SUP Tips: How to paddle straight on a Stand Up Paddleboard (reverse J stroke)

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8 жыл бұрын

Stand Up Paddle tips: using the blade andgle, stroke path and shaft angle to make the board go in a straight line.
Tips:
1) Blade angle: angle the blade slightly towards you
2) Shaft angle: Hold the paddle shaft upright and perpendicular to the water
3) Stroke path: Start the stroke forward and a bit away from the rail and end it next to your feet close to the rail
This technique is also called J stroke or reverse J-stroke. In a canoe the j comes at the end of the stroke, on a stand up Paddleboard you basically make a J at the beginning of the stroke, thus the term reverse J stroke.
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@brucebalsam2127 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Constantly having to switch sides was draining some of the joy of being on the water, old video, timeless advice, thanks again!

@blueplanetsurf 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, the goal should be to take at least 6 strokes per side without switching (unless there is a sidewind), Aloha 🤙🏼

@superbford 7 жыл бұрын

This is very well explained. Thank you.

@shirazoldchannel 8 жыл бұрын

nice, straightforward explanation. thanks!

@AdamJStoryDC 5 жыл бұрын

That was extremely helpful. Thank you very much. I'm loving my SUP!

@blueplanetsurf 5 жыл бұрын

glad you liked it, enjoy!

@anthonypeterson428 4 жыл бұрын

Great explanation. It’s like a forward canoe stroke with a slight draw. I’m learning so much from your videos. You are an excellent instructor! :)

@blueplanetsurf 4 жыл бұрын

🙏😎👍👍

@Straight_math2 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been paddling for almost year. Everything in this vid is new info to me. Thank you.

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

It’s these little things that will make you more efficient and faster 🤙🏼

@craftingkatie 4 жыл бұрын

This was great! Thanks! I just got my paddleboard, and have only been out a few times, but have definitely been going side to side. Can’t wait to try your tips to go straight!!!

@blueplanetsurf 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that, good luck and have fun! 🏄‍♀️🌏🤙🏼

@watercourse 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Great video! Nicely articulated! Awesome visual and verbal instruction. Great video all-around. The perfect amount of instruction. Very clear. Just perfect. Thanks! :-)

@blueplanetsurf 4 жыл бұрын

Great compliment, thank you! 😎🤙🏼

@michelleespinoza5354 6 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to finally getting back on the water this week and following your tips!

@blueplanetsurf 6 жыл бұрын

How did it go? I hope you had a good time on the water.

@yunush Жыл бұрын

Excellent advice with practical demonstration. Thanks so much!

@blueplanetsurf Жыл бұрын

Great to hear, thank you! 🙏😎🤙🏼

@VanillaSquilla Жыл бұрын

Every other video I’ve watched has not made this clear at all! So glad I saw this, thank you!

@blueplanetsurf Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@gzasekamoz 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!! Very useful informations for advanced suping :)

@garywong2630 Жыл бұрын

Simple and easy to understand instruction. Great work! Camera angle clearly demonstrate what is being taught. Thank you!

@blueplanetsurf Жыл бұрын

Good to hear it worked for you, thanks! 🙏😎🤙🏼

@Pfalzfeld 6 жыл бұрын

very helpfull. Thank you !

@MsBarbarosso 5 жыл бұрын

Красава! Чётко всё объяснил!

@christinamilioni6325 2 жыл бұрын

The greatest tips! Thank you!!

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

🙏😁🤙🏼

@NaturalHorseman1499 3 жыл бұрын

Solved a lot of problems I was creating for myself on my first SUP effort. 🙏🏻

@blueplanetsurf 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that 👍

@mmattj 8 жыл бұрын

Cheers, thanks

@aaronpowell4625 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Excited to try the angle blade technique

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

Great! 🤙🏼

@omicronceti6063 2 жыл бұрын

thx dude. not even rental place knew how to explain this. you good!

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, great, I’m glad it was helpful! 🤙🏼

@emeline894 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Thank you so much for the tips!

