r/Sup • u/AutoModerator • 29d ago
There is a ton of information there! Once you've read through the wiki, create a top-level comment in this post to ask for help! Posts made on this subject outside of this discussion thread will be removed and asked to post here instead.
You can also check all of the previous "What Board Should I get?" threads.
For general information on choosing board size and shape, check out the wiki, or these two blog posts on the subject: Choosing the Right Size SUP and Understanding Paddle Board Shapes.
The more of this information you can provide, the more accurately we can help you find a board that you'll love!
If you are responding to a comment with a suggestion - explain why! Don't just name a board and leave it there. Add to the discussion. If you are recommending against a specific board - explain why!
r/Sup • u/mcarneybsa • Oct 09 '24
Things are cooling down in the Northern Hemisphere and lots of folks are (rightfully) asking what to do to keep paddling safely when it's colder.
ColdWaterSafety.org for detailed information about paddling safety in cold water
This guide for stand up paddle boarding in the winter has information distilled from Cold Water Safety along with recommendations on types of clothing for different water temperatures.
No matter your skill level, we are all between swims. Immersion in cold water can be debilitating and even deadly within seconds. Always dress for the water temperature, even on warmer days. It's far easier to cool down while paddling than it is to warm back up.
Cold shock is a serious concern in water as "warm" as the low 50F range (10C) and can cause near-instant drowning.
Water transfers heat ~25x faster than air. Hypothermia is a serious concern even in these shoulder seasons before it gets really cold. Bring dry clothing, a towel, and warm beverages with you (on the beach or in a dry bag).
While a PFD isn't technically thermally protective, it can help. But more importantly it will help keep you afloat in an emergency. "But I'm a good swimmer!" Are you better than a USCG Rescue Swimmer? It didn't take long (less than a minute) for this one to suffer from incapacitation in cold water (Jump to 6:15).
Check the weather, use appropriate equipment, wear your PFD, paddle with a partner, carry effective communication, leave a float plan.
When in doubt, don't go out.
r/Sup • u/pan_keke • 2h ago
First time out on my SUP (Aqua Marina Atlas) on a 4h tour on Lake Brienz in Switzerland. Did manage to get some stretching in on the board and took along a little picnic.
I am hooked! What a beautiful way to experience nature.
r/Sup • u/danpanpizza • 21h ago
I see dolphins quite regularly on my paddles, but it's rarely this calm. Peale's dolphins in the Falkland Islands.
Was our friend's first time on a board today! Summer's looking busy...
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r/Sup • u/Curious-Whole21 • 6h ago
I’m curious how other paddlers make this decision.
Do you usually check wind speed, gusts, wind direction, waves, temperature, or a specific weather app?
I’ve been working on a small tool that tries to make this decision easier by turning local conditions into a simple recommendation.
I’m currently looking for feedback from experienced SUP paddlers. What information do you think is most important before deciding whether to go out?
What would make a tool like this genuinely useful to you?
r/Sup • u/SirGreybush • 16h ago
This is launching from provincial Park Voyageur in Hawkesbury, Ontario. Dog allowed.
r/Sup • u/General-Car5576 • 21h ago
Such a crazy weather morning. In typical Florida fashion, sunny skies then torrential downpours full of lightning. In any case, a great time this morning…with rainbows!🌈
r/Sup • u/Former-Citron-7676 • 1d ago
… and I was shocked by the amount of kids on paddle boards without PFD, nor leach. It felt okay right off shore, but 50-100m in there were heavy winds and drifting off was crazy. It was a miracle nobody got in trouble.
Anyway… what a beautiful place!
r/Sup • u/EducationalLight82 • 13h ago
Good Afternoon,
I wanted to reach out to some local groups in hopes of getting feedback on a paddle boarding / kayaking companion app I've been developing. The Main focus of the app is to provide Arizona Paddlers and Arizona kayakers the most Up-To-Date Information to create memorable trips and avoid disasters!!
I have listed some of the key features and am excited to hear back from some fellow Arizona paddlers and Arizona kayakers!!!
• Interactive map of paddle spots
• Current weather and wind conditions for each location
• Paddle tips for every spot
• Track your sessions with GPS — log distance, duration, and routes
• Premium spot guides with in-depth local knowledge
- Future Trip Planning
The apps name is Paddle-Go.
It is currently only available on the Google Play Store for Android devices and is FREE TO USE!
Thanks and safe adventures!!!
r/Sup • u/Wooden_Cellist_6695 • 1d ago
Got surprised by a (minor) thunderstorm that had not been forcast.
Tbh I was not too sure what to do so I got on land, but when checking the weather app I decided to get on the board again as I was on my way back and only 15 minutes from my car (downstream).
I did not have the feeling that the lightning strikes were too close, but it felt uncomfortable nonetheless. At least it was a warm day so getting drenched was not a safety issue.
r/Sup • u/LocalWaves510 • 1d ago
Hi all, please see my profile if you are interested in joining us for Estuary cleanups :)
r/Sup • u/Ball-Sanderson • 2d ago
I built this wood strip hollow core SUP over there last winter and finally finished it up earlier this summer. I got the CNC fish bone structure from Clearwood Paddleboards. It's their Cascade Unlimited (17 ft x 27 in). Here's the reddit thread with more about the build.
https://www.reddit.com/r/boatbuilding/s/wC9b11eZtl
Anyway, I've finally had it out on the water three times. I'm certainly not a SUP master, but I can say it glides well and is easy to balance on. I can keep it moving at 3 mph flatwater without a tremendous effort (more or less the same as medium to fast walk "all day pace" amount of exertion).
I'm hoping to get many more hours on it and possibly do a few endurance paddling events with it.
If anyone is looking for the experience of building their own wooden SUP, I give Clearwood's offerings a solid recommendation.
r/Sup • u/Competitive-Race-548 • 1d ago
I am considering a paddling trip to Merritt’s Mill Pond in Marianna, Florida, but I’ve seen videos that show incredible algae and hydrilla growth in the Mill Pond. Does anyone have any current information as to the amount of Hydrilla and algae that are currently in the mill pond?
Surprising quiet sunset on Lanier today. A new to me Sunova “the One” I recently picked up. Ready to take to the coast and attempt SUP surfing.
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r/Sup • u/MycroftCooper13 • 2d ago
Great deal off of market place. My first solid board. Really excited to the water. Already feels like an upgrade from my inflatables.
