Is Stand-Up Paddle Surfing Different Than Paddle Boarding?

By Fran Berry


Stand-up paddle surfing and paddle boarding are commonly used interchangeably to explain a sport where a person stands upright and paddles on a surfboard-style board. Nonetheless, they can also be considered as 2 separate activities.

Stand-up paddle surfing tends to imply paddle boarding out in the ocean. The same as surfing, paddle boarders can ride a wave into the shore.



The primary distinction is that the person is holding a paddle, with which he can navigate as well as guide the board if necessary. Catching a wave is also different in that the surfer begins standing as opposed to laying flat on the board and then standing.

Paddle surfing has historically been done on oceans. Surfing teachers utilize SUPs so they are better able to see waves and assist students.

With the growing appeal of paddle boards, they are now utilized in lots of different waterways, including lakes, rivers and bays. No waves are required, which opens this water sport up to an entirely new group of users who might not have balance or athletic ability.

Because there are different methods to do the sport, there are a wide variety of boards created to work in various environments. For example, the ideal boards for surfing generally feature an enhanced rocker. Inflatable boards typically have more bounce than hard boards, so they do better on calm water such as lakes and bays.

That said, any kind of paddle board can be used in any water environment. Individuals who purchase inflatable SUPs typically use them in several areas, including flat water, ocean surf and even river rapids. The more rigid the board is (or the higher the inflation pressure for an inflatable), the faster the board will be and the better it will do in various types of water.




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