👍 This is not meant to replace a lesson, it just shows you the basics, but glad you like it. Aloha 🤙🏼

[@TheOleg33]

I'm not bad at paddle boarding, but I been doing it wrong lol this guy went into so much detail. This video is an icon on how to paddle board. Thanks bro

[@blueplanetsurf]

I’m glad you liked it. It this is really just the very basic short summary introduction. If you want really detailed information keep watching more of our videos.🙏😎🤙🏼

[@PrincessLPS]

just went paddle boarding and it was so fun!

[@blueplanetsurf]

😎🤙🏼

[@odysseyflyer]

Thank you for this! I’m paddle boarding in a few days, and this video definitely helped

[@blueplanetsurf]

Fantastic! 👍😎🤙🏼

[@TheGameCollector]

Great video! I just found out I could extend my paddle oar! 😂😛 I was also standing wrongly on the SUP. I learned a lot! 😊👍🏻 Thanks!

[@blueplanetsurf]

Good to hear, practice makes perfect.

[@autumnlittle7789]

Amazing video. I watched it and followed his directions. Didn't fall off ..wonderful video

[@blueplanetsurf]

I'm happy to hear you found it helpful, Aloha!

[@okinawalife2406]

Very kind and nice movie, I enjoyed. Thanks for your tips! I just bought a paddle board!!

[@blueplanetsurf]

Glad you enjoyed it, Aloha 💪🏄🏽‍♂️🤙🏼

[@MissJeriB]

This was amazing. Quick and to the point. Make sure to make adjustments depending on your board size

[@blueplanetsurf]

Thank you, yes you have to adjust stroke technique on shorter boards to counteract yaw. 🤙🏼

[@MrMisuma]

I finally tried my paddleboard! I got up, slighty bend, but my legs kept shaking 🤔 It was very fun though 😊

[@blueplanetsurf]

Nice, make sure to look forward, not down and watch some of our videos with balance tips for beginners 🤙🏼

[@jamesguinan]

Had my first launch, on canal in Dublin City, my Faithfully Companion was with me 🐕. It was Great fun. Thank you for Amazing Simple Instructions 🤩

[@blueplanetsurf]

Fantastic! 👍

[@michaeldvorak1238]

Very informative video Robert!

[@blueplanetsurf]

🤙🏼thanks Michael!

[@tanyanichols6728]

Going thru a break up and I’m finally gonna start doing something I want so I’m teaching myself at 21 🥰❤️

[@blueplanetsurf]

Excellent choice, enjoy!

[@sharksharksharksharksharkshark]

Me and my sister wend sup paddling for the first time and we are already pretty good

[@blueplanetsurf]

Nice!🤙🏼

[@ace5215]

I’m going paddle boarding tomorrow so this should help cuz it’s my first time!!

[@blueplanetsurf]

Fantastic, enjoy! 🤙🏼

[@thnkr0917]

This HAS to be great for improving balance. I'm watching videos now and planning to start. I imagine it also is really good for general toning especially waist and upper body with the paddling. For me, the balancing is going to be a huge learning curve, I think. I'm supposing the wider the board the easier it is to balance, but maybe not maneuver? Is that the case? I will be learning and practicing in lakes in Arizona mostly, so fairly placid... and maybe not as pretty as Hawaii. :)

[@blueplanetsurf]

100%, it’s one of the best ways to train your balance and strengthen the core. Watch this video for more tips to get started: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4KUioiqqNalsKM

[@LucasWorldTravel]

Excellent tips! We can't wait to apply them. We made every single beginner's mistake that you mentioned, lol!

[@blueplanetsurf]

😂🙏🤙🏼

[@jasonedenilson]

Damn dude. I didn’t know Tom Brady had a paddling channel!! Subscribed! 😂

[@blueplanetsurf]

Haha, ok then.

[@Mallorca-Magic]

Many people have learned with your help. Thanks for these videos.

[@blueplanetsurf]

You are welcome. It always makes me happy to hear that the videos are helpful 🙏😎🤙🏼

[@pablogonzalez8304]

I went SUP yesterday and all these pointers were helpful I just forgot about the one of using the paddle as walking stick to regain balance

[@blueplanetsurf]

Yes, don’t forget to use the paddle for balance! 👍

[@PilatesRebecca]

Wow, this is the best beginner SUP video I've ever seen! :)

[@blueplanetsurf]

Wow, thanks!

