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Think I'd enjoy it, will probably have a couple of lessons first but I'm wondering about the merits of the inflatable boards versus the solid ones, they seem a fair bit cheaper and would be easier to store and carry down to the beach |
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"Think I'd enjoy it, will probably have a couple of lessons first but I'm wondering about the merits of the inflatable boards versus the solid ones, they seem a fair bit cheaper and would be easier to store and carry down to the beach"
I'm a sup' er
I have a 10 foot hard one
I recommend an inflatable
I recommend estuaries and lakes
I had a solid board because I can surf and I have a van
Inflatable are fantastic they also are a more comfortable ride and so portable
You would use it
Rule of thumb if you have to ask inflatable is correct
I call it the zen of water sports
If ,if you have spare cash buy a carbon paddle
Enjoy perfect for blistering hot no wind days x
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"Going to look at getting one done it a few times nearly as good as kayaking "
Awwwwww please please dont compare
Better or best
I love skiing
I love mountain biking
I love climbing
I love sup
I love kayaking
I love kite surf
They all have a special time and a place xxxxxx said with love
Kayaking rain no wind
Climbing sun not too hot
M biking dull cool no rain
Sup blistering hot no wind
Kite surf wind no rain
Skiing snow
Ice climb
Fucking cold
Time conditions place
No better or bests
Life is good x |
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"Thanks all, will have a couple of lessons but seems appealing and inflatable also seems appealing"
Try andre at torquay surf and paddle
Beyond that pool harbour is perfect
I could teach you but a hint
It's all in the paddle action you can paddle from one side infinitely
I practice sup yoga too |
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"Looking to have a few sessions on a local estuary, before getting a board.
Is it as easy as it looks, should I expect to get wet  "
I found it really easy but I was on a lake |
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We have SUP's.
Ours are touring boards, longer and wider so they are good for novice users for stability.
My board is 11'8 and my boyfriend's is 12'6". As mine is shorter it turns quicker than his, but mine is 2" thinner in width and so is less stable in the water.
We have wetsuits, they are not essential but I now wouldn't be without it.
Lessons are a good idea, we have friends with boards who took us out. Plus we watched tutorials on YouTube.
Go for it OP
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"Looking to have a few sessions on a local estuary, before getting a board.
Is it as easy as it looks, should I expect to get wet "
It depends what your sense of balance is like. It's quite relaxing when you get into it.
Always expect to get wet  |
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"We have SUP's.
Ours are touring boards, longer and wider so they are good for novice users for stability.
My board is 11'8 and my boyfriend's is 12'6". As mine is shorter it turns quicker than his, but mine is 2" thinner in width and so is less stable in the water.
We have wetsuits, they are not essential but I now wouldn't be without it.
Lessons are a good idea, we have friends with boards who took us out. Plus we watched tutorials on YouTube.
Go for it OP
Her x"
C's board is very quick and a lot more agile than mine. On the other hand mine is very stable and once past the surf Im happy on a pretty choppy sea (not stood up though in those conditions yet)
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"We have SUP's.
Ours are touring boards, longer and wider so they are good for novice users for stability.
My board is 11'8 and my boyfriend's is 12'6". As mine is shorter it turns quicker than his, but mine is 2" thinner in width and so is less stable in the water.
We have wetsuits, they are not essential but I now wouldn't be without it.
Lessons are a good idea, we have friends with boards who took us out. Plus we watched tutorials on YouTube.
Go for it OP
Her x
C's board is very quick and a lot more agile than mine. On the other hand mine is very stable and once past the surf Im happy on a pretty choppy sea (not stood up though in those conditions yet)
Mr"
I forgot to mention our boards are inflatable.
When in the bags they are still heavy with the pump etc and I look like I have a small bungalow on my back, which is heavy when you walk quite a distance to and from a beach or harbour.
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Paddle boarder on the south coast
Have a 10.4 x 32 inflatable which is perfect for a pootle out and stable for beginners
Also a 13ftx30 for myself
Inflatable is just better
Transport it in a boot of a car
Take it on the train
Take it as a second bag on the plane
Just better
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We've got an inflatable sup, it's brilliant, use it mostly in Cornwall, but we have used it on the north sea. Easy to transport and carry to the beach, unlike our sit on top kayak, which is a pain on the beach even with the trolley.. |
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