Both kayaks and paddleboards offer a ton of freedom and fun on the water. They can be used for all-around paddling, transportation, for fishing and touring. They go so far together that they can be used in the whitewater! But, there are some major differences between the two. In terms of recreational activities – kayaks …
Although paddleboards might look similar in their outlook, each of their type is designed for a specific purpose. In this overview – we are going to explain some of the downsides of each SUP type out there. Main SUP types All-around / Touring & Adventure / Yoga & Cruising / Fishing & Expedition / Race & Performance Multi-person / Tandem / Youth & Kids’ / Whitewater & River / Surfing / Kayak SUP / Electric …
Average SWIMMING speed: 1.7 knots / 2 mph / 3.2 km/h Average KAYAKING speed: 2 knots / 2.3 mph / 3.7 km/h Average PADDLEBOARDING speed: 3–4 knots / 3.5–4.6 mph / 5.6 – 7.4 km/h Average ROWBOAT speed: 3–4 knots / 3.5–4.6 mph / 5.6 – 7.4 km/h Maximum ROWBOAT speed: 12.1 knots / 14 …
The history of stand-up paddleboarding is believed to have originated out of large watercraft used for fishing, transportation, and later for lifeguarding. In this review, we are going to divide the history of people paddling on large boards into two categories: Historic and Modern. Modern (20th century) Historic. (from 1000 B.C.) Roots of paddleboarding date …
These three seemingly similar recreations – kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding, share as much in common as they differ from one another. All of these vessels can be paddled on the waterline for leisure, fishing, touring, fitness, and many other purposes. These watercrafts each have their own unique set of features that make them perform differently. …
Paddleboard, known as the stand-up paddleboard (SUP), is sporting and leisure equipment, a vessel that’s designed to be propelled on the waterline by a single-bladed paddle. Paddling is mainly done on the paddleboard while standing at the center part of the board, while beginner paddlers like to kneel on the board. SUP = Stand-Up Paddleboard …
Water covers approximately 71% of the earth’s surface, and the human body consists of 60% water. It’s normal that we are unconsciously pulled toward the liquid world. Water is an element that many of us have distanced ourselves over time, but luckily, you’ll be up for a pleasant surprise each time you make your way …
What are the different ways to transport something that’s 10-feet long, 30-inches wide, and 4-inches thick? These were the dimensions of an average standup paddleboard which means that it can get extremely complicated to find a compromise between convenience and possibilities of transportation. Although the average SUP weighs around 25lbs, it’s the volumetric dimensions that …
Stand-up paddleboarding, just like any other recreational activity boasts a ton of positive side-effects. Staying active mentally or physically has a great impact on anyone’s well-being, and paddleboarding is definitely a no excetion. We can approve on the fact that water sports are not for anyone, but if there’s a new, easy and fun way …
In 2022 – the large number of different kinds of boards can intimidate a potential buyer easily. I mean – everyone recommends different things: “Get an all-rounder board if you are a begginner” “Inflatable paddleboards are a passing trend.” The more expensive – the better. “Get an extra wide paddle board for increased stability.” Well, …