@blueplanetsurf 3 жыл бұрын

👌💯👍😎🤙🏼

@theaprum1 6 жыл бұрын

Very useful, thank you.

@FordsMuddfossilsss 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect exactly what I was looking for well put it to good use

@blueplanetsurf 4 жыл бұрын

🙏👍💪🏄‍♀️🌊🌏😎🤙🏼

@sekisupsamoa4024 4 жыл бұрын

Another handy tip that I've picked up from you. Thanks for the instructional video.

@blueplanetsurf 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comments. I subscribed to your channel and hope to make it to Samoa one of these days, Aloha!

@sekisupsamoa4024 4 жыл бұрын

@@blueplanetsurf Thank you for subscribing. I appreciate your support. For sure, I'd love to show you around Samoa one day. Malo!

@68Warpigs 2 жыл бұрын

So glad I watched this. I'm new to SUP and I can instantly see what's wrong with my stroke by watching this video, many thanks for uploading.

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! 👍😎🤙🏼

@kasia_bel 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a complete beginner, this video is really illuminating! Actually I kept going sideways, but now I know what to improve. Thank you so much!!!

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear it’s helpful 👍😎🤙🏼

@mrdrivebytrucker Жыл бұрын

Great video! This helps so much

@blueplanetsurf Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it, Aloha 🤙🏼

@raymarks7430 2 жыл бұрын

very straight forward video! haha. actually thank you for all of these beginner videos- they've been really helpful

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, I hope you can now go straight forward 🤙🏼

@davidtettleton2732 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou! Exactly what I needed

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear! 🙏😎🤙🏼

@mattskiba6438 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the vid. Well explained

@blueplanetsurf 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment, I’m glad you found it helpful 🤙🏼

@stevenlove200 8 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to get back out tomorrow and just concentrate on your tips......as I have a tendency on my right side to go left much quicker than I want. (I have even added a short "trim" tab on the starboard side of my fin to compensate). As I was recently told...fix your stroke....don't try and compensate by modifying your equipment :)...... I love your tip about noting which side of the paddle you are looking through to determine if your paddle shaft is straight.

@blueplanetsurf 8 жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree you should modify your technique, not your equipment. Try to focus on your blade angle, putting the paddle in about a foot away from the rail and pulling the blade towards you, especially at the beginning of the stroke and ending the stroke close to the rail next to your feet.

@stevenlove200 8 жыл бұрын

Hard to break 2 year old habits....but I am working on it! Found it difficult trying to get my paddle farther out and away on my right side...feels like I am wasting energy and speed by trying to pull the paddle back in towards the board...but I can see what it does and how it affects the boards direction.

@tlsimpao 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice advice. Thank you very much!

@blueplanetsurf 3 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome🤙🏼

@brendontyree 2 ай бұрын

Really fab little demo, cheers dude 👌🏼👌🏼

@blueplanetsurf 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, cheers! 🤙🏼

@joebro77 Жыл бұрын

Super cool, thx!

@blueplanetsurf Жыл бұрын

👍😎🤙🏼

@lauramyers5904 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The way you describe it, it makes it make more sense in a way I can actually understand lol so thank you for that

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

Stoked it works for you 👍😎🤙🏼

@juliusbiliran 8 жыл бұрын

Great help. It works perfectly like you said. Awesome!

@blueplanetsurf 8 жыл бұрын

Good to hear that it helped you Julius!

@Surfgurf 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a good video and tips

@blueplanetsurf 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!🙏🤙🏼

@marieronrancesvlog 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I’m a newbie and I keep on turning. I will definitely try it.

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!🤙🏼

@laopz Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing great tips!

@blueplanetsurf Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the encouragement 🤙🏼

@Dead-Eye 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a noob paddler in UK, just starting at 60 yrs old! Your vids are great instruction. Mahalo!

@blueplanetsurf 4 жыл бұрын

Stoked to hear that, keep paddling!