[@einerakete1711]

ich habe von Linus Naake das Stand Up Paddling Handbuch geschenkt bekommen und ein neues Hobby dadurch gefunden. Jetzt zieh ich mir erstmal die ganzen Videos rein. Toll! :) :)

[@blueplanetsurf]

Sehr gut! 👍😎🤙🏼

[@artinprogress3399]

Hi! I’m going paddle boarding sometime soon, but swimming is not a good strength of mine, do I need to know how to swim with paddle boarding - having a life jacket of course on!

[@blueplanetsurf]

I always recommend learning to swim first and not just relying on a life jacket and leash. Only go where you can swim back to shore if the leash fails and you lose your board. That said, if you paddle in enclosed area, like a small, calm, shallow lake you will probably be fine but avoid open water and offshore winds, be safe! 🤙🏼

[@marianlenehan9618]

Thank you…just about to try paddle boarding for the first time on a still lake 👍💕

[@blueplanetsurf]

Fantastic, a still Lake is ideal for learning 🤙🏼

[@DawidMaksymow]

nice n clean explained. thank you

[@blueplanetsurf]

thanks for the compliment, Aloha!

[@JasonFerguson1283]

Man, thankyou for the excellent beginner video! Just bought a paddle board and going to try her out next week!! Can't wait and thanks to you I'm really looking forward to it!

[@blueplanetsurf]

Great to hear, enjoy 🤙🏼

[@D9VO]

Straight forward and simple video. Great work. A few people asking about PFD/Life vests. Doesn't the SUP board count as a Personal Flotation Device?!? If it doesn't... it should. Keep up the good work.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Agreed. In Hawaii the coast guard considers SUP's as surf craft and don't require us to wear pfd's. A leash should always be worn and makes the board your floatation device. In most places however, a pdf is required, check your local rules first.

[@karenbaksh3406]

If you fall of the board and are injured or unconscious, wearing a life vest will keep you afloat until help arrives.

[@alb5489]

PFD will only help if it is worn correctly. Playing in the surf is a little different situation.

[@robaskim5086]

Just got my first biased today. Thanks for the tips and advice

[@blueplanetsurf]

No problem! 🙏😎🤙🏼

[@irishcherokee8884]

Thanks . I learned a lot.

[@blueplanetsurf]

🙏💪🏄🏽‍♂️🤙🏼

[@lazy-a-ile8608]

Came here to check if I had missed anything but seems I figured out the right way mostly on my own which I find curious. Though I need to stop looking at the water and adjust my paddle a little, thanks for the tips ^^

[@blueplanetsurf]

It’s pretty straightforward but even after 20 years I still find small ways to improve my technique 🤙🏼

[@CitizenLane-]

Quick question: when I arrive to the beach, is it ok to place the SUP on the sand with the fin on? For how long? Thanks! :)

[@blueplanetsurf]

Placing the board with the fin down is no problem even for extended periods, but don't step or walk on the board with the fin down (and don't let your kids run all over the board), the fins are not made to handle that kind of force, you want to avoid dropping the board on the fin or strong sideways pressure.

[@CitizenLane-]

blueplanetsurf Excellent! Thank you for answering a beginner question with such kindness and quickness. 🙂

[@恋西游]

I‘m learning English now， so I don't understand what you say but I think you are right ! thank you for your video.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Nice, thank you 🤙🏼

[@kzkay9911]

What if you fall, is it hard to get back on in the ocean?

[@blueplanetsurf]

Not if you do it right. Watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZqpgKqpjtiWjJo

[@006guitarplayer]

Just got my first isup today, thanks for the pointers!

[@blueplanetsurf]

👍👍💯👍

[@alifakhraee]

First time I used my SUP I broke the center fin. Sine it wasn’t fully in the water when I jumped on the board. So that’s very important point in the beginning of the video. Luckily the fin on my board is replaceable.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Yes, you need to be careful, the fin is not made for standing on it. You are lucky only the fin broke and your fin box did not get damaged.

[@oildalejones567]

I had a similar issue. The stock fin snapped right off. The replacement I got from Amazon is much sturdier.

[@jaymisimons342]

Thanks for the tips! I just went for the first time and wish I watched this beforehand!

[@blueplanetsurf]

Good to hear, enjoy your second time out and keep paddling! 👍

[@not2ropey]

Wish I had watched this before making a complete fool of myself!

[@blueplanetsurf]

Haha, it's not as easy as it looks, right?

[@EtoileDeNeige]

I tried first time on a river, alone so I didn't make a fool of myself. At first I was unsure so on knees and I got more confident in 15 min and then I could stand by myself. But I have a big paddle 11' x 34" for my size and weight (1m60, 55kg)

[@blueplanetsurf]

@@EtoileDeNeige good, a big, wide board makes it easier to learn.