@MrWonszBoa Жыл бұрын

instructively video, thanks

@blueplanetsurf Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@chermosab5532 6 жыл бұрын

🤘 thanks for the advice...

@blueplanetsurf 6 жыл бұрын

you are most welcome

@mark_nz 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice!

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear 👍💯🤙🏼

@Darignobullseye 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

👍😁🤙🏼

@miabobo1 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I was wondering why could not go straight. Mystery solved, thank you!

@blueplanetsurf 7 жыл бұрын

+Jing Wang thanks for the feedback, glad to hear the video was helpful. Aloha!

@k.g.8750 4 жыл бұрын

Mahalo, very helpful!🤙🏽

@blueplanetsurf 4 жыл бұрын

Good to hear🙏🤙🏼

@joncox9098 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks great video, just taking up this sport. 👍🦊

@blueplanetsurf 4 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@Jasper0974 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the good tips, especially regarding the angling of the blade (the other ones I learned already from other videos).

@blueplanetsurf Жыл бұрын

I’m glad it’s helpful. Yes, the blade angle determines the direction of the pull and should be at a right angle to the power applied. 🤙🏼

@michaelkehler5566 5 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to get my board and join you out there.

@blueplanetsurf 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@interspace1529 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video

@blueplanetsurf 4 жыл бұрын

🙏👍😎🌏🤙🏼

@markjones7044 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome info thanks

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 🙏😎🤙🏼

@shanghaimuts 6 жыл бұрын

great video as always. i was trying to start from parallel waiting for an oncoming wave but found that within a couple of strokes had overturned the board. so this tip sounds like the go. will try it tonight

@blueplanetsurf 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks PolyNZenian, catching waves on a SUP is different from surfing, you want to turn into the wave as you are catching it, here are a couple good videos that will help you with catching waves: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rrKPgrSBzM--aaM.html and for accelerating quickly to catch the wave: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mLWIo6mizc6ZeHU.html Enjoy!

@jond1325 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent ! :) Aloha and thank you for the advice! I just bought a SUP and I'm new to the sport ! Thanks! :)

@blueplanetsurf 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear, enjoy! 🤙🏼

@Daniel-tv9tb 8 жыл бұрын

Good info. thanks.

@blueplanetsurf 8 жыл бұрын

+John Smith I'm glad to hear it helped, Aloha!

@vivrose6873 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought an ISUP and finding your instruction one of the best out there. Thanks for taking the time to show us newbies the correct techniques. Just got to stop falling in now!

@blueplanetsurf 4 жыл бұрын

Good to hear they are helpful. Did you watch this one with balance tips?:

@blueplanetsurf 4 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aZinobCo072xiKc.html

@vivrose6873 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I had a look at that one. On my boat today and have my SUP onboard. Going to be wall to wall sunshine all day and light winds - unusual for the UK! Thanks for your help; will keep watching.

@bbbballis 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video, Robert. I'm trying to develop this because when I take off on a wave, I start parallel to the wave, then I depend on 2 to 3 strokes to get me in the wave because I turn with each stroke away from the wave, and after 2 or 3 strokes, I'm perpendicular. 4th stroke, I'm going left instead of right. This worked fine when I was on a 9'6 fat board, but now riding an 8'2, 29", 4" Riviera El Tigre and sometimes don't get enough push in 2 or 3 strokes.

@blueplanetsurf 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Bill, yes the shorter a board is, the more it tends to yaw (turn) when you take strokes, so technique is even more important. Taking short, quick strokes way up in front of your feet with the blade angled slightly towards you seems to work best on very short boards. It feels like you are just tapping the water but it is very effective.

@jnichols959 7 жыл бұрын

been paddling a good deal for a year on a longish board and because i seemed to turn more on one side than the other, i actually asked the shop if there was something wrong with the board/fin. they were nice to me and suggested it might be my technique. been meaning to setup a lesson but now that may not be necessary! will try it out tomorrow but i'm pretty confident these tips will fix it. nice to see tips that are a tiny bit above the true beginner tips you find everywhere.

@blueplanetsurf 7 жыл бұрын

+jnichols959 thanks, I hope the tips helped, how did it go?

@jnichols959 7 жыл бұрын

blueplanetsurf made a huge difference. Thanks. Now I have to strengthen the muscles engaged with this new technique :)

@timmellor6411 8 жыл бұрын

cheers Dude

@shawnmariehigginsdo1499 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I just do circles, so now I'm hoping to get a good paddle going!

@blueplanetsurf 4 жыл бұрын

This should help!🤙🏼

@maribelatanacio8994 3 жыл бұрын

Excelente demonstration !! Well explained. I consider it valuable! Thank you!

@blueplanetsurf 3 жыл бұрын

👍🙏😎🤙🏼

@thomasmulcahy8703 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@blueplanetsurf 3 жыл бұрын

🙏😎🤙🏼

@boxofdoomisolationcabinets166 2 жыл бұрын

useful tips!

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

🙏😎🤙🏼

@MrSteeJans 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been focusing on the vertical paddle, and drawing from outside in, but I have yet to experiment with the paddle angle. I look forward to trying that out. I grew up paddling a canoe, and your description is kinda like the inverse of a canoe ‘J stroke’. I’m curious to try it out. Thanks for the great demo.

@blueplanetsurf 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, many call it a reverse J stroke. Combining the pulling towards you at the beginning of the stroke with the paddle angled towards you is very effective 🤙🏼

@rogerpalin2800 3 жыл бұрын

@@blueplanetsurf if anything it’s the start of a “C” stroke. A reverse “J” is when you paddle the canoe backwards and do the “J” in reverse

@LuSlovakia 3 жыл бұрын

great,thanks :)

@blueplanetsurf 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍💯💪😎🤙🏼

@TheMalamutePack 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Thanks

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

👍😎🤙🏼

@rogerpalin5864 2 жыл бұрын

Just like a canoe C stroke, easy to transfer skills 👍

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, except in reverse, the C is more in front of you than behind you, some call it the reverse J stroke

@mastodonttix 6 жыл бұрын

You can also put your weight on the side you are paddling, and tilt the board slightly on its rail, which will balance out the strokes turning effect, and then add the blade angle, you can also shift your stance slightly on the side which makes the stroke more powerful when youre paddling in an angle towards you

@blueplanetsurf 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the comment as this is a common misperception. Sorry to say but this is not good advice. It's better to keep the board flat on the water or slightly unweight the side you are paddling on. If you stand in the middle of the board and put your weight on the same side you are paddling on, the curvature of the rail makes the board turn quicker which makes it harder to go straight (this is called rail steering), so DO NOT put your weight on the side you are paddling on if you want to go straight. I think I need to make a video on rail steering to explain this.

@blueplanetsurf 4 жыл бұрын

Here is a new video where we talk about rail steering, which is somewhat counter intuitive:

@blueplanetsurf 4 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pt5nntmgxt_OZX0.html

@brianmclean7576 2 жыл бұрын

I been paddle surfing for 7 years and would have to switch sides after about 4 strokes due to tracking issues thus slowing me down - this is huge !!!! Thank you

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

I love getting this kind of feedback. Here is another video that’s helpful for very short boards:

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/halyaLqQx8y4l40.html

@Endurx23 10 ай бұрын

thanks bro you explained many things in one short movie very usefull cudos

@blueplanetsurf 10 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it

@benbhand 2 жыл бұрын

I've been using a 2-piece kayak-style paddle while learning to wingsurf, and the "crab" movement of the board when I'm paddling upwind is really annoying. I just stumbled upon this video but can't wait to try some of these techniques. Great post, thank you!!

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, play with the blade angle especially and pulling the paddle towards you.