[@not2ropey]

blueplanetsurf I have no feeling in my left foot and my ankle is seized, so I gave up pretty quick. Now I realise it wasn’t so much my injury, but my technique. Can’t wait to try again having seen this. Great vid. Thanks for posting

[@blueplanetsurf]

@@not2ropey good to hear this helped. Also watch this video about how to prevent your feet from going numb:

[@futures.scalper.808]

Thanks, never done, you saved me a whole lot of frustration!

[@blueplanetsurf]

Great to hear it helped you! 🤙🏼😎💪

[@LuisGonzalez-qp1tp]

i had my paddle backwards this whole time

[@blueplanetsurf]

That is a very common beginner mistake, I did that too. Now you know better, Aloha!

[@skwerl81]

Omg ditto!! And I've been a bunch of times now! 😭

[@mehr-prozenteinfo632]

Danke für die nützlichen Tipps.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Danke! 🤙🏼

[@erkkialarik]

Everytime I find it too hard to paddle I just go on my stomach and use my hands to paddle

[@blueplanetsurf]

That’s a good way to do it if you are struggling with balance as well.

[@erkkialarik]

blueplanetsurf yeah

[@beach.stoked]

These are great tips!! It's so much fun being out on the water!! Especially at sunset/ sunrise!!

[@blueplanetsurf]

Thank you. I agree, Sunrise and sunset are the most beautiful times to enjoy the water, plus you don’t need sunscreen 👍😎🤙🏼

[@codexbtc]

tell me the measurements of this sup please

[@blueplanetsurf]

Aloha, the board I’m using in this video is the 9’10 x 33” Turbo model: www.blueplanetsurf.com/search/9%2710+Turbo/ See description for other gear used

[@codexbtc]

@@blueplanetsurf thanks, aloha!!

[@metochites1]

How much do you weigh? I think this is the ideal all around board for your weight...Nice video as always. Thank you!

[@blueplanetsurf]

I weigh 195 lbs. I usually use a smaller board in the surf. The 9'10 Turbo is a comfortable board for me but if I was a beginner it would be challenging to learn on. For more information on choosing the best board for your needs, please watch the video here: www.blueplanetsurf.com/service/best-sup-standup-paddle-board/

[@siulka]

Thank you so much for this video, I feel much better about usung my board for the first time next week ❤

[@blueplanetsurf]

Fantastic, thank you for the comment 🤙🏼

[@Blue-do2rc]

Im going paddle boarding today and realised I have no idea how to do it.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Well, then this is for you! Watch the SUP tips playlist for more.

[@Blue-do2rc]

@@blueplanetsurf This video really helped and im definately going paddle boarding again. I was suprisingly quite good at it and the only reason I fell in was because I tried to push someone else in😂

[@dennisrackett3139]

Superb instruction guys. Great clarity. Thanks from the UK!

[@blueplanetsurf]

Stoked you enjoyed it, now get out and practice💪🌏🌊🤙🏼

[@MarioRossi-nc8uv]

Tom Brady

[@blueplanetsurf]

Haha, I'll take that as a compliment!

[@DaredevilGirlDiana]

It's true. 5 minutes is about all it takes to learn how to SUP or to teach someone how to SUP. I done 'em both.

[@blueplanetsurf]

It's easy to learn the basics but it takes years to master. I feel like I'm still learning every time I get on the water, even after 12 years of stand up paddleboarding and thousands of miles on the water.

[@DaredevilGirlDiana]

@@blueplanetsurf Yes I totally agree! I still learn new things too. And I learn from each new person I teach. I just love SUP!

[@Ketan74847]

awesome explanation, I will try for sure

[@blueplanetsurf]

Just do it! 🤙🏼

[@Charsept]

wow that's a lot of good info packed into a short amount of time. good stuff.

[@blueplanetsurf]

Much appreciated!

[@Anton-kh9bj]

The best tutorial ever! Thanks!

[@blueplanetsurf]

🙏😎❤️🤙🏼

[@mjotd8670]

Thinking of buying one - man, you sold it! - looks awesome - next summer (covid-19 permitting, I'm getting one!)

[@blueplanetsurf]

🙏😁🤙🏼

[@TheLiquidPeace]

a good start for a really fun activity in the water

[@blueplanetsurf]

🙏🏄🏽‍♂️👍🤙🏼

[@letty88]

2 years later and learning the basics. Thanks

[@blueplanetsurf]

haha, it's never too late.

[@fai5734]

My friends and I just tried this. Much harder than it looks but so much fun

[@blueplanetsurf]

That is a very common reaction, I hope you keep paddling! 🤙🏼