@gsellona 5 жыл бұрын

Now I know...🙏🏼🤙🏽

@blueplanetsurf 5 жыл бұрын

👍👍🤙🏼

@Mikey-dh5cr 4 жыл бұрын

This is cool, I made a video first time Paddle boarding in the Albert Dock in Liverpool

@blueplanetsurf 4 жыл бұрын

🙏👍😎🤙🏼

@karljaques744 5 жыл бұрын

I've just brought myself a new paddle board and really appreciate your tips and friendly tuition. Every time I go out I practice a new tip I've learnt from you thus every time I go out I get a little better at some aspect of paddle boarding. Much appreciated! Was this lesson filmed near Waimanalo?

@blueplanetsurf 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Karl, I really like getting these kind of comments, it's great to hear that the videos are making a difference for you. Yes, this video was filmed close to Waimanalo, Kevin was filming me from the Makai Pier close to Makapuu.

@jarosawsosnowka7537 Жыл бұрын

ha ... ! Thx for the tip. ;)

@blueplanetsurf Жыл бұрын

You got it! 🤙🏼

@anthonypeterson428 4 жыл бұрын

Great tip and it works very well. Thanks to you, I can paddle indefinitely in a straight line on paddling on one side. If you are paddling on one side for an extended period, should your feet be slightly staggered/rotated so your body is perpendicular to the stroke? I find if I do this, my spine is straighter. I paddle on a fairly flat lake so stability is not an issue. I liken it to double poling for Nordic skiing.

@blueplanetsurf 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, staggering your feet opens your hips to the paddling side which allows for a more natural rotation and hip movement. Make sure you paddle on both sides though so you develop symmetrical muscles.

@anthonypeterson428 4 жыл бұрын

blueplanetsurf I do switch it up. Thanks for the quick response. If I ever make it to Hawaii, definitely want to check out your shop, meet you, and try paddle boarding in the ocean. I’m blown away with all the variations for surfing like hydrofoils. Your instructional videos are first rate. I think paddle boarding will be good cross training for Nordic skiing. Thanks again for all your videos! :)

@rustochango7542 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. You sound Canadian.

@blueplanetsurf Жыл бұрын

I’m actually German/American but not Canadian

@KaiFerrara805 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man thanks for this! I was getting kinda frustrated cause on the first day I used my iSUP I was paddling straight. Then the next time I went I had some added extra weight and didn’t notice my hand positions changed causing me to paddle like a ding dong across the lake 🤦‍♀️ Must have looked like such a newb 😂 anyways thanks for this!

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, glad it helped you. Aloha 🤙🏼

@Odisej1 7 жыл бұрын

Hi...thank you for video it help me a lot but I have problem. When I paddle on my left side I go generaly straight but when I paddle on my right side, I go left very very fast. I was doing everything like on my left side but still does not help, I go left to much. Can you help me with advice why is that happening? Thank you very much. All the best.

@blueplanetsurf 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Ivan, this is quite common. Most likely you are not doing the same stroke on the right as on the left. Perhaps ask someone to take a video of you while paddling straight towards the camera and from the side and you should see where the issues are. The most common mistakes (as mentioned in the video) are: 1) is the paddle is not held vertical to the water, 2) the blade is not angled towards you, 3) the stoke path is not straight and does not end up right next to the rails by your feet. You are probably using a curved stroke path and have the paddle too far away from the rail when you are paddling on the right side. If you correct these three common errors you should be able to get the same amount of strokes on both sides. Also make sure your lower hand is in the same position on the shaft on both sides as different grip heights can lead to an asymmetric stroke pattern as well. Look closely for these issues and you will probably find that you are not doing the same on either side. A very unlikely problem could be that your board is twisted or the fin box is not installed straight, in which case the board would turn to the left if you stop paddling and are just coasting.

@Odisej1 7 жыл бұрын

blueplanetsurf Thank you very much for the answer. I will give a try with camera analysis. Thank you again. All the best.

@SladjanaVancouver 4 жыл бұрын

Ivan Kovacevic check your feet position as well

@Odisej1 4 жыл бұрын

@@SladjanaVancouver How my feet need to be positioned??

@SladjanaVancouver 4 жыл бұрын

@@Odisej1 Cao Ivane, ovde Sladja. Pokusaj da za pocetak ne pomeras stolala. Nego kao u ogledalu sto radis na levoj strani kada veslas i ides pravo da to uradis na desnoj strani takodje. Nekada se dogodi da slucajno pomerimo jedno stopalo ode malo unazad a onda se menja pravac. Mislim da je najlakse da stojis paralelno I prsti na nogama da budu u istoj ravni. Probaj pa javi kako ide. 👍

@BeaverAmik 4 жыл бұрын

Just got a board so I’m watching these so I don’t look too much the fool on the water lol.

@blueplanetsurf 4 жыл бұрын

Good idea to get informed and develop good habits from the start! 🤙🏼

@BeaverAmik 4 жыл бұрын

@@blueplanetsurf, took my daughter and her two friends out on SUP's. We all had a blast and I worked on your techniques and they worked really well. So glad I came across your videos! Thanks!

@LOFIGSD 2 жыл бұрын

I must try this, I've only been out twice so far, want to crack this.

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

Practice makes perfect 🤙🏼

@LOFIGSD 2 жыл бұрын

@@blueplanetsurf except for Sky diving! Some great tips, people should definitely expect to fall in, how long before that becomes rare?

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

@@LOFIGSD haha, true, skydiving has less room for error. If you have a stable board and go out in clam conditions you should be able to not fall in within a couple of sessions. If you are struggling with balance, watch this video:

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y7dhjLil2NfWqnU.html

@macfarlanenz1 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. What length and width is your board please?

@blueplanetsurf 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave. I’m using the 14’x28” Blue Planet Bump Rider in this video, a great downwind race board. 🤙🏼

@RyokanDaigu 3 жыл бұрын

Quick question: Since we can go indeffinitely on one side, are there any cases where it might be better to alternate sides?

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it’s best to balance out the two sides so you don’t tire out the muscles on one side only and develop an asymmetrical stroke.

@eldarius237 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips, thanks. My other struggle is the wind that keeps turning my board, I have to paddle on the same side to keep it straight, which makes one side of my body get tired faster. Any advice?

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

It’s easiest to paddle straight into the wind or straight downwind if you can adjust your course. This video has more tips:

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pLCif6WYxqzJkmg.html

@furlong337 11 ай бұрын

thanks for posting. beginner sup. 30 years prone. all-winter cold new england winter waterman. wondering a few stupid things: are dry suits the way to go? is it a kook move to wear a helmet (sometimes i’m the only one out on a break)? is it also a kook move to wear a low profile flotation vest? thanks again

@blueplanetsurf 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I have not tried dry suits for SUP surfing but they are more comfortable no doubt. When it comes to safety and protection from the elements I would not worry about looking like a kook, Stiches are Moore kooky.

@gabvig 6 жыл бұрын

Who can help me ? My problem is that I paddle always 50% more on the right side in every conditions (8 stroke right 4 left...) ? how it's possible ? Big thanks ...

@blueplanetsurf 6 жыл бұрын

It’s not a big mystery, you are probably doing what I’m talking about in the video on the right side but not on the left. Make sure you use good technique on both sides and you will fix the issue. I sometimes notice that people hold the paddle in a different position with the lower hand when switching sides, so pay attention to that in addition to the things I mention in the video. You can try to put some tape around the paddle in the proper lower hand placement to remind you, hope that helps.

@basedpatriotLT 2 жыл бұрын

I always scratch my railing when paddling. It is MUCH harder to keep straight line if i try not to touch the railing, as the paddle wants to move left and right, if you know what i mean. Is is bad if i start a bit away from the paddle like yoou show and then go closer, like you show, but i go closer rigjt to the railing

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

Running your paddle along the rail is a lazy, inefficient technique because as mentioned you make a curved steering stroke by following the curved outline. Its good to end the stroke with the shaft touching the rail at the end of stroke but the stroke should start away from the rail. If you have a hard time controlling the flutter maybe try a blade with more dihedral or a smaller blade.

@csxwin 2 жыл бұрын

What about the exit of stroke? Shall we do a J stroke push away from the board at the end?

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

On a SUP the front of your stroke is most efficient and you don’t want to pull past your feet. This video has some tips on getting a clean release: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZtR6oaio0p-UcoE.html

@lovesautodetail 13 күн бұрын

Is that a touring board?

@blueplanetsurf 11 күн бұрын

That’s a 14’ downwind race board, it also works well as a touring boards.

@ravenmoon3620 17 күн бұрын

Turn the paddle around.scoop goes forward.

@blueplanetsurf 16 күн бұрын

Haha, ok then, it’s great when beginners tell me I’m doing it wrong

@ivabejtkovska4878 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert, are you Czech?

@blueplanetsurf 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Iva, my last name is Czech but my great-great grandfather emigrated to Germany.

@rogerpisacanyelles4987 3 жыл бұрын

no veo los pedales

@r.dunkley9625 4 жыл бұрын

Why not just do a J-stroke to keep the boat going straight? Much better than what you're saying to do. BTW, that stroke you showed to make the board turn rapidly to the left is called a Sweep Stroke.

@blueplanetsurf 4 жыл бұрын

Are you a canoe paddler? On a stand up you end up doing kind of a reverse J stroke as pulling your paddle behind you is not very efficient.

@r.dunkley9625 4 жыл бұрын

@@blueplanetsurf Yes, but I use the same basic paddle strokes (Js, sweeps, draws, etc.) I use for a canoe (perhaps adapted a little) when paddling a paddle board and they work fine. I've not noticed any real inefficiency with doing a J-stroke on a paddle board when I do it right for the board.

@blueplanetsurf 4 жыл бұрын

@@r.dunkley9625 Sounds good if that works for you, I'm just sharing what works for me.

@rafelgrau 2 жыл бұрын

Really, if you want to row, go to a kayak or a canoe. That is the boat intended to row.

@blueplanetsurf 2 жыл бұрын

🤔🤨❓

@TheRaferaf Жыл бұрын

Wrong. It's more important to have a seemless transition from side to side then to paddle straight.

@blueplanetsurf Жыл бұрын

🤔 have you ever raced on a SUP? When you are racing against other paddlers, it becomes obvious very quickly which paddler uses the most efficient technique. No matter how seamless your switch is, it will always take a bit longer than a regular recovery.

@TheRaferaf Жыл бұрын

@@blueplanetsurf You can't beat physics. Even on a kayak where you have a stroke on each side you'll have a pull to one side. When you're stronger on one side you'll actually pull more to that side. I've had a long time to think about it as I do long distance paddling (multi-day paddling). If you wanna win races come up if a best stroke ratio and practice your transitions. Remember that transition after all is just another stroke.

@Lucky-uk1bv 3 жыл бұрын

So you are Ivan the terrible on the right side... mmm

@blueplanetsurf 3 жыл бұрын

Actually, my left side is stronger from 10 years of racing the 32 mile Molokai to Oahu race. In the channel, you are quartering the wind and have paddle mostly on the left side.

@blueplanetsurf 3 жыл бұрын

I just realized you commented on Ivan Kovacevic's comment, good one!

@genbeaudry5063 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the good videos ‼️‼️‼️BUT ONLY ONE THING, we absolutly cant see much of your good advice with your sup paddle, because the video comes with the full writen conversation on the bottom of the screen. Thats not a good idea when you want to show us how to paddle the right way🧐😖😞😧😮

@blueplanetsurf 3 жыл бұрын

Just click the cc button on the bottom to turn off subtitles

@cinnamon6196 5 жыл бұрын

According to other videos or experts he’s using the paddle wrong 🧐🤨

@blueplanetsurf 5 жыл бұрын

If you mean the orientation of the blade, many beginners get confused about that so don't feel bad. We made a video that explains how to hold the blade correctly and why it is bent that way: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/op-PeZB-yZvUqGQ.html